PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT NETWORK


Behavioral Health NV

This website is a database of behavioral health providers specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services. All agencies listed are Certified by the Division, SAPTA (Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency).

Treatment Services for Pregnant Individuals with Substance Use Disorder

Pregnant and post-partum individuals seeking treatment receive priority admission at any SAPTA funded treatment facility in Nevada.

The Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention has partnered with Crisis Support Services of Nevada (CSSNV) to implement a statewide substance use hotline and case management program. CSSNV staff are an experienced highly trained team of advocates who provide immediate crisis intervention services. CSSNV is confidential and free to use, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all who are in need of their services. As a SAPTA certified provider or high-risk client you can either call (775)784-8085 or text “SAPTA” to 839863 if you are seeking an emergency placement.

    Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)

    The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) was signed into law on July 22, 2016, with the purpose of addressing the nation’s prescription drug and opioid epidemic. CARA went into effect July 22, 2016, including Title V, Section 503, “Infant Plan of Safe Care.” The legislation (PL 114-198) makes several changes to Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), including:

    • Removes the term “illegal” regarding substance use; substances of use may include prescribed medications as well as illegal substances and alcohol.
    • Requires that Plans of Safe Care address the needs of both the infant and the affected family or caregiver.
    • Specifies that data on affected infants and Plans of Safe Care be reported by states to the maximum extent practicable.
    • Requires that states develop and implement monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with state requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver.

    Nevada refers to their CARA Infant Plans of Safe Care as a CARA Plan of Care as to not be confused with a CPS Safety Assessment. The development of a CARA Plan of Care is designed to promote the health and safety of an infant born substance exposed and identified as affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal substance exposure or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD); and to support the health and well-being of the infant’s parent/caregiver by connecting the family to treatment, social services and other support.

    For more information on Federal Legislation and State of Nevada Regulations on CARA Plans of Care please view the Resources and Materials linked below.

    CARA Plan of Care Requests

    DPBH is committed to collaboration that benefits those experiencing substance use disorder and their dependents. In accordance with NAC 449.948 “the Division shall…provide a copy of a CARA Plan of Care in the possession of the Division to an agency which provides child welfare services upon request. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, each CARA Plan of Care in the possession of the Division or an agency which provides child welfare services and any information associated with such a CARA Plan of Care is confidential, not subject to subpoena or discovery and not subject to inspection by the general public.”    

    Child Welfare Agencies may securely request CARA Plans of Care using the documents linked below. Please submit the “Attachment A: Authorized Requestor” form to the Women’s Services Health Program Specialist Abigail Hatefi ahatefi@health.nv.gov.

    The Nevada Perinatal Health Initiative

    The Nevada Perinatal Health Initiative has been underway since 2018. This network of medical professionals, social workers, hospitals, clinics, behavioral health programs, and policymakers has been meeting regularly to improve health outcomes for pregnant individuals and individuals of childbearing age impacted by substance use. This includes a statewide Reproductive Health Network (RHN), a Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) workgroup, and leadership from a Core Team of subject matter experts. These dedicated participants have accomplished many things in support of people and families in our state. For more information about participation in any of these work groups please contact the Women’s Services Coordinator, Abigail Hatefi a.hatefi@health.nv.gov or nevadaperinatalhealth@gmail.com

      Resources and Materials

       The links below are intended for medical providers working with people of reproductive age with substance use disorders.

      Referrals

        Sober Moms, Healthy Babies

        Our mission is to reduce the impact of substance use in Nevada. One of our primary goals is to prevent alcohol and drug use among people of childbearing years and individuals currently pregnant. To achieve this goal, we partner with many of the treatment centers in the state that treat pregnant individual struggling with addictions. Visit our page to find help near you.

        Nevada 2-1-1

        Nevada 2-1-1 is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the resources and services you may need such as housing, mental health, addiction, transportation, and family support services.

        EMPOWERED

        This program offers mental health counseling and substance use prevention/treatment to pregnant and postpartum individuals (up to one year postpartum). Our goal is to provide effective, non-judgmental care to our clients, including Targeted Case Management, Peer Support Recovery Specialists care, psychiatry and MAT services and support for our clients to connect with various community agencies.

        MOTHER Project

        The Maternal Opioid Treatment, Health Education and Recovery (MOTHER) Project provides effective, accessible, medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in pregnant people.

        Quest Counseling and Consulting - NAS Program

        This program offers mental health counseling and substance use prevention/treatment to pregnant and postpartum individuals (up to one year postpartum). Our goal is to provide effective, non-judgmental care to our clients, including Targeted Case Management, Peer Support Recovery Specialists care, psychiatry and MAT services and support for our clients to connect with various community agencies.

        Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

        WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC services income eligible pregnant and postpartum and breastfeeding individuals and infants and children up to age 5 who are nutrition risk.

        Nevada Medicaid