Bridge Counseling Associates is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that has been in operation since 1971. Bridge Counseling Associates, founded in 1971, is the oldest non profit providing individual and family counseling in Southern Nevada. We work with individuals, families, courts and various community service programs to help individuals remain independent and families stay together.
Bridge Counseling Associates employs over 30 licensed therapists with the majority of clinical staff holding dual Nevada licensure for both mental health and substance abuse. We also have clinicians licensed in treating problem gambling and online video gambling. Our clinical staff specialize in a variety of areas including: - Trauma/PTSD - Adolescent and Youth - Sexual Abuse - Domestic Violence
Components of Treatment
- Individual Therapy is one-on-one service with a therapist designed to address mental health and/or substance abuse concerns. During these sessions, the therapist helps the client identify treatment goals using Evidence Based Practices and interventions to help create lasting change. - Group Therapy consists of a group of clients led by a therapist to address issues through a topic or theme i.e. substance abuses, coping skills, communication. - Family Therapy goals include improving communication and understanding within the family unit. - Prevention Groups offer education on substance abuse and ways to combat use. - Intensive Outpatient provides a tailored 8 to 10 hour per week program of intensive group and individual sessions. - Psychiatric and Nurse Practitioner services are available on-site which include medication management and referrals. - Referral Services include coordination of care with courts, schools, physicians, and family members. Bridge Counseling works with a variety of community partners to assist individuals and families.
Fees and Payment
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. A discounting/sliding fee schedule is available.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
