Behavioral Health in Reno, NV - Northern Nevada Medical Center
Behavioral Health • Sparks, NV • Since 1983 • 1 (extension of NNMC) locations
About
Summary: Northern Nevada Health System serves Reno and Sparks with Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) in Sparks and Sierra Medical Center in Reno. For Behavioral Health specifically in Reno, NV, NNMC lists Leah Leonard-Steckline as Director of Behavioral Health, indicating an in-system leadership focus on behavioral health services. The organization presents its hospitals as 108-bed NNMC in Sparks and 170-bed Sierra Medical Center in Reno, highlighting quality, accessibility, and patient-centered care. If your goal is behavioral health services in Reno, NNMC is the local system with leadership attributed to NNMC’s behavioral health director. For precise program details, services, clinicians, and current availability, contact NNMC directly or visit their site’s behavioral health section.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, 6225 Sharlands Ave., Reno, NV 89523
Phone
775-683-4202 (adult patients); 775-683-4223 (geriatric patients)
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
9-1-1 in an emergency; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
How can I schedule a no-cost assessment?
Call 775-683-4202 (adult patients) or 775-683-4223 (geriatric patients).
Is there a 24-hour admission process?
Upon admission, evaluation and 24-hour nursing care are provided along with medication management and psychosocial assessments.
How can I contact admission coordinators or make a referral from another facility?
Call 775-683-4202 (adult patients) or 775-683-4223 (geriatric patients); after hours referrals can be faxed to 775-683-4220.
What is the address for Northwest Specialty Hospital (extension of NNMC)?
6225 Sharlands Ave. Reno, NV 89523
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye / Healthgrades: 73% of patients would definitely recommend (overall hospital rating) (3,806 reviews (overall hospital))
Patients praise
- some staff members described as patient and helpful during difficult times
- clean facilities reported in some instances
- general hospital services like surgery and outpatient care sometimes receive positive feedback
Common complaints
- unprofessional or rude staff behavior
- excessive staff use of cellphones during shifts
- concerns regarding patient safety and neglect
- perceived poor communication or dismissive attitude from providers
- dissatisfaction with medication management or treatment plans
- billing and administrative issues
"The nurses and techs are always on them, even while running a group... If you don't follow her ways, she's probably gonna ask you to leave... Your safety does not matter there."
— Birdeye review"The staff has a lot patience and helped me h the through a tough time."
— LocalityBiz review"I'll never go back after one of the nurses stole my diamond ring while I was locked up on a suicide hold."
— LocalityBiz review (NNAMHS Inpatient Unit)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Behavioral Health Services Reno | Northern Nevada HOPES — Jul 16, 2025
- Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) Overview — Apr 17, 2026
- NNAMHS Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) — Jan 8, 2026
- Renown reopens crisis care center in Sparks — Nov 11, 2025
- Renown crisis care center reopens with state funding for mental health services — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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