We spark hope and success

People with mental illness can and do recover. Studies show that most people with mental illness get better, and many recover completely.

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Mental illness is treatable.

There are more treatment strategies and community support systems available than ever before. This could include medication, rehabilitation, psychotherapy, group therapy, self-help or a combination of these.

Mental illness recovery is a journey of healing and transformation. It enables a person with a mental health problem to live a meaningful life, in a community of his or her choice, while striving to achieve his or her full potential. Early detection and treatment matters.

Meet Our Team

Our Mission

Mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are more widespread than most people realize. According to SAMHSA, in 2005 there were an estimated 24.6 million adults age 18 or older who experienced serious psychological distress (SPD), which is highly correlated with serious mental illness. Almost every family in America is affected by someone with mental illness.

Support

To offer support to families facing symptoms of psychosis to assist them in achieving wellness and recovery.

Outreach

To conduct outreach to the community.

Access

To provide access to comprehensive person-centered early interventions to individuals and families facing symptoms of psychosis

Resilience

To promote resilience via the use of evidence-based behavioral health services and psychiatry.

Digital resources

First Episode Psychosis Educational Materials for Families on YouTube
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Early Prevention and treatment matter.

The University Health SOAR Program is grant funded from the  State of Nevada, Division of  Public and Behavioral Health by SAMHSA block grant funding.  We accept referrals from people who are:

  • Between the ages of 15 and 45 years old
  • Who are experiencing or have experienced a first episode of psychosis
  • We will assess people for eligibility criteria prior to admitting to the program.

Our goal at the University Health SOAR Program is to provide early intervention for psychosis while educating our Nevada communities. We offer services that are client and family-focused and tailored to a person’s situation. Our services are intended to be youth-friendly, age-appropriate, sensitive to culture, gender, and the social stigma of psychosis.

Our treatment is personalized and is linked to other services and support systems in our community.

To make a referral or with questions please contact us at universityhealthSOAR@med.UNR.edu

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