Desert Willow Treatment Center

Desert Willow Treatment Center, located at 6171 West Charleston Boulevard, Building 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a state-licensed, 32-bed psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive mental health treatment for youth across the state. Operated by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, this facility delivers specialized services for children and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. The center includes one acute psychiatric unit and two residential treatment units, offering a secure and supportive environment for youth facing serious mental health and behavioral challenges.

Desert Willow Treatment Center is dedicated to offering evidence-based, trauma-informed care through a wide range of services including crisis stabilization, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, recreational therapy, and special education. Treatment is enhanced by innovative and proven therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Youth who have developmental disabilities, have experienced commercial sexual exploitation, or are involved in the juvenile justice system receive highly individualized care coordinated in partnership with families and support systems. Desert Willow’s commitment to client-centered treatment and rigorous quality monitoring helps ensure meaningful recovery and successful reintegration into the community.