Mountain Valley Child and Family Services

Mountain Valley Child & Family Services, located at 24077 State Highway 49 in Nevada City, California, is a leading residential treatment provider serving youth ages 12–18 with emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. Established in 1968, the organization provides a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment designed to help children build lasting behavioral and emotional stability. The Nevada County campus sits on 900 acres of scenic ranch land, offering a peaceful, nature-based setting where youth can participate in recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that promote healing and growth.

The center provides individualized care through a combination of residential treatment, intensive outpatient support, and specialized behavioral programs. Services include family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, and evidence-based programs such as Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS), and Intensive Care Coordination (ICC). Mountain Valley’s trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach empowers youth to overcome obstacles like depression, anxiety, anger, and behavioral difficulties while developing coping skills and emotional resilience. Through collaboration with families, caregivers, and community partners, the facility helps children achieve stability, self-awareness, and long-term success both within their homes and communities.