Northern Nevada HOPES opens walk-in mental health clinic to expand access

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Northern Nevada HOPES has launched a new walk-in behavioral health clinic in Reno, aiming to reduce barriers to mental health care in a region where more than 60% of adults with conditions went untreated last year.

Located at 1905 E. 4th Street, the Access Clinic offers immediate behavioral health screenings without a referral. Patients are matched with appropriate services ranging from brief counseling to psychiatry and addiction treatment.

“This is about meeting people where they are,” said Kyle Sunderland, Director of Behavioral Health. “No referrals, no delays, just support when people need it most.”

The new clinic also includes expanded therapy, group sessions for adults, and intensive outpatient care.

In addition, HOPES has launched a new psychiatric residency program in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Three fourth-year residents are now embedded within the clinic to support patient care while training for long-term careers in behavioral health.

To support the expansion, HOPES will host “Harmonies for HOPES,” a community jazz fundraiser on August 16 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Note-ables Auditorium. Proceeds will go toward behavioral health staffing and services. Click here for tickets.

To learn more or schedule a screening, visit nnhopes.org or call (775) 786-4673.

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