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NV PAL for families 

The Nevada Pediatric Access Line (NV PAL) works directly with doctors and/or other primary care providers (PCPs) to ensure that children and adolescents in their care get the expert mental healthcare they need, regardless of the patient family’s resources or location.

Please read below if you'd like to learn more about how NV PAL can help your family, plus find other mental health resources available to you.  

Emergency? 

NV PAL is not an emergency line. In case of a psychiatric emergency, call or text 988. 

Forms: Need to complete online parent questionnaire or consent forms?

FORMS

NV PAL for families 

The Nevada Pediatric Access Line (NV PAL) works directly with doctors and/or other primary care providers (PCPs) to ensure that children and adolescents in their care get the expert mental health care they need, regardless of the patient family’s resources or location.

Please read below if you'd like to learn more about how NV PAL can help your family, plus find other mental health resources available to you.  

Forms: Need to complete online parent questionnaire or consent forms?

FORMS

Emergency? 

NV-PAL is not an emergency line. In case of a psychiatric emergency, call or text 988. 

How does NV PAL work?

Here’s how NV PAL works:

  1. Your PCP contacts us to request support and/or collaboration about you or a family member in their care.
  2. We consult directly with your PCP via phone or video.
  3. Your PCP administers care and treatment.

How can you get NV PAL resources for your child?

NV PAL is available to help your child's primary care provider (PCP) with diagnosing and treating mental health problems. The PCP may contact a NV PAL child psychiatrist or mental health therapist during your child's visit to:

  • Discuss symptoms, thoughts, or feelings your child is having;
  • Better understand what might be causing your child's problem;
  • Make a diagnosis;
  • Choose the best treatment option or options;
  • Obtain advice on possible medications.

An NV PAL specialist can give advice to your child's PCP about how to help your child or suggest a referral to other mental health services.

Here’s how NVPAL works:

  1. Your PCP contacts us to request support and/or collaboration about you or a family member in their care.
  2. We consult directly with your PCP via phone or video.
  3. Your PCP administers care and treatment.

How can you get NVPAL resources for your child?

NV-PAL is available to help your child's primary care provider (PCP) with diagnosing and treating mental health problems. The PCP may contact a NV-PAL child psychiatrist or mental health therapist during your child's visit to:

  • Discuss symptoms, thoughts, or feelings your child is having;
  • Better understand what might be causing your child's problem;
  • Make a diagnosis;
  • Choose the best treatment option or options;
  • Obtain advice on possible medications.

An NV-PAL specialist can give advice to your child's PCP about how to help your child or suggest a referral to other mental health services.

What other mental health resources are available to children and families in Nevada? 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for people with mental illness. NAMI has hundreds of local chapters and affiliates across the country (including Nevada) with thousands of volunteer leaders in communities working to raise awareness and provide free education, advocacy and support group programs.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Family & Youth Resources

The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Inspiring Children Foundation:

There are lots of children's mental health resources that speak directly to clinicians and parents, but few that approach holistic mental health from the perspective of the child. InspiringChildren.Org does just that. Based in Las Vegas, the foundation lifts up "underprivileged youth by providing student-led, principle-based and restorative mental health & wellness programs." We encourage children, parents, and clinicians alike to utilize the resources on the Inspiring Children Foundation's website and participate in their programs if possible.