Behavioral Health Services

Psychiatric & Mental Health Care in Carson Valley

Carson Valley Medical Center offers many outpatient Behavioral Health Services for patients needing mental health treatment. We understand how mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and others, can take a toll on your daily life. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from undiagnosed mental health conditions because they don’t realize their condition could benefit from medical treatment, or they fear the stigma of seeking mental health services.

Regardless of your mental health condition or concern, our behavioral health staff believes in personalizing treatment to the specific needs of the patient. Our skilled, compassionate mental health professionals aim to help patients manage their daily symptoms to improve their quality of life, especially in times of crisis where urgent mental health treatment is required.

You may benefit from medical treatment for if you are suffering from one of the following conditions:

• Depression or other mood disorders
• Anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Addiction or substance abuse
• Autism and other behavioral disorders

Call CVMC’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic at 775.782.1630 for a prompt reply.

“Vitality for Life” Program: Senior Mental Health & Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program

It’s common for older adults to feel distressed because of the emotional process of getting older and how it can be difficult on the mind and body. Still, depression and other mental health issues are not just another normal part of aging you need to have to “live with.” We can help. Our programs can help older adults cope. For example, if you find that it is hard to get out of bed in the morning or you feel like your life has lost its purpose, we will be there for you to find a way to help you to cope. Our confidential help is available through our treatment team, which includes Psychiatrist Dr. D. Vuppalapati, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and nursing staff.

This safe, secure environment for senior adults who experience mental health concerns with proven programs designed to help patients manage their behavioral health conditions and lead full lives. We encourage behaviors that will help seniors live a more active, rewarding existence and improve their quality of life by empowering them to take action that will make lasting changes.

To reach our Vitality for Life Program, please call 775.782.1599 for further information on how we can be of assistance to you during your troubling time.

We Care for You: How We Help Patient of all Ages

Patients are treated by licensed psychotherapists and board-certified in our therapy-based clinic. Run by Medical Director and Psychiatrist, Dr. Roman Rodriguez, MD, the CVMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychiatric medication management.

Our highly skilled mental health professionals know the questions to ask to properly diagnose mental health conditions and treat them with counseling, therapy, and/or medication. Patients can access crisis counseling, individual therapy, and support groups to benefit their mental health care.