As Southern Nevada continues to battle a growing mental health and substance abuse crisis, one residential behavioral health facility in southwest Las Vegas says it’s working to help people before they reach rock bottom.
The story comes after recent concerns over homelessness in the southwest valley, including growing encampments near Flamingo Park. While covering that issue, Channel 13 looked into what resources are available for people struggling with mental health and addiction before they end up homeless, hospitalized, or in jail.
WATCH | Southwest Las Vegas recovery home aims to help residents before crisis hits
Southwest Las Vegas recovery home aims to help residents before crisis hits
“Dealing with mental health challenges and substance abuse is difficult enough… but not having a stable place to live can make recovery even harder,” said Southwest Las Vegas reporter Shakeria Hawkins…