Community Chest’s Counseling is currently offering online and in-person counseling services to members of Storey, Lyon and, Mineral Counties. Our diverse team possesses expertise in various areas such as substance abuse, children, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, social and interpersonal skills development, the juvenile justice system, and matters specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. We engage in ongoing education to uphold best practices in serving our clients and community.
INTEREST FORM
If you are interested in our counseling services, we invite you to complete the form by clicking the button below. Given the increasing demand for counseling, opting for telehealth or group sessions can significantly reduce wait times while fostering meaningful connections with peers. Additionally, engaging in group sessions may help you secure a spot for individual counseling.
We look forward to responding to your inquiry within 72 hours.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that the connection we have with our clients is the most important contributor to a successful outcome in a therapeutic relationship. We are a team of dedicated mental health professionals that are committed to providing quality services to the individuals and families that we work with. We strive to be inclusive and practice from a multicultural and multidisciplinary perspective.
INSURANCE AND COSTS
We accept both Medicaid and Medicare, but we do not accept private insurance. You may be eligible for some of our grant-funded options. Additionally, we provide a Sliding Fee Discount Program, as we are dedicated to serving all clients, regardless of their ability to pay.
OUR TEAM
The CCI Counseling Team includes Therapist, Safe School Professionals , Community Health Workers, and Victim Advocates. The entire team is certified in SafeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Community Chest, Inc. is deeply committed to the Zero Suicide initiative. The majority of our staff are skilled in Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) for both adolescents and adults.
Our Victim Advocates, specialize in domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human/sexual trafficking, among other crimes. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for consultation, support, and guidance through filling out protection orders. navigating court processes, and connecting victims with much needed services.
If you are in the need of victim services please click here: https://communitychestnevada.net/home-page/programs/victim-services/
Our clinical staff are certified in Multidimensional Family Therapy, and the whole team obtained the Certified Disaster Mental Health Response Specialists (CDMHRS) certification in March 2020. Each mental health clinician has undergone various training programs focusing on trauma-informed therapies.
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Our Staff
Britany Tuma, Clinical Program Coordinator, Therapist, LCPC
Sarah Olivas, Clinical Program Coordinator, Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Vera Trout, LMSW, Therapist, CSW-intern
Brittany Bailey-Duran, Practicum Therapist
Brooke Sterns, Community Health Worker II, Hawthorne
Dustin Cerny, Community Health Worker II, Storey County
Samantha Rambeau, Community Health Worker, Fernley, Nevada
Service Locations & Contact Information
Phone Number: (775) 241-8029
After Hours Counseling Emergency Suicide Hotline: (775) 297-1267
Community Chest, Inc. 