Nevada Department Health & Human Services — Key Information
Nevada Department Health & Human Services is a State juvenile - medium facility located in Ormsby County, Nevada. The facility has a capacity of approximately 160 beds. Use the contact details below to reach the facility, and the inmate locator link to search for a specific individual held here.
Facility Snapshot & Nearby Comparison
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Security Rating Of The Facility
This scale summarizes the restriction intensity implied by the facility’s Security level & category of the facility (county, state, federal, police, juvenile, community, and similar labels).
Medium-low custody
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Contact channels on file
Capacity & network
*Average uses related facilities that report a positive bed count.
Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
Bar length = beds ÷ max in this group (max = 1619).
Photos of Nevada Department Health & Human Services
About Nevada Department Health & Human Services
Nevada Department Health & Human Services is a medium-security state juvenile correctional facility operated by the Nevada Department of Juvenile Justice. This facility holds youth adjudicated by juvenile courts for offenses that require secure custody in a structured residential setting. The facility has a capacity of approximately 160 beds.
Nevada Department Health & Human Services provides court-mandated education, behavioral treatment, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and family therapy. All youth have the right to an accredited education while in state juvenile custody. Vocational exploration and life skills training are also core components of the facility's programming model.
Family involvement is critical to the treatment and rehabilitation of youth in juvenile custody. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in family counseling sessions and to visit regularly. Contact the facility directly to confirm current visitation policies and schedules.
Facility Type and Security Level
Nevada Department Health & Human Services operates at a medium level of security within the juvenile justice system. Youth at medium-security facilities are subject to closer supervision than at lower-security placements, with structured programming and limited unsupervised movement.
Contact Nevada Department Health & Human Services
Phone
Call the facility at 775-684-4400 during business hours to inquire about your child's status, programming, and visitation.
Fax
Submit documents to the facility by fax at 775-684-4455.
Email the facility at nvdhhs@dhhs.nv.gov for non-urgent correspondence.
Send Mail
Address mail to:
Youth's Full NameNevada Department Health & Human Services
4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor, Carson City, NV 89706 All mail is inspected. Do not include prohibited items or cash.
Visitation Guide for Nevada Department Health & Human Services
Family visitation at medium-security juvenile facilities requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 775-684-4400 to initiate the visitor approval process and confirm current visiting hours.
Visitation Rules
- All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- All visitors must be pre-approved by the facility before arriving.
- All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
- No cell phones, recording devices, or cameras in the visiting area.
- Parents or guardians may be required to participate in scheduled family therapy sessions.
- Dress code applies — no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors or insignia.
Visitation Timings
| DAY | VISITING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | NO VISITS |
| Tuesday | NO VISITS |
| Wednesday | NO VISITS |
| Thursday | NO VISITS |
| Friday | NO VISITS |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before visiting.
Driving Directions to Nevada Department Health & Human Services
Nevada Department Health & Human Services is located at 4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor, Carson City, NV 89706 in Nevada. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 775-684-4400 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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Quick Links for Nevada Department Health & Human Services
Use the links below to find additional resources related to Nevada Department Health & Human Services and inmates held in Ormsby County, Nevada.
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- Complete Visitation Guide — Everything you need to know before your first prison visit.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved methods for depositing money into an inmate's trust fund.
- Recent Arrests in Nevada — View recent arrest records and mugshots in this state.
Always verify visiting hours and policies directly with Nevada Department Health & Human Services at 775-684-4400 before making travel decisions.