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Bristlecone Services



Bristlecone Family Resources provides the most comprehensive addiction treatment, recovery and prevention services in northern Nevada.


Our experienced counseling and treatment staff uses a comprehensive case management approach, working closely with each client to identify their needs and provide access to any treatment, counseling, support, or other service necessary to return to healthy living.


Bristlecone treats addiction with the full continuum of services including:

  • Social Model Detoxification Unit

  • Residential Treatment

  • Transitional Living/Housing

  • Outpatient Treatment

  • Family and Adult Drug Court Services

  • Gambling Addictions Treatment and Education – GATE Program

  • Community Outreach and Education Services

  • Tobacco Treatment

  • DUI School - Levels 2, 2x & 3

  • Parenting Workshops

  • Continuing Care/Aftercare Support Services

  • Community Presentations

Many clients also struggle with educational, employment, financial, or other problems that can complicate their recovery and put them at great risk to relapse into addiction. To address all of these needs, Bristlecone connects clients with an array of ancillary and support services including:

  • Medical, health and wellness

  • Credit counseling

  • Health groups for HIV/AIDS, TB, and Hepatitis C

  • Mental health groups

  • Access to Nevada Job Connect and Vocational Rehabilitation to help clients develop the skills necessary to secure future employment

  • Life-skills groups that include résumé writing, interview skills, business etiquette, business dress, and survival skills at work

  • Parenting Wisely—a video series that gives examples of parenting scenarios and options for how to handle each scenario

  • Family sessions, couples counseling, and group education services