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Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
(702) 830-5090
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The Legacy: Preserving Basic Human Dignity Heads UP Guidance and Wellness Centers of Nevada are founded to fulfill the legacy of Governor Mike and First Lady Carolyn O'Callaghan, along with their dedicated colleagues, who share in their vision to enhance the mental health of Nevada citizens. The O'Callaghan's were dedicated to the service of others especially those living in the margins of society. As Governor of Nevada he was known as the people's governor who always took time to hear the struggles of single mothers doing the best they could to raise their children in tough circumstance. The first item on his agenda after being sworn in was to overhaul Nevada's Welfare system leading to better service to mothers and children. He and Carolyn personally visited Nevada mental health facilities, youth centers and prisons to ensure those in the hands of the state were given proper care and their human dignity kept in tact. During his eight years as Governor he established the Rural Clinics Mental Health Program bringing much needed mental health care to farthest reaches of rural Nevada. Our Mentor It was not uncommon for Mike and Carolyn to make sandwiches at the Governor's Mansion and drop them off to homeless families living in the desert area near the Carson Hot Springs during the Governor's lunch break and daily swim.During the last 10 years of his life he spent early mornings before most people wake as a volunteer feeding the homeless and impoverished of Las Vegas at the Catholic Worker House. Often bringing extra pounds of coffee to ensure there would be plenty of hot strong coffee for those in need. During these mornings he would often encounter people in need of medical and mental health care, he would then get them care from one of his medical professional friends. The O'Callaghan's left an immeasurable legacy in everyone they encountered however, it didn't end with their deaths. Each of the O'Callaghan's five children in their own way carry on a piece of the legacy and are in engaged in public service and service to others. HeadsUp stands as one example. Our Mission At HeadsUP our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Psychologists, Physicians and Physician's Assistants with a particular specialty in psychosocial issues. We offer a community based health care system focused on the mental health needs of traditionally underserved populations. HeadsUP is a teaching facility that emphasizes wellness and education to assist the clients to make "informed choices" in their lives.

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Depression
Anxiety
Family Conflict
ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol Abuse
Antisocial Personality
Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality
Chronic Pain
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Narcissistic Personality
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
PTSD
Weight Loss
Academic Underachievement
Adoption
Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Infertility
Learning Disabilities
Medication Management
Obesity
Oppositional Defiance
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
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