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Interpersonal violence, or IPV, is the intentional use of force, power or threats against a person that results or could result in injury, death or emotional/psychological harm.

IPV includes experiencing intimate partner violence or domestic violence (physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse perpetrated by an intimate partner), child abuse (physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse), elder abuse, stalking or sexual assault, as well as being exposed to domestic violence as a child. 

An estimated one in three women in the U.S. will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes.

At the THRIVE Center, we provide clients with comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. We know that every client and their situation is different, and we give every client personalized attention when making treatment recommendations.

Some of the services we offer are as follows:

• Individual services
• Skills group
• Referrals
• E-Health resources
• Bibliotherapy

Visit our services webpage to learn more about the types of care we offer.

Consider the following questions in self-assessing your eligibility for services from the THRIVE Center:

• Have you been hurt in a relationship?
• Has your partner ever controlled you, put you down or hurt you physically (e.g., hitting, slapping, punching, kicking)? 
• Has your partner ever taken advantage of you sexually? 
• Do you find yourself feeling sad, or irritable or like you can't enjoy things that you used to really like?

People who are interested in nonemergency services at the Psychological Services Center must call the main number, (775) 784-6668, and either talk to the clinic staff or leave a message with the answering service in order to schedule a phone screen.

Upon completing a phone screen, potential clients are then matched for fit with available PSC services, based on anticipated openings. Some services may have a waiting list. Individuals who cannot be served or cannot wait will be given referrals to appropriate community services.

Once there is an opening, an in-person session is scheduled to further assess the individual's needs. A map, directions and parking pass will be sent prior to the appointment.

Clients should arrive 15 minutes before the first intake session to complete initial paperwork. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can sign their forms.

If you cannot attend a scheduled appointment, please call (775) 784-6668 to cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

The THRIVE Center is located on the first floor of the Effie Mona Mack Building on the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno campus in room 124.

The mailing address is:

Psychological Services Center
Department of Clinical Psychology
Mail Stop 0298
University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89557

Parking for Psychological Services Center clients is on the second level of the Brian Whalen Parking Garage.

You will need to obtain a parking pass from the clinic assistant or your therapist before parking in this lot.

Look for the white "Psychological Services Center" signs. These are the first three parking spots on the south end of the garage near the elevators. If all three spots are full, public parking is available on the first floor of the garage.

Please place the guest parking pass on the left side of your dashboard to avoid receiving a parking ticket. Unfortunately, we cannot reverse parking tickets.

1. Leave the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex on the first floor and get on the sidewalk heading east.
2. You will arrive at a large sidewalk running north to south. There is a large N sign on this sidewalk to the right, turn towards this sign and head past it (heading south).
3. Follow the sidewalk and keep following it as it descends down a ramp between two red brick buildings. Keep going till after you descend a small flight of stairs. Continue heading south until you see a grass square with a small stand of trees. If you have walked to the Ansari Business building, you have gone too far.
4. Across from the grass square, there is Effie Mona Mack. There is an entrance on either the North or East side. Enter through either entrance, and the Psychological Services Center is on the first floor in room 124.  
5. Please knock, as we keep the door locked for privacy. Wait outside until someone answers.

The Psychological Services Center is closed whenever the University is closed (e.g., holidays, snow days). During breaks and summer, hours can be limited.

The clinic is closed on the following days during the year:*

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• Presidents' Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth (June 19)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• ÁùºÏ±¦µä Day (last Friday in October)
• Veterans' Day (November 11)
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
• Family Day (fourth Friday in November)
• Christmas Day (December 25)

*Clinic closure means no appointments will be held.

During winter break (typically mid-December to early-January), the clinic has reduced service availability.

The THRIVE Center is not equipped to offer treatment to individuals who need immediate emergency intervention.

For immediate emergencies, call 911 or the Crisis Call Center/National Crisis/Suicide Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1 or you can text the keyword ANSWER to 839863)

If you are in crisis or believe you may harm yourself, you can also contact the .

You also can go to the following locations for assistance:

Some additional relevant resources are as follows:

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7/365 Phone and chat services for those who have been impacted by domestic abuse. Call 1(800) 799-7233.
• : The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides shelter, victim advocacy, support groups and other services to survivors of domestic violence.
• : Safe Embrace provides shelter, victim advocacy, support groups and other services to survivors of domestic violence.
• : 24/7/365 phone line and advocacy for victims of sexual violence. Call (775) 221-7600.
• : Promotes the health, safety and well-being of children, adults and seniors who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. The agency provides an array of protective and supportive services to families and individuals to enhance their quality of life by ensuring they are optimizing their self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
• : Provides programs and services at no charge to youth and their families in our community. The organization supports young children to young adults, so that they can thrive within their schools, their families and their neighborhoods.
• : Assists victims of domestic abuse in applying for a Temporary Order for Protection Against Domestic Violence (T.P.O.).
• : The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) is dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance to victims of violent crimes that occur in ÁùºÏ±¦µä.