Bright Futures Wellness Center
Pennington Clubhouse | Reno
In January, 2026, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows expanded its commitment to supporting youth and families with the opening of the Bright Futures Wellness Center at our Pennington Clubhouse.
This dedicated space provides accessible mental health and wellness services for our members, families, parents, and staff—ensuring support is available when it’s needed most.
Services Available
- Individual therapy
- Family counseling
- Group therapy sessions
- Nursing services
Specialized support is also available for individuals and families impacted by crime through our VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) clinic.
A Space Designed for Healing
Located upstairs at the Pennington Clubhouse in Reno, the Bright Futures Wellness Center includes:
- A calming decompression room
- Private counseling and clinical spaces
- A group therapy room
- An art and resource room
- A welcoming lobby for families and visitors
Expanding Access Through Partnership
For many families in Northern Nevada, barriers such as cost, language differences, and lack of insurance can make even routine medical care difficult to access. Through a partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing, the Bright Futures Wellness Center is helping remove those barriers by bringing free, bilingual health services directly into the community.
At the Pennington Clubhouse, families can receive care in a familiar and convenient setting. Services are led by Nurse Practitioner Vania Carter-Strauss, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a lecturer at the Orvis School of Nursing and director of Latinx Nursing Advocacy and Advancement. She provides care through a faculty practice role that allows clinician educators to continue serving patients while mentoring the next generation of providers. She is joined by family nurse practitioner student Marlyn Arce-Gomez, helping expand both access to care and hands-on learning opportunities. Read more.
Get Connected
If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, we’re here to help.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, please contact:
Anne Garlow, Director of Family Services. AGarlow@bgctm.org