The 1 October Memorial Committee has been diligently working for several years to design and implement an inclusive process for the creation of a permanent memorial to honor the victims and survivors of the 2017 mass shooting that devastated so many lives and deeply impacted the entire Las Vegas community. The Journey Here In October…
With warmer spring weather and the promise of summer yet to come, May is the perfect month to renew our focus on mental health. Mental Health America (MHA) joins the celebration this year with a new theme (Look Around, Look Within) encouraging us to consider the effects our unique environment—the places we live, work, play,…
Nevada and the nation are poised for a dramatic expansion of behavioral health crisis response services beginning on July 16 when the new 988 number is rolled out for those seeking care related to a mental health crisis. In 2020, Congress approved transitioning behavioral health calls from the public safety crisis line, 911, and the…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which seems tremendously relevant this year as the US begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with many communities experiencing record-high levels of anxiety and depression. Thankfully, there are many available resources you can access for information and coping strategies around common struggles that affect mental wellness, both online…
Every month, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center and partnering agencies work together to provide a range of outreach activities to engage the Route 91 family and connect them with the services they may need. The theme of February’s outreach is “Heart to Heart” in recognition of the importance of staying heart-healthy, both physically and emotionally….