“Vegas Strong” is a phrase filled with meaning for each of us at United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN). It stirs bittersweet emotions of remembering those who are no longer with us and then a sense of pride to live in a community that showed immense generosity, love, and care for our neighbors and visitors….
Have you noticed that you can’t see your own face without help from an object or person? It doesn’t matter how hard you try—your eyes can only see your face when it’s reflected on another surface like a mirror, camera, or even when someone else is describing it. This is because our eyes are designed…
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…
Post-traumatic stress occurs in children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced a traumatic event. People experience trauma in different ways, such as emotional, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse, as well as life threating events, like a car accident, attack, and witnessing violence. It is normal to experience the following symptoms: depression, anxiety, flashbacks, avoidance, intrusive…
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month It’s no secret that the last couple of years facing a pandemic and hearing about multiple violent events throughout the world have taken a toll on a lot of people. Social media has been a great tool to break the stigma that exists with talking about mental health. Younger…
In addition to assisting people with access to resources that help them build strength and resiliency, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center recognizes the lasting financial impacts that come with surviving a violent crime. Beyond physical and mental trauma, violent crime can leave victims and their families with needs for services and with uncompensated bills, such…
My decision to transition out of the VSRC was a difficult one. While I am excited to spend more time with family and embark on new adventures, I am also left with many mixed emotions about this change. “Thank you” does not begin to convey my appreciation to the entire Route 91 family for my…
HEART: Healing, Empowering, and Rebuilding Together Do you sometimes find that you just need someone to listen without judgment and allow you to be exactly where you are on your own unique healing journey? Do you want to talk with someone who can relate to your experience? The worldwide Route 91 family now has access…
For the past four years, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center has been a place of healing and support dedicated to serving as a resource and referral center for individuals affected by the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Now we’re honored to be able to support Southern Nevada first responders—including police officers, dispatchers, paramedics,…
We want to wish our Route 91 family a happy 2022 and remind you that you’re not alone and it’s never too late to ask for help. Every January, we have the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Culturally, we celebrate with our family and say goodbye to the old year with dinner or a…