Support for the December 6 Tragedy at UNLV

The emergency fund for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas mass shooting that was set up by the Resiliency & Justice Center in conjunction with Clark County, UNLV, and the UNLV Foundation closed on June 1, 2024. We are incredibly thankful for all the contributions, and the families of the deceased and injured are grateful for the community support. A total of $165,375.21 was donated to the Vegas Strong Resiliency & Justice Center UNLV Fund by 414 individuals! Distributions were given per donor intent with remaining donations going to the families based on an equal division.

Our center continues to work with all those impacted by the December 6, 2023, tragedy at UNLV to connect them with ongoing resources for support, including legal assistance, weekly support groups, mental health providers, integrative services, peer support, and financial reimbursement through Nevada’s Victims of Crime Program (VOCP). The staff and students of UNLV have been some of our most dedicated partners committed to improving the community. Our advocates and community partners are here for victims and their families, those suffering physical and emotional injuries, and others impacted.

We are located at 2915 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, and open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individuals can also find help by submitting our General Intake Form or calling our main line at 702-455-AIDE (2433). The center is a safe haven; we ask for all media inquiries to be directed to Christine Smith, who can reached at csmith@lacsn.org.

Advocate Assistance

Our trauma-informed staff can help you in completing applications for the Victims of Crime Program (VOCP), connecting with the services that are listed here and others that become available, and providing further information. Even if you believe you do not need services, we encourage speaking with our staff for info about connections or support and for any possible future needs. You may contact us directly or click here to complete a virtual intake. 

Support Groups

• Online Support Group for Faculty & Staff – Alice Goldstein, MA, facilitates this group on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in English via Zoom. Click here to learn more or register.
• Adam’s Place – This virtual grief and bereavement support group for adults meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. It is facilitated by two nursing professors, including one from UNLV. Anyone can register 24/7 on their website, adamsplacelv.org. 

Behavioral Health Navigation

The Resiliency & Justice Center has a dedicated Behavioral Health Navigator who can find and connect survivors with trauma-trained therapists in our community who will take their insurance or Victims of Crime Program funding. This will assist in connecting with services in a timely manner, finding a therapist who works with trauma and has experience in mass casualty events. Please fill out the general intake form and indicate a need for mental health to get started.

Debriefings with Departments

This is not therapy, but can be a first step to recovery. Debriefings serve as an opportunity to begin to discuss what people experienced, their thoughts, feelings, any symptoms of trauma, and coping skills and resources. These are usually one to two hours and held over Zoom. Reach out directly to Jackie Harris, Behavioral Health Program Coordinator at the Resiliency Center, if interested at J.Harris@dcfs.nv.gov. 

Victims of Crime Application

The State of Nevada administers a Victims of Crime Compensation Program, which can provide assistance that includes counseling, lost wages, or medical support. Our staff will assist in completing applications and identifying potential benefits. We encourage all impacted persons to apply for any current or future needs. You may request assistance directly or complete a virtual intake here on our website.

Integrative Services

Online group sessions focused on activities such as yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and art therapy are available at no-cost to all those impacted by the tragedy at UNLV. Find details and a request form at ResiliencyAndJustice.org/integrativeservices.

HEART Peer Support

HEART (Healing, Empowering, And Rebuilding Together) is a program of trained volunteers who were impacted in various ways by the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017. They are trained in evidence-based best practices to support one another and are guided by trauma-informed providers and clinicians who must complete their own rigorous training. Visit ResiliencyAndJustice.org/HEART to learn more.