Resources
Nevada State College Case Management Services: Need help navigating or connecting with resources? Connect with your NSC Case Manager, Laura Hinojosa. Call 702.992.2514 or email LAURA.HINOJOSA@NSC.EDU to ask a question or set up an appointment.
Nevada State College Counseling Services: FREE, mental health counseling by licensed therapists for enrolled Nevada State College students. To schedule, visit https://nsc.medicatconnect.com or email COUNSELING@NSC.EDU
The UNLV Care Center: https://www.unlv.edu/carecenter
The Care Center offers confidential virtual support services, holistic healing workshops, campus education and awareness events to members of the UNLV, NSC, and CSN communities impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, family violence, and/or stalking. All services are virtual or over the phone.
First Person Care Clinic: http://www.firstpersoncc.org/ or call 702-380-8118 First Person Care Clinic is committed to providing affordable, high quality, and compassionate health care services to anyone in need. Get low cost dental, medical, visual, behavioral, and many other health care services at these comprehensive clinics. Reach out and ask if you qualify for low cost services.
The Rape Crisis Center: https://rcclv.org/ or call the 24/7 Hotline at 702-366-1640 Focus on serving all that have been impacted by any form of sexual violence, victims of human trafficking, and those impacted by sex and labor exploitation.
The Center: https://thecenterlv.org/ or call 702-733-9800 The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada supports and promotes activities directed at furthering the well-being, positive image, and human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, its allies, and low to moderate income residents in Southern Nevada.
Suggested Hotlines that are open 365 days a year 24/7. Please note:
****You do not have to be suicidal to call or text this number. If you are concerned about a family member or friend you can call/text to speak to someone. ****
• If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org or dial 911 or go/take them immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room for an evaluation.
• The Trevor Project Hotline 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence.
Alcohol:
• If you are concerned about yourself, family member, or friends drinking habits you can talk to someone by calling 1-800-273-8255 or texting “HOME” to 741741.
• To learn more about problem drinking and where to find help:
o National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism www.niaaa.nih.gov
o National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. https://recovered.org/
o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
o To find a meeting in your area go to www.aa.org
Anxiety:
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America visit www.adaa.org or call 240-485-1001
• Boys Town Hotline 1-800-448-3000 TDD line (1-800 -448-1833 for speech-impaired and deaf callers) (Open 365 days a year 24/7 for parents and teens. Spanish speaking counselors are available and translation services (up to 140 languages available). It is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors/ WWW.Yourlifeyourvoice.org
Bipolar:
• Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-8255
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- Visit www.dbsalliance.org or call 1800-826-3632 to find out more information and free support groups in your area.
Adolescent Depression (BSAD):
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- www.dbsalliance.org or call 1-800-826-3632 to find out more information and free support groups in your area.
• National Alliance of Mental Health ( NAMI) www.nami.org
• NAMI- specifically for parents and caregivers: https://www.nami.org/find-support/family-members-and-caregivers/learning-to-help-your-child-and-your-family
Depression:
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- www.dbsalliance.org to find out more information and free support groups in your area.
• National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) www.nami.org
Psychosis:
• To learn more about early psychosis programs and find support in your area visit the Early Assessment & Support alliance (EASA) – and click on the National Early Psychosis Directory http://www.easacommunity.org/national-directory.php
Gambling:
• National Council on Problem Gambling https://www.ncpgambling.org/
• 24 Hour Confidential National Helpline Call: 1-800-522-4700 or Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat
Eating Disorders:
• Crisis Textline: Text “CONNECT” to 741741
• The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 630-577-1330 (available during business hours) www.anad.org
• The National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
• National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) visit https://www.nceedus.org/ or call 1-800-931-2237.
Substance Misuse:
• The National Drug Helpline 1-844-289-0879
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 800-487-4889
• For additional information on finding help and treatment options, visit www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time. For additional information on mental health services in your area, please refer to SAMHSA’s Mental Health Service Locator: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org or dial 911 or go/take them immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room for an evaluation.
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