The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is opening up to safely offer in-person support groups and services. Some groups will continue to meet via Zoom. “We did our best this past year as many of our support groups were able to meet online and as restrictions eased, we did socially distanced events outside in our parking lot,” Nicole McNee, The Center’s volunteer and … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
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Hope Means Nevada Partners With Children’s Advocacy Alliance to Monitor Youth Mental Health Data
Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based non-profit focused on eliminating youth suicide in the state, announces its partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA). This partnership will enable HMN to access and monitor data CAA collects in its annual Children’s Report Card, which provides insights into factors impacting youth mental health. Since 2000, … [Read more...] about Hope Means Nevada Partners With Children’s Advocacy Alliance to Monitor Youth Mental Health Data
Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
Brian Hosier is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada. Hosier will oversee the plans to expand the HIV/STI/STD Testing Clinic to include pharmacy services and comprehensive health care and other organizational responsibilities related to the sustained growth of The Center. A longtime advocate for The Center, Hosier recently served as … [Read more...] about Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
‘Dine Thru’ at the Center Offers a Free Meal from Jackson Grill
You can ‘Dine Thru’ at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada for a delicious, restaurant-prepared free meal. The Dine Thru is a monthly event where a local restaurant provides one free meal to registrants. It’s a way for people, some of whom may experience food insecurity, to get great-tasting, restaurant-quality food. Restaurants and menu offerings differ each … [Read more...] about ‘Dine Thru’ at the Center Offers a Free Meal from Jackson Grill
‘Antebellum’ Screens February 18 at The Center During Black History Month
For Black History Month, the Parking Lot of the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Will Turn Into a Drive-in for a Screening of the Critically Acclaimed Film “Antebellum.” After the Movie, a Live Stream Panel Discussion on Social and Racial Equity Will Happen on Instagram IG. The February 18 screening of “Antebellum” is in collaboration with the City of Las Vegas – Batteries … [Read more...] about ‘Antebellum’ Screens February 18 at The Center During Black History Month
Make Friends Fast at Virtual Speed Dating Event
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, a lot of pressure can be put on romantic relationships. What about friendships? They sustain us and are equally as important. Qvolution is reigniting the 18-24 youth group with a virtual Speed Friending event designed for friendship and community. Although the event is virtual, "donut" worry because complimentary treats will be … [Read more...] about Make Friends Fast at Virtual Speed Dating Event
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Welcomes Stephen Yerrakadu to Board of Directors
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) announced the appointment of Stephen Yerrakadu of Blue Heron Homes to its Board of Directors. With 22 years of experience in architecture and real estate development, Mr. Yerrakadu will apply his talents toward strengthening RTSNV’s mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. Mr. Yerrakadu currently … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Welcomes Stephen Yerrakadu to Board of Directors
Nevada’s Zero Fatalities Program Reaches Commemorative 10 Year Milestone In 2021
Zero Fatalities, a lifesaving program with the goal of reaching Zero Fatalities on Nevada’s roadways, reflects on a decade of proudly serving the Nevada community heading into 2021. The year-long efforts acknowledge the tremendous milestones met, honor the people who have made the success of the program possible and define the integral next steps the Zero Fatalities program … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Zero Fatalities Program Reaches Commemorative 10 Year Milestone In 2021
Well Beings and Vegas PBS to Host Virtual Event on Mental Health, Jan. 12
Well Beings and Vegas PBS will stream a live virtual panel discussion featuring local experts and youth on mental health in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00pm PT. The event will bring together mental health experts, community leaders, and the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab to address youth mental health and provide connections to an array of … [Read more...] about Well Beings and Vegas PBS to Host Virtual Event on Mental Health, Jan. 12
The Avery Burton Foundation to Participate in the Well Beings Tour, Youth Mental Health: How You Can Help Virtual Event on Tuesday, January 12
The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF), a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to helping those in need with mental health advocacy, outreach and educational resources, announced it has been invited to take part in the Well Beings Tour, Youth Mental Health: How You Can Help. The live virtual discussion event with Q&A will take place on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. PST and is … [Read more...] about The Avery Burton Foundation to Participate in the Well Beings Tour, Youth Mental Health: How You Can Help Virtual Event on Tuesday, January 12