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Community Resources

Case Manager

Laura Hinojosa is the Nevada State College Case Manager. Her role is to ensure that students have all of the support they need, both inside and outside the classroom, to be successful. If you are struggling with hunger, unstable housing, safety, mental health worries or ANY other concerns, contact CARE Services. Together, we can help meet those needs.

To receive services or get more information, please contact Laura.

Contact Information:

Laura Hinojosa, MACP
Rogers Student Center, Room 250
Ph: 702.992.2514
E: laura.hinojosa@nsc.flywheelstaging.com

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Low-Cost Medical Clinics:

These clinics offer reduced cost income based medical services. Please call first to determine if you are eligible.

First Person Care Clinic:
Call 702-380-8118 or http://www.firstpersoncc.org

Family Health Care Center at the Southern Nevada Health District:
Call 702-759-1800 or www.snhd.info/clinic/family-health-clinic

Alliance Against Diabetes Clinic:
Call 702-207-0400 or www.allianceagainstdiabetes.org

Community Outreach Medical Center:
Call 702-657-3873 or www.communityoutreachmedicalcenter.org

FirstMed Health & Wellness Centers:
Call 702-731-0909 or www.fmhwc.org

Hope Christian Health Clinic:
Call 702-644-4673 or www.hopehealthvegas.org

Nevada Health Centers:
1-800-787-2568 or www.nevadahealthcenters.org

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada:
(Free clinics. Must call to set appointment. No walk-ins.)
Call 702-967-0530 or www.vmsn.org

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LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES

Local Resources

The LGBTQA Center of Southern Nevada: https://thecenterlv.org/ or call 702-733-9800

Henderson Equality Center
www.hendersonequalitycenter.org/

Gender Justice Nevada
www.genderjusticenv.org/

Equality Nevada
www.equalitynv.org/

LGBTQIA+ Friendly Medical Services

Huntridge Family Clinic
• 702-979-1111
www.huntridgefamilyclinic.org/

A-P Medical Group
• 702.971.3400
www.apmedicalgroupnv.com/

Lifelines

The Trevor Project
• 866-488-7386

LGBT National Hotline
• 888-843-4564

Trans Lifeline
• 877-565-8860

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 800-273-8255

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DOMESTIC & PARTNER VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Centers and Shelters

The Rape Crisis Center
• 702-366-1640
www.rcclv.org

Safe Nest Shelter
• 702-646-4981 (24 hours, call/text)
https://safenest.org/shelter/

The Shade Tree Shelter
www.theshadetree.org
• Call or text 855-385-0072 (27/7 Crisis Hotline) or 702-385-0072
• 1 West Owens Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Family Justice Center
www.lvmpd.com/en-us/Pages/SONVFamilyJusticeCenter.aspx
• 702-828-77414

Nevada 211
www.nevada211.org/domestic-violence-services/
• Call 2-1-1

Lifelines

National Domestic Violence Hotline
• 800-799-7233 (SAFE)

National Dating Abuse Hotline
• 866-331-9474

National Sexual Assault Hotline
• 800-656-4673 (HOPE)

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 800-273-8255

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RESOURCES FOR EATING CONCERNS

Local Support

Eden Center for Eating Disorders
www.edentreatment.com
• 877-853-3362

The Meadows Ranch
• 866-332-7381
https://www.meadowsranch.com/

Eating Disorder Institute of Las Vegas
www.lasvegaseatingdisorders.com/
• 702-503-5592

Helplines

NEDA Feeding Hope
• Call or Text 1-800-931-2237

Overeaters Anonymous
• 1-505-891-2664

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
• 630-577-1330

Online Resources

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANDA)
• 888-375-7767
www.anad.org

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
• 800-931-2237

Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED)
• Call 1-800-931-2237
https://www.nceedus.org/

National Resources

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. ****

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-(TALK) 8255. You can also speak to someone via text by texting “HOME” to 741741.

• The Trevor Project Hotline 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
Hotline provides suicide prevention and support to those who identify as LGBTQ+

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence.

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RESOURCES ORGANIZED BY MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN

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 problems with drinking and where to find help:
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism www.niaaa.nih.gov
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. www.ncadd.org
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov or www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
• 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) or www.yourlifeyourvoice.org 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.

Bipolar and Depression:

• Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting ‘TALK’ to 741741 or 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.
• 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

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
• Chat www.ncpgambling.org/chat

Eating Disorders:

Crisis Text Line
• 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)
• Call 1-800-931-2237
https://www.nceedus.org/

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.

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