HOPE MEANS NEVADA TO CELEBRATE MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY WITH “HOPE IN ACTION” COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EVENT SUNDAY, OCT. 29
WHAT:
Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based non-profit focused on eliminating youth suicide in the state, announces “Hope in Action,” a community volunteer action and mental wellness event recognizing Make A Difference Day. Event sponsor Subaru of Las Vegas will host this year’s event, which coincides with their Subaru Loves Pet Halloween Hounds event featuring five local animal shelters on-site with dogs available for adoption.
The event recognizes the fact that doing good for others is an effective way to boost mood and improve overall mental wellness. As the only non-profit in Nevada dedicated solely to the intervention and prevention of teen suicide by leveraging the power of communication and peer-to-peer connection, HMN invites teens as well as their friends and families to join in this group volunteer event benefiting an array of community charitable organizations. In addition to painting Hope Rocks with uplifting messages of hope to distribute throughout the community and making and exchanging friendship bracelets, participants will perform service projects for local nonprofits.
In addition, a variety of community mental health organizations will be on hand with booths offering information related to the services they offer. Attendees will be encouraged to explore these available resources during the event.
WHEN:
Make a Difference Day, Sunday, Oct. 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Subaru of Las Vegas
6455 W. Roy Horn Way
Las Vegas, NV 89118
COST:
“Hope in Action” is free to attend.
Sponsorship packages are also available. For more information on sponsoring this event, contact Ciera Bellavance at [email protected].
ABOUT HOPE MEANS NEVADA
Hope Means Nevada’s (HMN) mission is to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. As one of the most trusted and visible mental health resources in the state, HMN inspires a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health. While raising awareness around Nevada’s high rates of mental health challenges, the organization strives to amplify hope and connect youth with desperately needed resources. Through collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and impactful efforts, the community-based initiative envisions a suicide-free Nevada. For more information about Hope Means Nevada, go to www.hopemeansnevada.org and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The new National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is now three-digit dialing code 988. Those experiencing a mental health emergency can also text “Home” to 741741 to reach the National Crisis Text Line.