HOPE MEANS NEVADA TO HOST ANNUAL “HOPE IN ACTION” COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EVENT, SATURDAY, NOV. 23
Attendees Invited to Participate in Volunteer Opportunities, Walk 5K to Boost Mental Wellness
WHAT:
Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based non-profit focused on eliminating youth suicide in the state and inspiring a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health, announces the return of “Hope in Action,” an annual community volunteer action and mental wellness event. Taking place at the Valerie Pida Plaza on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, this year’s event promises to deliver double the volunteer activities. In addition, attendees will be invited to walk a 5K to elevate the conversation around mental and physical health through movement and connection.
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, participants will perform service projects for local nonprofits. Attendees can gather to make food kits for low income members of the community and build hygiene kits for those experiencing homelessness.
Lastly, 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:
Saturday, Nov. 23
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Valerie Pida Plaza
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
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.