May
14
10:00 AM10:00
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Please join us for the Out of the Darkness 6th Annual walk on May 14th!
Feb
7
6:30 PM18:30
Black Monday - Presented by There Is No Hero in Heroin
This event will be live streamed through the TINHIH Las Vegas Facebook page on Monday, February 7th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm PST. Don't miss an incredible opportunity to learn about harm reduction modalities and overdose prevention!
Jan
17
7:30 AM07:30
Dec
31
8:00 AM08:00
Dec
25
8:00 AM08:00
Dec
23
to Dec 24
Nov
25
to Nov 26
Nov
11
8:00 AM08:00
Oct
29
8:00 AM08:00
Sep
6
8:00 AM08:00
Sep
2
5:00 PM17:00
Overdose Awareness Walk
Meet us at the Believe Sign in City Plaza at 5:00 PM for a walk of remembrance to Wingfield Park. As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, attendees are invited to bring a photo of a loved one lost to overdose and a pair of shoes to symbolize their absence in the world.
Jul
5
8:00 AM08:00
May
31
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
6
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
1
3:30 PM15:30
Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention. (from nami.org). Find resources and education below:
Aug
31
5:00 PM17:00
International Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Awareness walk, 2020
Jolene Dalluhn and Kris Nash at the Overdose Awareness walk
RENO, Nev. (August 18, 2020) –Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN), in collaboration with numerous community partners, will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with a remembrance event at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31 in downtown Reno.
Agencies, families, and community members will gather at Wingfield Park where they will observe an art installation and hear messages of hope from the treatment and recovery communities starting at 5:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to activate the space by writing messages of hope, love, and remembrance on the stage of the amphitheater using provided chalk. Narcan packets containing two free doses of the opioid overdose reversal drug will be provided at no cost. Masks will be provided and social distancing will be encouraged.
International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, remember those who have died or suffered an overdose, and stimulate discussion about overdose prevention. Centers for Disease Control data reports 67,367 Americans died of an overdose in 2018. Almost 70% of those deaths involved opioids.
“We encourage community members to learn the signs and symptoms of overdose and how to prevent an overdose,” said Executive Director, Jennifer DeLett-Snyder.
Event Details:
WHO: Community agencies and members of the publicWHAT: International Overdose Awareness Day eventWHEN: Monday, August 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM
WHERE: Wingfield Park in Reno
To find out more about International Overdose Awareness Day, visit: www.overdoseday.com
Partners
Bristlecone Family Resources, Foundation for Recovery, Join Together Northern Nevada, Northern Nevada HOPES, Quest Counseling and Consulting, Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Reno Police Department, The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality, Reno Recovery Alumni, Ridge House, University of Nevada, Reno CASAT, Wake Up Nevada, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
May
11
3:00 PM15:00
Empowered Health Consciousness Free Webinar by JTNN
Empowered Health Conciousness
Free Webinar
Participants will be able to:
Understand what wellness really means
Discover what is hindering their health
Be able to recognize unhealthy behaviors and address them, and more!
Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtceypqT0qHNRCUjQoheBjuE9as8h-fpO8
May
7
6:00 AM06:00
May
1
to May 31
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. It’s an important day to raise awareness about Children’s Mental Health and show that positive mental health is important to every child’s development. Your child may enjoy coloring this great Activity Workbook just for kids. They can draw pictures of themselves and talk about their feelings. Especially this year, we celebrate the hope, strength and resilience of children, parents and families on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. People respond to stress in different ways, and it is normal to experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and grief. Sharing accurate information about COVID-19 and strategies for coping can be an effective way to manage stress and connect with others.
Get shareable resources that feature NIMH experts discussing coping strategies and the mental health impact of COVID-19 in news stories, radio interviews, and videos.
Watch: Five Things About Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In the midst of the battle against the novel #coronavirus (#COVID19), it’s understandable that many Americans may experience heightened distress or anxiety, affecting our thoughts and emotions.
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, offers five steps you can follow to maintain your mental health and well-being during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the confidential, toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline Chat service is also available at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
NIMH Offers Mental Health Information in Spanish
NIMH offers basic information on mental disorders and related topics in Spanish for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Higher quantities of printed materials are available now and can be ordered free of charge at https://go.usa.gov/xdHTG
El NIMH ofrece información básica en español sobre los trastornos mentales y temas relacionados dirigida a pacientes y sus familias, profesionales de la salud y el público en general. Ahora tenemos disponibles cantidades más grandes de nuestros materiales impresos. Solicítelos gratis en https://go.usa.gov/xdHTG
Coping With Coronavirus: Support for the Autism Community
In this autism awareness month Director’s message, Dr. Gordon addresses the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read More
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Study
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are conducting an online research study to learn about how stressors related to the COVID-19 virus affect mental health over time. We hope to better understand the experiences of participants during this difficult time. Participation involves completing online questionnaires every two weeks, for 6 months. The questionnaires take about 20 minutes to complete. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. Compensation is not provided. Please click here for more information, and to begin participating. You may call 240-665-0697 or email NIMHResearchVolunteer@nih.gov with any questions you may have.https://nimhcovidstudy.ctss.nih.gov
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00
Reno/Sparks Out of the Darkness Walk
Event Details
Walk Date: 04/18/2020
Walk Location: Sparks Marina - Sparks, NV
Check-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:15 am
Walk Ends: 12:00 pm
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Brittney Lemley
Contact Phone: 775-235-8113
Contact Email: Lemleybrittney@gmail.com
Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Registration is free and open to the public. Walk donations are accepted until June 30th.
Welcome to the Out of the Darkness Reno/Sparks Walk
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
Click the Register Now button at the top of the page to get started right away.
Become a Sponsor
Download the Reno Walk SPONSORSHIP PACKET. With sponsorship opportunities starting at only $250, this is a perfect opportunity for large and small businesses to play a role in making suicide prevention a priority in the community. All sponsors will receive marketing and publicity benefits!
Click here to upload your sponsor agreement and logo online.
Help Spread the Word!
Download the Reno Walk WALK FLYER to send to family and friends and display in your community. Encourage everyone you know to REGISTER, DONATE, and JOIN the movement to save lives! Please help promote the event through your social media outlets! #OutoftheDarkness
Follow Us! Post to your Facebook page and add the direct link to your fundraising page.
Follow Us! If you are on Twitter, Tweet about the event. Don’t forget to add #outofthedarkness to your tweets!
Remember your LinkedIn connections!
Share and tag your photos with #outofthedarkness! Spread the word and ask for support by sharing the videos and social shares in walker central (must be logged in)
There are many more social media outlets, please use any and all to help promote the event. Tell your story about why you walk!
T-Shirts
Raise $150 by 04/18/2020 and receive an official Out of the Darkness Walk T-shirt!
Remember, in addition to fundraising online, you will be able to turn in additional cash or check donations at the registration table the day of the Walk.
Activities of Hope and Healing
Honor Beads
Losing someone to suicide or struggling with a mental illness can feel like no one understands what you are going through. Unlike other illnesses, it is difficult to look at someone and know their connection.
There is an honor bead for everyone, whether you have lost a loved one, struggle personally, support a friend and/or family member, or all of the above.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, support, and a walk that unites a campus and community – a time to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and our loved ones.
Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you at the walk!
Apr
13
5:30 PM17:30
Screenagers: The Next Chapter - Free Movie - 2nd in the Series
The is the second movie in the Screenagers saga – Screenagers: Next Chapter to be aired on Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. Parents can uncover skills for stress resilience.
Apr
2
5:30 PM17:30
Mar
18
1:00 PM13:00
All Groups Cancelled
Beginning 3/18/2020, all Quest groups will be cancelled in order to promote the health and safety of our clients. If you can questions, you can call our office and speak to your individual counselor about your schedule. Counselors will be available for additional sessions in order to meet the needs of anyone who is struggling.
Feb
25
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
17
8:00 AM08:00
Jan
16
6:00 PM18:00
Group scheduled for tonight as usual
There is a winter weather advisory for the Reno area for tonight including snow and icy roads. Please call Quest if you have questions or concerns about your appointment. Please remember to be safe on your commute home.
Jan
1
2:00 PM14:00
Dec
25
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
24
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
20
8:00 AM08:00
Walking in a Winter Wonderland Mental Health Fair
“Please join us in a joint collaboration of the Washoe County School District Counseling/Social Work Services and Psychological Services as we celebrate our mental health community partners.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland Mental Health Fair is an opportunity to showcase all the available resources in the area of mental and behavioral health. The Fair is scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2019 from 8-am to noon at McQueen High School. A perfect way to kick off the winter break!
The goal of the fair is to share agency resources with the WCSD counselors, school psychologists, social workers and safe school professionals. There will be opportunities to provide takeaways, connect with school personnel and remind them of the services available for the families of Washoe County.”