1. Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
Status: Pilot Phase On-Hold for 2026
Objective: Provide guided workshops and digital resources that teach breathing techniques for anxiety, trauma recovery, and daily stress regulation.
Target Audience: First responders, attorneys, and veterans over 40.
Potential Program Partners:
– UNLV School of Public Health
– City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
Ideal Sponsors:
– Calm App or Headspace Health
– Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
2. Peer Support & Safe Spaces Network
Status: Planning Phase (2026)
Objective: Facilitate confidential support circles and peer-led healing sessions with trained moderators.
Target Audience: Public defenders, legal professionals, and emergency workers facing burnout or trauma.
Potential Program Partners:
– Clark County Public Defender’s Office
– Nevada Bar Association & – National Association of Social Workers – Nevada Chapter
Ideal Sponsors:
– Mental Health America (MHA) Nevada
– Aetna Foundation
3. Mental Health Sponsorships
Status: Concept Phase of Development (2027)
Objective: Provide small grants or direct funding to cover therapy, group counseling, or trauma recovery services for eligible applicants.
Target Audience: Individuals with demonstrated need and commitment to personal wellness.
Potential Program Partners:
– NAMI Southern Nevada
– Open Path Collective
Ideal Sponsors:
– Mental Health America (MHA) Nevada
-The Health Foundation of Southern Nevada
4. Poetry and Healing Initiative
Status: Community Engagement Pilot (Fall 2027)
Objective: Harness the power of creative writing and spoken language as avenues for emotional healing. Engage with community microphones, participate in journaling sessions, and share your voice through poetry orations to foster connection and personal growth.
Target Audience: Trauma survivors, legal professionals, first responders, and family caregivers.
Potential Program Partners:
– Poets & Writers Inc.
– Las Vegas Clark County Library District and Black Mountain Institute (UNLV)
Ideal Sponsors:
– NEA Creative Forces
– Writers’ Guild Foundation
5. Wellness Calendar and Community Outreach
Status: In-work (Roll out in 2025)
Objective: Build a dynamic calendar which features national awareness days, partner-hosted events, and seasonal self-care activities.
Target Audience: Public, local non-profit organizations, and civic partners.
Potential Program Partners:
– Nevada Health Link
– Southern Nevada Health District and – Vegas NPR and PBS
Ideal Sponsors:
– Kaiser Permanente Thrive Grants
– CVS Health Community Giving and – Anthem Foundation
6. Scholarships for Future Mental Health Leaders
Status: Launch Goal – (Fall of 2027)
Objective: Provide scholarships to students and professionals entering or advancing in the mental health field.
Target Audience: Therapists, counselors, social workers, and veterans pursuing mental health careers
Potential Program Partners:
– College of Southern Nevada
– UNLV Scholl of Social Work
Ideal Sponsors:
– Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
– The Eli Lilly Foundation and Nevada Energy Foundation
