WHERE YOU THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR NEVADA FIRST RESPONDERS, SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

ABOUT US

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide quality mental health resources and support to our first-responders and hospital health care professionals so they may live the very best lives possible on and off duty. We accomplish this with collaborative efforts to improve resilience by means of breaking down barriers surrounding mental health and align those that serve with optimum mental readiness.

NEVADA PEER SUPPORT NETWORK

The Nevada Peer Support Network (NPSN) was established in 2019. First responders, military personnel, and hospital professionals are regularly exposed to death, grief, injury, pain or loss, as well as direct exposure to threats to personal safety, long work hours, frequent shifts, poor sleep, physical hardships, occupational disillusionment, and other negative hardships. The impact of this work is well documented and shows that there is a direct impact on physical and mental health (i.e., increased risk of heart disease, cancer, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic stress injuries, relational discord, substance use disorders, and ultimately shorter lifespans).

Our aim to smash the mental health stigma of getting help early and often. Building mental readiness is a strength and not a weakness. When it comes to a fractured bone or cancer, everyone is open about sharing the information, but when it comes to an injured mind, many are hesitant to seek out the resources necessary for healing. With integrated mind-body modalities that support and integrate with everyday physical wellness, this need not be the case.

GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW WE HELP

2023 Summary

In 2023, the NPSN directly impacted the lives of 3,028 distinct individuals through its various programs and services.

Throughout the year, NPSN provided diverse wellness offerings, including 2nd Saturday Hikes, meditation, yoga, Alcoholics Anonymous, and one-on-one wellness coaching. Partnerships with organizations like Horsemanship 4 Heroes allowed for debriefs after equine therapy sessions. This initiative delivered 122 hours of direct service to 621 distinct individuals.

In response to critical incidents, the NPSN CISM team provided assistance in 6 incidents, dedicating 36 hours of service and supporting 190 individuals. Additionally, 15 clinicians received CISM Response training, accumulating 16 training hours. Basic Peer Support Training/CISM Response training saw 69 hours invested, with 56 individuals trained.

Within Unity We Find Strength

NEVADA PEER SUPPORT NETWORK

HELP US CONTINUE OUR MISSION

Your financial support helps us to provide resources (i.e., incident support services, training/education/classes, culturally competent clinicians, weekly wellness classes, and safe space for critical incident debriefs) to first responders (i.e., law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, military, dispatchers, hospital professionals, and veterans) in Nevada.

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