Community Resources
Student Wellness Services
Welcome to the Student Wellness Community Resource Hub!
We are dedicated to supporting your well-being and holistic growth by providing comprehensive information on community resources. Explore options including the Care Center, national hotlines, low-cost medical clinics, LGBTQIA+ support, domestic and partner violence resources, and mental health services.
For personalized support, information, or guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable case management team. We’re here to help you thrive at every step of your journey.
The Care Center
Smoking/Vaping Cessation Resources
These resources have been compiled by the NSU Smoke-Free Vape-Free Task force, to assist members of our campus community with smoking and vaping cessation.
Signs of Hope (Formally The Rape Crisis Center)
Phone: 702-366-1640
Website: https://sohlv.org/
Address: 801 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. C-3 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Safe Nest Shelter
Phone: 702-646-4981 (24 hours, call/text)
Website: https://safenest.org/shelter/
Address: 3900 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107
The Shade Tree Shelter
Phone: Call or text 855-385-0072 (27/7 Crisis Hotline) or 702-385-0072
Website: www.theshadetree.org
Address: 1 West Owens Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Family Justice Center
Phone: 702-828-77414
Website: https://www.lvmpd.com/services/southern-nevada-family-justice-center
Adress: 861 North Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Nevada 211
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: www.nevada211.org/domestic-violence-services/
Provides an array of information across the mental health spectrum to consumers, professionals, and the greater Clark County community at large in order to both facilitate timely access to resources and elevate mental health literacy.
Please visit the website at: https://www.mentalhealthspectrum.com/
Low-Cost Medical Clinics
These clinics offer reduced cost, income-based medical services. Please call first to determine eligibility.
First Person Care Clinic
Call 702-380-8118 or http://www.firstpersoncc.org
Family Health Care Center at the Southern Nevada Health District
Call 702-759-1800 or www.snhd.info/clinic/family-health-clinic
Alliance Against Diabetes Clinic
Call 702-207-0400 or www.allianceagainstdiabetes.org
Community Outreach Medical Center
Call 702-657-3873 or www.communityoutreachmedicalcenter.org
FirstMed Health & Wellness Centers
Call 702-731-0909 or www.fmhwc.org
Hope Christian Health Clinic
Call 702-644-4673 or www.hopehealthvegas.org
Nevada Health Centers
1-800-787-2568 or www.nevadahealthcenters.org
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada
(Free clinics. Must call to set appointment. No walk-ins.)
Call 702-967-0530 or www.vmsn.org
CAN Community Health (LGBTQIA+ Friendly)
Call 702-979-1111 or https://www.cancommunityhealth.org/can-services-education/
A-P Medical Group (LGBTQIA+ Friendly)
Call 702.971.3400 or www.apmedicalgroupnv.com/
LGBTQIA+ Resources
The LGBTQA Center of Southern Nevada
Call 702-733-9800 or https://thecenterlv.org/
Henderson Equality Center
Call 855-955-5428 or www.hendersonequalitycenter.org/
Human Rights Campaign
Find local programs, events, and news to learn more about the equality issues in our state. https://www.hrc.org/in-your-area/nevada
Housing Resources
NPHY: Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth aids unhoused youth (ages 18-24)
By providing emergency assistance, housing programs, and on-site support. Find out more at https://nphy.org/
Coordinated Entry Assessments
Coordinated entry is one avenue for unhoused individuals and households to access housing and other resources helpful in ending their homelessness. There are many agencies who can assist you to complete an assessment. Find more information at https://helphopehome.org/coordinated-entry/
Transportation Resources
RTC of Southern Nevada
The RTC has exclusive partnerships with local NSHE accredited colleges for discounted monthly and semester passes. This partnership allows active college students, faculty and staff to purchase passes on campus or at the RTC Administration Building. Find discounted bus passes at the NSU Bookstore. Located on the first floor of the RSC. Find out more at https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/fares-passes/passes-for-students/
MTM Inc.
Offers free transportation to non-emergency medical appointments for Medicaid Members. Call 844-879-7341or find out more at https://www.mtm-inc.net/nevada/
Student Wellness
Reach out to our Student Wellness Case Managers for additional transportation resources. You can reach us by email at studentwellness@nevadastate.edu
Financial Resources
Clark County Social Service
Assists residents facing financial hardship to pay rental housing costs, and other related expenses. Programs include Eviction Prevention, Fixed Income CHAP, Financial Assistance Service. Find out more at https://chap.clarkcountynv.gov/
State of Nevada
Offers the Energy Assistance Program to assist with utility expenses. Find out more about the eligibility and application process at https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/
Domestic & Partner Violence Resources
Signs of Hope (Formally The Rape Crisis Center)
Phone: 702-366-1640
Website: https://sohlv.org/
Address: 801 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. C-3 Las Vegas, NV 89106
Safe Nest Shelter
Phone: 702-646-4981 (24 hours, call/text)
Website: https://safenest.org/shelter/
Address: 3900 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107
The Shade Tree Shelter
Phone: Call or text 855-385-0072 (27/7 Crisis Hotline) or 702-385-0072
Website: www.theshadetree.org
Address: 1 West Owens Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Family Justice Center
Phone: 702-828-77414
Website: https://www.lvmpd.com/services/southern-nevada-family-justice-center
Adress: 861 North Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Nevada 211
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: www.nevada211.org/domestic-violence-services/