National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Lincoln County will join National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by offering locations to bring expired prescription medications to be disposed of safely. Saturday, April 20th10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Great Basin Foods Caliente Great Basin Foods Alamo
Alcohol Responsibility Awareness Month
April is dedicated to educating the public on Alcohol Responsibility Awareness. In an attempt to eliminate underage drinking, and put a stop to drunk and impaired driving, while spreading awareness on the effects of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada is dedicated to showing the adverse impact of alcohol use and empowering […]
Virtual Strengthening Families Program
Join us for eight weeks of family sessions focusing on communication, boundaries, bonding, and other techniques for a stronger, loving family. Register now by contacting Family Plus Director Naoma Valenzuela at (775) 360-2401 or nvalenzuela@bgctm.org. Time and Dates:Mondays, April 8 – May 27, 20241-2 p.m. Zoom information will be sent out after registering.
Youth Substance Use Prevention Across Lincoln County
“Black Lungs,” “MyLifeMyQuit,” “Catch My Breath,” and “Vaping Epidemic” are just some of the drug and alcohol prevention programs and presentations given to local youth by the Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada (LCC) in cooperation with the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC). Vaping products contain nicotine, a harmful addictive chemical that causes mental and developmental changes, […]
Medicare Assistance Programs
Andrew Pregosin, a representative from the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), attended the January 2022 Coalition meeting and provided information about a program that assists older and disabled individuals to better understand their medicare options. Certified Benefits Counselors provide personalized support in program consolidation and assist individuals with plan comparisons and enrollments, give detailed medicare […]
Lincoln Community Coalition News
By Jessica HernandezLincoln County Record The Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada held a regular meeting Feb. 27. Board members, coalition staff and interested parties gathered to hear updates and provide input for community initiatives. Volunteer Diedre Mower requested support for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program during the agency spotlight. The countywide program would provide […]
Valentine’s dance held at Meadow Valley Middle School
By Jessica HernandezLincoln County Record The Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada (LCC) hosted a dance at Meadow Valley Middle School (MVMS) with the help of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Servicing Lincoln County (BGC). The Feb. 15 event featured a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed activities. Rodney Balser, site coordinator for BGC in […]
Coalition reviews busy month of community outreach during October meeting
Courtesy Lincoln County Record By Jessica Hernandez Staff provided updates on recent community engagements during the Oct. 24 Lincoln County Coalition meeting. Hayley Gloeckner, Crystal Dineley and Amber Pike shared that over 175 people are estimated to have stopped by the Coalition table at the Grover C. Dils Community Health Fair. Car seat training and […]
Resource: Nevada Teen Text Line
By NAMI Western Nevada The Western Nevada Teen Text Line Online Chat is now live! Youth ages 24 and younger can chat on their website from 7am – 7pm daily. The chat is an expansion of the Nevada Teen Text Line (Now Nationally Recognized). The text line is staffed by extensively trained young adult Peer […]
Holidays to Remember Vendor Festival
by Nevada Bank & Trust This year, Nevada Bank & Trust will sponsor our third annual Community Holiday Vendor Fair! “Holiday’s To Remember”This event will take place:Friday, November 10th 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm & Saturday, November 11th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Caliente Elementary School, Caliente Nevada 89008.
Resource: Strengthening Families Program
by Dr. Karla Kumpfer 11 session DVD program for ages 7-17. Handouts & Worksheets
Renewing Medicaid
Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services AccessNevada.DWSS.ny.govFind your renewal date, look for the letter in the mail, and return the packet. Fear of losing health insurance can be stressful. Don’t risk a gap in your health insurance. Follow these simple steps every year to stay insured. Questions: Welfare@DWSS.nv.gov or call North: 775-684-7200; South: 702-486-1646DWSS.nv.gov/Contact/Welfare/
Coalition recaps busy month of activities during regular meeting
Courtesy Lincoln County Record By Jessica Hernandez Members of the Lincoln County Coalition gathered in the Panaca Town Center on Sept. 27. The regular monthly meeting consisted of organization updates and planning for fall events. Mental health counselor Janie Rippetoe of Rural Clinics – Lincoln presented a SWOT analysis on behalf of the Coalition’s Behavioral […]
Community Engagement Resources: Campaign Implementation Guide
By Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) This guide is a starting point for communities looking to implement the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) “Talk. They Hear You.” parent-focused national media campaign. The guide highlights resources and best practices for sharing the campaign in your community, including a brief history […]
Grover C. Dils Community Health Fair 10/21
Courtesy Lincoln County Record By Jessica Hernandez Grover C. Dils Medical Center is preparing to host an Oct. 21 community health fair. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Caliente Fire Station will be filled with demo booths, display tables and community members for health-related family fun. Organizers are excited to present discounted blood work, […]
Flu & RSV Vaccines
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health & Nevada State Immunization Program provided the following information of flu and RSV vaccines. Visit vaccines.gov to find a flu vaccine near you. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to severe symptoms in older adults. RSV vaccines will be available this fall. Speak to your primary care provider […]
3rd Annual Lincoln County Coalition Coat Exchange
Need a coat? Grab one at the community coat exchange. Have some coats or sweaters you don’t need? Hang them up at the coat exchange and share the warmth! Caliente: RL Storage Oct 21 – 24Alamo: Broadway & Main Oct 25 – 28Pioche: Post Office Oct 21 – Nov 1Panaca: Post Office Nov 2 – […]
40 Developmental Assets for Children – by age
By Search Institute Search Institue has identified the following building blocks of healthy development known as Developmental Assets – that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. 40 Developmental Assets for Children: Grades K-3 (ages 5-9) for Midle Childhood (ages 8-12) for Adolescents (ages 12-18) These pages may be reproduced for educational, noncommercial […]
Alcohol Use Disorder in the United States
By CADCA Watch on youtube.com Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that when all sectors of a community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and others. We have members in every U.S. state and territory and more […]