Resources

Practical help for Las Vegas & Henderson households — plus gentle ways to de-stress, on and off the mat.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

Looking for housing, food, legal help, or other support? Please call ahead and verify hours and eligibility.

HOUSING / TRANSITIONAL

St. Vincent's Help Apartments — Financial Hardship, Mental & Physical Disabled — 702-366-2009

Women's Development Center Housing — Single moms with children only — 702-796-7770

Help of Southern Nevada Housing Referrals 702-369-4357

Lutheran Social Services — 702-639-1730

U.S. Vets — Veterans only — 702-366-0456

Nevada Partnership for Youth Homeless — 702-383-1333

LEGAL SERVICES

Senior Citizens Law Project — 702-229-6596

Lawyer Referral Service — 702-382-0504

Clark County Family Self Help — 702-455-1500

RENT / UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Clark County Social Services — 1600 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas 702-455-4270

Salvation Army Henderson — 702-565-9578

551 N. Main St., Las Vegas — Utilities Only

N.A.L.A. National Association of Latin Americans — 323 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas — 702-385-7367

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Abuse Hotline — 702-564-3227

Safe Nest / 24 Hour Hotline — 702-646-4981

Rape Crisis Center / 24 Hour Hotline — 702-366-1640

Safe House / 24 Hour Hotline — 702-877-0133

EMPLOYMENT

Nevada Job Connect / Henderson — 702-486-0300

Job Connect Day Labor Program — 702-486-3441

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

Monte Vista Hospital — Las Vegas — 702-361-1111

Spring Mountain Treatment Center — Las Vegas — 702-873-2400

Central Christian Church — 702-735-4004

FOOD / MEALS

St. Timothy's Friend in The Desert 45 W. Pacific Rd. — 702-565-8033 / 702-565-8742

Proverello House / Henderson and Las Vegas — 702-558-5043

Henderson Presbyterian Church — 601 N. Major, Henderson — 702-565-9684

Please verify phone numbers and service availability before relying on this list.

WAYS TO DE-STRESS

Small resets can change the direction of a hard day. Start with one gentle step. No perfection required.

Diedra Perry — guided support: https://www.Diedraperry.com

7 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE

Just 7 minutes. Every day. Your way. That’s yoga too.

365 WAYS TO DE-STRESS OR MAKE YOUR DAY BETTER

Quick things you can do almost anywhere

1 Take five slow, deep breaths. 2 Drink a glass of water. 3 Stretch your arms overhead. 4 Roll your shoulders backward. 5 Unclench your jaw. 6 Relax your hands. 7 Take a 2-minute walk. 8 Look out a window and think a positive thought. 9 Step outside for fresh air. 10 Feel the sun on your face and smile.

11 Take a few minutes of quiet. 12 Close your eyes and breathe. 13 Put both feet firmly on the floor. 14 Notice five things you can see. 15 Notice four things you can touch. 16 Notice three things you can hear. 17 Notice two things you can smell. 18 Notice one thing you can taste. 19 Take a break from your screen. 20 Put your phone face down. 21 Silence unnecessary notifications. 22 Take one task off your to-do list. 23 Write down what's bothering you. 24 Write down one thing you're looking forward to. 25 Tell yourself, "I don't have to solve everything right now." 26 Smile at someone. 27 Give someone a genuine compliment. 28 Say thank you to someone. 29 Ask someone how they're doing. 30 Let yourself laugh. 31 Listen to a favorite song. 32 Hum a song. 33 Sing quietly. 34 Dance for one minute. 35 Shake out your arms and legs. 36 Splash cool water on your face. 37 Wash your hands slowly. 38 Make yourself a warm drink. 39 Eat a healthy snack. 40 Take three slow breaths before your next task. 41 Look at a funny picture. 42 Read a positive message. 43 Think of someone you appreciate. 44 Think of a place where you feel safe. 45 Remember a good memory. 46 Look at a favorite photograph. 47 Pet an animal. 48 Hug someone you trust. 49 Sit somewhere comfortable. 50 Give yourself permission to have an imperfect day.

School and work stress

1 Break a large assignment into smaller steps. 2 Work for 20 minutes, then take a short break. 3 Start with the easiest task. 4 Start with the most important task. 5 Make a three-item priority list. 6 Cross something completed off your list. 7 Clean your workspace. 8 Organize your backpack. 9 Organize your desk drawer. 10 Delete unnecessary computer files.

School and work stress 11 Close tabs you don't need. 12 Put away materials you're finished using. 13 Prepare tomorrow's materials tonight. 14 Write down upcoming deadlines. 15 Put important dates on a calendar. 16 Set a realistic goal for the next hour. 17 Ask for clarification when confused. 18 Ask a classmate for help. 19 Ask a teacher for help. 20 Ask a colleague for support. 21 Tell someone when overwhelmed. 22 Study with a friend. 23 Teach someone what you learned. 24 Use flashcards. 25 Turn studying into a game. 26 Take handwritten notes. 27 Study somewhere different. 28 Change your seat or workspace. 29 Use a timer for focused work. 30 Take a movement break. 31 Work standing up. 32 Stretch while reading. 33 Listen to quiet background sounds. 34 Use earplugs when appropriate. 35 Put distracting apps away. 36 Leave perfectionism behind. 37 Submit work you're proud of. 38 Celebrate finishing a difficult task. 39 Give yourself credit for progress. 40 Remind yourself one grade doesn't define you. 41 One difficult class doesn't define you. 42 Take a real lunch break. 43 Eat away from your desk. 44 Go outside between meetings. 45 Walk around the building. 46 Take the stairs when comfortable. 47 Stretch before work. 48 Write down questions. 49 Make tomorrow's first task obvious. 50 Give yourself permission to stop working.

Creative activities 1 Draw something. 2 Doodle. 3 Color a coloring page. 4 Paint. 5 Try watercolor. 6 Make a collage. 7 Take photographs. 8 Edit a photograph. 9 Make a scrapbook page. 10 Write a poem. 11 Write a short story. 12 Write a journal entry. 13 Write a song. 14 Play an instrument. 15 Learn a new song. 16 Make a playlist. 17 Create mood playlists. 18 Try origami. 19 Build with blocks. 20 Make a craft. 21 Knit. 22 Crochet. 23 Sew something. 24 Make friendship bracelets. 25 Decorate your notebook.

Nature and outdoors 1 Sit under a tree. 2 Watch clouds. 3 Watch a sunrise. 4 Watch a sunset. 5 Look at the stars. 6 Listen to birds. 7 Sit near water. 8 Visit a park. 9 Visit a botanical garden. 10 Plant something. 11 Water your plants. 12 Care for a houseplant. 13 Pick up litter. 14 Walk barefoot on safe grass. 15 Feel the breeze. 16 Notice colors of nature. 17 Photograph flowers. 18 Watch insects. 19 Listen to rain. 20 Sit outside without your phone. 21 Eat outdoors. 22 Read outside. 23 Do homework outside. 24 Draw from nature. 25 Collect leaves where permitted. 26 Visit a trail. 27 Have a picnic. 28 Take a nature photograph. 29 Explore a new park. 30 Spend ten minutes outdoors.

Social and emotional connection 1 Call a friend. 2 Text someone you care about. 3 Have lunch with someone. 4 Invite someone for a walk. 5 Talk to family. 6 Conversation without phones. 7 Play a board game. 8 Play cards. 9 Do a puzzle together. 10 Watch something funny. 11 Cook together. 12 Bake together. 13 Study with a friend. 14 Work on a project together. 15 Help a classmate. 16 Help a coworker. 17 Help a family member. 18 Give encouragement. 19 Tell someone you're proud. 20 Thank a teacher. 21 Thank a student. 22 Thank a coworker. 23 Write a kind note. 24 Send support. 25 Check in on a friend. 26 Ask for a hug. 27 Give a welcomed hug. 28 Spend time with a pet. 29 Visit a relative. 30 Talk to someone you trust.

Social and emotional connection 31 Join a club. 32 Join a school activity. 33 Join a community activity. 34 Volunteer. 35 Attend a social event. 36 Meet for coffee or tea. 37 Have a family meal. 38 Play with younger relatives. 39 Teach someone a skill. 40 Learn from someone else.

Relaxation and mindfulness 1 Try a guided meditation. 2 Sit quietly for five minutes. 3 Practice slow breathing. 4 Progressive muscle relaxation. 5 Focus on breathing. 6 Listen to surroundings. 7 Mindfulness while eating. 8 Mindful shower. 9 Pay attention brushing teeth. 10 Notice feet while walking. 11 Focus on one task. 12 Put phone away for 15 minutes. 13 Technology-free break. 14 Do nothing for five minutes. 15 Lie somewhere comfortable. 16 Listen to calming music. 17 Listen to nature sounds. 18 Try a body scan. 19 Positive self-talk. 20 Repeat a calming phrase. 21 Write three gratitudes. 22 Write three things that went well. 23 Write something you handled. 24 Write something learned. 25 Name the emotion. 26 Remind yourself emotions change. 27 Give permission to rest. 28 Take a slow shower. 29 Make room quieter. 30 Dim lights. 31 Light a candle safely. 32 Wrap in a blanket. 33 Listen to an audiobook. 34 Read a few pages. 35 Sit somewhere peaceful.

Fun and entertainment 1 Watch a comedy. 2 Favorite movie. 3 Favorite TV episode. 4 Read a funny book. 5 Read a comic. 6 Funny animal videos. 7 Play a video game. 8 Puzzle game. 9 Crossword. 10 Word search. 11 Sudoku. 12 Jigsaw puzzle. 13 Build with LEGO. 14 Card game. 15 Board game. 16 Brain teaser. 17 Trivia quiz. 18 Comedy podcast. 19 Favorite podcast. 20 Make a silly meme.

Fun and entertainment 21 Tell someone a joke. 22 Learn a magic trick. 23 Try a new hobby. 24 Revisit an old hobby. 25 Make a bucket list. 26 Plan a fun weekend. 27 Plan a future trip. 28 List movies to see. 29 List books to read. 30 List places to visit.

Making your environment feel better 1 Make your bed. 2 Open curtains. 3 Open a window when appropriate. 4 Tidy one small area. 5 Put clothes away. 6 Change bedsheets. 7 Clean your desk. 8 Organize school supplies. 9 Rearrange workspace. 10 Add a plant. 11 Put up a favorite picture. 12 Display something meaningful. 13 Use comfortable lighting. 14 Put on calming music. 15 Reduce noise. 16 Make workspace comfortable. 17 Put used items within reach. 18 Throw away trash. 19 Wash dishes. 20 Prepare a comfortable place to relax.

Kindness, perspective, and self-care 1 Do one kind thing anonymously. 2 Hold a door open. 3 Let someone go ahead. 4 Donate something you no longer need. 5 Volunteer your time. 6 Compliment someone's effort. 7 Encourage someone struggling. 8 Forgive yourself for a mistake. 9 Stop comparing for the day. 10 Celebrate one accomplishment. 11 Remember what you have overcome. 12 Focus on what you can control. 13 Ask for help. 14 Get enough sleep and protect bedtime. 15 Ask: What small thing can I do tomorrow to make my day a little better?

Full 365 list complete. Please verify phone numbers and service availability before relying on this list.