UNLV Wellness Zone

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Contact the Wellness Zone at 702-895-4400 or [email protected] for more information.

Feeling stressed on your trip to campus? Try these tips for a stress-free commute! 🚘

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. Learn about how you can engage in su***de prevention and ways that you or a loved one can seek support. 💙

*If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org*

**To make an appointment with Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), call 702-895-3627**

***To learn more about Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training, call 702-895-4400 or email [email protected]***

****To learn more about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, call 702-895-4400 or email [email protected]****

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Don't miss out on this opportunity to exercise your creativity and think about your values and goals while creating a vision board or zine!

Materials, snacks, and refreshments will be provided!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 17th
⏰ Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Location: Lied Library, Amargosa Room

The beginning of the semester can be a hectic time, so why not beat the stress with a relaxing painting event! 🧑‍🎨

🖌️ Date: Tuesday, September 10th
🎨 Time: 12:00 – 2:30 PM
🖼️ Location: SSC-A Room 254 (The Coaching Spot)

Do you need help incorporating fruits and veggies into your daily diet? Want to learn how you can do this in a cost-effective way? If so, this Produce Party is meant for you! 🥕

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12th
⏰ Time: 11:30AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC), 1st Floor

You may have heard of Ozempic, a prescription medication that has been growing in popularity. As demand for Ozempic has risen, so has a dangerous counterfeit market. Learn more about how you can stay safe. 🧷

Labor Day weekend could be a great opportunity to spend some time engaging in self care. Here are 5 ways you can practice self care.

Don't miss these exciting events coming up this month!

Join us for...
✏️ Tools to Start the Semester on 9/3
🎒 The Involvement Fair on 9/4
🖌️ Painting Stress Away on 9/10
🥦 Produce Party on 9/12
✨ Vision Boards & Zines on 9/17
🛒 Smart Shopping on 9/25

And don't forget to follow the Wellness Zone for health education and to hear about new events every month!

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Learn how you can take action to prevent overdose and keep you, your loved ones, and those around you safe. 💜

*To access Fentanyl and/or Xylazine test strips from the Wellness Zone, call 702-895-4400*
**To access test strips and/or Narcan from the Student Health Pharmacy, call 702-895-0278**
***To make an appointment with CAPS about substance use or other concerns, call 702-895-3627***
****For a non-clinical space to discuss substance use, email [email protected]****

The start of the semester is the perfect time to build healthy habits to set you up for success in college! ✨

Swipe to learn more about habits you can start working on today and stop by the Wellness Zone at the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC), Room 2100, to access services to help you build healthy habits!

All are welcome to attend the Rebel Recovery Forums to discuss what the typical range of responses to mass violence on a college campus entails, and what can be expected throughout the ongoing recovery process. This is also an opportunity for you to share what the most pressing needs are for you and your colleagues, where you are finding support, and where support is still needed.

Dates: August 28th & 29th
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Rooms 205, 207, 209, 211, 213

Visit unlv.edu for the full schedule of forum sessions.

Don't miss this chance to expand your social circle and network at UNLV while making friendship bracelets! This is the perfect way to ease into the start of the semester with fun and snacks!

🗓️ Date: August 28th
⏰ Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
🧭 Location: SU SDP Lounge

Take care of yourself with free wellness services from UNLV's Wellness Zone! From interactive outreach events to safer s*x supplies, we offer it all.

Visit us!
🗓️ Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
📍UNLV SRWC, 2 FL, Room 2100

Call (702) 895-4400 to learn more!
WE ARE OPEN!

Whether it's your first time living with a roommate or you're just moving in with new people this school year, sharing your space with others can come with challenges! Communication and establishing boundaries early can help foster a healthy relationship between you and your roommate(s).

*If you need additional support with navigating your living situation, feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 702-895-3627. Group therapy options are available*

Join us for Wellness Bingo during Rebel Ready Week! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about resources on campus to help you take charge of your well-being while at UNLV while trying to fill up your Bingo board and win fun prizes!

🗓️ Dates: August 20th, 21st, & 22nd
⏰ Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
🧭 Location: SEB 1243

🍹 Mocktails provide a way for everyone to feel that they are a part of the college experience, even if they are choosing to be sober or moderate their drinking.

🥂 Come and make some of our mocktail recipes at Rebel Ready Week while learning how to remain curious about your relationship with alcohol!

*If you are interested in learning more about and navigating your substance use feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 702-895-3627*

**If you are looking for a non-clinical space to discuss your substance use and join a recovery community on campus, email [email protected]**

🛌 When we get back into the school routine and find ourselves with less free time during the day, we may tend to stay awake longer to compensate. But a healthy sleep routine can help you feel energized throughout the day and prepare you to take care of work, school, and yourself!

💤 Try these tips for getting your sleep back on track!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Take some time this month to learn about why you might consider getting vaccinated. 💉

*If you're interested in getting vaccinated, the Student Health Center has flu vaccines and other immunizations available. You can call 702-895-3370 to set up an appointment.*

🧘 Mindfulness is a practice that allows you to focus on your present moment, and practicing mindfulness may support your mental and physical wellness. Try these three exercises to help you engage in mindfulness!

*If you need a calm space to practice mindfulness and/or relax, the Wellness Zone has a Private Meditation Room with a free mindfulness biofeedback device and a Relaxation Room with free massage chairs. Call 702-895-4400 to make an appointment*

**If you are interested in more support with navigating anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 702-895-3627**

New and transfer students: Join us at a Rebel Ready Week (RRW) passport session!

🍹 Mocktails provide a way for everyone to feel that they are a part of the college experience, even if they are choosing to be sober or moderate their drinking.

🥂 Come and make some of our mocktail recipes while learning how to remain curious about your relationship with alcohol!

*If you are interested in learning more about and navigating your substance use feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 702-895-3627*

**If you are looking for a non-clinical space to discuss your substance use and join a recovery community on campus, email [email protected]**

Join us for Wellness Bingo during Rebel Ready Week! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about resources on campus to help you take charge of your wellbeing while at UNLV while trying to fill up your Bingo board and win fun prizes!

🗓️ Dates: August 20th, 21st, & 22nd
⏰ Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
🧭 Location: SEB 1243

🐶 Don't miss the chance to say hi to some adorable therapy dogs before the fall semester starts!
🧭 Location: Student Wellness and Recreation Center, Room 1502
🗓️ Date: August 13th
⏰ Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM

If you regularly use cannabis, your body can build a tolerance to it. If you're finding that you may be developing a tolerance to cannabis, taking a tolerance break could help.

Check out our page to learn more about what a tolerance break is and tips for planning one!

*Are you looking for a non-clinical space to discuss your substance use? If so email [email protected]*

**If you are interested in learning more about and navigating your substance use feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 702-895-3627**

If you’re finding that the effects of cannabis aren’t as strong or don’t last as long as when you first started using it, you may want to consider taking a tolerance break (also called a t-break).

Check out our page to learn more about tolerance and tolerance breaks!

*Are you looking for a non-clinical space to discuss your substance use? If so email [email protected]*

**If you are interested in learning more about and navigating your substance use feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 702-895-3627**

Did you know? A tolerance break is a 21-day break from cannabis meant to restore balance and lower your cannabis tolerance. If you regularly use cannabis, taking a t-break may be worth considering!

*Are you looking for a non-clinical space to discuss your substance use? If so email [email protected]*

**If you are interested in learning more about and navigating your substance use feel free to schedule an appointment with a counselor from Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 702-895-3627 **

🐶 Don't miss the chance to say hi to some adorable therapy dogs before the fall semester starts!
🧭 Location: Student Wellness and Recreation Center, Room 1502 (Health Education Room)
🗓️ Date: August 6th & 13th
⏰ Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM