Taking Care of Yourself

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In times of adversity or uncertainty, the first thing to remember is to take care of yourself. Here are some resources that can help guide you through that process. Remember, students react differently to difficult events, and how you handle adversity is very personal and individual. Make your health and well-being your first priority, and find what works for you. 

Each of our experiences on December 6, 2023, and our recovery will be unique, yet we are all united in our grief for those lost and injured. This webpage will have timely resources to help us all be #UNLVStrong 

"This is a guide to help UNLV students find the resources and support that they need to succeed. If you have a need, please look through the categories below to find UNLV resources that can help."

Election day (and the days leading up to & following) can be activating, can escalate violence, and be a time of tension and fear. We offer this safety plan to provide ideas on how to identify and address your physical and emotional safety needs. These are all suggestions, and it’s important to note that every person is unique and has unique needs. If these do not fit for you, you can always contact the CARE Advocates (https://www.unlv.edu/carecenter/support) to create a personalized safety plan.
Note: CARE programs and services are available to people of all identities in the UNLV Community (students and employees).

"The UNLV Food Pantry is a year-round resource that provides perishable and non-perishable food items to students, staff, and faculty who need additional support. All clients must present with a Rebel ID, such as proof of enrollment, or proof of employment for Food Pantry assistance."

This January 18, 2023 report is from Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, and was written by
Liann Herder.

In this UNLV News article, published February 12, 2024, the Project Wellness registered student organization and initiative is described, including several services and resources for members of the UNLV community.

"The Student Wellness Gender Care Team (GCT) is a collaborative team comprised of medical and mental health professionals that works to ensure transgender and gender non-conforming students receive the highest quality care in a supportive, inclusive and respectful space. One of the key responsibilities of the team is to provide education, support, and care to individuals taking hormone replacement therapy. GCT providers are also able to work with outside providers with a signed release of information to provide students the best care possible regarding gender identity. Students can call the CAPS front desk and schedule an Initial Consultation to discuss the GCT and/or gender identity concerns."

From the abstract: "The overall goal of SOC-8 is to provide health care professionals (HCPs) with clinical
guidance to assist TGD people in accessing safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting
personal comfort with their gendered selves with the aim of optimizing their overall physical
health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment" Coleman, E., Radix, A. E., Bouman, W. P., Brown, G. R., de Vries, A. L. C., Deutsch, M. B., … Arcelus, J. (2022). Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8. International Journal of Transgender Health, 23(sup1), S1–S259. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2022.2100644

"Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans."

"Our Community Resource Guide is distributed by TIP Volunteers on scenes of tragedy, at no cost, to citizens experiencing a crisis. To better assist our community, we have made it available electronically."

This website can help locate a wide variety of services across the state of Nevada. Search by need or by zipcode. The website is also available in multiple languages.

Self care suggestions from activists.

This article advises us to surround ourselves with people we love, to get off social media, and to engage in the act of listening.

This 2016 article frames the post-election aftermath in terms of collective trauma and suggests action as an effective way to cope.

This 2016 post suggests that while there are many benefits to social media, such as connecting with people across the globe, it can also have negative effects on our lives. Here are some healthy ways to engage with social media.

This 2017 post contains lots of self-care tips and tips for engaging in activism during the first Trump presidency.

YOU at UNLV, a health resource for students, staff, and faculty.