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Hope Means Nevada

Our Mission

To eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives.

Our Vision

A teen suicide-free Nevada.

Our Goals

1. Increase partner, community, and statewide awareness of Hope Means Nevada.

2. Keep Hope Means Nevada’s website meaningful and relevant to ensure the most benefit to the most people.

3. Improve organizational stability and effectiveness that ensures Hope Means Nevada’s long-term sustainability.

4. Ensure Hope Means Nevada’s long-term financial sustainability by increasing revenue from diverse funding sources and improving accountability.

Fundraising Opportunities

• Event sponsorship
• Individual fundraising campaigns
• Hope Means Nevada is grateful for any fundraising opportunity and would love to collaborate with anyone who would like to support us.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Hope In Action November 23 event: Held on UNLV’s campus, Hope Means Nevada will unite passionate individuals, community organizations and mental health advocates who believe in the transformative power of hope. With multiple ways to get involved and make a difference, participants can engage in workshops, hands-on volunteer projects, and a mental wellness walk.
• Community Exchange and Monthly Virtual Meeting: Gather with Hope Means Nevada and statewide mental wellness advocates virtually on the last Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. for a community exchange. This meeting brings together state leaders, mental health organizations, advocates and more. Participants share relevant mental health information, upcoming events, and opportunities for connection, furthering our collective efforts to eliminate teen suicide.
• HMN Teen Committee: Born out of the pandemic in April 2020, the Hope Means Nevada Teen Hope Network provides a safe space for youth to share ideas, utilize resources, and discover valuable information. This network supports and empowers teens to live hopeful lives through compassionate initiatives.
• HMN Event Committee: We are planning for Hope in Action 2024 and welcome volunteers passionate about mental health advocacy and volunteerism in Nevada. Join us in creating impactful events that foster hope and healing.
• Hope Rocks initiative: The Teen Hope Network organizes teens to paint river rocks with messages of hope, friendship, love, and acceptance, then place them in parks around the Las Vegas Valley. This project aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and spread positivity throughout the community.

Giving Opportunities

• Charitable donations
• Event sponsorship donations
• In-kind donations
• Sponsor a school mental wellness assembly

Executive Director

Ciera Bellavance

Year Established

2020

Service Area

Mental Wellness

Board of Directors

Julie Murray, Board Chair
Gard Jameson, Treasurer
Yvonne Brand, Board Member
Andre Cisne, Board Member
Krisanne Cunningham, Board Member
Angela Edgeworth, Board Member
Kathryn Goetzke, Board Member
Dr. Sheldon Jacobs, Board Member
Dr. Florence Jameson, Board Member
Dr. Alison Netski, Board Member
Erika Pope, Board Member
Annie Zucker, Board Member
Mary Ann Mele Dondero, Emeritus, Board Member

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