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The Jean Nidetch Care Center offers confidential support to members of UNLV, NSU, CSN communities impacted by power-based violence.

12/17/2025

The holiday season can be especially challenging for those experiencing family violence. 🩵

If you are experiencing or recovering from family violence, we see you. We understand the added stress, tension, and unsafe situations the holidays can bring, and we want you to know you are not alone. You deserve safety, care, and support as you navigate this time.

❄️ Contact the Care Line for immediate support: 702.895.0602

12/15/2025

📣 Winter Break Hours Update! ❄️

Our office will be closed from 12/22/25 to 1/2/26. We’ll return to our regular in-person hours on Monday, 1/5/26.

✨ Support is still available:
The Care Line will remain open throughout winter break for immediate support, Monday–Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM (excluding holidays). Call: 702.895.0602

☎️ Helpful resources: , ,

Wishing you a safe and restful break! 💛

12/12/2025

🧡 Introducing Kelsey, our November Advocate of the Month! 🧡

🪴Kelsey is in her MSW foundation year with a focus on trauma-informed care! She joined the Care Advocate team this semester to support students while gaining experience for her future work with victims in legal settings or children in therapeutic settings.

🌟“Kelsey has gone above and beyond this semester, taking her advocacy skills out into the community by starting a support group on campus for fellow students who are also parents. In addition to her excellent, detail-driven client service work here at the Care Center, we are so proud of Kelsey for taking the time to create a safe space for her peers! Our center wouldn’t be the same without her presence!” - April Weeks (Care Advocate Coordinator)

12/06/2025

❤️ Honoring and Reflecting ❤️ Today marks two years since the tragic event that took place on our campus. We pause to remember the lives lost, recognize the courage of survivors, and reflect on the strength our UNLV community has shown through healing and care.

❤ As we continue moving forward together, we want to remind everyone that support is always available: 📞 To connect with UNLV Student Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPS : 702-895-3627

12/02/2025

Today is ! 🧡

Support the Jean Nidetch Care Center by donating to help , , and students, staff, and faculty affected by power-based violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic or family violence.

Your donation can helps us:
💛 Fund urgent needs through the Care Survivor Fund
🫂 Support our trained Peer Care Advocates
📢 Maintain our free healing and awareness events

Every contribution, big or small, helps make a meaningful impact for those affected by power-based violence.

Consider donating today:
🔗 Link in bio and search “The Jean Nidetch Care Center”.

Thank you for helping us bring healing and hope to victim-survivors! 🌟

12/01/2025

📚 Want a chance to snag awesome Care Center goodies? 📚

Checkout a powerful memoir or inspiring story from our Healing Library and enter our opportunity drawing to win Jean Nidetch Care Center goodies like hoodies, books, etc!

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Stop by the Healing Library (SSC-A, Room 255; across from Financial Aid)
2️⃣ Check out any book from our collection, perfect for winter break reading!
3️⃣ Your name is automatically entered into the drawing!
ℹ️ All books can be checked out for free to students, staff, and faculty!

🗓 Deadline to check out: 12/19
✨ Winner contacted 1/5. Prizes can be picked up at our office.

Browse our full catalog with our link in bio! Don’t miss out!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season! 🍁The Jean Nidetch Care Center wishes to thank everyone who supports us in creating a safer community. 🧡

🍂 This holiday season, we are reflecting on gratitude. Even in challenging times, small moments of thankfulness may make a difference. What are you thankful for this season?

⏰ Holiday Hours: We will be closed 11/27 and 11/28 and will reopen on 12/1.

11/25/2025

🧡 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

This year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” calls on governments, tech companies, donors, and individuals to create safer online spaces. This campaign is part of the UNiTE initiative, hosted by , which works globally to end gender-based violence and support victim-survivors.

At the Care Center, we work year-round to support victim-survivors, raise awareness, and provide resources. ☎️ Connect with us through our Care Line at 702.895.0602 for immediate support.

Together, we can create a world where everyone is safe and supported.

11/19/2025

📚This Book of the Month goes to Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Matika Wilbur ().

📘Project 562 is a beautiful multi-year long photography project telling the stories of ‘562 federally recognized Tribes, urban Native communities, Tribes fighting for federal recognition and Indigenous role models in what is currently-known-as the United States.’

Native voices, culture, and resilience come alive in Wilbur’s project and it’s available to pick up a free copy in our Healing Library today! 💛

11/17/2025

For , we’re honoring native histories, cultures, and ongoing resilience while bringing attention to the rates of power-based violence impacting native communities. Victim-survivors often face service gaps, cultural stigma, and barriers rooted in colonial systems. 🧡

This month and beyond, we’re uplifting Native voices, promoting culturally grounding resources like , and advocating for safer, supportive pathways for victim-survivors.

11/13/2025

Introducing McKenzie, our October Advocate of the Month! 🌟

A sophomore majoring in Political Science, McKenzie dreams of becoming an attorney to help families navigate the legal system. She’s a bold, unapologetic activist and has been an incredible part of the Care Center since the start of Fall 2025.

💜 “McKenzie has continually impressed Care Center staff members with her confident and prepared advocacy style. She comes in each week ready to take on whatever the day has in store for her and happily collaborates with the team on ways to improve practices and expand resources. We are so happy to have Mckenzie as one of our amazing Care Advocates this year!” - April Weeks (Care Advocate Coordinator) 🌵

Address

4505 Maryland Parkway, SSC-A Room 255
Las Vegas, NV
89154

Telephone

+17028954475

Website

https://www.unlv.edu/carecenter

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