We are devastated by the tragedy in Bend, Oregon, and our hearts are with everyone in the community who is hurting right now. Our partners at the National Mass Violence Center have put together a guide for anyone affected: bit.ly/nmvcbend
Our staff can help survivors with various issues, including temporary protective orders, housing, divorce, child custody, and more.
Join us online Monday for "How to Rest in Presence & Trust Life." Meditation specialists Catherine Scherwenka and Elizabeth Flochinni will explore the energy center connected to awareness, meaning, and connection beyond the individual self—the crown chakra or "Sahasrara."
It's not a stretch to say that Trauma Recovery Yoga has many benefits for our clients. This weekend, we're offering another free session with Brenda from TRY Global. Experience the benefits of this integrative service on October 17 at 7pm PT/10pm ET: rjyoga.eventbrite.com
Our October session of equine-assisted EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is this Saturday at 11am. Join us at Western Trails Equestrian Park in Las Vegas: rjhorse.eventbrite.com
Thank you to all the behavioral health volunteers for their assistance at 1 October remembrance events. They often stay for hours, without hesitation, and remain a steadfast source of support for the Route 91 community long past the scheduled times.
All this month, we're still accepting entries for our 1 October Remembrance Quilt Raffle, plus we have support groups, integrative services, and other workshops available from various community partners. Visit ResiliencyAndJustice.org/calendar for details.
You can visit 1sttuesdays.eventbrite.com to learn more or sign up.
Dr. Alexis Kennedy will speak to us about the brain-gut connection during First Tuesdays with HEART tomorrow. Discover why stress is felt in the body before it can be named, why recovery depends on nervous system flexibility rather than discipline, and practices that can help.
The Reading of the Names Ceremony is starting soon in the Healing Garden. This annual remembrance for those lost during the Route 91 Harvest Festival on 1 October will be broadcast at its new time of 7pm PT on CLV Channel 2 and the City of Las Vegas' YouTube channel.
The 1 October Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony will begin soon. You can watch it live at 7:30am on Clark County Television or the County's YouTube channel. Our staff is at Clark County Government Center now to offer support and share info about our services to anyone who needs it.
Thank you to Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar - Las Vegas for hosting a 1 October fundraiser on Friday, for displaying murals and a plaque that commemorate Route 91 and our center, and for continuing to offer the Vegas Strong bracelets that benefit our HEART Peer Support program!
Los sobrevivientes de habla hispana de la Ruta 91 y sus familias están invitados a un evento especial mañana a las 5pm en el Dolores Huerta Resource Center con Fuente de Vida Mental Health Services. Habrá una actividad terapéutica, comida y música.
It was incredible to see the community come together to create a new Route 91 mural directly behind the LV Community Healing Garden. If you missed the event on Sunday and you'd like to paint a heart, they'll be back again on Thursday between 10am and 2pm.
Starting today, Clark County Museum is hosting the "Remembering 1 October" exhibit at Clark County Government Center. The exhibit, which runs through 10/8, features items from the museum's 22,000-piece collection of offerings to express grief and support in the wake of the Route 91 tragedy.
No matter where you live, our virtual remembrance get together on 10/1 at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET can offer a space for support, reflection, healing, and unity with others impacted by Route 91. Details and registration: rjhonoring.eventbrite.com
We're excited to welcome our new Director, Maggie Lambrose! With 15+ years of advocating for vulnerable people in the legal system, Maggie has dedicated her career to delivering justice and ensuring meaningful support for those facing life's toughest circumstances.
