Wellness
The College of Southern Nevada is committed to the health and safety of our campus communities and public health remains a top priority. The information contained on this page provides the most current public health updates and resources available both at the College and in the community.
For questions or assistance, please contact wellness@csn.edu
Upcoming Events
| Mental Health 360 Conference | |
|---|---|
This conference will take place at CSN's North Las Vegas Campus inside the Nicholas J. Horn Theater on April 14, 2023. *Audience participation is limited to the first 200 registrants. Learn more about this conference by visiting Mental Health 360 Conference webpage: |  |
COVID-19
Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 (home test or lab test) or were exposed to COVID-19 should report their case to the Wellness Team via the COVID-19 Reporting Form.
CSN Wellness Team will follow-up with isolation/quarantine and return to campus guidance.
Available at all Main Campuses:
Monday – Thursday, 12 PM – 4 PM
*Facemasks are required inside SNHD clinics.
Appointments can be made at the SNHD testing website, walk-ins are also accepted.
Available ONLY at West Charleston and North Las Vegas Campuses:
Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 11 AM
*Facemasks are required inside SNHD clinics.
COVID primary doses and bivalent boosters are available.
Vaccines are provided on a walk-in basis ONLY.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are not required of students, faculty, or staff, but all individuals are encouraged to stay up to date on vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccines are the safest, most effective means of protecting yourself from serious illness and hospitalization.
Before coming to campus, we ask that each member of the CSN community monitor themselves for respiratory illness symptoms, stay home when sick, watch for worsening symptoms, and seek medical care if symptoms become severe or do not improve.
Individuals who have respiratory illness symptoms should test for COVID-19.
COVID-19 related PPE and supplies are still available to departments via the online PPE Ordering System. Please only order what your department/area needs for about a month period of time and avoid stockpiling.
- Free masks are available to students at the student government desks.
- Hand sanitizing stations have been installed near building entrances and will remain available and stocked.
Additional free at-home COVID-19 tests for U.S. households were recently authorized by the Whitehouse. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
RSV & Flu
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Viral Respiratory Disease, RSV)
Learn more about the RSV on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:
Learn more about the Seasonal Flu on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:
Learn more about RSV and Flu Prevention Measures on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:
Available ONLY at West Charleston and North Las Vegas Campuses:
Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 11 AM
*Facemasks are required inside SNHD clinics.
COVID primary doses and bivalent boosters are also available.
Vaccines are provided on a walk-in basis ONLY.
Monkeypox(Mpox)
Learn more about Mpox on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:
Available ONLY at West Charleston and North Las Vegas Campuses:
Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 11 AM
*Facemasks are required inside SNHD clinics.
Vaccines are provided on a walk-in basis ONLY to eligible recipients.
Community Health Resources
FirstMed Health and Wellness is a nonprofit community healthcare clinic providing mental health and preventive and primary health care services to individuals and families in Southern Nevada.
Learn more about the services provided on FirstMed Health and Wellness webpage:
- https://fmhwc.org/
- 702-389-7174
Nevada Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing healthcare services to communities throughout Nevada. Nevada Health Centers is the largest provider of primary care for the uninsured, underinsured, and geographically isolated people in the state, with 18 health, three mobile health programs, and seven Women, Infants, and Children offices.
Learn more about the services provided on Nevada Health Centers webpage:
- https://www.nevadahealthcenters.org/
- 800-787-2568
Mental Health Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at CSN offers free and confidential psychological services for any currently enrolled CSN student.
- Henderson (M-F, 8am-5pm): 702-651-3099
- North Las Vegas (M-F, 8am-5pm): 702-651-4099
- West Charleston (M-F, 8am-5pm): 702-651-5518
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential assessment and referral service provided for NSHE employees and their families to assist them with handling personal and work-related issues. ComPsych is accessible by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- (800) 890-1466
- TTY (800) 697-0353
- Guidanceresources.com (web ID: CSNEAP)
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) supports youth and families of youth under 18 showing signs of behavioral or mental health issues that threaten the child’s stability within their home, school or community.
MCRT provides crisis intervention and short-term support to youth and families of youth in crisis, over the phone, via telehealth or in-person, in order to reduce emergency room visits and ensure everyone receives the proper care.
Learn more about the Nevada Children’s Mobile Crisis Response Team by visiting their webpage:
- https://knowcrisis.com/
- Triage Hotline is available 24/7
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Dial 9-8-8 (Available 24/7)