Hope Means Nevada

10/18/2026

👟🩵 Happy Day 2/35 of Walk Across Nevada! Let's learn how to SURF, NOT SINK! 🌊🏄‍♀️

When we're upset, our brain triggers a physical reaction. Our heart races, our stomach drops, and our thoughts start spinning. 🫨🌀⚓

🌊 Just like a wave, emotions can build, peak, and eventually settle.

The tricky part? Sometimes we get swept up in the wave by replaying what happened, worrying about what's next, or getting stuck in our thoughts.

That's where mindfulness comes in! 🧠 We can't stop the waves from crashing, but we CAN learn to ride them 🏄

Instead of fighting our feelings or letting them sweep us away, we can learn to notice them, breathe through them, and give ourselves time to find calmer waters.

Remember, this too shall pass. 🩵 This feeling is a wave, not the whole ocean. 🩵

👟 Today's walking challenge: Check in with yourself as you move. Notice your thoughts and feelings without judging them.

📲 Join the Hope Means Nevada Strava Club, log your miles, and invite your friends to join the movement! LINK IN BIO.

We've got five weeks until Hope in Action on November 21. Let's see how far we can TOGETHER! ☀️💜👟🩵

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10/18/2026

👟🩵 Your breath is always with you, which means you always have a way to pause and reset.

You don't need a quiet room, a yoga mat, or 20 minutes of meditation. Just a few seconds to slow down and check in with yourself.

🧠 Try this: Breathe in gently for 4 seconds, then breathe out slowly for 6. Repeat a few times and notice how you feel. Your mind will wander, and that's okay! You can always come back to your breath. 🩵

👟 On your next walk, match your breathing to your steps for a few moments. Find a comfortable rhythm and enjoy being right where you are.

📲 Join the Hope Means Nevada Strava Club, log your miles, and invite your friends to join the movement!

Let's see how far we can TOGETHER before Hope in Action on November 21! ☀️💜👟🩵

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10/17/2026

👟🩵 LET'S GET MOVING, NEVADA! officially starts NOW, and we're kicking off five weeks of movement, connection, and hope

Each week, we’ll bring you a different theme from our Teen Hope Academy, sharing real-life tips, tools, and challenges you can take on your walks and into everyday life.

🌀 WEEK 1: MINDFULNESS 🌀

Today's Walking challenge: SLOW DOWN 🐛 🦋 You don't have to go far or fast. Just get moving, notice the world around you, and stay present.

Feel your feet on the ground, and remember: one moment at a time is enough. Whether you're walking one mile or five, EVERY STEP COUNTS. 💜

📲 Join the Hope Means Nevada Strava Club, log your miles, and invite your friends to join the movement!

We've got five weeks until Hope in Action on November 21. Let's see how far we can TOGETHER! ☀️💜👟🩵

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10/17/2026

From the Welcome Sign to the High Roller, Las Vegas lit up for su***de prevention this week. 💜 September has the highest su***de rates among Nevada youth ages 15–24. You are not alone. Hope Means Nevada and the 988 Lifeline are here.

https://nonprofitnews.vegas/2026/09/15/las-vegas-landmarks-support-su***de-prevention-efforts-during-awareness-month/

Hope Means Nevada

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

👟 We start tomorrow. 💜

Walk Across Nevada kicks off October 17, and we'd love for you to be part of it. For 5 weeks, Nevadans across the state will walk, run, and roll their everyday kilometers to support youth mental health and su***de prevention. Every step counts toward Hope in Action.

Not in the club yet? There's still time:
1️⃣ Download the free Strava app
2️⃣ Tap the link in our bio to join the Hope Means Nevada club
3️⃣ Start tracking your walks tomorrow

Walk with your dog, your coworkers, or your kids. Take a lunch break loop or roll around the block. No pace, no distance goal, no experience needed. Your kilometers add up with everyone else's, and we'll celebrate together at Hope in Action at UNLV on November 21. 🎉

Join the club tonight, then tag someone you're taking along. 👇

5 weeks. One state. Every step matters.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.

10/16/2026

Every step you take helps raise vital awareness for youth mental wellness and su***de prevention right here in Nevada. 💖

When you join the Hope Means Nevada Strava Club, your daily workouts become so much more than just numbers on a screen... they become a message to young people across our state that they are never alone.

How to join the movement:

👟 Walk, Run, or Roll: Move at your own pace, on your own time, with a purpose.

📲 Connect on Strava: Track your distance and cheer on others doing the same.

💙 Spread Hope: Help us drive real action and support for youth mental health in Nevada.

Search "Hope Means Nevada" on Strava and hit Join Our Club to start moving for a brighter tomorrow today ➡️

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10/15/2026

💜 Meet our October Community Exchange Spotlight Speaker! Join us on Wednesday, October 28, as we welcome Heidi Laird, Health Educator and Su***de Awareness Coordinator with the Southern Nevada Health District!

Heidi brings extensive experience in su***de prevention, mental health education, and community engagement. During our conversation, she'll introduce CredibleMind, a mental health and well-being resource designed to help individuals explore information, tools, and support for their mental health.

Together, we'll explore how accessible resources, education, and connection can empower individuals and strengthen the well-being of our communities. 💙

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 9:00 AM Pacific
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio!

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10/14/2026

Bullying has no place on any team. 🩵

On this week’s Teen Talk Tuesday, Isabella Abad Landaz sheds light on what bullying can look like in team settings and the importance of recognizing it. Whether among friends at school or teammates on the field, everyone deserves to feel included, supported, and valued. No one should ever feel invisible. 🫂

Let’s continue creating spaces where everyone feels like they belong.

10/13/2026

Your walks can inspire someone 💙 Join the Hope Means Nevada Strava Club and turn your daily steps into support, community, and hope.

👟 Track your kilometers and watch your progress build.
👥 Connect with a statewide community moving together.
💜 Help raise awareness for su***de prevention with every step.

Hit the link in our bio or search Hope Means Nevada on Strava to join the club today ➡️

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