FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MEDIA ALERT 

HOPE MEANS NEVADA TO HOST NEXT STATEWIDE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 

Event to Identify Strategies to Support Mental Wellness Statewide 

WHAT: 
On Wednesday, April 10, media are invited to attend the fourth statewide youth mental health discussion for the 2023-2024 school year presented by Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based non-profit focused eliminating youth suicide in the state. Fostering collaborative, meaningful conversations among students, educators, counselors and the community, the discussion will focus on progress made since HMN’s last roundtable discussion in January 2024 as well as actionable steps to continue to create positive change and improve mental wellness in Nevada. 

SPEAKERS: 

• Ciera Bellavance, executive director, Hope Means Nevada (Las Vegas) 
• Julie Murray, president and co-founder, Hope Means Nevada (Las Vegas) 
• Annie Zucker, board member, Hope Means Nevada (Reno) 
• Sydney Menante, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee member (Reno) 
• Addison Clark, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee member (Reno) 
• Cooper Cunningham, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee member (Las Vegas) 
• Ella King, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee member (Las Vegas) 
• Grace Netski, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee member (Las Vegas) 

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 10
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
The discussion will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. 

WHERE:
Las Vegas:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Nevada Office
2820 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 19
Las Vegas, NV 89102 

Reno:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Nevada Office
100 N. Arlington Ave, Suite 250
Reno, NV 89501 

Zoom:
A link to attend the discussion via Zoom is available upon request.  

MEDIA RSVP:
To attend the discussion in person or via Zoom or to schedule an interview with a Hope Means Nevada spokesperson, please email Vanessa Thill at vanessa@thevoxagency.com. All interviews must be scheduled in advance.  

ABOUT HOPE MEANS NEVADA
Hope Means Nevada’s (HMN) mission is to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. As one of the most trusted and visible mental health resources in the state, HMN inspires a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health. While raising awareness around Nevada’s high rates of mental health challenges, the organization strives to amplify hope and connect youth with desperately needed resources. Through collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and impactful efforts, the community-based initiative envisions a suicide-free Nevada. For more information about Hope Means Nevada, go to www.hopemeansnevada.org and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The new National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is now three-digit dialing code 988. Those experiencing a mental health emergency can also text “Home” to 741741 to reach the National Crisis Text Line. 

MEDIA CONTACTS: 
Vanessa Thill/ Erika Pope
The Vox Agency 
vanessa@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com 
(469) 226-4723, (702) 249-2977 

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