Healthy Communities Coalition
Serving the Northern Behavioral Health Region of Lyon and Storey Counties and the Southern Behavioral Health Region of Mineral County
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Bombas donates thousands of socks for communities in Lyon County region
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) has received a donation of 5,000 socks from Bombas to provide to members of our community who are in need. “We are very grateful that Bombas chose HCC as a giving…
Read MorePrescription Drug Disposal Day Oct 29
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties announces its annual Prescription Drug Round-Up to raise awareness about healthy impacts for communities when unused and expired prescription drugs are safely disposed of. When: There will be a conveniently located disposal…
Read MoreCelebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct 24 – Oct 31!
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24 – Oct. 31 with schools and communities. Red Ribbon Week is a way for people to unite and celebrate the benefits of living drug free. You…
Read MoreDental Days in Lyon County Schools
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is proud to partner with the Community Health Nurses in Lyon County to provide elementary schools with Dental Days. At these private events, fluoride treatments and sealants are provided to children to…
Read MoreFentanyl Awareness Bulletin and Naloxone Locations
Fentanyl Awareness Bulletin Naloxone kits are free and available to all at Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantries in Silver Springs, Yerington and Dayton (locations and hours below). Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed…
Read MoreHealthy Communities Oct Meeting Focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources
Attend in-person or via Zoom: Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ October 2022 meeting is Thursday, October 13 at 9am, with an option to attend either in-person or via Zoom (connection details below). Those who choose the in-person…
Read MoreMental Health Gardening Classes Coming Soon!
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ Rural Health and Nutrition Initiatie will soon have mental health gardening classes in Dayton! Organizers explain that they “aim to support members of our community who are struggling with their mental health…
Read MoreNaloxone Kits and Family Planning Supplies Available
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Yerington, Dayton and Silver Springs have family planning supplies, including condoms and pregnancy tests. There are also free Naloxone kits available to anyone who asks for one at each…
Read MoreVISTA Service in Dayton Nevada Offers Training and Living Allowance
An outstanding service and training opportunity is being offered in Dayton, Nevada. A VISTA AmeriCorps member with a dedication to teamwork is needed to help increase access to food, thereby improving food security and wellness in the community. As a…
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