Healthy Communities Coalition
Serving the Northern Behavioral Health Region of Lyon and Storey Counties and the Southern Behavioral Health Region of Mineral County
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Healthy Communities Meets Thurs Aug 13 Via Zoom
Thursday, Aug. 13 between 9am and 11am, there will be speakers on two timely and important topics during the zoom meeting for Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties. Attorney Drew Wheaton of Nevada Legal Services will offer updates…
Read MoreSilver Stage High Mural Was Dedicated in Nov. 2011
Ever wonder how that enormous and beautiful mural in the Silver Stage Commons was created? Here’s an article from November of 2011 that gives the backstory: Silver Springs, Nevada -Silver Stage High students are leaving a positive mark on their…
Read MoreHCC Updated RFA For Funding For Prevention Programs Among Youth
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties has released a RFA (Request for Applications) to apply for funding for programs focusing on primary substance use prevention among youth. The full RFA and budget forms can be found at the…
Read MoreHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Meets Thursday January 10
Healthy Communities Coalition’s January breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan with the Storey and Lyon regions. The public meeting is on Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at 9am at the…
Read MoreSummer Arts and Science Program in Historic Silver City, Nevada
Silver City, Nevada– Each summer, Healthy Communities partners with the historic Comstock community of Silver City, plus many regional groups and volunteers, to organize a summer science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) program that’s free to youth in the Northern Nevada…
Read MoreStand Tall’s Young Leaders in Lyon County Have Big Plans for 2017
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties sponsors Stand Tall teams in 4 high schools and one middle school in the Lyon County School District. The young leaders in Stand Tall work to promote health and wellness within their…
Read MoreSummer STEAM Program Attracts Youth and Adults from Comstock Communities
Silver City, Nevada – Silver City’s annual free program focusing on “STEAM” skills – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – attracted about 50 different children, teens and adults from throughout the Comstock region during its 8 week span this…
Read MoreYouths Design and Auction Art Chairs To Benefit Local Scholarships
Dayton, Nevada – A joint summer project by teens from Central Lyon Youth Connection’s “Take A Seat” program and the Comstock Youth Works program has resulted in the transformation of old chairs into functional works of art. Show and Silent…
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