Wellness

On March 1, 2024, the CDC updated its isolation guidance for COVID-19. The new guidance aligns with other respiratory viral illnesses like flu and RSV. As part of these changes, the CDC no longer recommends 5 days of home isolation after a positive COVID-19 test. Instead, they have introduced a symptoms-based approach.

Under this new guidance, individuals can end home isolation and return to campus if their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

If You are Sick

• Students who are ill with respiratory symptoms should work with their instructors on short-term arrangements to stay on track. They should return to campus when feeling well enough to participate in routine activities and have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. Students who may require longer-term accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
• Faculty and staff who are ill with respiratory symptoms should notify their supervisor, department chair, or dean. They should return to work when feeling well enough to participate in routine activities and have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. Employees should use sick time for COVID-related leave or to care for their household members.

If You Were Exposed to COVID-19

The CDC no longer recommends quarantine for those who have been exposed to COVID-19. As long as you’re not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine and can come to campus. Monitor yourself for symptoms and stay home if you begin to feel sick.

Reporting Cases and Exposure

At this time, CSN Wellness is not collecting positive case reports or tracking COVID-19 cases on campus. The team will continue to support the CSN community and provide guidance. If you have questions or need assistance regarding COVID-19 wellness@csn.edu.

To locate COVID-19 testing resources, speak to your pharmacist, healthcare provider, or contact the Southern Nevada Health District.

To locate COVID-19 vaccination resources, speak to your pharmacist, healthcare provider, or contact the Southern Nevada Health District.

COVID-19 related PPE and supplies are still available to departments, while the supplies last, via the online PPE Ordering System. Please only order what your department/area needs for about a month period of time and avoid stockpiling.

As the Covid-19 pandemic situation improved and is no longer considered to be a Federal and Global Public Health Emergency, CSN discontinued resupplying the COVID-19 PPE inventory. If an item is no longer in stock and a department wishes to continue implementing COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting protocols, the department can acquire its own supplies; note that all chemical purchases will need to be approved before the fact by the EHS with the EHS New Chemical and Restricted Commodity Approval Form found on the EHS webpage.

Order PPE & Supplies

• 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.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Viral Respiratory Disease, RSV)

Learn more about the RSV on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Learn more about the Seasonal Flu on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:

• Seasonal Flu

Learn more about RSV and Flu Prevention Measures on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:

• RSV and Flu Prevention Measures

The Health District offers flu vaccine at all Health District clinic locations each fall. Check individual public health center locations for hours of operation. No-cost flu clinics are also offered at various locations in the community throughout flu season.

To schedule your  immunization appointment  visit the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)  Flu Vaccine webpage:

• Flu Vaccine (SNHD)

Learn more about Mpox on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) webpage:

• Mpox Fact Sheet

Mpox vaccine is available to people who are eligible at the Health District and community clinics listed on the SNHD's webpage. If no appointment is available, please check back periodically. Additional times will appear as people cancel appointments or as additional vaccine doses become available.

To schedule your  immunization appointment  visit the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)  Mpox Vaccine Clinics webpage:

• Mpox Vaccine Clinics (SNHD)

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

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)

On behalf of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), this conference resource kit was developed and produced by Anjum Khan, MA, PMP, PMI-ACP and Jacqui Ragin, PhD, MPH, with design credit to Storm Thornicroft (all staff team of Mental Health Spectrum).

This conference resource kit was prepared for students, parents, faculty, and advocates to help build mental health literacy and raise awareness of the importance of mental health issues in college students. Mental health literacy entails the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that affect how an individual approaches, understands, and accepts information to recognize, manage, and prevent mental health issues.

Mental Health 360 Conference Resource Manual

Visit Mental Health 360 Conference webpage to learn more about this conference.

Mental Health 360 Conference

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)

• 911: Call and indicate there is a mental health emergency.
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 (Press “2” for Spanish).
• Nevada Connect to Services: Call 211 or 866-535-5654.
• Nevada Teen Peer Support Text Line: Text 702-296-8336 (operates 10 a.m.–midnight for individuals 24 years old and younger).
• Signs of Hope Rape Crisis: Call 702-366-1640.
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.
• Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+): Call 866-488-7386.
• Veterans Information and Referral: Call 888-777-4443 (PTSD crisis intervention).