RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be hosting a series of back-to-school vaccine clinics in the month of July.

The clinic will be for kids over the age of five, but under the age of 19.

“Our commitment to keeping our clients and their communities healthy includes ensuring everyone has access to health and wellness resources, including vaccines,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charites of Northern Nevada.

The clinics will be held at these locations, dates and times:

• Moana Neighborhood Center – Saturday, July 6 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Moana Neighborhood Center located at 480 E. Moana Lane.
• North Valleys Neighborhood Center – Monday, July 8 from 1 to 4 pm at the North Valleys Neighborhood Center located at 440 E. Golden Valley Road.
• Sun Valley Neighborhood Center – Friday, July 12 from 1 to 4 pm at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center located at 130 West Gepford Parkway.
• Fernley Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows – Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Fernley Boys & Girls Club located at 396 US Highway 95a South, Suite 401.

Qualifying criteria include children ages 5-19 who are eligible for the VFC program if they are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled, American Indian or Alaska Native, or underinsured. Parents must be present and, if possible, provide shot record information.

Out-of-state residents must show proof of vaccination to qualify.

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is rolling out a new website with free mental health and well-being resources.

It’s part of a partnership with CredibleMind, an online digital mental health platform.

According to a press release, you can visit ClarkCountyThrive.crediblemind.com and find “credible, evidence-based mental health and wellness information along with tools and resources designed to build individual and community resilience.”

Health district employees said you can find over a dozen scientifically-reviewed assessments to learn about topics like anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, and identify well-being support services.

Resources are available in English and Spanish.

There are also thousands of vetted apps, podcasts, articles and videos across a range of topics as well as tool to help users focus on building skills to improve their mental and emotional well-being at work, home and in the community.

Users must be at least 13 years or older to create an account. Users who are 18 and older who create an account and. take the Mental Health Check-in assessment will be entered to win a $100 gift card from CredibleMind.

Account activation is not required to access the site and its resources. All information provided is confidential, according to the health district.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound on Monday around 8:50 p.m. due to a crash.

A serious crash occurred Monday evening between a car and a motorcycle. The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound as the crash was investigated. The northbound lane is still open.

The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital. As of 9:30 p.m. Her injuries were reported to be serious but not life threatening.

KKTV will update this article if we receive any more information on the crash.

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