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Nichol Heleman

Community Based Instructor III

Summary

The Healthy Steps to Freedom program (HSF) is a health and body image curriculum that addresses gender-specific, health-related issues unique to females in treatment for substance use disorders, particularly those at risk for use of methamphetamine, speed and other illegal stimulants. Developed to augment existing substance use/misuse programming through provision of health education, this 10-week program incorporates healthy lifestyle practices as an alternative approach to weight loss and desire for increased energy. HSF incorporates education related to nutrition; physical activity; and other topics that address body image disturbances, disordered eating behaviors, and poor lifestyle practices.

Education

LaCrescent High School 1989
Brigham Young University 1996

Programs

freedom

Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery

Program teaches nutrition and healthy lifestyles that address weight and energy concerns in women with substance abuse issues

produce department

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - Nevada

Improve the nutritional well-being of people who receive SNAP benefits and other Nevadans with a low income through community based education, programs and needs assessments.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Informational Publications
Nevada Day Parade in Carson City
Carson City Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Entrance sign to Fallon, NV
Churchill County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Hoover Dam in Clark County, NV
Clark County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Genoa Bar, Nevada's oldest thirst parlor in Douglas County, NV
Douglas County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Cowboys Art and Gear Museum in Elko, NV
Elko Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Goldfield First Station #1 In Goldfield, NV
Esmeralda County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Eureka Opera House in Eureka, NV
Eureka County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Midas Dinner Saloon in Midas, NV
Humboldt County Housing Infographics Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Groves Lake in Lander County, NV
Lander County Housing Infographics Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Cathedral Gorge Looking Up
Lincoln County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
County Rodeo in Yerington, NV
Lyon County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Sportsman's Beach in Mineral County, NV
Mineral County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Big Bill Murphy Statue outside of Tonopah Post Office
Nye County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Pershing County Court House
Pershing County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, NV
Storey County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Whale artwork at Burning Man outside of Gerlach, NV
Washoe County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Cave Lake in White Pine County, NV
White Pine County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Moose mural in Elko, NV
Housing Data Profile Elko County, Nevada
This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Sand Dunes in Winnemucca, NV
Housing Data Profile Humboldt County, Nevada
This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Trail winding through Cathedral Gorge in Caliente, NV
Housing Data Profile Lincoln County, Nevada
This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Night in the Country Rodeo in Yerington, NV
Housing Data Profile Lyon County, Nevada
This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Roadsign outside of Unionville, NV
Housing Data Profile Pershing County, Nevada
This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Special Publications
Old car and gas pump at Humboldt Museum
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Humboldt County, Nevada
Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community.
Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joe Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Entering Wendover, NV
Elko Housing Assessment and Affordability Analysis
Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community.
Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Walker River State Park
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Lyon County, Nevada
Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community.
Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Rye Patch State Park in Pershing County, NV
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Pershing County, Nevada
Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community.
Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Mt Irish Petroglyphs in Lincoln County, NV
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Lincoln County, Nevada
Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community.
Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Ariel Martinez, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno