Jeani, I wonder if there might be ways for you to get some help getting started, and services including counseling. There are low-fee or free mental health services, and also I am pretty sure that UNLV has a community clinic (the counselors would be students, but they are supervised and trained before they get to work with clients). If you qualify for medicaid you would be able to get free services from a community mental health center.

You could also check with churches and see if they can help with some things, like clothes and whatever othe basic needs you have. I agree that getting back to work will be good for you, and you will be up and running again soon.