Welcome to the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence
The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) is dedicated to developing and sharing evidence-informed training and offering technical assistance to professionals and community members alike. Whether you are a care provider or a concerned community member, NOCE provides resources to support those affected by opioid use.
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Request Technical Assistance (TA) from the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence
Technical Assistance (TA) is about giving people, organizations, and programs the help they need to grow, improve, and reach their goals. This can include things like:
- Expert advice
- Training
- Helpful tools or resources
- Planning strategies
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Request Technical Assistance (TA) from the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence
Technical Assistance (TA) is about giving people, organizations, and programs the help they need to grow, improve, and reach their goals. This can include things like:
- Expert advice
- Training
- Helpful tools or resources
- Planning strategies
Who Can Request TA?
Upcoming Events
News Updates
Understanding the Opioid Overdose Crisis: Prevention, Harm Reduction, and National Action
The opioid epidemic remains one of the most critical public health challenges of the modern era. Driven largely by the proliferation of synthetic opioids like illicitly manufactured fentanyl, overdose deaths have reached unprecedented levels across the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2023). Beyond the stark statistics, every overdose represents a lost loved one, a grieving family, and a community deeply impacted. Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day (observed annually on August 31) serve as pivotal moments to educate the public, dismantle pervasive social stigma, and highlight life-saving interventions that can turn the tide of this epidemic.
Extreme Heat in Nevada: Who’s Most at Risk and How to Stay Safe
As temperatures across the West continue to rise, extreme heat has become more than a seasonal inconvenience—it’s a growing public health crisis. In Nevada, people without access to stable housing or cooling resources face serious health risks during heat waves. Substance use, certain medications, and chronic health conditions can also increase vulnerability. Understanding who’s most at risk—and how to stay safe—is critical as our summers grow longer and hotter.
Nevada Overdose Data to Action: August 2026 Data Updates
The Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) team has released August updates, including new monthly surveillance reports and upcoming office hours for partners interested in overdose data.
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–funded initiative that supports state and local partners in using timely, high-quality data to inform overdose prevention and response strategies. In Nevada, the OD2A team collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable data—including emergency department visits, fatal and non-fatal overdoses, and other surveillance indicators—to help communities identify trends, guide resource allocation, and strengthen coordinated response efforts across the state.