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
Who Can Request TA?
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Submit Request
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Initial Contact
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Develop Plan
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Receive Support
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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
Black Maternal Health, Endometriosis, and the Opioid Crisis
This week is Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to bring awareness to the unique challenges and disparities faced by Black mothers and birthing people. As we honor this moment through community events like Nevada’s Maternal Wellness Walk and Kinship Cookout (see flyer below), we also confront the deeper stories too often left out of mainstream maternal health conversations. Stories about chronic pain, invasive treatments, opioid prescriptions, and the pathways they can create toward dependency and substance use disorder.
Addressing ACEs and Building Resilience to Prevent Substance Use
Nevada continues to face the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, with rising overdose rates, increasing co-occurring mental health challenges, and significant health disparities across communities. The Nevada Opioid Needs Assessment and Statewide Plan identifies Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—such as trauma, neglect, or family instability—as major risk factors for substance use, opioid use disorder (OUD), and overdose.
Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) Spring 2025 Newsletter
The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) Spring 2025 Newsletter is now available, featuring new trainings, community tools, and on-demand resources to support individuals and organizations working to address opioid use across Nevada.