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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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
Nevada Overdose Data to Action: June 2026 Data Updates
The Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) team has released June updates, including new monthly surveillance reports and upcoming office hours for partners interested in overdose data.
Bringing Care to the Frontier: Vitality Unlimited’s New Mobile Unit Hits the Road
For many Nevadans living in rural and frontier communities, the distance to a clinic can be a significant barrier to receiving life-saving care. The Vitality Unlimited Mobile Services van is changing that, bringing behavioral health treatment — including therapy, substance use counseling, medication assisted treatment, and peer recovery support — directly to communities within 200 miles of Elk, Nevada.
The Invisible Weight of Compassion: 5 Surprising Truths About the Cost of Caring
In our recent listening session, “Helping the Helper,” a panel of experts gathered to peel back the mask of professionalism. They explored why those on the front lines of the opioid epidemic and suicide prevention are fueling the “Great Resignation.” The consensus was clear: what we often dismiss as “burnout” is actually a complex landscape of secondary trauma, moral injury, and functional distress. To sustain our workforce, we must move beyond surface-level self-care and address the systemic architecture that silences those who are “leading while bleeding.”