Families are often torn apart when a loved one is experiencing alcohol and drug abuse and/or mental health conditions. They are left feeling isolated and not knowing where to turn for help. Please join the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada (BHAN)for a free workshop to learn more about substance use and mental health conditions and […]
The OD2A team will host their monthly office hours on Friday, April 17th from 10:00-11:00 AM. These sessions are informal and have no set agenda. Participants are welcome to drop in with overdose data–related questions or requests for one-on-one technical assistance. If you are interested in attending, please register at the link below. About Overdose […]
Free and Open to All Community Members Join UNR's Community Behavioral Health Collaborative for a day focused on health, healing, and connection through our Resilient Nevada Initiative! Whether you're seeking support after a difficult experience or simply want to prioritize your wellness, this event offers free resources in a welcoming, judgment-free space. What You'll Find: […]
This year’s conference, One Nevada, One Health: Collaboration for a Healthier Future, highlights the power of partnership and collective action in advancing the well-being of all Nevadans. The theme emphasizes the interconnectedness of health across communities, systems, and sectors, recognizing that lasting progress requires collaboration among public health professionals, policymakers, educators, healthcare providers, and community […]
A one-hour clinic will be held every third Tuesday from 12-1pm (PT). The purpose of the monthly Tribal MAT ECHO® Clinic is to support health care providers in Native communities across California to improve the delivery of evidence based treatment for opioid and stimulant use disorders. The Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO®) model […]
Caregiver involvement in adolescent substance use treatment is consistently linked to better outcomes. This presentation will summarize parenting practices that raise or lower adolescents' risk for opioid, stimulant, and other substance use, describe the mechanisms through which caregivers can both amplify and reduce that risk, and present the primary targets of caregiver-focused interventions using a […]
The TeleBehavioral Health Summit (TeleBH Summit) is a two-day accredited virtual conference focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital innovation in behavioral health care. The Summit is offered at no cost. Building on the Behavioral Health Institute’s TeleBehavioral Health Training Series, the TeleBH Summit brings together national experts, clinicians, policymakers, and thought […]
Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program (OD2A) will be hosting the second of four data-related trainings on Thursday, April 23th from 12:00-1:00 PM. This session, Navigating Data Dashboards, will: 1) show users how to navigate Nevada substance use data dashboards and apply filters (e.g., time period, geography, demographic characteristics) to explore available data and 2) […]
Every year, the DEA partners with local law enforcement and community organizations to give the public a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Keeping these drugs out of medicine cabinets and away from those who might misuse them saves lives. Collection sites are available nationwide. Visit dea.gov/takebackday to […]
Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC on April 28 and 29, 2026 for an inspiring and impactful gathering of professionals dedicated to building protective factors in their communities through connection and health-promoting relationships with youth. This event is co-hosted by the Pacific Southwest PTTC and the San Diego-Imperial Valley HIDTA in partnership with ADAPT, the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, […]
This is a free Zoom presentation (one hour) about drug overdose deaths that involve environmental heat in Arizona. This presentation is open to any interested community member, and 1 social work CEU is available for attendees. The presentation will discuss increases in heat-related overdose deaths in Arizona over the period of 2018-2023 and examine how […]
Contingency management (CM) is one of the only evidence-based behavioral interventions shown to be effective in treating stimulant use disorder (StimUD). Contingency management provides monetary incentives (such as gift cards) for meeting treatment specific goals, including stimulant non-use as measured by point-of-care urine drug tests (UDTs). Through the systematic application of positive reinforcement, individuals are rewarded for positively […]