BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20260120T180119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180119Z UID:21710-1769612400-1769616000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals DESCRIPTION:2-Part Webinar Series! \nAs prevention professionals are asked to do more with limited time and resources\, understanding how to thoughtfully use artificial intelligence (AI) can support more effective\, efficient\, and ethical work. This two-part series bridges the gap between emerging AI technologies and the daily realities of prevention. This series moves beyond technical jargon to provide a clear\, decision-based framework for integrating AI. Participants will explore how to enhance community engagement and program efficiency while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and digital dignity. \nPart 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations \nPart 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails \nDates: January 26 & 28\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific\nFormat: Virtual Webinar Series \n  \nPart 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails \nThis session pivots to the critical guardrails of AI. We will delve into ethical considerations – including privacy\, bias\, and compliance – specifically through the lens of digital dignity and stigma reduction in rural and underserved communities. Using a structured decision-making framework\, participants will evaluate when to deploy AI and develop a roadmap for piloting these tools within their own organizations. \nBy the end of session 2\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize key ethical considerations before integrating AI into prevention practice\, with a focus on privacy\, compliance\, and digital dignity.\nAnalyze the risks of algorithmic bias to ensure stigma reduction in communications tailored for rural and underserved communities.\nApply a decision-making framework to determine the appropriateness of AI tools for specific community-led prevention tasks.\nDescribe practical next steps for piloting and evaluating AI applications within their own organizations and local programs.\n\nWho Should Participate:\nCommunity\, tribal\, jurisdiction\, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region\, including American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, Republic of Marshall Islands\, and Republic of Palau. \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nDates & Times:\nStates & American Samoa\nJanuary 28\, 2026\n04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.     Arizona\n03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.     Pacific\n01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m.     Hawaii\n12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m.     American Samoa \nPacific Jurisdictions\nJanuary 29\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     Republic of the Marshall Islands\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.     Pohnpei and Kosrae\n09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.     Guam\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Chuuk\, and Yap\n08:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m.     Republic of Palau\n(view in your time zone) \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ \nCost: FREE!\n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nCertificates of Attendance:\nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1 hour for participating in each live webinar session. \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nTo Register:\nClick here to register for Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations \nClick here to register for Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nQuestions:\nPlease contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions\, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen (clamyuen@casat.org). URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/navigating-ai-in-prevention-a-practical-guide-for-professionals-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Southwest PTTC":MAILTO:pspttc-info@casat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251219T183036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T183036Z UID:21534-1769598000-1769601600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Expanding Behavioral Health Services Integration in Health Centers DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will show HRSA-supported health centers how to implement and sustain effective behavioral health service expansion in their care settings. This CoP will cover topics including evidence-based integrated care models; levels of primary care and behavioral health integration; and how to establish an effective\, team-based integrated care environment and apply a systems-level approach to implement and sustain effective\, comprehensive integrated care. Leveraging expert-led presentations and facilitated peer discussions\, health center teams will learn about and exchange effective strategies to achieve enhanced levels of successful behavioral health integration/service expansion in their settings. \nBehavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session. \nObjectives:\nAt the end of this CoP\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the difference between common integrated care models.\nDescribe the five foundational aspects of effective behavioral health integration.\nDetermine key operations that identify behavioral health integration and behavioral health service expansion at different levels of integrated care.\nIdentify strategies to influence language and communication to build a more robust integrated care environment.\nApply a systems approach to build a more effective and sustainable integrated care model within their health center.\n\n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-of-practice-expanding-behavioral-health-services-integration-in-health-centers-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251203T165213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T165346Z UID:21390-1769515200-1769520600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:From Homeless to Heard: Honest Stories and Strategies from Both Sides of the Work DESCRIPTION:This webinar brings together the lived experience of individuals who have navigated homelessness and opioid use with the frontline perspectives of behavioral health professionals. This presentation blends personal narrative\, community data\, and practical strategies to illuminate how the opioid epidemic continues to shape the landscape of homelessness in Nevada. Participants will learn about the systemic and individual barriers that prevent people from accessing treatment\, housing\, and recovery supports. We will explore immediate\, actionable steps along with system-level changes needed to create meaningful impact. The session moves beyond theory\, offering real stories and solutions aimed at helping providers\, community partners\, and concerned community members become part of a more compassionate effective response. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nIntegrate lived experience perspectives into an understanding of service delivery in our community.\nDescribe the connections between homelessness and opioid use in Nevada.\nIdentify barriers individuals face when accessing housing services and care.\nExplore practical changes that enhance rapport while increasing advocacy opportunities to reshape our behavioral healthcare system.\n\nPresented by: \nDr. Krista Hales\, DBH LADC-S\, Associate Director\, EMPOWERED Program\, Roseman University of Health Sciences\, College of Medicine\nRobert Banghart\, Vice President of Community Integration\, Shine A Light Foundation\, Director of Community Engagement at Crossroads of Southern Nevada \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/from-homeless-to-heard-honest-stories-and-strategies-from-both-sides-of-the-work/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/photo_From-Homeless-to-Heard-Honest-Stories-and-Strategies-from-Both-Sides-of-the-Work.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20250908T194340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T223246Z UID:20819-1769508000-1769511600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Data and Measures of Success DESCRIPTION:Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series\nJoin us for a five-part virtual follow-up series building on the in-person conference Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care. Each one-hour session will take a deeper look at the health and well-being of parents\, infants\, and families affected by substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). \nSeries Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT): \n\nSeptember 30\, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development\nOctober 28\, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year\nNovember 18\, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives\nDecember 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nJanuary 27\, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success\n\nIMPORTANT: This series will be hosted as a Zoom Meeting. Participants should have a stable internet connection\, webcam\, and microphone to actively engage in discussions and activities. If you’re new to Zoom\, visit the Getting Started with Zoom Video Conferencing Software section of our website. \nSession 5: January 27\, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success\nHow do we define and measure success when supporting families affected by substance use? This session invites participants to rethink success by incorporating real-time assessments of well-being\, meaningful quantitative and qualitative measures\, and inclusive evaluation practices that engage parents and communities as partners in defining outcomes. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss limitations of traditional metrics and reframe success to center family wellbeing.\nDifferentiate between quantitative and qualitative data sources and their uses.\nDesign inclusive evaluation strategies that involve families\, providers\, and communities in measuring impact.\n\n  \nPresented by: Kimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP and Mishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM \nKimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP is the Co-Founder of Doing Right By Birth and Founder of Anka Consulting\, a health care consulting firm and recently completed a Non-Resident Fellowship at the Urban Institute. She most recently served as the National Drug Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Program Director at the Open Society Foundations. She oversaw grantmaking that supported education\, advocacy\, systems reform and innovation to expand equitable access to and outcomes from a full continuum of integrated\, evidence informed\, culturally and linguistically effective substance use disorder services and supported programming that developed non-punitive individual and public health not criminal justice responses for people with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Open Society Foundations\, Taylor served as Deputy Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department where she created more cohesive and integrated public health services for citizens at risk; a large percentage of whom had substance use disorders and/or HIV. Before Baltimore\, she served as the health and social policy legislative assistant for Senator Sarbanes\, with issue areas including Social Security\, TANF\, pharmaceuticals\, Medicare\, Medicaid\, and other health care policy and women’s issues.A pediatrician\, Taylor is a graduate of Brown University\, Brown University School of Medicine\, and the Georgetown University residency program in pediatrics. From 1998 to 2002\, Taylor cared for uninsured and underinsured patients at a community health center in Washington\, D.C.\, and created a city-wide coalition to advance literacy in pediatric primary care. She worked with other community organizations to empower youth such that they will realize their abilities\, grasp opportunities\, and improve the world at large.In 2002\, Taylor was awarded a Commonwealth Foundation fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard University. During the fellowship\, Taylor’s research focused on exploring state legislative remedies for racial and ethnic health disparities. Eliminating health disparities and inequities has been a theme throughout all of her work. \nMishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical\, research\, public health\, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California\, San Francisco where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician. He is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Doing Right By Birth\, a non-profit that seeks to flip the script from drug exposure to early childhood development. Dr. Terplan has spoken at local high schools and before the United States Congress and is internationally recognized as an expert in the care of pregnant and parenting people who use drugs. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 5 CEUs* \nEach session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\, with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series. \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here as well as by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas. Please see the list below for Nevada Certification board approval breakdown \n\nSession 1: Approved for CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas\nSession 2: Approved for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, and Doulas\nSession 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)\nSession 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas\nSession 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention\n\n  \nFunding for this training was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744\, and by Washoe County through the One Nevada Agreement allocation of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (Grant #WOARF24-00003). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence\, DHHS\, or Washoe County. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-pregnant-and-parenting-people-who-use-substances-moving-toward-compassionate-care-virtual-follow-up-series-session-5/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/97e814f7-fcd6-a899-09db-aa9eb107d883.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20260120T175816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T175936Z UID:21704-1769439600-1769443200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals DESCRIPTION:2-Part Webinar Series! \nAs prevention professionals are asked to do more with limited time and resources\, understanding how to thoughtfully use artificial intelligence (AI) can support more effective\, efficient\, and ethical work. This two-part series bridges the gap between emerging AI technologies and the daily realities of prevention. This series moves beyond technical jargon to provide a clear\, decision-based framework for integrating AI. Participants will explore how to enhance community engagement and program efficiency while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and digital dignity. \nPart 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations \nPart 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails \nDates: January 26 & 28\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific\nFormat: Virtual Webinar Series \n  \nPart 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations \nThis session demystifies AI for prevention professionals\, translating complex technology into “plain language” concepts. We will explore the current landscape of AI tools and their immediate application in program planning and content creation. Participants will learn to identify where AI can enhance efficiency without sacrificing the human touch necessary for effective health communication. \nBy the end of session 1\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain basic AI concepts and mechanisms using plain language that requires no prior technical expertise.\nEvaluate the potential benefits and limitations of various AI tools for prevention program planning and content creation.\nIdentify specific workflows where AI can enhance efficiency in health communication without compromising accuracy or the necessary human element.\n\nWho Should Participate:\nCommunity\, tribal\, jurisdiction\, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region\, including American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, Republic of Marshall Islands\, and Republic of Palau. \nDates & Times:\nStates & American Samoa\nJanuary 26\, 2026\n04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.     Arizona\n03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.     Pacific\n01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m.     Hawaii\n12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m.     American Samoa \nPacific Jurisdictions\nJanuary 27\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     Republic of the Marshall Islands\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.     Pohnpei and Kosrae\n09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.     Guam\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Chuuk\, and Yap\n08:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m.     Republic of Palau\n(view in your time zone) \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ \nCost: FREE!\n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nCertificates of Attendance:\nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1 hour for participating in each live webinar session. \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nTo Register:\nClick here to register for Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations \nClick here to register for Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails \n‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎\nQuestions:\nPlease contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration.  For any other questions\, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen (clamyuen@casat.org). URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/navigating-ai-in-prevention-a-practical-guide-for-professionals/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Southwest PTTC":MAILTO:pspttc-info@casat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251125T162953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T181610Z UID:21347-1769076000-1769081400@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:What Does NOT Work in Prevention DESCRIPTION:Many trainings and resources focus on what research has shown to be effective at preventing substance misuse. However\, we also know through research what is NOT effective in preventing substance misuse and in some cases is harmful. Yet communities across the nation continue to implement these ineffective and sometimes counterproductive strategies. The focus of this webinar will be on identifying these ineffective approaches. We will also spend time discussing strategies prevention professionals can use to address the resistance often expressed by individuals and organizations reluctant to change long- standing\, well-liked prevention practices. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify at least 5 interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in\npreventing substance misuse\nList evidence-based approaches that can be used as effective alternatives to the\nineffective/counterproductive strategies\nDescribe strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive\nprevention strategies\n\nPresented by:\nBritany Wiele\, CPS\, is a Senior Project Coordinator for Workforce Development at the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) in the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada\, Reno (UNR). In this role\, she serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for SAMHSA’s Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center\, strengthening the prevention workforce across HHS Region 9. She also provides prevention-focused technical assistance through the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence and advances UNR’s campus-based prevention priorities as a project coordinator for the Strategic Prevention Framework–Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant. \nAs a Certified Prevention Specialist\, Britany brings extensive experience in community collaboration and implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework. Prior to joining CASAT\, she led prevention initiatives at Join Together Northern Nevada\, where she developed youth and adult programming\, implemented evidence-based strategies\, and fostered cross-sector partnerships. \nCertificates of Attendance\nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in the live webinar event. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions\, please contact Britany Wiele (bwiele@casat.org).\n\n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/what-does-not-work-in-prevention/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GettyImages-2158231446.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251219T182248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T182248Z UID:21526-1769076000-1769079600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Integrating Addiction Treatment Services Into Primary Care DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWith their training in whole-person care\, primary care providers are often the first providers to witness how addiction – to tobacco\, alcohol\, and other substances – complicates their patients’ mental and physical condition. Yet primary care providers often have many questions about how to manage substance use disorders (SUDs) in their health center practice. This eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will guide HRSA-supported health center staff to integrate SUD services into their primary care setting. Grounded in the belief that addiction treatment is a fundamental part of whole-person care\, CoP participants will learn from addiction medicine experts and health center colleagues about building shared language around addiction; forming a high-performing addiction/integration treatment team; evaluating and administering screening tools; next steps after a positive SUD screening; managing referrals; and sustaining their health center SUD program. This CoP will provide health centers the opportunity to learn about and exchange effective strategies to provide impactful\, team-based addiction care. \nBehavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session. \nObjectives:\nAt the end of this CoP\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply communication techniques for discussing addiction with patients\, colleagues\, and co-providers.\nOutline how to create a high-performing addiction integration team.\nEvaluate processes for SUD screening\, assessment\, treatment\, and referrals.\nUse a Plan\, Do\, Study\, Act continuous process model to build sustainability into addiction integration programs.\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Every other Thursday until February 5\, 2026 (with a two-week holiday break)\n2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET optional office hours\n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-of-practice-integrating-addiction-treatment-services-into-primary-care-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20260112T151935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T000126Z UID:21673-1768910400-1768915800@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Tools for Change: Screening\, Preventing\, and Intervention of Substance Use Disorders DESCRIPTION:This 7-week online series is designed to equip behavioral health providers\, community health workers\, and those working in the criminal justice system with foundational knowledge\, tools\, and practical strategies for addressing substance use\, misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs)\, focused on Opioid and Stimulant Use throughout. This series is also focused on overdose prevention by helping providers understand how they can help to reduce risk related to substance use with different approaches to care. Through evidence-based content and interactive discussions and activities\, participants will deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between substance use\, mental health\, trauma\, and stigma\, while building skills in screening\, prevention\, and intervention. This training series will focus on Opioid and Stimulant Use throughout. Participants will meet for 1.5 hours over zoom for the 7 weeks of the series. \nWHEN: Every Tuesday\, January 20 – March 3\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST \nOBJECTIVES: \n\nExplain how SPI supports early identification and reduces harm in a public health context.\nIntegrate knowledge of opioid and stimulant use on the brain and how this may impact service delivery for those using those substances\nApply trauma-informed approaches to SUD care.\nIdentify stigma and provider bias and understand potential impact for those using substances.\nConduct screenings and brief interventions confidently.\nIdentify prevention strategies suitable to the services delivery setting.\nIntegrate evidence-based practices into client care.\n\nINTENDED AUDIENCE: \n\nBehavioral Health\, Substance Use Disorders\, Mental Health\, and Recovery Service providers located in Nevada.\n\nPARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS \n\nAccess to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (internet connection\, webcam\, laptop/tablet\, speakers and microphone).\nAttend a one-hour online Orientation on January 20th.\nCommit to 8-weeks of online training for 1.5 hours weekly from January 27 – March 3\, 2026\nComplete weekly self-study learning activities\n\nTRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S): \n\nChristina Boyd\, LSCSW\, LCAC\n\nTHERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE: The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Once the 35 spots have been filled\, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment\, if you cannot commit to the full requirements\, please defer this opportunity to others. \nPLEASE NOTE: Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend the orientation and Week 1 sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions\, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition\, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Week 1 to fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time. This is not a webinar series and active participation to gain/improve skills are required. \nContinuing Education: The course is approved for 16 CEUs by the following professional associations in Nevada: \n\nNevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol\, Drug\, & Gambling Counselors\nBoard of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors\nState of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/tools-for-change-screening-preventing-and-intervention-of-substance-use-disorders/ LOCATION:EPL CATEGORIES:SPI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251219T181323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T181323Z UID:21521-1768485600-1768489200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Integration: Workforce Shortages\, Retention\, and Resilience DESCRIPTION:This webinar introduces practices that health centers can implement now to address acute staffing challenges within integrated care settings. We’ll briefly review current staffing challenges\, and dive into strategies to support staff training\, retention\, and resilience. You’ll leave with quality improvement ideas to bolster your workforce development efforts. \nPresented by Kerry King\, PsyD\, MBA\, Founder\, The King Institute \nEarn 1.0 Behavioral Health continuing education credit (CEU) for attending this webinar. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-integration-workforce-shortages-retention-and-resilience/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251219T182956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T182956Z UID:21532-1768388400-1768392000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Expanding Behavioral Health Services Integration in Health Centers DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will show HRSA-supported health centers how to implement and sustain effective behavioral health service expansion in their care settings. This CoP will cover topics including evidence-based integrated care models; levels of primary care and behavioral health integration; and how to establish an effective\, team-based integrated care environment and apply a systems-level approach to implement and sustain effective\, comprehensive integrated care. Leveraging expert-led presentations and facilitated peer discussions\, health center teams will learn about and exchange effective strategies to achieve enhanced levels of successful behavioral health integration/service expansion in their settings. \nBehavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session. \nObjectives:\nAt the end of this CoP\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the difference between common integrated care models.\nDescribe the five foundational aspects of effective behavioral health integration.\nDetermine key operations that identify behavioral health integration and behavioral health service expansion at different levels of integrated care.\nIdentify strategies to influence language and communication to build a more robust integrated care environment.\nApply a systems approach to build a more effective and sustainable integrated care model within their health center.\n\n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-of-practice-expanding-behavioral-health-services-integration-in-health-centers-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143430 CREATED:20251219T182111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T182111Z UID:21524-1767866400-1767870000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Integrating Addiction Treatment Services Into Primary Care DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWith their training in whole-person care\, primary care providers are often the first providers to witness how addiction – to tobacco\, alcohol\, and other substances – complicates their patients’ mental and physical condition. Yet primary care providers often have many questions about how to manage substance use disorders (SUDs) in their health center practice. This eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will guide HRSA-supported health center staff to integrate SUD services into their primary care setting. Grounded in the belief that addiction treatment is a fundamental part of whole-person care\, CoP participants will learn from addiction medicine experts and health center colleagues about building shared language around addiction; forming a high-performing addiction/integration treatment team; evaluating and administering screening tools; next steps after a positive SUD screening; managing referrals; and sustaining their health center SUD program. This CoP will provide health centers the opportunity to learn about and exchange effective strategies to provide impactful\, team-based addiction care. \nBehavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session. \nObjectives:\nAt the end of this CoP\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply communication techniques for discussing addiction with patients\, colleagues\, and co-providers.\nOutline how to create a high-performing addiction integration team.\nEvaluate processes for SUD screening\, assessment\, treatment\, and referrals.\nUse a Plan\, Do\, Study\, Act continuous process model to build sustainability into addiction integration programs.\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Every other Thursday until February 5\, 2026 (with a two-week holiday break)\n2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET optional office hours\n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-of-practice-integrating-addiction-treatment-services-into-primary-care/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251219T182904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T182904Z UID:21530-1767783600-1767787200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Expanding Behavioral Health Services Integration in Health Centers DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will show HRSA-supported health centers how to implement and sustain effective behavioral health service expansion in their care settings. This CoP will cover topics including evidence-based integrated care models; levels of primary care and behavioral health integration; and how to establish an effective\, team-based integrated care environment and apply a systems-level approach to implement and sustain effective\, comprehensive integrated care. Leveraging expert-led presentations and facilitated peer discussions\, health center teams will learn about and exchange effective strategies to achieve enhanced levels of successful behavioral health integration/service expansion in their settings. \nBehavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session. \nObjectives:\nAt the end of this CoP\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the difference between common integrated care models.\nDescribe the five foundational aspects of effective behavioral health integration.\nDetermine key operations that identify behavioral health integration and behavioral health service expansion at different levels of integrated care.\nIdentify strategies to influence language and communication to build a more robust integrated care environment.\nApply a systems approach to build a more effective and sustainable integrated care model within their health center.\n\n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-of-practice-expanding-behavioral-health-services-integration-in-health-centers/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250710T002121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T175418Z UID:20547-1767783600-1767787200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Trends\, Analysis & Threats Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:A bi-monthly webinar series delivering briefings on current and emerging drug trends from experts with leading forensic and toxicology labs. \nOpen to any interested professionals throughout the country working in public safety\, public health\, or other disciplines to prevent overdoses. \nClick here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/h6NVyph/orstat \nTo submit questions or topics of interest\, contact ors-tat@nhac.org. \nTo learn more about the ORS program\, visit www.orsprogam.org. \nDownload PDF Flyer: TRENDS ANALYSIS and THREATS WEBINARS URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/trends-analysis-threats-webinar-series-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251217T225334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T225417Z UID:21514-1766138400-1766142000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Nevada OD2A Data Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program for a monthly office hour focused on overdose and substance use data. This session is an open space to discuss Nevada’s surveillance reports\, ask questions\, and explore trends in nonfatal overdoses and related data sources. \nHosted by:\nTaylor Lensch\, PhD\, MPHData Analytics Manager\, Larson InstituteSchool of Public Health\, University of Nevada\, Reno \nZoom Link:\nhttps://unr.zoom.us/j/87682436259?pwd=r2Knr5MTZJmgbkGwjc5QyhPhNz89lv.1&from=addon \nView the latest reports:\nThe Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Program \n \n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-od2a-data-office-hours-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250922T173558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T182932Z UID:20897-1765972800-1765980000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 4: Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 4 – December 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nStrengthen community-based recovery networks that support long-term\, intergenerational healing.\nDevelop strategies for cross-sector collaboration to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery outcomes in Nevada.\nAssess emerging technologies that can enhance opioid prevention\, treatment\, and recovery support.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowered-pathways-addressing-opioid-use-across-the-lifespan-in-nevada-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-1477984587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251110T214925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231917Z UID:21256-1765882800-1765890000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Creating Postvention Strategies for Healing After Losing a Client to Suicide DESCRIPTION:A film and discussion exploring the emotional impact of suicide and overdose loss and the path to healing for providers.\n  \nThis special event combines a film screening with guided discussion to explore the shared emotional\, professional\, and systemic impacts of losing a client to suicide or opioid overdose. Adapted from materials developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)\, the session provides behavioral health providers and administrators with practical postvention strategies to support healing\, resilience\, and professional recovery following client loss. \nThrough brief video segments and facilitated dialogue\, participants will examine the parallels between suicide loss and overdose loss\, discuss evidence-informed postvention strategies\, and share experiences from the field. The event will also highlight clinical and community resources available through the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) and SPRC to help providers and organizations respond with compassion\, structure\, and self-awareness in the aftermath of loss. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation behavioral health providers and administrators will: \n\nGain a greater understanding in how to implement actionable emotional\, professional and organizational postvention strategies (knowledge).\nUnderstand what evidenced-based postvention strategies may help them increase their recovery after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (knowledge).\nFeel more prepared to process a client suicide loss and parallel experiences with opioid overdose (attitudes/beliefs).\nFeel better able to make evidenced-based decisions on postvention strategies after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (attitude/beliefs).\nApply their knowledge as part of their postvention strategies and incorporate it into their prevention efforts (behaviors).\n\nPresented by: Bianca D. McCall\, LMFT \nBianca D. McCall\, LMFT is a retired professional women’s basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker\, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist\, with 25 years in Behavioral Health\, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years\, she has grown significantly in the digital health space\, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform\, designed to improve human health span. \nFor more than a decade\, her work and research has been dedicated to psychological (mental) injury prevention and the discovery of innovations addressing existential isolation. Bianca is passionate about leading projects which promote ongoing research in mental injury prevention\, integration of technologies\, data analytics\, and the discovery of culturally and linguistically responsive crisis interventions. Bianca represents Nevada\, on national committees and namely the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; designated by SAMHSA\, and Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Public Health and is a contributor to the National Strategies for Suicide Prevention in areas of Clinical Education\, Provider Standards\, and Technology. Bianca is a subject matter expert\, a curriculum developer\, and instructor in higher education with the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)\, Region 9\, housed at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nContinuing Education Units: 2 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-behavioral-health-providers-creating-postvention-strategies-for-healing-after-losing-a-client-to-suicide/ LOCATION:UNR North Las Vegas Extension – North Las Vegas Learning Center\, 2280 N McDaniel St - Classroom A\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1125x750px_SBHP.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250908T194120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T223106Z UID:20815-1765879200-1765882800@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Substance Use and Treatment Approaches DESCRIPTION:Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series\nJoin us for a five-part virtual follow-up series building on the in-person conference Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care. Each one-hour session will take a deeper look at the health and well-being of parents\, infants\, and families affected by substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). \nSeries Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT): \n\nSeptember 30\, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development\nOctober 28\, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year\nNovember 18\, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives\nDecember 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nJanuary 27\, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success\n\nIMPORTANT: This series will be hosted as a Zoom Meeting. Participants should have a stable internet connection\, webcam\, and microphone to actively engage in discussions and activities. If you’re new to Zoom\, visit the Getting Started with Zoom Video Conferencing Software section of our website. \nSession 4: December 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nThis session provides an overview of common substances impacting pregnant and parenting people\, along with evidence-based treatment approaches. Special attention will be given to drug testing\, including common myths\, ethical concerns\, and best practices for ensuring respectful\, effective care. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nSummarize the effects of commonly used substances during pregnancy and postpartum.\nIdentify evidence-based treatment approaches for pregnant and parenting people.\nAnalyze ethical considerations and best practices related to drug testing in perinatal care settings.\n\nPresented by: Kimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP and Mishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM \nKimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP is the Co-Founder of Doing Right By Birth and Founder of Anka Consulting\, a health care consulting firm and recently completed a Non-Resident Fellowship at the Urban Institute. She most recently served as the National Drug Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Program Director at the Open Society Foundations. She oversaw grantmaking that supported education\, advocacy\, systems reform and innovation to expand equitable access to and outcomes from a full continuum of integrated\, evidence informed\, culturally and linguistically effective substance use disorder services and supported programming that developed non-punitive individual and public health not criminal justice responses for people with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Open Society Foundations\, Taylor served as Deputy Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department where she created more cohesive and integrated public health services for citizens at risk; a large percentage of whom had substance use disorders and/or HIV. Before Baltimore\, she served as the health and social policy legislative assistant for Senator Sarbanes\, with issue areas including Social Security\, TANF\, pharmaceuticals\, Medicare\, Medicaid\, and other health care policy and women’s issues.A pediatrician\, Taylor is a graduate of Brown University\, Brown University School of Medicine\, and the Georgetown University residency program in pediatrics. From 1998 to 2002\, Taylor cared for uninsured and underinsured patients at a community health center in Washington\, D.C.\, and created a city-wide coalition to advance literacy in pediatric primary care. She worked with other community organizations to empower youth such that they will realize their abilities\, grasp opportunities\, and improve the world at large.In 2002\, Taylor was awarded a Commonwealth Foundation fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard University. During the fellowship\, Taylor’s research focused on exploring state legislative remedies for racial and ethnic health disparities. Eliminating health disparities and inequities has been a theme throughout all of her work. \nMishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical\, research\, public health\, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California\, San Francisco where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician. He is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Doing Right By Birth\, a non-profit that seeks to flip the script from drug exposure to early childhood development. Dr. Terplan has spoken at local high schools and before the United States Congress and is internationally recognized as an expert in the care of pregnant and parenting people who use drugs. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 5 CEUs* \nEach session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\, with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series. \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here as well as by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas. Please see the list below for Nevada Certification board approval breakdown \n\nSession 1: Approved for CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas\nSession 2: Approved for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, and Doulas\nSession 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)\nSession 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas\nSession 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention\n\n  \nFunding for this training was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744\, and by Washoe County through the One Nevada Agreement allocation of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (Grant #WOARF24-00003). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence\, DHHS\, or Washoe County. \n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-pregnant-and-parenting-people-who-use-substances-moving-toward-compassionate-care-virtual-follow-up-series-session-4/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/97e814f7-fcd6-a899-09db-aa9eb107d883.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250922T173103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T182908Z UID:20891-1765368000-1765375200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 3: Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 3 – December 10 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand legal frameworks affecting families impacted by opioid use\, including child welfare\, family court\, and reentry systems.\nExplore equity-centered diversion programs and community-based alternatives to incarceration.\nRecognize how advocacy and policy can shape more equitable outcomes for families in crisis.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowered-pathways-addressing-opioid-use-across-the-lifespan-in-nevada-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-1477984587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251120T202523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T222815Z UID:21338-1765357200-1765362600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Substance Use Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention (SPI): Foundational Training for Adolescent Service Providers DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces adolescent service providers to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol\, opioid\, and drug use among youth. Designed for professionals in school-based health centers and youth-serving organizations\, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use in adolescents\, age-appropriate screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, developmental considerations\, and opportunities to support youth through early identification and responsive care. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use in adolescents (e.g. risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe the prevalence and consequences of substance use among youth in their specific service setting\nRecognize the impact of stigma on adolescents and identify strategies to reduce stigma in youth-centered environments\nSummarize a range of prevention and intervention approaches tailored to adolescent populations\, including motivational strategies and referral pathways\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. \n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/substance-use-screening-prevention-and-intervention-spi-foundational-training-for-adolescent-service-providers/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1e77917d-ffa4-3ccf-dcdb-04731d12c0cf-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251120T202102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T222819Z UID:21335-1765292400-1765297800@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Use: Foundational Knowledge for Criminal Justice Professionals DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces criminal justice professionals to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol\, opioid\, and drug use among justice-involved individuals. Designed for staff working in corrections\, probation\, parole\, reentry\, and related settings\, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use\, setting-specific screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, systemic barriers\, and opportunities to improve outcomes through early identification and supportive engagement. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use (e.g.\, risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe the prevalence and consequences of substance use within criminal justice settings\nRecognize the impact of substance use stigma and identify strategies to reduce stigma in correctional and community supervision environments\nSummarize a range of prevention and intervention approaches\, including behavioral strategies and referral pathways\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/introduction-to-screening-prevention-and-intervention-for-alcohol-and-drug-use-foundational-knowledge-for-criminal-justice-professionals/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/d7b19e0d-374b-0e4b-7958-70892a0ddf25-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251020T223943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170305Z UID:21086-1765206000-1765211400@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Identifying\, Addressing\, and Treating The Dual Epidemics of Hepatitis C Virus and Opioid Use Disorder DESCRIPTION:Substance use disorders are common in the United States\, with 2024 data indicating that more than 1 in 4 (25.5%) of persons 12 years of age or older used an illicit drug in the past year. The availability of highly effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications has radically changed the assessment and\nconsideration of substance use\, and more specifically opioid use\, in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment decisions. This 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of the hepatitis C virus (HCV)\, including a focus on defining key epidemiological aspects\, contrasting recent treatment advancements\, and evaluating the integration of HCV testing and treatment into medications for addiction treatment (MAT)/medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs and opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Attendees will learn practical strategies to improve HCV management and enhance patient outcomes. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify at least three (3) key aspects of the epidemiology of hepatitis C virus (HCV)\, including its transmission\, prevalence\, and at-risk populations.\nExplain at least two (2) recent advances in hepatitis C treatment\, highlighting the differences and advantages of each treatment approach.\nDescribe at least two (2) benefits of integrating hepatitis C testing and treatment into MAT and OTP care settings.\n\n\nPresented by: Beth A. Rutkowski\, MPH \nBeth Rutkowski received her Master of Public Health degree\, with an emphasis on epidemiology and quantitative methods\, from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey\, School of Public Health. She has been associated with UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000\, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-supported Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Training Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance curricula and training packages focused on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition\, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9\, covering AZ\, CA\, HI\, NV\, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski is a NIATx-certified process improvement coach\, and has directed several statewide\, regional\, and local process improvement change project initiatives. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited numerous peer reviewed research articles\, book chapters\, special issues\, and technical reports on treatment evaluation\, research-practice partnerships\, process improvement strategies for use in substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs\, prescription drug misuse\, the epidemiology of methamphetamine and crack cocaine use\, synthetic drugs\, process improvement strategies to improve client engagement and retention in treatment\, SBIRT\, HIV and substance use\, medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders\, best practices in substance use disorder treatment\, and local\, national\, and international drug trends. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/identifying-addressing-and-treating-the-dual-epidemics-of-hepatitis-c-virus-and-opioid-use-disorder/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-1135393402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251125T164751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T171130Z UID:21354-1764923400-1764954000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:StreetReach Street Health Summit: From Insight to Action DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural StreetReach Street Health Summit\, a full-day event dedicated to advancing the health of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Northern Nevada and beyond. This summit brings together national experts and local leaders to share practical strategies\, spark collaboration\, and chart actionable next steps for improving street-based care. \nThe morning session\, Insight\, features presentations from national thought leaders on topics including wound care\, prenatal health\, and models of care delivery for people experiencing homelessness\, including older adults. In the afternoon\, Action\, participants will engage in a rapid-fire showcase of local innovations and take part in a dynamic interactive panel using live audience polling to identify regional priorities and solutions. \nAdditional information \n\nAttendance type: In person\nCost: Free\, must register in advance\nEvent type: Conferences & Symposiums URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/streetreach-street-health-summit-from-insight-to-action/ LOCATION:Wells Fargo Auditorium\, 1664 North Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89557\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed-41.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250922T172907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T182840Z UID:20889-1764763200-1764770400@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 2: Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 2 – December 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nIdentify evidence-based medication-assisted treatment approaches for pregnant individuals.\nApply trauma-informed strategies that support multi-generational healing within families.\nIntegrate culturally responsive practices to improve care in Nevada’s diverse communities.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/20889/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-1477984587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251114T181421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T185409Z UID:21285-1764752400-1764757800@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Use: Foundational Knowledge for Community Health Workers DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces participants to core concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol and drug use in their service settings. Designed for Community Health Workers and other professionals in primary care and other health and mental health settings\, the session will blend foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use\, setting specific screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, systemic gaps\, and opportunities for improving care. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use (e.g.\, risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe prevalence and consequences of substance use in their specific service setting\nRecognize the impact of substance use stigma and describe strategies for reducing stigma in clinical and community settings\nSummarize a variety of prevention and intervention techniques and resources\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD \nJennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/introduction-to-screening-prevention-and-intervention-for-alcohol-and-drug-use-foundational-knowledge-for-community-health-workers/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251118T224937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T225113Z UID:21314-1763719200-1763722800@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Nevada OD2A Data Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program for a monthly office hour focused on overdose and substance use data. This session is an open space to discuss Nevada’s surveillance reports\, ask questions\, and explore trends in nonfatal overdoses and related data sources. \nHosted by:\nTaylor Lensch\, PhD\, MPHData Analytics Manager\, Larson InstituteSchool of Public Health\, University of Nevada\, Reno \nZoom Link:\nhttps://unr.zoom.us/j/87682436259?pwd=r2Knr5MTZJmgbkGwjc5QyhPhNz89lv.1&from=addon \nView the latest reports:\n  \nThe Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Program \n \n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-od2a-data-office-hours/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251120T161626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T181805Z UID:21325-1763604000-1763658000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Nevada's Celebration of National Rural Health Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:The University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) State Office of Rural Health\, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners (NRHP)\, and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV invite you to join the 2025 National Rural Health Day Event! \nWhat is National Rural Health Day?\nNational Rural Health Day (NRHD) celebrates the dedication of rural healthcare providers\, State Offices of Rural Health\, and other stakeholders in tackling the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities. \n2025 Vendors\n\nAccess to Healthcare Network\nAmerican Heart Association\nBeHERENV\nCASAT – Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE)\nFoster Kinship\nNevada Aging and Disability Services Division\nNevada Association of Counties\nNevada Department of Veteran Services\nNevada Rural Hospital Partners\nOrvis School of Nursing | University of Nevada\, Reno\nQuest Counseling & Consulting\nReno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital\nSilver Summit Health Plan\nUniversity of Nevada\, Reno Office of Statewide Initiatives\nUniversity of Nevada\, Reno Savitt Medical Library\nUniversity of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine – Physician Assistant Studies Program URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevadas-celebration-of-national-rural-health-day-2025/ LOCATION:4001 South Virginia Street\, 4001 South Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1089860123_91537221405_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251006T171317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171317Z UID:20960-1763539200-1763539200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Project Echo Pain Management DESCRIPTION:First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am\n  \nThis Project ECHO series is a forum led by pain management physician\, Denis Patterson\, DO\, pain psychologist\, Michael Lewandowski\, PhD\, and mental health and addiction specialist\, Paul Snyder\, MA\, LADCS\, CPCI. The sessions offer an opportunity to present and discuss patients with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities\, as well as learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction. \nSubmit a case review: https://redcap.unr.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE4NYNCJHN \nAdditional information \n\nAttendance type: Virtual – No in-person attendance is required.\nCost: Free\, must register in advance\nEvent type: Lectures & Seminars\, Professional Development\n\nLearn m0re: https://med.unr.edu/echo/programs/pain-management \n  URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-16/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250908T193057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T205541Z UID:20811-1763460000-1763463600@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series — Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a five-part virtual follow-up series building on the in-person conference Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care. Each one-hour session will take a deeper look at the health and well-being of parents\, infants\, and families affected by substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). \nSeries Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT): \n\nSeptember 30\, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development\nOctober 28\, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year\nNovember 18\, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives\nDecember 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nJanuary 27\, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success\n\nIMPORTANT: This series will be hosted as a Zoom Meeting. Participants should have a stable internet connection\, webcam\, and microphone to actively engage in discussions and activities. If you’re new to Zoom\, visit the Getting Started with Zoom Video Conferencing Software section of our website. \nSession 3: November 18\, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives\nThis session examines the role of child welfare in the lives of families affected by substance use and highlights opportunities to shift from surveillance and separation to supportive and healing practices. Participants will learn how to operationalize Plans of Safe Care and explore community-based alternatives that prioritize family preservation and wellbeing. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the intent and implementation of Plans of Safe Care.\nCompare traditional surveillance-based approaches with family-centered alternatives.\nIdentify practical strategies for advancing child welfare practices that reduce trauma and support family integrity.\n\n  \nPresented by: Kimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP and Mishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM \nKimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP is the Co-Founder of Doing Right By Birth and Founder of Anka Consulting\, a health care consulting firm and recently completed a Non-Resident Fellowship at the Urban Institute. She most recently served as the National Drug Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Program Director at the Open Society Foundations. She oversaw grantmaking that supported education\, advocacy\, systems reform and innovation to expand equitable access to and outcomes from a full continuum of integrated\, evidence informed\, culturally and linguistically effective substance use disorder services and supported programming that developed non-punitive individual and public health not criminal justice responses for people with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Open Society Foundations\, Taylor served as Deputy Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department where she created more cohesive and integrated public health services for citizens at risk; a large percentage of whom had substance use disorders and/or HIV. Before Baltimore\, she served as the health and social policy legislative assistant for Senator Sarbanes\, with issue areas including Social Security\, TANF\, pharmaceuticals\, Medicare\, Medicaid\, and other health care policy and women’s issues.A pediatrician\, Taylor is a graduate of Brown University\, Brown University School of Medicine\, and the Georgetown University residency program in pediatrics. From 1998 to 2002\, Taylor cared for uninsured and underinsured patients at a community health center in Washington\, D.C.\, and created a city-wide coalition to advance literacy in pediatric primary care. She worked with other community organizations to empower youth such that they will realize their abilities\, grasp opportunities\, and improve the world at large.In 2002\, Taylor was awarded a Commonwealth Foundation fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard University. During the fellowship\, Taylor’s research focused on exploring state legislative remedies for racial and ethnic health disparities. Eliminating health disparities and inequities has been a theme throughout all of her work. \nMishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical\, research\, public health\, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California\, San Francisco where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician. He is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Doing Right By Birth\, a non-profit that seeks to flip the script from drug exposure to early childhood development. Dr. Terplan has spoken at local high schools and before the United States Congress and is internationally recognized as an expert in the care of pregnant and parenting people who use drugs. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 5 CEUs* \nEach session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\, with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series. \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here as well as by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas. Please see the list below for Nevada Certification board approval breakdown \n\nSession 1: Approved for CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas\nSession 2: Approved for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, and Doulas\nSession 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)\nSession 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas\nSession 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention\n\n  \nFunding for this training was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744\, and by Washoe County through the One Nevada Agreement allocation of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (Grant #WOARF24-00003). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence\, DHHS\, or Washoe County. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-pregnant-and-parenting-people-who-use-substances-moving-toward-compassionate-care-virtual-follow-up-series-session-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/97e814f7-fcd6-a899-09db-aa9eb107d883.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20251002T151453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T215451Z UID:20941-1762599600-1762614000@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Rural Nevada Community Health Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community health fair to help build community resilience by connecting people with local assistance and raising awareness about the value of preventive health. \n\nParticipating vendors: \n\nManaged Care Health Plans\nNevada Office of Suicide Prevention\nNevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health\nCompany Xceleration\nOverdose education & Naloxone information\nNye Community Coalition\nNAMI\nAND MORE!\n\nDownload Event Flyer: Rural Health Fair Flyer (8.5 x 11 in) URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/rural-nevada-community-health-fair-2/ LOCATION:Fish Lake Community Center\, Hwy 264 and Bluebird Lane\, Dyer\, NV\, 89010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NOCE-Rural-Resource-Fair-Flyer-8.5-x-11-in-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143431 CREATED:20250922T172550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T165455Z UID:20883-1762344000-1762351200@nvopioidcoe.org SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 1: Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nNovember 19\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 1 – November 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nExamine Nevada-specific opioid use trends across the lifespan\, from prenatal exposure to older adulthood.\nRecognize maternal health as a critical indicator of broader systemic issues related to substance use.\nLearn from personal testimonies of individuals in recovery across diverse age groups.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowered-pathways-addressing-opioid-use-across-the-lifespan-in-nevada/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvopioidcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-1477984587.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR