Nevada Homeless Alliance, in partnership with Helms Helps Foundation, invites you to attend the 5th Annual Nevada Statewide Conference on Addressing Homelessness, taking place October 1–2, 2026, at Las Vegas City Hall. This year’s theme, “Flipping the Script: What Happens Here Changes Here,” brings together community members, service providers, advocates, people with lived experience, and partners from across […]
BeHERE NV's Behavioral Health Virtual Summit brings together students, professionals, educators, and leaders from across Nevada to inspire the next generation of the behavioral health workforce. Join BeHERE NV for an engaging morning of learning, networking, and career exploration. This year's theme, Behavioral Health Passport: Explore. Connect. Grow, celebrates the many pathways into behavioral health. Whether […]
This interactive 3-hour workshop equips professionals working with adolescents to recognize, assess, and respond effectively to unhealthy alcohol and drug use among youth. Participants will gain practical experience using validated screening tools, learn foundational Motivational Interviewing skills, and practice delivering brief, evidence-based interventions through live demonstrations, guided practice, and realistic roleplays. The session also explores developmental considerations, stigma reduction strategies, and ways to integrate prevention, early identification, and referral pathways into school based, medical, and community youth serving settings. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with increased confidence, concrete skills, and actionable tools to support youth in making healthier choices.
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country […]
Hope after Loss is a grief support group for those who have lost someone due to the impact of addiction. Come find connection, comfort, and support in a compassionate space. When: 2nd Mondays, 6:30 PM Where: Circle of Life Grief and Trauma Resource Center, 1575 DeLucci Lane, Suite 214, Reno, NV 89502
Presented by the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada and the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence, this workshop will provide an array of information about substance use and mental health and how Human Resources leaders may better support their employees and management teams. Registration is free. Lunch will be provided.
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, […]
The Indian Country Adolescent Health ECHO: Centering wellness, resilience, and culture to strengthen Indigenous adolescent health is a collaborative to learn from, and improve the health and wellness of, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents. It envisions a future where AI/AN adolescents thrive in systems designed for their wellness. Through monthly 1- hour teleECHO […]
United Natives warmly invites you to join the 3rd Annual MMIR Summit on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the UNLV Alumni Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Pre-Summit Networking Mixer will be held on Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing together Tribal leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, corporate partners, and […]
Families are often torn apart when a loved one is experiencing alcohol and drug abuse and/or mental health conditions. They are left feeling isolated and not knowing where to turn for help. Please join the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada (BHAN)for a free workshop to learn more about substance use and mental health conditions and […]
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. JOIN US AS A VENDOR! Are you an organization or provider serving rural Nevada? Join us as a vendor. Tables are free, and it's a great way to […]
Substance use during pregnancy can affect both the mother and baby. This presentation will focus on prenatal substance exposure, with special attention to kratom and its possible effects on newborns. We will discuss how to screen pregnant women for substance use in a supportive and nonjudgmental way, as well as the importance of identifying substance exposure during pregnancy. […]