Substance Use and Treatment Approaches
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series
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).
Series Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT):

September 30, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development
October 28, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year
November 18, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives
December 16, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches
January 27, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success

IMPORTANT: 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.
Session 4: December 16, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches
This 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.
Learning Objectives:

Summarize the effects of commonly used substances during pregnancy and postpartum.
Identify evidence-based treatment approaches for pregnant and parenting people.
Analyze ethical considerations and best practices related to drug testing in perinatal care settings.

Presented by: Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP and Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
Kimá 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.
Mishka 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.

Continuing Education Units: 5 CEUs*
Each session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series.
This 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

Session 1: Approved for CHW, Prevention, and Doulas
Session 2: Approved for PRSS(-S), CHW, and Doulas
Session 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)
Session 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas
Session 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention

Funding 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.

Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Creating Postvention Strategies for Healing After Losing a Client to Suicide
2025-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UNR North Las Vegas Extension – North Las Vegas Learning Center, 2280 N McDaniel St - Classroom A, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
A film and discussion exploring the emotional impact of suicide and overdose loss and the path to healing for providers.

This 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.
Through 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.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation behavioral health providers and administrators will:

Gain a greater understanding in how to implement actionable emotional, professional and organizational postvention strategies (knowledge).
Understand what evidenced-based postvention strategies may help them increase their recovery after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (knowledge).
Feel more prepared to process a client suicide loss and parallel experiences with opioid overdose (attitudes/beliefs).
Feel better able to make evidenced-based decisions on postvention strategies after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (attitude/beliefs).
Apply their knowledge as part of their postvention strategies and incorporate it into their prevention efforts (behaviors).

Presented by: Bianca D. McCall, LMFT
Bianca 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.
For 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.
Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding 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.

Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 4: Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems
2025-12-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
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.
Series Schedule (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT):

November 5, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan
December 3, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families, Not Just Symptoms
December 10, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis
December 17, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems

Participation 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.
Presented by: Eboni January, MD, FACOG
Dr. 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.
Continuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session)
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
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Session 4 – December 17, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:

Strengthen community-based recovery networks that support long-term, intergenerational healing.
Develop strategies for cross-sector collaboration to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery outcomes in Nevada.
Assess emerging technologies that can enhance opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery support.

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Funding 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.

Nevada OD2A Data Office Hours
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
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.
Hosted by:
Taylor Lensch, PhD, MPHData Analytics Manager, Larson InstituteSchool of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno
Zoom Link:
https://unr.zoom.us/j/87682436259?pwd=[REDACTED]
View the latest reports:
The Overdose Data to Action Program

Trends, Analysis & Threats Webinar Series
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
A bi-monthly webinar series delivering briefings on current and emerging drug trends from experts with leading forensic and toxicology labs.
Open to any interested professionals throughout the country working in public safety, public health, or other disciplines to prevent overdoses.
Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/h6NVyph/orstat
To submit questions or topics of interest, contact ors-tat@nhac.org.
To learn more about the ORS program, visit www.orsprogam.org.
Download PDF Flyer: TRENDS ANALYSIS and THREATS WEBINARS

Community of Practice: Expanding Behavioral Health Services Integration in Health Centers
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Description:
This 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.
Behavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session.
Objectives:
At the end of this CoP, participants will be able to:

Articulate the difference between common integrated care models.
Describe the five foundational aspects of effective behavioral health integration.
Determine key operations that identify behavioral health integration and behavioral health service expansion at different levels of integrated care.
Identify strategies to influence language and communication to build a more robust integrated care environment.
Apply a systems approach to build a more effective and sustainable integrated care model within their health center.

Community of Practice: Integrating Addiction Treatment Services Into Primary Care
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Description:
With 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.
Behavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session.
Objectives:
At the end of this CoP, participants will be able to:

Apply communication techniques for discussing addiction with patients, colleagues, and co-providers.
Outline how to create a high-performing addiction integration team.
Evaluate processes for SUD screening, assessment, treatment, and referrals.
Use a Plan, Do, Study, Act continuous process model to build sustainability into addiction integration programs.

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Every other Thursday until February 5, 2026 (with a two-week holiday break)
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET optional office hours

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Integration: Workforce Shortages, Retention, and Resilience
2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar
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.
Presented by Kerry King, PsyD, MBA, Founder, The King Institute
Earn 1.0 Behavioral Health continuing education credit (CEU) for attending this webinar.

What Does NOT Work in Prevention
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
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.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify at least 5 interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in
preventing substance misuse
List evidence-based approaches that can be used as effective alternatives to the
ineffective/counterproductive strategies
Describe strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive
prevention strategies

Presented by:
Britany 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.
As 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.
Certificates of Attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in the live webinar event.
Questions?
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele (bwiele@casat.org).

Funding 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.

Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
2-Part Webinar Series!
As 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.
Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
Dates: January 26 & 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific
Format: Virtual Webinar Series

Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
This 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.
By the end of session 1, participants will be able to:

Explain basic AI concepts and mechanisms using plain language that requires no prior technical expertise.
Evaluate the potential benefits and limitations of various AI tools for prevention program planning and content creation.
Identify specific workflows where AI can enhance efficiency in health communication without compromising accuracy or the necessary human element.

Who Should Participate:
Community, 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.
Dates & Times:
States & American Samoa
January 26, 2026
04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Arizona
03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. Pacific
01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. Hawaii
12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions
January 27, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
08:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. Republic of Palau
(view in your time zone)
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Cost: FREE!
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Certificates of Attendance:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1 hour for participating in each live webinar session.
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To Register:
Click here to register for Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Click here to register for Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
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Questions:
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen (clamyuen@casat.org).

Data and Measures of Success
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series
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).
Series Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT):

September 30, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development
October 28, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year
November 18, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives
December 16, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches
January 27, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success

IMPORTANT: 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.
Session 5: January 27, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success
How 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.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss limitations of traditional metrics and reframe success to center family wellbeing.
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data sources and their uses.
Design inclusive evaluation strategies that involve families, providers, and communities in measuring impact.

Presented by: Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP and Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
Kimá 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.
Mishka 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.

Continuing Education Units: 5 CEUs*
Each session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series.
This 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

Session 1: Approved for CHW, Prevention, and Doulas
Session 2: Approved for PRSS(-S), CHW, and Doulas
Session 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)
Session 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas
Session 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention

Funding 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.

From Homeless to Heard: Honest Stories and Strategies from Both Sides of the Work
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
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.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:

Integrate lived experience perspectives into an understanding of service delivery in our community.
Describe the connections between homelessness and opioid use in Nevada.
Identify barriers individuals face when accessing housing services and care.
Explore practical changes that enhance rapport while increasing advocacy opportunities to reshape our behavioral healthcare system.

Presented by:
Dr. Krista Hales, DBH LADC-S, Associate Director, EMPOWERED Program, Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Medicine
Robert Banghart, Vice President of Community Integration, Shine A Light Foundation, Director of Community Engagement at Crossroads of Southern Nevada
Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

Funding 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.

Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
2-Part Webinar Series!
As 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.
Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
Dates: January 26 & 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific
Format: Virtual Webinar Series

Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
This 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.
By the end of session 2, participants will be able to:

Recognize key ethical considerations before integrating AI into prevention practice, with a focus on privacy, compliance, and digital dignity.
Analyze the risks of algorithmic bias to ensure stigma reduction in communications tailored for rural and underserved communities.
Apply a decision-making framework to determine the appropriateness of AI tools for specific community-led prevention tasks.
Describe practical next steps for piloting and evaluating AI applications within their own organizations and local programs.

Who Should Participate:
Community, 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.
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Dates & Times:
States & American Samoa
January 28, 2026
04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Arizona
03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. Pacific
01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. Hawaii
12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions
January 29, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
08:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m. Republic of Palau
(view in your time zone)
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Cost: FREE!
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Certificates of Attendance:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1 hour for participating in each live webinar session.
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To Register:
Click here to register for Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Click here to register for Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
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Questions:
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen (clamyuen@casat.org).

Building Resilient Communities: Local Strategies to Combat the Opioid Crisis
2026-02-02 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
This webinar will explore how communities across the country are responding to the opioid epidemic with innovative, grassroots solutions. This session will highlight proven strategies for prevention, treatment access, and recovery support. Attendees will gain practical tools, hear real-world success stories, and leave them inspired to take action in their own communities.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:

Understand the current landscape of the opioid crisis in communities
Learn about effective, community-driven strategies and programs
Discover tools and resources to implement or enhance local initiatives
Connect with others working on similar challenges

Intended Audience: Local leaders, healthcare providers, educators, community organizations, and community members.
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

Funding 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.

Community Resource Sharing Meeting
2026-02-06 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 2280 N McDaniel St., North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Join us for the L.I.M.A. Community Resource Sharing Meeting, an opportunity for community members, service providers, and organizations to connect, collaborate, and share resources. Each attendee will have 90 seconds to introduce their resources and services, fostering a network of support for individuals in need.
This event is co-hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Hope for Family Resilience Program and is open to all who want to make a difference in their community.
About L.I.M.A.
Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health & Addiction (L.I.M.A.) provides a voluntary pathway to recovery and support for individuals facing substance abuse, mental health issues, and homelessness. By working together, we can bridge the gap between law enforcement, service providers, and the community.
Important Notes
Parking is limited – Please carpool if possible.
Scan the QR code (below) or click here for more details.
For More Information:
Angel Lash – (702) 671-3866; lasha@clarkcountycourts.us
Hope Team – HopeTeam@unr.edu

Faith-Based Responses to Substance Use Disorders
2026-02-09 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
This webinar will discuss how faith communities are uniquely positioned to support individuals and families affected by opioid use and other substance use disorders. This session will explore the spiritual dimensions of addiction and healing, highlight successful faith-based programs, and offer practical strategies for building recovery-ready congregations.
Learning Objectives:

Educate participants on the intersection of faith, addiction, and recovery, including the spiritual dimensions of healing.
Discuss faith-based approaches and programs that have successfully supported prevention, recovery, and reintegration.
Equip attendees with practical tools to reduce social labeling and create recovery-ready congregations.
Inspire faith leaders and community members to initiate or strengthen recovery-ready ministries and partnerships with local health and service organizations.

Intended Audience: Clergy, local leaders, healthcare and behavioral health providers, educators, community organizations, and community members.
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website.
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. This course is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following professional certifications:

Certified Community Health Workers (CHW)
Peer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S))

Funding 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.

Listening Session: Help the Helper: Healing the System from Within Compassion Fatigue, Postvention, and Sustainable Provider Wellness
2026-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
This Listening Session addresses the emotional, cognitive, and professional impact of opioid-related crises on those working in prevention, treatment, and recovery, including clinicians, peers, first responders, and systems leaders. Drawing from suicide postvention frameworks and lived experience, the session explores the invisible injuries of care work, such as compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and moral distress. Attendees will hear from colleagues who have navigated the grief and ethical ambiguity that follow overdose loss or suicide, while also gaining insight into sustainable work-life integration practices and emotional recovery strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Identify signs of compassion fatigue, moral injury, and cumulative stress among behavioral health providers and peer supporters, with special focus on post-crisis environments (SAMHSA, 2020).
Apply evidence-informed postvention strategies following client overdose death or suicide, including emotional processing, role-based protocols, and peer support (Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2023).
Explore individual and organizational practices that support sustainable work-life balance, emotional recovery, and retention of frontline professionals.

Moderator:
Bianca 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.
For 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.
Panelists:
Altamit Lewis, MS, LCPC
Altamit Lewis is a licensed clinical professional counselor and subject matter expert in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and workforce wellness. With over 15 years of experience spanning crisis intervention, EAP services, and behavioral health program management, she brings a grounded, systems-informed perspective to the challenges faced by first responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals. Altamit has led initiatives for state Medicaid programs, military family systems, and large healthcare organizations, emphasizing cultural responsiveness, emotional resilience, and sustainable care models.
She currently serves as CEO of Source Energy Consultant Services and as a field-based consultant providing short-term therapy and critical incident support to USPS employees. Her work combines clinical insights with policy-level strategies. A passionate educator and facilitator, Altamit is a published author and has led numerous workshops on mental health topics, effective communication, emotional intelligence, and more. Altamit holds a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is licensed in both Nevada and Maryland.
Jennifer Coston, PRSS / CHW
Jen Coston is a dedicated Peer Recovery Support Specialist and mental health advocate with nearly 5 years in sustained recovery. After battling addiction and untreated mental health issues for many years, Jen has rebuilt her life through perseverance, support, and a commitment to healing. Her lived experience is what now fuels her passion for helping others navigate their own journeys toward wellness. For the past four years, Jen has worked with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), serving on the Nevada Warmline and providing compassionate, non judgmental support to individuals facing mental health challenges, emotional distress, isolation and everyday life. In this role, she uses her expertise in peer support, active listening, crisis prevention, and empowerment-based approaches to meet people where they are. Jen’s work is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and the belief that recovery is not only possible but transformative. Her personal journey has given her the ability to connect with others, offer hope, and model resilience. Today, she continues to advocate for accessible mental health resources, stigma reduction, and the vital importance of peer-led support. Jen is honored to share her story, insights and provide any feedback in the efforts to help others in need of support.
Trudy Gilbert-Eliot, PhD, LMFT, LCADC
Trudy Gilbert-Eliot, PhD, LMFT, LCADC located in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in working with First Responders: police, fire, EMS, physicians, and other hospital personnel. She has responded to many critical incidents to debrief workers such as armed robberies, mass shootings, plane crash, and officer involved shootings. She has extensively trained in Trauma including CBT, PE, EMDR, CPT, EFT, and DBT. She provides workshops on various trauma-related topics including Secondary Trauma, Trauma-informed Treatment, ASAM, Co-occurring Disorders, and Self-Care for Clinicians. She is the author of two books: Healing Secondary Trauma and Trauma Recovery Journal.
Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification board for the following certifications

Certified Community Health Workers (CHW)
Peer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S)
Birth Doula

Funding 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.

Emerging Drug Trends in the Pacific Southwest Part 1: The Substance Use Landscape and Why We Care About Emerging Trends
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) reminds us that effective prevention begins with awareness. Understanding our communities and their changing trends is essential for implementing responsive, evidence-based services. This webinar is the first of a four-part series on emerging drug trends in the Pacific Southwest region. It will overview the importance of understanding emerging trends and the opportunities that exist to address them through the lens of the SPF. The webinar will also review risk and protective factors that influence the emergence of new trends. Finally, it will provide a high-level summary of the current and emerging substance use trends in the Pacific Southwest region which will be explored in greater detail in the rest of this series.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of understanding emerging trends.
Identify opportunities to address emerging trends through strategic planning.
Identify risk and protective factors that influence the emergence of new trends.
Describe the current overview of substance use in the Pacific Southwest.

Who Should Participate
Community, 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.
Presenters
Josh Esrick, MPP is the Chief of Training and Technical Assistance at Carnevale Associates, LLC. Mr. Esrick has over ten years of experience researching, writing, evaluating, and presenting on substance use prevention and other behavioral health topics. He is an expert in providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) in substance use, having overseen the development of hundreds of T/TA products for numerous clients, including six of SAMHSA’s ten regional PTTCs, the PTTC Network Coordinating Office, and the Central East ATTC and MHTTC.
Olivia Stuart, LMSW is an Associate with Carnevale Associates, LLC. She has provided training and technical assistance (T/TA) through four of SAMHSA’s ten regional PTTCs and the Central East ATTC. In her role, Ms. Stuart has developed dozens of T/TA products including webinars, intensive training events, conference presentations, reports, and fact sheets on a variety of topics across the fields of substance use prevention and behavioral health.
Dates & Times
States & American Samoa
February 12, 2026
04:00 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. Arizona
03:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. Pacific
01:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m. Hawaii
12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions
February 13, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
08:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Republic of Palau
(view in your time zone)
Cost: Free!

Certificates of Attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in each live webinar session.
Questions?
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Audeaneh Saberi (asaberi@casat.org).

The Mae Orvis Healthcare Symposium
2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
Rising to the Horizon: Nurses Leading the Future of Care
Discover the future of nursing through thought-provoking sessions on space medicine, global health, integrated mental health care, forensic and trauma-informed nursing, and leadership in evolving healthcare environments. The day will conclude with an inspiring plenary session designed to synthesize insights and chart a bold path forward for nursing practice.
Sessions Include:
Session 1: Space Medicine and Healthcare in Extreme Environments
Session 2: Global Health and Humanitarian Healthcare
Session 3: Integrated Mental Health Care: Suicide Prevention
Session 4: Forensic and Trauma-Informed Nursing
Session 5: Plenary Keynote Session | Rising to the Horizon: Nurses Leading the Future of Care

Empowering Rural Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment
2026-02-23 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Rural communities face unique challenges in addressing substance use disorders, from limited access to care and transportation barriers to social labeling and workforce shortages. This webinar will explore innovative, community-driven strategies that are helping rural areas expand treatment access and build recovery-ready environments. Attendees will gain insights into successful models such as mobile clinics, telehealth, peer support networks, and faith-based partnerships, along with practical tools and resources to take action locally.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss key barriers to SUD treatment in rural communities, including stigma, transportation, and provider shortages.
Highlight innovative rural programs and models that improve access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Share practical tools and resources for building local capacity and partnerships.
Inspire attendees to take action and advocate for sustainable, community-based solutions.

Intended Audience: Healthcare and behavioral health providers, community leaders or advocates, community health organizations, and community members.
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. This course is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following professional certifications:

Peer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S))

Funding 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.

Advocating for Change: How to Influence Opioid Policy in Your Community
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Local policies play a critical role in shaping how communities respond to the opioid crisis. This webinar will focus on the policy-making process and empower attendees with practical strategies to influence opioid-related decisions in their own communities. From expanding access to treatment and prevention services to securing funding and changing local laws, participants will learn how to engage decision-makers, build coalitions, and drive meaningful change.
Learning Objectives:

Identify effective advocacy strategies for influencing opioid-related legislation, funding, and programs.
Share real-world examples of successful community-led policy change.
Equip attendees with tools to engage decision-makers, build coalitions, and mobilize public support.

Intended Audience: Healthcare and behavioral health providers, community leaders or advocates, community health organizations, and community members.
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

Funding 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.

Youth & Substance Use: Prevention Strategies for Families and Schools
2026-03-30 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Preventing substance use among youth starts at home and in the classroom. This webinar will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that families and schools can use to reduce risk and build resilience in children and adolescents. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs, foster open communication, implement school-based prevention programs, and create strong partnerships between educators and caregivers.
Learning Objectives:

Educate participants on risk factors and early warning signs of substance use in youth.
Share prevention strategies that families and schools can implement collaboratively.
Highlight successful school-based and family-centered programs that promote healthy choices.
Provide tools and resources to strengthen communication, build protective factors, and engage community support.

Intended Audience: Parents, teachers, counselors, community leaders or advocates, community health organizations, and community members.
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

Funding 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.

The Role of Rural Community Partners in Addressing the Opioid Crisis
2026-04-13 15:30 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
This webinar explores how grassroots organizations, local leaders, and service providers in rural areas can work together to combat the devastating impact of opioid addiction. Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by rural communities, discover innovative strategies and success stories from the field, and learn how to build effective partnerships that support prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Learning Objectives:

Educate participants about the unique challenges and disproportionate impact of the opioid crisis in rural communities.
Showcase the vital contributions of rural partners—such as nonprofits, faith-based groups,
schools, and local leaders—in prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.
Present real-world examples and proven strategies that rural communities have successfully
implemented to combat opioid misuse.
Provide attendees with practical tools, funding resources, and collaborative models to strengthen local responses and build sustainable solutions.

Intended Audience: healthcare and behavioral health professionals, policymakers, community advocates, community health organizations, and community members
Presentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website
Presented by: Humberto Carvalho, MPH
Humberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention.
Continuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

Funding 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.
