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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for you interest in attending “Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series.” At the time the course has reached it’s capacity and registration is now closed. Please email noce@casat.org to be added to the wait list and we will contact you should a spot become available.\n\n  \n6 Week Virtual Learning Series: \n\nFebruary 11\, 2025\nFebruary 25\, 2025\nMarch 11\, 2025\nMarch 25\, 2025\nApril 8\, 2025\nApril 22\, 2025\n\nTimes: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time \nSeries Description: \nThis comprehensive 12-hour\, 6-session virtual training series is designed for professionals working with Nevada’s tribal nations to develop culturally responsive strategies for addressing mental health and substance use challenges\, including opioid use disorder. Participants will explore Native American history\, health policies\, and culturally tailored interventions to enhance their ability to engage and support Native American communities effectively. \nThrough interactive discussions\, practical applications\, and a culminating implementation plan\, attendees will leave equipped with culturally responsive skills and knowledge essential for meaningful community engagement and impact. Completion of the series is required to receive a certificate and continuing education units. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the impact of Native American history and historical trauma on current mental health and substance use issues.\nExplain Native American health policies\, including the interplay between tribal\, state\, and federal systems.\nIdentify culturally responsive concepts\, terminology\, and theoretical frameworks relevant to Native American cultural approaches.\nApply culturally appropriate protocols in community-based engagement with tribal communities.\nUtilize culturally responsive interventions for addressing mental health\, substance use disorders\, and suicide prevention within Native American communities.\nDevelop and discuss an actionable plan for implementing culturally responsive practices in collaboration with other cohort participants.\n\nThis series offers a unique opportunity to deepen cultural understanding and enhance professional practice in partnership with Native American communities across Nevada. \nParticipant Commitment & Expectations: \n\nCommit to 6-weeks of training for 2 hours weekly on scheduled series days/times including weekly self-study learning activities.\nAccess to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (i.e.\, an internet connection\, webcam\, laptop/tablet\, speakers and microphone) as well as active participant engagement to gain/improve skills are required.\nParticipants must attend every week in order to earn the full 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). No partial credit will be issued.\n\nPresented by: Dr. Crystal Lee | Diné (Navajo) \n\nDr. Crystal Lee was born and raised on the Navajo Nation. Her tribal clans are Tachii’nii (Red Running into the Water)\, Tabaaha (Water’s Edge)\, Tsenjikini (Cliff Dwellers)\, and Kin I ichii’nii (Red House). She completed her undergraduate degree(s) at Arizona St. University;  MPH and PhD in Public Health degree(s) at University of Las Vegas-Nevada; MLS in Indigenous Peoples Law at University of Oklahoma\, College of Law; Predoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University\, Bloomberg School of Public Health; and her Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of California-Los Angeles\, David Geffen School of Medicine. \nCurrently she is faculty\,  Assistant Professor\, at University of New Mexico\, College of Population Health. In addition\, she was an Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training Fellow at the University of Washington\, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute and a Seminar Instructor at Harvard University Kennedy School. She conducts infectious disease biomedical prevention research with a focus on Native American health and examines Indigenous health policies at a tribal\, state-tribal coordination\, national\, and international level.  She is Founder/CEO of United Natives\, a national non-profit organization that serves Indian Country on multiple initiatives (www.unitednatives.org) that focuses on delivering free mental tele-health services. United Natives was featured as one of USA Today’s top non-profits addressing COVID-19 in Indian Country nationwide. United Natives has prestigious partnerships with: L’Oreal\, NFL Alumni Association\, NBA Alumni Association\, NASCAR\, Fiesta Bowl\, and the Boston Red Sox. Also\, she is Founder/CEO of Dr. b Collections\, a Native American fashion line (www.drbcollections.com)\, and recognized as the first Native American professional sports team owner who owned two men’s professional basketball teams in Mexico. \n\n\nShe serves on the United Nations (UN) North American Indigenous Caucus\, UN Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus\, and L’Oreal USA Board for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. She served as the Vice Chair for the Clark County NV\, Democratic Party Native Caucus\, Advisor for the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity\, and on U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford’s Equity Cabinet Committee. She served as a Tribal Health Advisor to the Obama Administration and was honored by President Bill Clinton for her work with Indigenous communities at the Clinton Global Initiative. She was the 12th class of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40-under-40 award.\n\n  \nContinuing Education: 12 CEUs\nThis training is approved for continuing education by the Nevada Certification Board for Peer Support Specialists (PRSS and PRSS-S)\, Community Heath Workers (CHW)\, and Prevention Specialist (PS) as well as by the boards listed here. \n  \nCost: FREE \nApplication: Space is limited. Please complete the application form by January 20\, 2025 to express your interest in attending. Approved participants will be notified by January 24\, 2025 and sent additional information regarding accessing the virtual learning activity. Please note that completing this application does not guarantee automatic registration. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and participants will be selected based on specific eligibility criteria. \nFunding & Disclaimer \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/culturally-responsive-approaches-to-addressing-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders-in-nevadas-tribal-nations-a-comprehensive-learning-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:L.I.M.A. Community Resource Sharing Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nAbout L.I.M.A.\nLaw 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. \nImportant Notes\nParking is limited – Please carpool if possible.\nScan the QR code (below) or click here for more details. \nFor More Information:\nAngel Lash – (702) 671-3866; lasha@clarkcountycourts.us\nHope Team – HopeTeam@unr.edu
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/l-i-m-a-community-resource-sharing-meeting/
LOCATION:University of Nevada\, Reno Extension\, 2280 N McDaniel St.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health & Addiction (L.I.M.A.)":MAILTO:lasha@clarkcountycourts.us
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SUMMARY:Preventing ACEs and Their Associated Harms: Moving Upstream to Build Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The association between chronic exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and opioid use disorder (OUD) across the lifespan is well-established\, but ACEs are preventable. This webinar will explore the evidence supporting upstream strategies that can prevent ACEs from happening in the first place as well as positive childhood experiences (PCEs) that can mitigate the harms of ACEs. Recent data sources that can be used to monitor ACEs and PCEs at the state-level to guide prevention and evaluation activities will also be explored. \nWebinar Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the influence of ACEs and PCEs on substance use risk behaviors and OUD using a lifecourse perspective;\nDescribe primary prevention strategies that can prevent ACEs;\nDescribe how PCEs can buffer the impact of ACEs on behavioral health outcomes;\nIdentify state-level data sources that can be used to monitor ACEs and PCEs.\n\n  \nPresenters: \nAmanda Haboush-Deloye\, PhD\, Executive Director\, NICRP\, Co-Director of Research\, NMHEC\, Associate Professor\, SPH Social and Behavioral Health \nAmanda Haboush-Deloye earned her Ph.D. in experimental psychology and her Master of Arts in clinical psychology from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. Amanda’s research background is on mental health in adolescent\, adult\, and older adult populations. She also has a particular interest in improving research methods to be more culturally competent. As a researcher at NICRP\, she has designed and implemented many research projects regarding children’s physical health\, mental health\, and education\, as well as children’s advocacy initiatives such as Every Child Matters in Nevada and Prevent Child Abuse Nevada. Being a Las Vegas native\, Amanda aims to remain in Nevada and work with NICRP to create a healthy community where families and children are a priority. \n  \nKristen Clements-Nolle\, PhD\, MPH\, Professor and Graduate Director\, Epidemiology\, School of Public Health \nKristin Clements-Nolle received her MPH in Behavioral Sciences and Ph.D in Epidemiology\, both from the University of California\, Berkeley. Kristen is a nationally recognized adolescent health researcher and has published extensively on the impact of ACE exposure on health outcomes across the lifespan. She also investigates social\, community\, and family factors that can prevent ACE exposure and/or mitigate the impact on behavioral health outcomes. Kristen is currently a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Nevada\, Reno School of Public Health and the principal investigator for a five year grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will focus on preventing ACEs and promoting positive childhood experiences in Nevada. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the Nevada Certification Board for Community Health Workers (CHW) and Prevention Specialists (PS) as well as 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/preventing-aces-and-their-associated-harms-moving-upstream-to-build-resilience/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T080000
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SUMMARY:Project Echo Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am\n  \nThis clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction. \nRegister Now: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_sign_in?&title=Pain%20Management \nPain Management Case Review Form: https://redcap.unr.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE4NYNCJHN \nPresented by: \n\nMichael J. Lewandowski\, Ph.D. Dr. Lewandowski is a licensed psychologist in the State of Nevada\, President of Pain Assessment Resources\, and Director of Behavioral Medicine Consultants Inc. He has extensive training and experience in the application of psychological principles to problems in medicine\, specifically chronic pain. His 31-years of clinical experience include his internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Reno Nevada and work in two CARF accredited pain management programs in northern Nevada. His pain management practice covers both Reno and Carson City.\nDenis Patterson\, D.O. Dr. Patterson is Board Certified in Pain Medicine as well as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a specialist in common and complex neurological disorders and musculoskeletal issues and is an expert in electrodiagnostics (nerve conduction studies and electromyography) which aid in the diagnosis of nerve disorders. He has been seeing and treating patients at Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists\, an industry leader in pain management.\nPaul Snyder\, MA\, LCADC\, LCPC. Paul specializes in treating mental health and substance use disorders. Paul has worked in the Hazelden-Betty Ford Health Care Professional Track as well as Residential\, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient treatment. Paul created and supervised a woman’s treatment program\, writes a monthly health care column with a readership of 65\,000\, is a speaker/educator throughout the state of Nevada\, has a local practice and is the primary counselor for substance use disorders for the Three Nation’s Tribal Health Center.\n\nDisclosures: https://med.unr.edu/echo/disclosures \nCME Evaluation Form: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_evaluation?&title=Pain%20Management \nTo request copies of didactics and reference materials\, please contact: ProjectECHO@med.unr.edu \n\nContinuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.0 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.  This program is approved for 1 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
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SUMMARY:Reading\, Understanding\, and Using State Budgets for Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to give attendees a current snapshot of Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure\, plans\, funding\, and resources in anticipation of the 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature.\n  \nJoin the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on Thursday\, January 31\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. \nElyse Monroy\, Government Affairs Manager for Cartwright NV Government Affairs\, in an engaging session that will walk attendees through how to find\, read\, and understand state budgets published for the legislative session. Attendees will then be guided through how using the information from these budget documents can help them better understand resources available for the issues with which they are passionate\, and how that information can be leveraged for educational and advocacy activities. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-3934713
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-reading-understanding-and-using-state-budgets-for-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T180000
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SUMMARY:In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in Healthcare Settings
DESCRIPTION:Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest rising commerce in the world with over 200\,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often\, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captor. Health care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating clinicians\, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources recovery. This course will define types of trafficking\, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work\, identify at-risk populations\, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients\, and discuss trauma-informed care. This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in accordance with House Bill 2059\, 86th  Session\, 2019. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the definition of human trafficking\, who is at risk\, recruitment techniques\, and the different types of trafficking.\nIdentify the difference between sex trafficking and sex work and trafficking and smuggling.\nLearn how to identify a person that is being trafficked through screening and observing clinical signs\, and when it is mandated to report.\nUnderstand how traffickers exploit addiction and shared risk factors\, such as trauma and economic instability\, to control victims.\nRecognize the critical role of healthcare providers in identifying signs of trafficking and addiction and connecting victims to resources.\nUnderstand the procedures in which to report a potentially trafficked person.\nApply harm reduction tools and trauma-informed care strategies to support victims and collaborate with organizations to address trafficking and opioid addiction effectively.\nIdentify local and national resources for trafficked persons.\n\n  \nPresented by: Kandice Swarthout\, RDH\, LPC \nKandice Swarthout\, RDH\, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas where she teaches community dentistry and research. Kandice is the owner of a CE company called Inspired Education & Wellness where she is a speaker\, writer\, private practice therapist\, and co-owner of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study Club. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 2 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by Nevada Certification Board for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS and PRSS-S)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, and Doulas as well as 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/in-plain-sight-confronting-the-human-trafficking-crisis-in-healthcare-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T120000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101: Engaging in the Legislative Process
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to give attendees a current snapshot of Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure\, plans\, funding\, and resources in anticipation of the 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature.\n  \nJoin the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on Monday\, January 27\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. \nElyse Monroy\, Government Affairs Manager for Cartwright NV Government Affairs\, will present a toolkit for advocacy developed in partnership with the Nevada Public Health Association (NPHA). Attendees will learn the difference between providing education\, advocacy\, and lobbying\, and how to navigate the fast-paced legislative process\, regardless of your professional or personal role. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-3934713
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-monday-january-27-advocacy-101-engaging-in-the-legislative-process/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
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SUMMARY:Community Law Day for Young Adults with Disabilities & Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Legal Aid Center and its community partners invite you to a workshop reflecting the themes of “Supporting Independence in Young Adults with Disabilities” and “Avoiding Court Interventions as You Age.” Experienced attorneys will explain options to avoid guardianship and court control of your life as a senior or as a young adult with disabilities or autism. \nAfter the presentation\, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with an attorney for a free consultation about any of the following: \n\nCreating a power of attorney\nAdult guardianship\nAlternatives to guardianship\nOptions for young adults with disabilities\nHousing and other related issues\nDebt and other related issues\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to this workshop\, Legal Aid Center and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV offer a free guardianship class that you can attend online or in-person. Click here for details.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-law-day-for-young-adults-with-disabilities-seniors/
LOCATION:East Las Vegas Library\, 2851 East Bonanza Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20250115T221940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T222034Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Dangers of Opioid Use in Older Adults and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Free Web-Based Training \nAccording to the National Institute of Health\, rates of problematic opioid use are increasing in the older adult population. Problematic opioid use rates will continue to rise over the next decade because of increased number of comorbid conditions conferring greater and specific risks and treatment considerations. Although problematic opioid use is a common occurrence\, it is also overlooked and undertreated. \nComagine Health is working to do its part in combatting the epidemic by welcoming Dr. Melissa Cheng\, clinical medical director at Comagine Health and subject matter expert\, to present this learning session that will shed light on: \n\nDemographics of older adults in the U.S.\nOpioid use and the risks involved\nHow to identify an opioid use disorder\nTreatment and barriers to care\nScreening for opioid use disorder with the Screening\, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Tool\n\nDate: Thursday\, Jan. 23\, 2025\, 12 – 1 p.m. PT \nWho May Participate: Primary care providers\, nurses\, medical students\, educators and anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend. \nPresenter: Dr. Melissa Cheng Dr. Melissa Cheng is board certified in addiction medicine and occupational medicine. She is one of the clinical medical directors at Comagine Health and focuses on improving access and quality treatment for substance use disorders. She also works to improve education and awareness about addiction for health professionals and in the community. Dr. Cheng is also an associate professor at the University of Utah where she has an active practice in addiction medicine and teaches addiction studies to medical students\, nursing students\, physician assistant students and medical residents. \nFor any questions regarding the session\, please contact Edy Taylor at etaylor@comagine.org. \nRegister Here  \nDownload PDF Flyer
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/understanding-the-dangers-of-opioid-use-in-older-adults-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comagine Health":MAILTO:https://comagine.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T120000
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SUMMARY:Nevada’s Behavioral Health Workforce Data Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on Monday\, January 27\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. \nElyse Monroy\, Government Affairs Manager for Cartwright NV Government Affairs\, will present a toolkit for advocacy developed in partnership with the Nevada Public Health Association (NPHA). Attendees will learn the difference between providing education\, advocacy\, and lobbying\, and how to navigate the fast-paced legislative process\, regardless of your professional or personal role. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nevadas-behavioral-health-workforce-data-overview-tickets-1205784667399?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevadas-behavioral-health-workforce-data-overview/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20250106T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T174516Z
UID:17104-1737115200-1737118800@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Opioid and Substance Use System Update: Future State Programs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to give attendees a current snapshot of Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure\, plans\, funding\, and resources in anticipation of the 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature.\n  \nJoin the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on Friday\, January 17\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. Staff (TBA) from the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention at the Nevada DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health\, will be guiding participants through upcoming plans to address prevention\, treatment\, and recovery programs for persons misusing substances\, including opioids. \nThis is the third webinar related to substance use disorder in this series. Webinars are recorded and will be posted for later viewing. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-3934713
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-statewide-opioid-and-substance-use-system-update-future-state-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20250106T185531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T174525Z
UID:17102-1736942400-1736946000@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Opioid and Substance Use System Update: Current State Programs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to give attendees a current snapshot of Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure\, plans\, funding\, and resources in anticipation of the 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature.\n  \nJoin the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on \nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. Staff (TBA) from the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention at the Nevada DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health\, will be guiding participants through current programs being implemented at the state level to address prevention\, treatment\, and recovery from the use of substances\, including opioids. \nA subsequent webinar on Friday\, January 17th will take a closer look at future plans for programming at the state level\, and how professionals and advocates alike can get involved in maximizing the positive impact of these programs. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-3934713
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-statewide-opioid-and-substance-use-system-update-current-state-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20250106T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T185315Z
UID:17088-1736769600-1736773200@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Nevada BH Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series - Statewide Substance Use System Update: Overview of Federal Funding Streams
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to give attendees a current snapshot of Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure\, plans\, funding\, and resources in anticipation of the 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature.\n  \nJoin the Nevada Public Health Association\, the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada\, and the Regional Behavioral Health Policy Boards on Monday\, January 13\, 2025 during the lunch hour for this edition of the Nevada Behavioral Health Pre-Legislative Session Webinar Series. \nStephanie Cook\, the State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA) and Chief of the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention at the Nevada DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health\, will be guiding participants through the various funding streams\, their purpose\, their limitations\, and how these funds are utilized to address prevention\, treatment\, and recovery programs for persons misusing substances\, including opioids. \nSubsequent webinars on Wednesday\, January 15th\, and Friday\, January 17th will take a closer look at current programming and plans at the state level. \nThe purpose of this and other webinars included in this series is to give participants an understanding of current resources and projects related to Nevada’s behavioral health systems going into the legislative session. \nLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-3934713
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-bh-pre-legislative-session-webinar-series-statewide-substance-use-system-update-overview-of-federal-funding-streams/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20250102T182927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T182927Z
UID:17073-1736247600-1736251200@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Sex & Gender Minorities Training: Non-Clinical Training Series Unit 1 - Addressing Healthcare Disparities in the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
DESCRIPTION:Topics of Discussion: \n\nCommon barriers faced by the LGBTQIA2S+ community\, including:\n\nStigma & Discrimination\nLack of Provider Knowledge\nSystemic Barriers\n\n\nDispelling common misconceptions about the healthcare needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.\n\nPresented by: Jay Cafferata\, MA\, CDE \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: January 7th\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nPlatform: Zoom\nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdulgtIEaJInCPrKP21D0oRtT9yHEQ5Sp-B164T9FUCPeBOYQ/viewform \n\nHosted by: High Sierra AHEC \n\nAddress: 639 Isbell Road\, Suite 290\, Reno\, NV 89509\nEmail: highsierrhaec@gmail.com\nPhone: (775) 507-4022
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/sex-gender-minorities-training-non-clinical-training-series-unit-1-addressing-healthcare-disparities-in-the-lgbtqia2s-community/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="High Sierra AHEC":MAILTO:highsierrhaec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20241113T221907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213349Z
UID:16839-1734433200-1734438600@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session #3: Treatment for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:This listening session will focus on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and its critical role in improving treatment outcomes.  The session will explore health care coverage that supports a variety of pain management treatment options. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various medications used for treating opioid use disorder (MOUD)\, including their mechanisms of action and how they contribute to improved treatment outcomes.\nParticipants will explore different healthcare coverage options that support a wide range of pain management treatment modalities beyond opioids.\nParticipants will gain insights into the significance of collaboration among primary care providers\, healthcare practitioners\, behavioral health care professionals\, and addiction treatment center staff in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care for people who use drugs (PWUD).\n\n  \nModerator: \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.  \n  \nPanelists:  \nDr. Krista Hales\, DBH LADC-S \nKrista Hales\, DBH LADC-S is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Intern Supervisor with a Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. Krista has been working in substance use treatment since 2008 and has developed programming across multi-levels of care through integration and innovative treatment options. Establishing recovery-oriented systems of care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders has been a passion of hers since a young age. Additionally\, Krista serves the Las Vegas Recovery community in numerous fashions. She is an active member of several entities throughout the state including the Nevada Governor’s Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council\, the Southern Nevada Opioid Advisory Council (SNOAC)\, and Shine A Light Foundation.  She is also planning committee Lead for Recovery Village at Las Vegas PRIDE and Narcan at Night. Krista is a firm believer in all individuals being given fair access to supportive services when trying to find balance in their wellness journey. \nKim Nischik\, PA-C \nKim Nischik is a board-certified Physician Assistant with nearly two decades of clinical experience spanning addiction medicine\, women’s health\, and primary care. Born and raised in the Chicago area\, Kim developed a deep appreciation for community-focused care early in life. She completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University\, earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences\, and later achieved a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Pacific University in Oregon. \nCurrently serving as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Program Co-Coordinator at Northern Nevada HOPES\, Kim provides leadership in program development\, staff mentorship\, and cares for underserved and high-risk populations\, including pregnant women and unhoused individuals. \nKim’s expertise extends to substance use disorder treatment\, where she applies a harm-reduction model to deliver compassionate\, evidence-based care. She also serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine\, and contributes to the academic community as a Project ECHO MAT clinician and subject matter expert.\nOutside of her clinical and educational roles\, Kim enjoys spending time with family & friends\, outdoor activities\, DIY projects\, and volunteering in the community. \nErik Schoen \nFor the past 32 years\, Erik Schoen has endeavored to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to not only survive but thrive. Whether through supervising\, mentoring\, and teaching the newer generation of health and human services workers; through serving on and leading a variety of state boards\, nonprofits\, and initiatives with similar areas of focus; through advocating and coordinating important changes at the legislative level; or\, through considerable time spent building bridges and joining hands with other providers\, Erik has dedicated his life’s work to this effort. \nCurrently\, Erik serves as the CEO of Community Chest where he has worked for more than 29 years. Since Erik assumed the leadership position six years ago\, the agency has more than doubled in size and now actively provides a variety of integrated health and human services directly to six rural Nevada counties\, and indirectly to another handful. He currently serves on several local\, regional\, and statewide boards that have as their primary focus the building of needed health and human services infrastructure. In 2023\, he was awarded the “Administrator of the Year” award by the Human Services Network\, a coalition of health and human services providers from throughout Northern Nevada. \nHe is proud to have been a licensed mental health and substance use provider for more than three decades. He is the coauthor of Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling\, 4 th Edition\, and he is now into his second decade of teaching the culminating class in the addictions minor at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nKayla Shannon\, LCSW\, LCADC \nKayla Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)\, and 200 hour trained yoga instructor. Kayla was raised in Sparks\, NV and graduated from the University of Nevada\, Reno with a Bachelor of Social Work. Kayla then earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in clinical behavioral health from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore. Kayla’s professional experience as a LCSW has included providing individual\, group\, and family therapy to adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. \nCurrently\, Kayla works as the behavioral health MAT coordinator and therapist in the MAT program at Northern Nevada HOPES. The integrated clinic utilizes a harm reduction and client centered approach. Kayla and her team work with adults with Alcohol and/or Opioid Use Disorder to provide wrap around services by combining the use of MAT medications and behavioral health services. Kayla specializes in addressing trauma and substance use addiction. Kayla’s hope is to provide a safe and collaborative environment to address client’s goals and support them in their healing process. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 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/listening-session-3-treatment-for-individuals-with-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20241003T162508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T174506Z
UID:16491-1731146400-1731157200@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Preventing Opioid Overdose and Supporting Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop is for the Fort McDermitt community\, focusing on practical ways to prevent opioid overdoses\, have open conversations about the risks of opioids\, and provide long-term support for those in recovery. The session aims to strengthen families and empower the community to address opioid challenges together. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the importance of overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) to prevent opioid fatalities.\nLearn how to effectively talk to family and friends about opioids and overdose risks\nExplore available long-term recovery supports for individuals affected by opioid use disorder.\n\nPresented by: Alejandro Esquibel\, LMFT; Mark Disselkoen\, MSSW\, LCSW\, LCADC; and Jonathan Lowery \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/community-conversations-preventing-opioid-overdose-and-supporting-recovery/
LOCATION:Community Youth Center\, 111 N Reservation Rd.\, McDermitt\, Nevada\, 83421
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240918T170059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T171243Z
UID:16073-1730469600-1730484000@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\nNevada Department of Veterans Services\nOffice of Suicide Prevention Nevada\nDivision of Public and Behavioral Health\nMobile crisis unit\nOverdose Education & Naloxone Information\nMercy Air Medical Transport\nMOBEX\nand MORE!\n\nFree Rides for Seniors! \nIf you are interested in utilizing the free services of Senior Transportation\, please contact 775-485-6304 by October 25th. \nDownload Event Flyer: Rural Health Fair Flyer (8.5 x 11 in)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/rural-nevada-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:Goldfield School Gym\, 233 Ramsey\, Goldfield\, NV\, 89013\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240829T173522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T162320Z
UID:14986-1729587600-1729594800@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)\, including their benefits and applications in treating opioid addiction.\nExplore the specific medications used in MOUD\, including Buprenorphine\, Methadone\, and Naltrexone\, and how they are implemented in opioid addiction treatment.\nLearn effective methods for engaging with clients about their opioid use and educating them on available treatment options\, empowering them to make informed decisions.\nUtilize the Stages of Change framework to assess and determine client readiness for substance use treatment.\nDiscuss evidence-based treatment options for clients with polysubstance use disorders\, focusing on substances such as alcohol and cocaine\n\nPresented by: Krista Hales\, DBH LADC-S \nKrista Hales is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Intern Supervisor with a Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. Krista has been working in substance use treatment since 2008 and has developed programming across multi-levels of care through integration and innovative treatment options. Establishing recovery-oriented systems of care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders has been a passion of hers since a young age. Additionally\, Krista serves the Las Vegas Recovery community in numerous fashions. She is an active member of several entities throughout the state including the Nevada Governor’s Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council\, the Southern Nevada Opioid Advisory Council (SNOAC)\, and Shine A Light Foundation. She is also planning committee Lead for Recovery Village at Las Vegas PRIDE and Narcan at Night. Krista is a firm believer in all individuals being given fair access to supportive services when trying to find balance in their wellness journey. \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/10-22-2024-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-moud-the-basics-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20241008T162244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T162408Z
UID:16521-1729332000-1729346400@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Northern Nevada Rx Drug Take Back
DESCRIPTION:Join Together Northern Nevada is partnering with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office\, Reno Police Department\, Sparks Police Department\, the DEA\, and various community organizations to host the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back! \nThis is a great opportunity to safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications\, including: \n\nPrescription liquids\nPet medications\nOver-the-counter pills\n\nPlease note that the Rx Drug Take Back Locations will NOT accept sharps\, including epipens. \nPlease visit the following locations to properly dispose of your sharps: \n\nNorthern Nevada HOPES – Change Point\nWashoe County Sheriffs Office\n\nProper disposal helps protect teens\, children\, pets\, and the environment! Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact on your community! \nDownload & Share Flyers
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/northern-nevada-rx-drug-take-back/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
ORGANIZER;CN="Join Together Northern Nevada":MAILTO:director@jtnn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240903T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T163919Z
UID:15147-1728550800-1728554400@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of Opioid Use: Recent Trends\, Emerging Substances and Strategies for Providers: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of emerging opioids and related substances. Communities need to be prepared for emerging substances and how they can impact the response to opioid overdose. The session will begin with a description of opioid trends and emerging substances such as xylazine and nitazines\, including mechanisms of action and acute health effects when substances are combined. The presentation will incorporate a discussion on how to implement effective approaches for emerging substances and strategies for overcoming barriers. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify two emerging substances and their impacts on managing Opioid Use Disorders\nDescribe three types of harm caused by opioids and emerging substance use\, both in short- and long-term contexts\nIntegrate three prevention tools and strategies to manage Opioid Use Disorders within participants’ communities\n\nPresented by: Andrew Kurtz\, MA\, LMFT \nAndrew Kurtz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been a Clinical Specialist with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs since 2014 and is the Director of UCLA ISAP’s Pacific Mental Health Awareness Training project. Mr. Kurtz has previously served as a program director in community mental health\, specializing in optimizing access to integrated services through a same-day assessment center. He has served as the lead of a nationally-recognized Trauma-Informed Care implementation that provided staff trainings and program design assistance to improve trauma services\, including developing a one-of-a-kind wellness center focused on reducing barriers to accessing care for individuals exposed to traumatic events. Mr. Kurtz has been the instructor for the Fieldwork Practicum course in UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program since 2017. Mr. Kurtz has a background in research on cognitive and behavioral interventions for the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia diagnoses. \nContinuing Education Units: 1 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/an-overview-of-opioid-use-recent-trends-emerging-substances-and-strategies-for-providers-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240816T211249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T223828Z
UID:14811-1728028800-1728061200@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:2024 Southern Nevada Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2024 Southern Nevada Diversity Summit to be held on Friday\, October 4th at Nevada State University! The Southern Nevada Diversity Summit is a System-wide collaboration that provides annual professional development opportunities to learn about social justice\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in higher education. This event is free of charge and all faculty\, staff\, students\, and community sponsors are invited to attend. The event is planned by a site and liaison committee made up of members from across NSHE. \nThis year’s theme\, Good Trouble: Advancing the Legacies of Diversity & Inclusion in an Anti-DEI Era\, is an invitation to our community to have critical dialogues as we get into “good trouble\, necessary trouble” for the future of diversity\, equity\, & inclusion work in our state and nation. \nIn-Person Registration: Due to limited seating\, in-person registration is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis to NSHE faculty\, staff\, students & sponsoring community partners. Advanced registration is required. On-site/walk-up registration will not be available. Sponsoring community partners have been provided an affiliate code for registration. \nOnline/Virtual Registration: Featured sessions will be livestreamed online. Online registration is available to the public to participate virtually. Online registration is required to access livestreamed featured sessions. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with your access code. \nVisit the website for more info & to register: www.nevadastate.edu/sndiversitysummit \nParticipants will receive a confirmation email once they register. For questions\, please email diversitysummit@nevadastate.edu.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/2024-southern-nevada-diversity-summit/
LOCATION:In-Person & Online\, Nevada State University\, 1300 Nevada State Dr.\, Henderson\, 89002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240726T000522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T181304Z
UID:14503-1726646400-1726650000@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am\nThis clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240801T175456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T174830Z
UID:14546-1726570800-1726576200@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session #2: Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:This Listening Session shares experiences with fentanyl test strip education and distribution\, preparedness for overdose emergencies; the evolution of Harm Reduction\, and emerging groups of synthetic opioids. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAttendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of overdose emergencies\, including recognizing signs and symptoms associated with opioid overdose.\nParticipants will be able to explain the significance and application of harm reduction strategies\, including fentanyl test strip  education and distribution.\nParticipants will learn about the evolution of harm reduction practices and be introduced to emerging groups of synthetic opioids\, enhancing their preparedness to address overdose emergencies within their communities.\n\nModerator: \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. \nPanelists: \nDarcy Patterson\, RN\, Founder and President\, Wakeupnv \nDarcy Patterson is a dedicated registered nurse at Gentiva Hospice and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. More importantly\, she is the proud mother of two incredible children\, J.W. Patterson and Kirsten Yamaoka.In 2020\, Darcy had the opportunity to contribute to Nevada’s new awareness initiative campaign by putting a face and story to the cause\, leading to the formation of Wakeupnv. Passionate about the importance of preventing early drug use to save lives\, she was appointed to the board of Safe Launch Healthy Futures\, a vital non-profit organization. \nRecently\, Darcy has partnered with several forward-thinking non-profits that are making a positive impact in the community\, including Black Wall Street Reno\, Tu Casa Latina\, Nevada Urban Indians\, and USARehabCenters.org. She invites everyone to join the mission to prevent overdoses and save lives within the community. \nKatarina Pulver\, Health Educator II\, Office of Disease Surveillance Division of Disease Surveillance and Control \nKatarina Pulver is an experienced Health Educator with a strong background in training\, program development\, and community outreach. Currently serving as a Health Educator II at the Southern Nevada Health District\, she has played a pivotal role in organizing events like the Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit and developing critical public health initiatives\, such as the Fentanyl Test Strip Program. With a history of leadership roles in non-profit organizations\, Katarina is committed to improving public health and supporting community wellness in the Las Vegas area. \nBethany Wilkins\, Education and Advocacy Committee Chair\, Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance \nBethany Wilkins is a seasoned expert in rural harm reduction with over a decade of personal recovery and professional experience. She founded Nevada County’s first Syringe Service Program (SSP) in 2020 and has spent over ten years practicing harm reduction\, including five years in street-based outreach and public health. Starting her Masters in Public Health in 2025\, Bethany focuses on evidence-based methods to reduce the harms of substance use and improve access to care and education in underserved areas. Her work spans policy and program development\, innovative treatment models\, and community outreach. Bethany has also served as an advisor for Nevada County Public Health’s AOD department and Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board\, and she serves as Education and Advocacy Chair for Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance. Known for her dedication and advocacy\, she continues to influence policy and practice\, striving to create a more compassionate and practical approach to drug use. \nDonald Griffin\, PRSS-S\, CHW II\, Co-founder and Director\, Black Wall Street Reno \nDonald Griffin’s journey led him to the last house on Black Wall Street\, a symbolic place where he began to heal from the bumps and bruises of life. Having overcome the grip of alcohol and the scars left by addiction\, he found clarity and purpose as his mind and body healed.Three years into his sobriety\, Donald became acutely aware of the growing issues among the youth in Reno\, Nevada—rising overdoses\, homelessness\, school dropouts\, and suicides. Reflecting on the role models and influences that shaped his life\, he felt a deep sense of responsibility and fear for the future. \nSeven years later\, Donald’s efforts have resulted in the installation of over 20 Narcan boxes throughout the Reno-Sparks area to combat the opioid crisis. Under his leadership\, a youth Peer-to-Peer program has been developed and implemented in Washoe County School District. His organization also hosts suicide prevention\, “Stop the Bleed\,” and Harm Reduction classes\, and provides essential services such as a diaper bank\, food pantry\, and street outreach team. The list of their contributions continues to grow. \nAs the Co-founder and Director\, and a parent himself\, Donald is dedicated to ensuring that youth receive the education they need in self-preservation\, credit building\, vocational skills\, home economics\, leadership training\, and enjoying life while learning to become productive members of society. Above all\, his goal is to help them develop a sense of pride in themselves. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS\, PRSS-S\, and Prevention Specialists. \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/listening-session-2-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Equity in Prevention: Exploring Health Equity among Rural Populations
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC for an engaging learning session focused on our rural and frontier communities. Delve into the complexities of substance misuse prevention in rural and frontier communities and explore their unique characteristics\, emphasizing the intersection of health equity in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine the status of these areas\, considering the people\, their living conditions\, and geography\, to understand what makes rural and frontier areas unique when considering health equity. Actionable steps and resources to address health equity in rural communities will be discussed. \nThis learning session will be formatted as a 45-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute facilitator-led discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a critical conversation on enhancing health equity and preventing substance misuse in rural areas. Together\, we can bridge gaps and build healthier\, more resilient communities. \nBy the end of this learning session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExamine the status of rural/frontier areas: the people\, their conditions\, and the geography\nIdentify how equity impacts the health and wellness of community members in rural/frontier areas\nDescribe what makes rural/frontier areas unique when considering equity\nIdentify what actions and resources can address equity in rural/frontier communities\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. \nCost: Free!\nQuestions?\nPlease email Pacific Southwest at (pspttc-info@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions\, please contact Britany Wiele (bwiele@casat.org).
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/prioritizing-equity-in-prevention-exploring-health-equity-among-rural-populations/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Southwest PTTC":MAILTO:pspttc-info@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
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SUMMARY:Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 5th annual Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit is now open! The summit will be on Thursday\, August 1st from 8am to 5pm at the Cox Pavilion (4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022\, Las Vegas\, NV 89154). Parking will be included in your registration. Registration for this event costs $25 per person\, however scholarships are available. You can apply for a scholarship here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7893644/2024-SNSMOPS-Scholarship-Application. Please note\, scholarships only cover the cost of registration and not travel. \nIt will be an amazing event with opening plenary speaker\, Sam Rivera from NY’s Overdose Prevention Site and then a showing of the film “Silence In the Streets” in the afternoon\, lots of swag\, amazing workshops\, and so much more. \nLearn more and register today using the link here: https://bit.ly/SNSMOPS2024. The flyer for this event can be downloaded below as well to share with your teams. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Katarina Pulver at Pulver@snhd.org.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/southern-nevada-substance-misuse-and-overdose-prevention-summit/
LOCATION:Cox Pavilion\, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89154\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
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SUMMARY:Assembly Bill 156 - Pharmacists Prescribing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Assembly Bill 156 (AB156) is “an ACT relating to substance use disorders; providing for the separate accounting of certain money for the purchase of opioid antagonists; establishing the order in which a provider or program is required to prioritize persons for participation in certain publicly funded programs for the treatment of alcohol or other substance use disorders; authorizing a pharmacist to prescribe and dispense drugs for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder and perform certain assessments under certain conditions; requiring certain health plans to include coverage for such drugs and assessments; prescribing certain requirements concerning the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with an opioid use disorder; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.” \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand Assembly Bill (AB) 156 and regulations promulgated by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy\nDescribe the process in which a pharmacist obtains authorization to prescribe MOUD\n\nPresented by: Yenh Long\, Pharm.D.\, BCACP\, Nevada Board of Pharmacy \nContinuing Education Units: 1 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/assembly-bill-156-pharmacists-prescribing-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-moud/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240424T172302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T165526Z
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SUMMARY:SBIRT for Health Professionals ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO Nevada invites you to their upcoming 6 session free series entitled SBIRT For Health Professionals ECHO Series. This will be a series of 60-minute-long teleconference sessions in which providers will have the opportunity to speak with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts in the field of SBIRT (Screening\, Brief Intervention\, and Referral to Treatment health. This ECHO will provide community health professionals with the training and support they need to manage substance use issues within women’s health settings using an SBIRT model. This program will include an expert specialist team and interdisciplinary clinicians and other health professionals. The series will include six weekly tele-ECHO clinics that include a didactic presentation\, combined with patient case presentations and mentoring. \nIf interested\, please Register Here to receive more information. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nMonday\, July 15 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #1: Program Orientation & Introduction\nMonday\, July 22 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #2: Screening\nMonday\, July 29 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmSession #3: Brief Intervention and Motivational Interviewing\nMonday\, August 5 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #4: Implementation Planning\nMonday\, August 12 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #5: Medication-Assisted Treatment\nMonday\, August 19 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #6:Referral to Treatment\n\nIf interested\, please register here to receive more information\, and find additional links below including a printable flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister for ECHO Here\nSBIRT For Health Professionals S2024 Flyer\n\n\nSBIRT For Health Professionals ECHO Webpage\nSBIRT References and Resources Folder\n\n\n\n*Registrations for this program will be completed through the iECHO platform which requires an account. Upon selecting the registration link you will be directed to the iECHO webpage to setup your account or login with an existing account. When setting up your account for the first time\, please ensure you complete the information fields as accurately as possible\, including your name\, email\, credential\, organization name\, and organization address. \n*Please note that while attendance at each session is not mandatory\, our ECHO team strongly recommends that you attend the majority of sessions in order to maximize your learning and collaboration during the series. If you are unable to attend any session(s) we still encourage you to join us in the next session whenever possible* \n*Dates subject to change \nThis is a free program with CME/CEU credit available. \n\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.00 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894‐1.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. This program is approved for 1.00 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.\nThis program provides 1 CME credit towards the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners’ requirement for 2 hours of training related to screening\, brief intervention & referral to treatment (SBIRT).
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/sbirt-for-health-professionals-echo-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240528T204130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T224025Z
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SUMMARY:Community Response and Best Practices for Opioid Antagonists: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:  \nBy the end of this training people will know: \n\n The history of overdose prevention and opioid antagonist distribution for community members\, including available formulations of antagonists\nState of the research on opioid antagonist distribution\, utilization\, and outcome in the community\nEvidence-based practices for overdose response and opioid antagonist administration\n\nPresenters: Karla Wagner\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, University of Nevada\, Reno School of Public Health and Brandon Delise\, MPH\, Epidemiologist\, Southern Nevada Health District \nContinuing Education Units: 1 CEU\nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \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/community-response-and-best-practices-for-opioid-antagonists-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240509T162624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T224048Z
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SUMMARY:Good Samaritan and Drug Induced Homicide Laws in Nevada: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2015 (Senate Bill 459\, Chapter 26\, Statutes of Nevada 2015 NRS 453C.120) created various provisions addressing the opiate overdose epidemic that continues to claim over 300 lives per year in Nevada. The law prevents punitive actions against health professionals and any person who administers naloxone or calls 911 to assist someone who may be overdosing on opiates. It also provides immunity to persons seeking medical treatment for an opioid overdose for themselves or someone else. \nThis presentation will discuss the Good Samaritan (NRS 453.C.150) and Drug Induced Homicide (NRS 453.333) Laws in Nevada including provisions of the laws\, immunity under these laws\, and how they compare to other state laws\, including Delaware and Rhode Island. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this presentation participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand how the Good Samaritan Law outlines immunity for certain offenses when someone provides medical assistance in the case of an overdose\nList the circumstances to qualify for immunity under the Good Samaritan Law\nKnow what the Drug Induced Homicide Law is and how it plays into the Good Samaritan Law.\n\nPresented by: Alissa C. Engler\, Chief Deputy Attorney General\, Criminal Prosecution Division\, Office of the Nevada Attorney General \nContinuing Education Units: 0.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \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/good-samaritan-and-drug-induced-homicide-laws-in-nevada/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065231
CREATED:20240523T183352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T232712Z
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SUMMARY:NOCE Listening Session: Prevention & Diversion: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This Listening Session informs how to identify substance use disorder (SUD)\, changing the conversation about opioid use disorder\, and offers insights into prevention strategies and diversion programs that play a crucial role in addressing substance use disorders. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nParticipants will develop the skills necessary to identify early signs of substance use disorder (SUD) through the application of Screening\, Brief Intervention\, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) techniques.\nAttendees will gain insights into effective communication strategies and community-based initiatives that contribute to changing public perceptions of opioid use disorder.\nParticipants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of diversion programs and the collaboration between healthcare professionals and the judicial system.\n\n \nModerator:  \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 healthspan. \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.  \nPanelists: \nAngel Lash\, LADC\, CPC-Intern\, Coordinator\, Nevada 8th Judicial District Court \nAngel Lash is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Intern in the state of Nevada. Angel has worked in the substance abuse and behavioral health field for over a decade. She currently works under the 8th District Court umbrella as a Specialty Court Specialty coordinating care Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health Addiction Diversion Program (LIMA Diversion Program) a partnership between LVMPD and the 8th Judicial District Court Program. The LIMA Diversion Program provides a voluntary pathway to recovery for individuals suffering from substance abuse issues\, homelessness\, and/or mental health issues. The LIMA Diversion Program helps move individuals away from the justice system without entering and works to address the individuals\, addiction\, and mental health challenges by connecting them to community partners to address their layers of needs. Angel and the LIMA Diversion Program has received acknowledgements from the community. In 2021 Angel Lash received an award from a local non-profit as a Community Shining Star and LVMPD Behavioral Health Unit recognized Angel’s exceptional dedication to the success of the LIMA Program. In 2022\, Angel and the LIMA Program were nominated for The Is No Hero in Heroin’s community awards for several categories including\, Hero of the Year\, Boots on the Ground\, and Crushing Stigma & Silos\, and Angel won TINHIH’s Boots on the Ground Award. The LIMA Diversion Program was nominated again the following year in 2023 for the Crushing Stigma and Silos Award. In 2023\, Angel Lash won Public Health Leader of the Year by Nevada’s Public Health Association. \nChristina Boyd\, LSCSW\, LCAC\, Associate Professor of Practice\, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare \nChristina is an Associate Professor of Practice for the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and is the Workforce Development Coordinator\, for the Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration. She is a master trainer for the ATTC network and serves as a content expert on prevention with the Opioid Response Network State Targeted Response. Christina has worked in several behavioral health settings in rural areas of the country over the last 27 years. She has participated in numerous grant projects focused on integration of behavioral health and prevention of substance use disorders. She works towards improving the delivery of integrated services in our systems of care. She resides in western Kansas and is passionate about the equity of health resources in rural areas as she continues to pursue her mission of helping people find their happy. \nJillian Anderson\, MA\, MFT\, LADC\, PMH-C\, Perinatal Mental Health Program Coordinator\, Quest Counseling \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \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/listening-session-prevention-diversion/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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