Washoe County Prevention Conference
2026-05-13 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S Virginia St,, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The Washoe County Prevention Conference (WCPC) brings together professionals, educators, and community leaders committed to building healthier, more resilient communities across Nevada. Join us for two impactful days of learning, collaboration, and connection!
WHY ATTEND

Two impactful days of learning and collaboration
Evidence-based prevention strategies
Engaging and interactive workshops
Networking with prevention leaders and partners from across the region

The conference will take place on May 13–14, 2026, at the Atlantis Casino in Reno, Nevada.
CEU Opportunities Available For:

Prevention Professionals
Doulas
School Counselors
Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors
MFT/CPCs
Social Workers
Law Enforcement

WCPC 2025 is an opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute to strengthening prevention efforts within the community. Join the movement for positive change!

The Indian Country Adolescent Health ECHO
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Indian Country Adolescent Health ECHO: Centering wellness, resilience, and culture to strengthen Indigenous adolescent health is a collaborative to learn from, and improve the health and wellness of, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents. It envisions a future where AI/AN adolescents thrive in systems designed for their wellness. Through monthly 1- hour teleECHO sessions, and the development of policy related resources, we strive to improve the capacity for healthcare workers and others who provide care to AI/AN adolescents. We also hope to center adolescent voices through this work, ensuring that the resources and educational materials developed are in line with their priorities. Through centering and prioritizing the unique needs of this group, we hope to support lasting impacts to realize the wellness of the seventh generation—our grandchildren’s Grandchildren. Participants will have the opportunity to earn CE credit following participation. The sessions will take place virtually on Zoom the second Wednesday of every month at 12pm PT, starting February 11th, 2026.
What topics will be covered?

Sexual and reproductive health
Mental health
Substance use
Disordered eating
Long COVID and infection associated chronic illness
Supporting identity development
Sexually transmitted infections
Foster care
Healthy weight management
Policy implications

Designed for
Clinical staff at IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian health programs providing care for American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents, and others interested in learning a new skill are invited to join.

Medetomidine Impacts on Clinical Management and Systems of Care
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Medetomidine, a highly potent veterinary alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, has recently emerged as a significant adulterant within the U.S. illicit opioid supply. This presentation entitled will review the introduction of medetomidine in the U.S. drug supply, the pharmacology and clinical effects of medetomidine, and the distinguishing features of medetomidine toxicity and withdrawal. We will outline emerging treatment strategies emphasizing early, aggressive alpha-2 agonist therapy; nuanced antiemetic approaches; when and how to escalate to IV dexmedetomidine; and approaches to concurrent opioid withdrawal management. Participants will gain insight into diagnostic challenges, observation and disposition considerations, and strategies for system-level preparedness.
For more information and registration.
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Preventing Suicide Among American Indian and Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Webinar Learning Series - Someone to Call - A Lifeline for Indigenous People
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people have a proud and exemplary tradition of military service, consistently serving at one of the highest per-capita rates of any ethnic group in the United States. This dedication and sacrifice, however, have come at a significant cost. According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, AIAN Veterans are among the groups most heavily impacted by suicide.
To address this urgent issue, the VA has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to host a webinar learning series, bringing together champions for the health and well-being of AIAN Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) for a dedicated time of learning, sharing, and collaboration.

March 12th – Session 1: The Healing Power of Stories – Digital Storytelling with Veterans
April 9th – Session 2: Understanding the Need: Insights from Rural and Urban Data
May 14th – Session 3: Someone to call – A Lifeline for Indigenous People
June 11th – Session 4: From the Field – Approaches to Preventing Veteran Suicide in Tribal Communities

Inter Tribal Council Public Health Working Group - Maternal Health
2026-05-19 | Casino del Sol, 5655 W Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85757, United States
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Tribal Epidemiology Center (ITCA TEC) would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Health Working Group.
This upcoming session will focus on maternal health.
Registration is open to Tribes and public health workers within the Phoenix and Tucson IHS Service Areas (AZ, NV, UT).
Travel reimbursement available for tribal members and employees up to government rates.

Tribal MAT ECHO Clinic
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
A one-hour clinic will be held every third Tuesday from 12-1pm (PT). The purpose of the monthly Tribal MAT ECHO® Clinic is to support health care providers in Native communities across California to improve the delivery of evidence based treatment for opioid and stimulant use disorders. The Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO®) model is a distance learning method that links specialists at academic medical centers with primary care clinicians in local communities. Each clinic begins with a presentation on a topic relevant to the delivery of opioid and/or stimulant use disorder treatment and features a facilitated discussion of a case or clinical question. Attendees are encouraged to bring complex patient cases and clinical questions for peer-to-peer discussion with input and consultation experts. CEs and CMEs available for certified and licensed participants. This project is part of the UCLA Opioid and Stimulant Implementation Support-Training and Technical Assistance (OASIS-TTA) Program.

Featured Facilitators and Experts:

Heather Momberg, DNP RN
Daniel Dickerson, DO, MPH
Katya Adachi Serrano, MD
Katie Bell, MSN, RN-BC
Albert G. Titman Sr. CADCII

Date & Time

Apr 21, 2026 12:00 PM
May 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 21, 2026 12:00 PM

Resilience for Families: Navigating Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Reno City Hall – Council Chambers, 1 E. 1 Street St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Families are often torn apart when a loved one is experiencing alcohol and drug abuse and/or mental health conditions. They are left feeling isolated and not knowing where to turn for help. Please join the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada (BHAN)for a free workshop to learn more about substance use and mental health conditions and how you can support your loved ones.
Location: Reno City Hall – Council Chambers 1 E. 1 Street st Reno, NV 89501 (Entrance on 1 floor off Virginia St. st Free parking in garage next to City Hall.)
DATES: APRIL 16, 2026 MAY 19, 2026 AUGUST 20, 2026 OCTOBER 15, 2026 6:00-7:30PM
This initiative is funded by the City of Reno’s Opioid funds, with the Behavioral Health Association of Nevada being a subrecipient of these funds.
Download PDF flyer: Resilience flyer-2026

Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Creating Postvention Strategies for Healing After Losing a Client to Suicide
2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | NV
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 ornopioid 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.

Alcohol & Substance Use in Community Health: Screening, Prevention, and Intervention Skills for Community Health Workers and Other Health Professionals
2026-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 | University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (Clark County-Las Vegas Office), 8050 S. Paradise Road, Las Vegas, 89123, United States
This interactive in-person three-hour workshop equips Community Health Workers and other frontline healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, prevent, and respond to unhealthy alcohol and substance use in their service settings. Designed for primary care, behavioral health, and community-based environments, the training blends foundational education with hands-on practice using validated screening tools and evidence-based brief intervention strategies. Participants will gain experience applying Motivational Interviewing informed techniques, supporting patients through behavior change conversations, and navigating systemic barriers that impact access to care. The workshop also addresses stigma, equity considerations, and practical approaches for strengthening referral pathways and community connections. By the end of the session, Community Health Workers will leave with increased confidence and concrete skills they can immediately integrate into their day-to-day work with individuals and families.
Learning Outcomes:

Describe the spectrum, patterns, and consequences of unhealthy alcohol and substance use in community health settings and explain how social determinants and systemic inequities influence risk and access to care.

Identify and use appropriate screening approaches and effectively communicate results using culturally responsive, non-stigmatizing language that supports patient trust and engagement.

Demonstrate foundational skills for Motivational Interviewing informed brief interventions to support behavior change.

Identify opportunities to integrate prevention, brief intervention, and intervention strategies into CHW workflows, applying practical stigma reduction techniques and leveraging community resources to connect patients with ongoing support.

Continuing Education Units: 3 CEU / This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Presenter: Jennifer Hettema, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and conducts research on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of screening, prevention, and intervention strategies (SPI) for unhealthy alcohol and drug use. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her work integrates this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curricula and has trained thousand of professionals in evidence-based SPI strategies.

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.

Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country providers to participate in their virtual trainings and webinar series throughout 2026 (and beyond). These sessions offer timely, clinically relevant content that can be applied across care settings, with CE credits available.
This session is designed to clarify the role of benzodiazepines in modern clinical practice. Participants will review core pharmacology and appropriate indications, examine common misconceptions, and assess key risks such as tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and drug–drug interactions. The session will also emphasize safety-focused strategies for prescribing, monitoring, and tapering benzodiazepines to support informed, responsible, and patient-centered care.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the pharmacology, indications, and evidence-based role of benzodiazepines in clinical practice.
Evaluate risks including tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and drug–drug interactions.
Implement safety-focused strategies for prescribing, monitoring, and tapering benzodiazepines.

Presenter(s):

Elizabeth Hoffman, MD

1 CE Credit (1.0 hour):

CME
MCBAP
Social Work
Meets DEA Training Requirements

Navigating Ethics: Ethical Practices in the Age of AI
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
The Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Nevada Public Health Foundation (NPHF), will host its 2026 annual conference on May 27, 2026 at Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Navigating Ethics: Ethical Practices in the Age of AI, is this years annual conference theme dedicated to exploring one of the most critical and rapidly evolving issues facing today’s professionals. This year’s event will feature dynamic speakers (including NOCE’s Bianca D. McCall), who will examine the ethical implications, challenges, and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence across practice settings. As AI continues to shape decision-making and service delivery, understanding how to apply ethical principles has never been more important. Attendees will gain timely insights, engage in meaningful discussion, and earn ethics CEUs. This is an essential conference you won’t want to miss.
For more information and registration visit: https://nevadapublichealthfoundation.org/2026-dwss-annual-conference
Contact samantha@nphf.org with any questions.

The Relative Benefits and Risks of Kratom Derived Products
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country providers to participate in their virtual trainings and webinar series throughout 2026 (and beyond). These sessions offer timely, clinically relevant content that can be applied across care settings, with CE credits available.
This informative webinar will examine the relative benefits and risks of kratom-derived products. This session will provide an overview of natural leaf kratom, mitragynine extracts, and isolated synthetic compounds (7-OH, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15/16), compare their pharmacologic profiles with traditional opioids, review available clinical and anecdotal data on potential risks and benefits, and discuss regulatory strategies aimed at reducing public health harms while preserving access to natural leaf kratom.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the three different types of kratom derived products (natural leaf, mitragynine extracts, and isolated synthetics (7-OH, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15/16)
Compare and contrast the pharmacologic similarities and differences between kratom derived products and with traditional opioids
Describe the clinical trial and descriptive (anecdotal) data on kratom derived products to determine the potential risks and benefits
Describe a regulatory approach to reduce public health risk but maintain access to natural leaf kratom

Presenter(s):

Dr. C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP

1 CE Credit (1.0 hour):

CME pending
MCBAP
Social Work
Meets DEA Training Requirements

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.

Preventing Suicide Among American Indian and Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Webinar Learning Series - From the Field - Approaches to Preventing Veteran Suicide in Tribal Communities
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.

Tribal MAT ECHO Clinic
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.

Public Health Training Summit
2026-08-26 - 2026-08-27 | Flagstaff, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Tribal Epidemiology Center (ITCA TEC) would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Health Training Summit.
The Public Health Training Summit will include workshops in Data Collection, Survey Design, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Communication, and Evaluation.
Please the link below to express your interest in attending. Once the registration is live, ITCA TEC will send you the link to register for the event.
Registration is open to Tribes and public health workers within the Phoenix and Tucson IHS Service Areas (AZ, NV, UT).
Travel reimbursement may be available for tribal members and employees up to government rates.

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.

Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers
2026-10-12 06:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country providers to participate in their virtual trainings and webinar series throughout 2026 (and beyond). These sessions offer timely, clinically relevant content that can be applied across care settings, with CE credits available.
During May 2020–April 2021, the estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the United States exceeded 100,000 over a 12-month period for the first time. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), like Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone have been proven to reduce overdose and death, and providers that hold a DEA license with Schedule III Authority can prescribe Buprenorphine. Ensuring prescribers have the knowledge to initiate MOUD is imperative to helping patients with opioid use disorder.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the basics of the neurobiology of addiction
Understand the basic pharmacodynamics of buprenorphine
Describe the diagnosis, intake, and buprenorphine induction of a patient with OUD.
Understand how to manage acute and chronic pain for patients with opioid use disorder with a specific emphasis on using buprenorphine for pain management
Describe key principles in the outpatient management of patients with OUD

Presenters:

Chris Frank, MD, Ph.D.
Eliza Hutchinson, MD, FASM

Who should take this training:

Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants

4 CME Credits (4.0 hours)

Meets DEA Training Requirements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and OPEN: Overdose Prevention Engagement Network. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include October 13, November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.

Native-Centered Community Overdose Training
2026-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include November 10, and December 8. All registrants receive a free naloxone kit, and attendees can connect with CCUIH to request additional naloxone supplies or schedule trainings for their community. To register, visit bit.ly/ccuih-narcan26. Questions can be directed to TMAT@CCUIH.org.
