The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE)

Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescents: Medications, Evidence-Based Practices, and Family Support
2025-07-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar
Learn essential skills pertaining to working with adolescents affected by opioid use disorder in this foundational training. Gain proficiency in understanding medications for opioid use disorder, communicating with families about opioid use disorder and treatment options, tailored to fit the needs of young individuals. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current opioid trends among adolescents and practices that you can implement immediately.
Learning Objectives:

Identify and understand evidence-based medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder, including their efficacy and current trends for the adolescent population.
Develop effective communication strategies for engaging with families and loved ones of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder, including techniques for providing support and explaining treatment options.
Analyze current trends and patterns in opioid use among adolescents, including factors contributing to risk for overdose, patterns of use, strategies for intervention and harm reduction tailored to this population.

Presenters: Amanda Hankins, CADC, CADC-S, Crystal Jaquette, MA, LMFT and Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC
Continuing Education Units: 4 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.

What is Gendered Healthcare — from ED to Menopause
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join High Sierra AHEC and Jay Cafferata, MA, CDE, for an engaging session exploring how gender impacts healthcare experiences and outcomes. This training will cover the significance of gender in medical care, the concept of dimorphic human bodies, and how healthcare systems treat individuals based on gender. Part of the Non-Clinical Training Series (Unit 7), this session is open to all professionals interested in inclusive and informed care practices.
Topics of discussion listed are:

Gender matters in healthcare
Dimorphic human bodies
How medicine treats people through their gender

Healthcare: Executive Order or State Law
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
High Sierra AHEC is excited to announce an upcoming webinar opportunity with Jay Cafferata on Thursday, June 26th, “Healthcare: Executive Order or State Law.” During this webinar Jay will discuss executive orders and state law as they impact healthcare.
This webinar is designed for:

Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.) working in rural and frontier settings
Healthcare administrators and policymakers
Community health workers and other frontline staff
Students in healthcare-related fields
Anyone interested in improving health equity in rural and frontier communities

Please use the QR code above or click the link below to register for the training on June 26th, 2025 from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Please email info@nvculturalcompetency.com or jay@highsierraahec.org for any questions or for more information.

Sustainability: Beyond the Status Quo
2025-06-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar
Session Description
In today’s uncertain world, community partners must come together to share strengths, support one another, and co-create lasting solutions. Join us for an interactive learning session discussing how communities, agencies, and prevention can sustain positive outcomes beyond what has traditionally been done. The 90-minute learning session will include breakouts, resources, examples, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to spark new ideas and strengthen your impact.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this learning session, participants will have:

Connected with new peers to network with and work with
Identified diverse funding sources and located potential opportunities
Identified strategic revisions to action plans while sustaining progress towards positive outcomes

Optional Office Hours:
Do you have more questions or concerns about sustainability? Do you need specific ideas to move your organization’s or community’s sustainability efforts beyond the status quo? Join our live learning session and gain access to our drop-in Office Hours on July 9 and 16 (July 10 and 17 for most Pacific Jurisdictions) with Susannah Burt, where you can ask questions, receive personalized answers, and discover fresh ideas to enhance your work! No registration is needed. Zoom links will be emailed to those who participate in the live event following the learning session. No certificates of participation are available for office hours.
Who Should Participate
Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.
Presenter
Susannah Burt has been working in Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Prevention since 2001. She has implemented the Strategic Prevention Framework since 2003 and has trained on the model since 2006. Professionally, it has been part of her responsibility to work with the evaluators and review data for state and local communities for assessments. She has worked to develop an evaluation plan for environmental strategies, including policies and campaigns. Ms. Burt is currently working on securing ongoing private and public funding for coalitions in her local area. Ms. Burt currently sits on her local Communities that Care coalition in Utah. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State University and works for Weber Human Services.
Dates & Times
States & American Samoa
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
03:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. Pacific
12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Hawaii
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. American Samoa
Pacific Jurisdictions
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pohnpei and Kosrae
08:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
07:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Republic of Palau
Cost: Free!

Certificates of Attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in the live learning session event.
Questions?
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen (clamyuen@casat.org).

Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Cohort based program | 12-1 p.m.
This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers, staff, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy.
Series Schedule/Topics:

June 18, 2025 – Session #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder
June 25, 2025 – Session #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders
July 2, 2025 – Session #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders
July 9, 2025 – Session #4: Resources in Nevada
July 16, 2025 – Session #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation
July 23, 2025 – Session #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)

Register for more information: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_sign_in?title=Stimulant%20Use%20Disorder
Presented by:

Mark Broadhead, M.D. Dr. Broadhead received his medical degree from University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1986 and has been in practice for more than 30 years.
Danica Pierce, MSW, LCSW. Danica is a native Nevadan, born and raised in the Reno-Sparks area. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. Danica is a licensed clinical social worker. She specializes in treating people who struggle with co-occurring mental health and substance-use disorders. She is the Program Coordinator for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MATx) Program at Northern Nevada HOPES.
Kim Nischik, MS, PA-C. Kim received her Master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Pacific University in OR. She works at Northern NV Hopes for the MAT program and also works as a primary care provider in adult medicine.
Taylor Tomlinson, MD. Dr. Tomlinson received her medical degree from the University of Nevada and is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She provides primary care for all ages and and is on the MAT team at Northern Nevada HOPES.
Cheryl Nixon, Peer Support Specialist. Cheryl Nixon has been a Peer Support Specialist since 2018. Cheryl is a person in recovery that loves giving back to the recovery community. During this time Cheryl has worked alongside Washoe County Crossroads Women and Children program. In 2020 Cheryl became Certified by the state of NV as a CPRSS lic # PRSS-5063 and currently is work at Northern NV Hopes as a Peer in the MAT clinic.

To request copies of didactics and reference materials, please contact: Projectecho@med.unr.edu

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling
2025-06-12 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89145, United States
Gambling disorder and opioid use disorder often occur together, driven by shared risk factors such as impulsivity, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions, highlighting the need for comprehensive, integrated care.
The Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling is an annual professional education and networking event addressing this significant community health issue that affects as many as 6% of Nevada adults. The conference attracts addiction and mental health professionals and interested stakeholder groups including Prevention, Education, Research, Government, Gaming Industry and the Recovery Community.
The Annual Conference is supported in part by a grant from the State of Nevada Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Fund. The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is a non-profit 501(c)(3) information and referral agency, and an Affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Council does not take a stand for or against legal gambling.

Listening Session: Opioid Use Disorder Impact in Special Populations Part 1: Understanding Vulnerabilities and Barriers to Care
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom Webinar
This Listening Session is the first in a two-part series designed to examine how Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) impacts specific population groups that experience distinctive health vulnerabilities, including youth, older adults, individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence, birthing women and Tribal Nations. Anchored in evidence-based frameworks for trauma-informed care, developmental risk, and structural competency, the session prioritizes the integration of firsthand narratives with the data on service gaps. Participants will engage in structured dialogue to better understand how variations in age, ability, neurodevelopment, and community context influence OUD risk trajectories and access to care. This session supports a broader objective of informing service models that are integrity-based, developmentally appropriate, and community-informed, consistent with national public health guidance for behavioral health fairness.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the risks and resilience factors in the onset and progression of Opioid Use Disorder.
Identify structural, systemic, and environmental barriers to care, including those having the greatest impact on injury prevention, treatment, and recovery for special populations.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of community experience narratives as a valid and necessary data source for informing the design, implementation, and evaluation of population-specific OUD interventions.

Moderator:

Bianca D. McCall, LMFT is a retired professional women’s basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist, with 25 years in Behavioral Health, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years, she has grown significantly in the digital health space, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform, designed to improve human health span.For more than a decade, her work and research has been dedicated to psychological (mental) injury prevention and the discovery of innovations addressing existential isolation. Bianca is passionate about leading projects which promote ongoing research in mental injury prevention, integration of technologies, data analytics, and the discovery of culturally and linguistically responsive crisis interventions. Bianca represents Nevada, on national committees and namely the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; designated by SAMHSA, and Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Public Health and is a contributor to the National Strategies for Suicide Prevention in areas of Clinical Education, Provider Standards, and Technology. Bianca is a subject matter expert, a curriculum developer, and instructor in higher education with the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT), Region 9, housed at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Panelists:

Dr. Tara C. Raines, Ph.D., N.C.S.P.
Dr. Tara Raines is the Deputy Director of the Children’s Advocacy Alliance of Nevada, a nonpartisan organization working to improve outcomes for Nevada’s most vulnerable youth. A school psychologist by training, Dr. Raines brings deep expertise in early identification of behavioral and emotional risk, especially in school-aged children, and how unaddressed needs can lead to involvement with the juvenile justice system. She previously served as Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Child, Family, and School Psychology program at the University of Denver, and as Assistant Professor at UNLV. Her research, supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, focused on universal screening for emotional and behavioral disorders in large, diverse school districts, with a particular interest in school-based pathways to incarceration. Dr. Raines advocates for healing-centered approaches to trauma, culturally responsive care, and increased access to services for families affected by systemic inequities, including the intergenerational impacts of the opioid epidemic. Dr. Raines is nationally recognized for her leadership in antiracist practice, police-in-schools reform, and bilingual workforce development in mental health and education.
Dr. Crystal Lee | Diné (Navajo)
Dr. 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. Currently 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. She 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.
Ryan Mills, Health Resource Analyst III, Program Specialist
Ryan Mills is a former professional BMX rider who faced a decade-long battle with heroin addiction. His journey into substance abuse began after a BMX injury led to pain management with prescription opioids, which eventually spiraled into heroin dependency. Despite his struggles, Mills managed to graduate from college while battling addiction. His life took a turning point when he was arrested, leading him to participate in a drug court program that helped him achieve sobriety. Since overcoming addiction, Mills has rebuilt his life, regaining trust from family and friends and reconnecting with the BMX community. He now uses his experiences to inspire others, sharing his story to raise awareness about addiction and recovery. His return to BMX has been a testament to his resilience, proving that passion and determination can help overcome even the darkest challenges. Mills’ story is one of redemption, perseverance, and hope. He continues to advocate for recovery, demonstrating that life after addiction is possible and fulfilling. Through his journey, he has become a beacon of inspiration for those struggling with substance abuse, showing that with the right support and mindset, transformation is achievable. He now works as a Health Resource Analyst III/Program Specialist at the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications:

Peer Support Specialist (PRSS), Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (PRSS-S), and CHW

Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.

Nevada State Fair
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-08 | Mills Park, 1111 E William Street, Carson City, NV, 89701, United States
Join the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) at the Nevada State Fair in Carson City! Stop by our booth to learn about statewide opioid education, training opportunities, and community resources. We’ll be sharing free materials, answering questions, and connecting with Nevadans about prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community member, or just curious, we welcome you to come say hello.
For full event details, visit nevadastatefair.org.

Doula Training Series: Supporting Clients with Substance Use Disorders
2025-06-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Zoom Webinar
This virtual learning series is designed to equip doulas with the knowledge and tools to effectively support clients navigating substance use disorders (SUDs), with a focus on opioid use disorder (OUD), during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Participants will explore key topics including the impact of opioids and other substances on maternal and infant health, trauma-informed care practices, screening and referral tools, recovery support strategies, and approaches for caring for substance-exposed newborns. The training centers empathy, lived experience, and practical, culturally responsive support.
Session 1: June 4, 2025 – Understanding Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Pregnancy
This session provides doulas with an overview of substance use disorders during pregnancy, including the effects of opioids and other substances. Participants will explore how stigma, trauma, and bias influence care, and the importance of applying trauma-informed practices when supporting pregnant clients with lived experience.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand how SUDs impact pregnancy and maternal health
Identify commonly used substances (e.g., opioids, stimulants, alcohol) and understand their effects on pregnancy and maternal health
Recognize how stigma and bias affect the care of pregnant individuals with SUDs
Learn trauma-informed care approaches and motivational interviewing techniques
Describe the value of lived experience in the recovery process

Session 2: June 11, 2025 – Introduction to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
This session introduces doulas to the SBIRT framework as a practical tool for identifying substance use, initiating non-judgmental conversations, and connecting clients to appropriate care.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the components of SBIRT and how to apply them in doula work
Recognize signs of substance use and withdrawal in clients
Practice non-judgmental, trauma-informed communication
Know how to refer clients to appropriate treatment and recovery services

Session 3: June 18, 2025 – Supporting Women in Recovery
This session supports doulas in working with clients in recovery, including those navigating opioid use disorder. Emphasis will be placed on non-enabling support, healthy coping strategies, and addressing concerns related to child welfare and safety planning.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize and respect diverse recovery journeys and return-to-use risks
Provide compassionate support without enabling harmful behaviors
Encourage healthy coping mechanisms and self-care for clients
Understand the basics of legal and child welfare considerations, including safety planning

Session 4: June 25, 2025 – Working with Babies Exposed to Substances in Utero
This session prepares doulas to support both newborns and their parents following substance exposure in utero. While newborn withdrawal symptoms and medical considerations will be addressed, the session centers on the importance of maintaining and strengthening the parent–baby bond. Doulas will learn techniques such as kangaroo care and responsive soothing, explore breastfeeding and feeding considerations, and gain tools to empower and support parents as primary caregivers. The session emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and addresses ways to reduce stigma and foster confidence in parenting through a family-centered lens.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand how substance exposure in utero may affect newborns
Promote bonding and attachment using strategies like kangaroo care, skin-to-skin contact, and calming techniques
Support parental coping and confidence while navigating withdrawal symptoms and hospital care
Provide guidance on breastfeeding and feeding decisions in the context of maternal substance use
Collaborate effectively with NICU and pediatric care teams while centering the family as the unit of care

Presented by: Kasey Edwards Snider, CRM2, PSS, CADC-I, Specialized Doula
Kasey Edwards is a nationally recognized perinatal harm reduction educator, program developer, and specialized peer doula with over 13 years of experience supporting pregnant and parenting people impacted by substance use. She is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Recovery Mentor II, and Birth Doula.
Kasey has supported systems-level transformation across Oregon by developing trauma-informed curricula, mentoring peer and medical providers, and co-creating the foundational model for Project Nurture, a nationally recognized program that integrates maternity care and substance use treatment. She currently serves as a Content Consultant for Comagine Health, contributes to the Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction, and works as the In-Reach Outreach Coordinator at the Oregon State Hospital—where she supports long-term recovery planning for patients navigating mental health and justice systems, including those who are perinatal.
Her latest project, the Doula Training Series: Supporting Clients with Substance Use Disorders, offers a virtual, CEU-eligible curriculum designed to equip doulas with practical tools, trauma-informed frameworks, and culturally responsive strategies to support people through pregnancy, recovery, and postpartum care. The series centers lived experience, compassion, and cross-system collaboration, with sessions on SBIRT, recovery journeys, newborn care, and more.
Kasey is deeply passionate about expanding access to doula care and reimagining systems that often separate families. Her work is grounded in the belief that every mother deserves the chance to parent—and that our systems must be reshaped to make that possible. Through advocacy, training, and program development, she continues to challenge societal barriers and uplift community-led solutions that protect the bond between mothers and their children.
Continuing Education Units: 6 CEUs*
Each session offers 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), with a total of 6 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series.
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here as well as by the Nevada Certification Board for Doulas.
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.

Human Trafficking in Nevada: A Statewide Perspective on Prevention, Response, and Recovery
2025-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
This collaborative training brings together experts from across Nevada to explore the complex landscape of human trafficking throughout the state. Presenters will highlight the realities and regional nuances of trafficking in urban, rural, and campus communities, while addressing the frequent intersection with opioid use and substance dependency. Topics include recruitment tactics, legal context, trauma-informed response, and victim advocacy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trafficking operates in Nevada and what communities can do to identify, prevent, and respond to exploitation.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Recognize the signs and indicators of both labor and sex trafficking across urban, rural, and campus communities in Nevada.
Understand how opioid use and other forms of substance dependency are leveraged by traffickers to recruit and control victims.
Identify common recruitment tactics, grooming methods, and psychological manipulation used in trafficking situations.
Interpret relevant Nevada laws related to prostitution, pandering, and sex trafficking, and their application in real-world cases.
Apply trauma-informed screening and support strategies for individuals at risk or with lived experience of trafficking and substance use.
Connect with local and statewide resources for coordinated prevention, intervention, and recovery support.

Presented by:

Caspian Matheus, MSW, RISE Outreach Director, Signs of HOPE
Brenda Sandquist, Executive Director, Xquisite
Jhenna Strasser, Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force Manager, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Safe Neighborhoods Bureau
Faith Syfrett, Police Detective, Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations Unit, Crisis Negotiator, University Police Services

Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications:

Peer Support Specialist (PRSS) and Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (PRSS-S)
Community Health Worker (CHW)​
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
Birth Doulas

Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.

The Power of Storytelling: Lived Experience & Trauma-Informed Care
2025-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Explore the role of storytelling in education, advocacy, and substance use prevention
Examine the power of stories as a means to create belonging and reduce stigma.
Gain perspective from subject matter experts working with prevention programs informed by lived-experience
Gain insight into urban and rural experiences with substance use and mental health

Presented by: CWC Alliance
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.

Reno-Sparks Family Health Festival
2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, , 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Family Health Festivals (FHF) are free events that connect the community to local health and community resources, all in an effort to make small steps to a healthier life for all.

The Family Health Festival provides an opportunity for the community to connect to a variety of local education, employment, food, health, housing, safety, and transportation resources. Free services offered at the FHFs typically include the Food Bank’s Mobile Harvest, assistance with applying for SNAP (food stamps) benefits, immunizations, dental screenings, along with a wide variety of other resources.
For more information, visit fbnn.org or contact FamilyHealthFestivals@gmail.com.
Save the Date for the Remaining 2025 Family Health Festivals
Saturday, July 26 | 9am-12pm – Hug High School
Wednesday, October 8 | 3-6pm – Neil Road Rec Center
Family Health Festivals are a collaborative service brought to you by a committee of local non-profit, civic, and healthcare organizations, including: Northern Nevada Public Health, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, Community Health Alliance, Northern Nevada HOPES, Community Services Agency, Family Resource Center, Molina Healthcare, and Health Plan of Nevada.

Opioid and Pain Management ECHO
2025-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom Meeting
The ECHO Opioid and Pain Management is a program designed to provide clinicians with training on pain management, opioid prescribing risks, and overdose prevention. The program is open to doctors, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses and other members of the primary care team.
This training program may be eligible for continuing education credits.
When: May 22- July 10, 2025 | Thursdays, 8:00 a.m – 9: 00 a.m PT
Who:
This program is led by University of New Mexico faculty and consultants:

Joanna Katzman, MD
Radhika Grandhe, MD
Mikiko Takeda, PharmD
Brandon Warrick, MD
Krishna Chari, Psy.D

Project ECHO Pain Management
2025-05-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom Meeting
First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am

This 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.
Register Now: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_sign_in?&title=Pain%20Management
Pain Management Case Review Form: https://redcap.unr.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE4NYNCJHN
Presented by:

Michael 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.
Denis 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.
Paul 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.

Disclosures: https://med.unr.edu/echo/disclosures
CME Evaluation Form: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_evaluation?&title=Pain%20Management
To request copies of didactics and reference materials, please contact: ProjectECHO@med.unr.edu

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Creating Community: Protective Factors & Positive Childhood Experiences
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Identify key protective factors that reduce substance use risk and what we can do to address them.
Explore the role of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in building resilience
Recognize current research and emerging trends on protective factors, PCEs, and the impact of resiliency building in communities
How to call your community to action

Presented by: CWC Alliance
Continuing Education Units: 1 CEU
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.

Demystifying the Use of Medications for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Settings
2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar
Join the Pacific Southwest ROTA-R for this FREE 90-minute webinar that will explore the importance of medicines as an intervention for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), especially in rural settings. The presenter will provide a brief overview of the scope of the opioid problem and its interconnection with other substances in increasing overdose deaths as well as discuss strategies overcoming stigma faced by individuals with OUD in rural settings, medical and behavioral treatment, and strategies to prevent overdoses. Recommendations for building compassion for this hard-to-reach population and creating safe, stigma-free spaces in which to receive care will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

Identify at least three (3) key characteristics of the current opioid use epidemiology.
Define at least two (2) treatment strategies for addressing OUD in rural communities.
Describe two (2) strategies to create a stigma-free care environment for people with OUD.

Presenter: Thomas E. Freese, PhD, Director, UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs (ISAP), Division of Addiction Psychiatry; Co-Director, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, HHS Region 9
Register Now
Questions? Contact PS ROTA-R staff at psrotar@casat.org
CONTINUING EDUCATION: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education hours through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. Participants must attend the live event to receive continuing education credits.
This course has also been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.5 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. (This event applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Counseling Services, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care, and Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.)

The Vital Role Community Health Workers in Behavioral Health & Opioid Use Disorder Care
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom Webinar
As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country, there is a growing need to strengthen the network of support around individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). One critical role in this support system is the Community Health Worker (CHW). CHWs bridge gaps between healthcare, social and human service systems and individuals in need, offering culturally appropriate education, resources, and advocacy.
This presentation will explore the essential role of CHWs in behavioral health and OUD treatment, highlighting their key responsibilities, effective interventions, and impact on patient outcomes. Participants will also gain insights into integrating CHWs into existing programs to enhance care coordination and treatment success.
Webinar Objectives
At the end of the presentation, participants will:

Gain insight into the crucial role CHWs play in supporting individuals with OUD and in the broader behavioral health space.
Learn specific interventions and strategies that CHWs can use to improve patient outcomes.
Understand how to integrate CHWs into their existing programs to enhance care coordination and treatment success.

Presented by: Alisa Howard, CHW, Community Health Worker Instructor and Owner of MHC
Alisa Howard is a Las Vegas native and Owner of Minority Health Consultants (MHC), a boutique public health, social impact and wellness firm focused on health disparities and connecting marginalized communities with vital resources, advocacy and prevention services. With over 12 years of experience, she serves on several local and national health boards, including the Nevada Certification Board and the National Association of Community Health Worker‘s Policy committee. A passionate advocate for health education, access, and policy herself, Alisa also trains Community Health Workers for over eight years, and has hosted two public health radio shows focusing on addressing health disparities. Believing firmly that public health must be shaped by the people it serves, Alisa is driven by the principle that true progress begins by involving the “community” in every aspect of our work.
Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications:

Community Health Workers (CHW)

Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.

Nevada Tribal Summit
2025-05-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Nixon, Nevada, 204 Capitol Hill, Nixon, NV, 89424, United States
NOCE staff is excited to attend the 2025 Nevada Tribal Summit, hosted by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe’s Pesa Sooname Advisory Group and the UNR Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) Program. This free event brings together Tribal leaders, community members, and health professionals to share knowledge and promote culturally responsive support systems.
Open to all and free to attend.
Questions? Contact Casey Venturini at Casey.V@unr.edu or (775) 682-8765.

Mood Music Management: 6 Empowerment Habits
2025-05-03 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Join the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra and Music4Life® for a free workshop exploring how music can support emotional well-being and mental health. Led by nationally recognized music therapist, TEDx speaker, and author Judith Pinkerton, this interactive session introduces 30 therapeutic music-based activities designed to help participants navigate stress, trauma, and tough conversations.
This workshop explores how music listening habits impact the brain and behavior—especially in the context of mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention. Participants will use Judith’s Key2MEE music app and receive a manual and card set based on her curriculum, 6 Habits of Music Medicine for Highly Empowered People.
Key questions explored:

How do six goals transform habits?
What music contributes to suicide?
Where does mood music work the best?
When does music influence the body?
Why is an Emotional Profile essential?

Date & Time:Saturdays from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Choose one date)

March 22
March 29
April 26
May 3

Format:
In-person or virtual
In-person location: Canopy Village Family Support Center1350 West Hanley Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Additional Info:

FREE to attend
CEU approved
Lunch provided for in-person attendees

Register:https://cdasymphony.org/Music4Life
Hosted by:Music4Life® in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra

Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Training - Two-Part Series
2025-05-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting
This is a two-part interactive training taking place on May 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PST and May 9, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. Participants must attend both sessions to receive credit; partial credit will not be offered.
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Training is a two-part series designed to introduce participants to practical, science-backed strategies for building resilience and regulating the nervous system in response to stress and trauma. CRM is a strengths-based, mind-body approach that empowers individuals with six key wellness skills to help stabilize the nervous system and restore balance.
The two fundamental goals of CRM are to help adults and children learn to track their own nervous systems in order to bring the body, mind and spirit back into greater balance, and to encourage people to pass the skills along to family, friends and their wider community. CRM can be used as self-care for those community members who are the front-line workers, responding to crisis situations or who live in highly traumatized and/or marginalized communities.
Part 1 orients the learners to all six skills of the model. Part 2 is a practice day where all six skills are practiced in small structured groups to increase proficiency in using the skills. Day 2 also provides an opportunity for further dialogue about how to bring CRM Skills to a wider community.
IMPORTANT: This interactive series requires participants to have access to the necessary technology to use the Zoom videoconferencing platform, including a stable internet connection, a webcam, a laptop or tablet, speakers, and a microphone. Active participation is essential for developing and improving skills, so attendees should be prepared to engage fully in discussions and activities.
Part 1: Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Training
May 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PST
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Describe how stress and trauma affect mental and physical health.
Learn and practice the six skills of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM).
Explore how current challenges fit into CRM’s framework for understanding stress and trauma, and its impact on mental and physical health.
Describe how CRM can protect and heal via sensory-motor awareness.
Explain how you can share CRM skills with others as a “CRM Guide.”

Part 2: CRM Extended Learning: Resiliency-Building & the Path to Holistic Prevention
May 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Reinforce and expand on skills learned in CRM training.
Explore how sensory awareness and resiliency building support holistic substance use prevention.
Explore the application of CRM skills in various environments and populations.
Summarize current research related to CRM and other mindfulness-based wellness practices.
Contribute to safety and wellbeing in the community

Presented by: Fabricia Prado, LCSW and CWC Alliance
Continuing Education Units: 3.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.

Emerging Drug Trends in Rural Settings
2025-05-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar
This 90-minute webinar will provide a detailed review of emerging drugs impacting non-metropolitan rural communities across the United States. Epidemiological data on synthetic drugs, fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, xylazine, cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, mixed opioids/stimulants, and vaping will be presented. The presentation will define key terms, describe the major classes of emerging drugs, present available data on the extent of use, and discuss the acute and chronic effects. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on how to implement effective harm reduction approaches for synthetic drugs, and strategies for overcoming barriers to accessing treatment and harm reduction services in rural areas.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to

Describe the current information on the availability and at least three (3) patterns of emerging drug trends in non-metropolitan rural communities across United States.
Identify at least three (3) key characteristics and acute and chronic effects of synthetic drugs, most notably synthetic opioids (fentanyl), xylazine, synthetic cannabinoids (spice) and synthetic cathinones (bath salts).
Explain at least two (2) strategies for communicating the dangers involved with the use of emerging drugs.

Presenter: Beth A. Rutkowski, MPH, Director of Training and Epidemiologist, UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs (ISAP), Division of Addiction Psychiatry
Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EaKjQlhWTraAIFwiDLlBnA
Questions? Contact PS ROTA-R staff at psrotar@casat.org
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
This webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education hours through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. Participants must attend the live event to receive continuing education credits.
This course has also been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.5 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. (This event applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Counseling Services, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care, and Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.)

Social Security 101 Webinar
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The Social Security Administration would like to invite you to attend a live Microsoft Teams webinar on April 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. This FREE webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration will help attendees understand basic eligibility factors and filing options for retirement, survivors and Medicare benefits. Learn more by creating your personal mySocialSecurity account today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Harm Reduction Educational Symposium
2025-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Southern Nevada Health District, 280 S Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89107, United States
Join the Southern Nevada Health District for a full day training to discuss harm reduction and its role in working with people who use drugs.
Topics:

Harm reduction a personal safety strategy
Harm reduction as a moment
The principles of harm reduction
Risk and protective factors for substance use
Drug-related stigma
Impact of drug-related stigma on recovery
Medicated Assisted Treatment

Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Summit
2025-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mack Auditorium at Renown Regional Medical Center, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Summit Purpose:
To bring together organizations and individuals to explore ways to strengthen behavioral health interventions and systems.
Event Details:

Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Mack Auditorium at Renown Regional Medical Center
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sequential-intercept-model-summit-tickets-1285116360629

Summit Objectives:
Participants will:

Gain insights into the current behavioral health landscape in Washoe County for justice-involved individuals.
Receive an update on the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and how the Strategic Framework can enhance interventions.
Learn about best practices for reducing justice involvement for individuals with behavioral health challenges.
Network and build relationships across different systems and agencies.

Who Should Attend?

Advocates, attorneys, family members, behavioral health consumers
Judicial officers, local & state elected officials
Community behavioral health providers (public & private)
Regional Behavioral Health Boards & Coordinators
Staff from:

Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers
Child Welfare Agencies
Hospitals
Juvenile Justice Organizations
Law Enforcement & Corrections
Mobile Crisis Teams
School Districts
Specialty Courts

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Extended Learning Lecture: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 101
2025-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom Webinar
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Explain the ACE Study, its key findings, and the widespread impact of ACEs.
Understand how ACEs increase health risks, contribute to substance use, and affect public health.
Recognize how toxic stress shape brain development, behavior, and long-term well-being.
Recognize the four trauma responses and their impact on behavior.
Learn ways to create trauma-informed and supportive communities.
Develop hope with the introduction of the next webinar on the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) as a tool for building resilience.

Presented by: Fabricia Prado, LCSW
Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.

Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation Among People with Substance Use Disorders: A Summary of the State of the Science and New Evidence from Nevada
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Over 80% of people with substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), smoke cigarettes. While smoking prevalence has decreased in the general population, it remains stubbornly high among people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs). Evidence suggests that conventional smoking cessation treatments are not as successful for people with SUDs as they are in the general population. This training will present the most recent epidemiology on smoking and use of cessation aids among people with SUDs, summarize the state of the science concerning smoking cessation treatment in this population, and present new data from Nevada.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Describe the prevalence of cigarette smoking and use of cessation aids among people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs).
Summarize the state of the science concerning smoking cessation treatments for people with SUDs.
Weigh the pros and cons of e-cigarettes as a smoking harm minimization tool for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs).

Presented by: Jennifer Pearson, MPH, PhD
Jennifer Pearson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Policy, and Administration Sciences in the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno. Broadly, her research focuses on how regulation of tobacco and cannabis product characteristics, packaging, and advertising affects consumer behavior and public health outcomes. Dr. Pearson has authored over 130 scientific peer-reviewed scientific articles on tobacco and cannabis policy and published in high-impact journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the American Journal of Public Health, and Tobacco Control. Dr. Pearson earned her doctorate in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2011, and her Master of Public Health degree from George Washington University in 2007. Dr. Pearson started her career in public health as a Tobacco Education Coordinator for the American Lung Association of Nevada and served as a US Peace Corps volunteer in Guinea from 2002-2004.
Continuing Education Units: 1 CEU
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications:

Peer Support Specialist (PRSS) and Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (PRSS-S)
Community Health Worker (CHW)​
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)

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.

Intro to NCLab Trainings for Behavioral Health Professionals and their Clients
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting
NCLab’s self-paced, interactive training programs provide an excellent career path solution for clients seeking stable, well-paying jobs in technology and automation. Many individuals in behavioral health programs face barriers to traditional education, but NCLab’s hands-on, supportive, structured approach ensures they can build confidence and competence in Data Analytics, Python Programming, and Automation Technology—even without prior experience.
Our Career Readiness Assessment identifies those who have the ability to succeed, and with near 100% completion rates, our programs open doors to high-demand careers. Our career package guides students to leverage AI to build algorithmically strong LinkedIn profiles, resumes, interview skills and more. We also help build “soft skills” for successful employment such as professional communication, attention to detail, problem solving, and perseverance. Further, as counselors, we keep you in the loop on your client’s progress and success. Equip your clients with the skills they need to achieve long-term career success.
To learn more, plan to attend a virtual presentation about NCLab, our partnership with UNR, and tuition funding opportunities, Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10 a.m. PST: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4iWozIgFTZOQZpzO51hGIA#/registration.

Preparing your Health Center for SBIRT Implementation - Extended Online Professional Learning Series
2025-04-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom Meeting
Every Thursday, April 24 – June 5, 2025
8:00AM – 9:30 AM (PT)
About the training: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is designed to provide universal screening, prevention, and early intervention and treatment within health care and community-based organizations for people who have risky or hazardous alcohol and/or drug use. This extended online learning series will use blended activities, self-study and performance feedback related to the utilization and implementation of SBIRT and expose participants to standardized SBIRT protocols. Through virtual-interactive learning, participants will receive real-time performance feedback related SBIRT implementation strategies with an emphasis on integrating brief interventions into current services and workflow. This is not a webinar series and active participant engagement to gain/improve skills are required.
This training is intended for the following audience: Community Health Workers, Medical Assistants, Nurses and Behavioral Health Providers located in Nevada. Currently using SBIRT or in the process of implementing SBIRT in a healthcare setting.
Participant Commitment & Expectations:

Access to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers and microphone)
Attend a live one-hour online Orientation Session on Thursday, April 24 at 8:00 am.
Commit to 6-weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly from May 1- June 5, 2025 and complete ONE hour of weekly self-study learning activities.

Trainer/Facilitator: Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC
This Series is Available to you at NO Cost. The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation.*Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.
Questions? Please email the Adopt SBIRT Staff at workwise@casat.org or by phone at 775-784-6265 or 866-617-2816 (toll-free). Click below to Register Now!
CONTINUING EDUCATION: This webinar has been approved for 16 continuing education hours through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. Participants must attend the live event to receive continuing education credits.
This course has also been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 16 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. (This event applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Counseling Services, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care, and Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.)
This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Bureau of Behavioral Health, Prevention, and Wellness through funding provided by the Nevada State Opioid Response Grant [6H79TI083310-02M004 and 1H79TI08576-01] awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibit are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, SAMSHA or the State of Nevada.
