Join the Nevada Health Workforce Research Center (NHWRC) for the inaugural session of its new webinar series, Moving the Needle?, featuring a review of health workforce legislation from the 2025 session of the Nevada State Legislature. Presented by Dr. John Packham, Associate Dean of the Office of Statewide Initiatives and Co-Director of NHWRC at the […]
Preventing substance use among youth in rural areas requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the unique challenges they face, such as limited access to educational resources, healthcare, and recreational activities. In this webinar we will discuss strategies to address substance use among youth in Rural Areas. Learning Objectives: Discuss environmental, social, and economic factors that […]
Substance use and overdose prevention is a systemic issue that requires us to work across inter-related fields, including psychological health, trauma, disability, suicide, and violence. To effectively serve our community and clients, collaboration across programs, services, and funding sources is crucial, and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to address core issues and provide comprehensive, holistic […]
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 […]
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, join us for an inspiring event, hosted by Join Together Northern Nevada, where speakers discuss overcoming substance challenges, healing journeys, and finding hope for a brighter future. Hear firsthand stories from individuals impacted by substance use Learn about healing, harm reduction, and breaking the stigma Connect with community […]
Research has highlighted several important benefits to compassion-focused interventions, including improved outcomes in recovery-focused mental health services (Austin, Drossaert & Bohlmeijer, 2023; Mavituna et. al, 2023; Spandler & Stickley, 2011), reduction in internalized stigma and decrease in stigmatizing views of mental health treatment (Chan, Tsui, & Tang, 2023; Glazer, Oleson, Campoverde, & Berenson 2023; Riebel […]
This webinar presentation is designed to provide essential knowledge about harm reduction and skills to prevent opioid overdose deaths. We will explore how we got here and current drug supply trends, including the prevalence of synthetic opioids, contamination with potent analogs, and emerging substances contributing to increased overdose risk. The presentation will also highlight Good […]
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose and to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need for compassionate support, harm reduction efforts, and continued advocacy for those impacted by substance use. It's an opportunity to […]
A bi-monthly webinar series delivering briefings on current and emerging drug trends from experts with leading forensic and toxicology labs. Open to any interested professionals throughout the country working in public safety, public health, or other disciplines to prevent overdoses. Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/h6NVyph/orstat To submit questions or topics of interest, contact ors-tat@nhac.org. To […]
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 […]
Join tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and community members for a powerful day of collaboration, education, and healing. The Washoe Tribe is taking bold steps to address the opioid crisis and build a healthier future through culturally grounded solutions and open dialogue. This summit is open to Washoe Tribal community members, Tribal leaders, healthcare providers, public […]
This one-hour workshop will provide an overview of new and emerging synthetic cannabinoids and their impacts. The session will incorporate identifying different types of cannabinoids, indicators of use, and trends within Nevada and across the country. In addition, participants will gain perspective on how synthetic cannabinoids may intersect with opioid use, including overlapping symptoms, risks […]