The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE)

Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Office Hours
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
The OD2A team will host their monthly office hours on Friday, March 20th from 10:00-11:00 AM. These sessions are informal and have no set agenda. Participants are welcome to drop in with overdose data–related questions or requests for one-on-one technical assistance. If you are interested in attending, please register at the link below.
About Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–funded initiative that supports state and local partners in using timely, high-quality data to inform overdose prevention and response strategies. In Nevada, the OD2A team collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable data—such as emergency department visits, fatal and non-fatal overdoses, and related surveillance indicators—to help communities identify trends, guide resource allocation, and strengthen coordinated response efforts across the state.
For additional information about the Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program, visit www.nvopioidcoe.org/opioid-response-framework/od2a or email Taylor Lensch at tlensch@unr.edu.

Healing through Culture, Restoring Balance and Wellness in Native Communities
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Please join the Opioid Response Network (ORN) for this webinar in a series hosted specifically for Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grantees and Tribal organizations and communities.
This webinar will address ways individuals with a substance and/or opioid use disorder, as well as community members, can support restoring balance in the mind, body, spirit, family, and community. The session will explore how cultural knowledge, traditional practices, connection to nature, and community engagement can support healing, strengthen identity and purpose, promote self-care and daily stability, and foster healthier family relationships while encouraging opportunities to give back and remain connected to community.
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.

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

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

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

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

Triple P TEEN: Getting Teenagers Connected
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Help your teenager develop good, supportive friendships. You’ll learn ways to build their confidence, encourage their social skills, help them to plan and meet commitments and encourage them to take care of others.
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Triple P TEEN: Raising Competent Teenagers
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Set your teenager up for life with the strategies in this seminar which focuses on helping your child get the most out of their school years. Find out how to help them communicate well, develop self-discipline and good routines, follow rules and solve problems.
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Recovery Housing: Funding Sources and Financial Sustainability – Insights from NARR-Certified Recovery Residences
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The SAMHSA Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is hosting a webinar as part of its series on behavioral health financing. This webinar will present findings from a new SAMHSA report on how states can overcome funding barriers and expand access to recovery housing—sober living environments that support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders through peer connection and community. National leaders in recovery housing will join for a panel discussion and Q&A to share insights from the report and explore opportunities to strengthen this essential support service.
Featured Presenters: • Dona Dmitrovic, Acting Director, SAMHSA Office of Recovery • Shoma Ghose, Vice President, Westat • Honesty Liller, Chief Executive Officer, McShin Recovery Resource Foundation • Dave Sheridan, Executive Director, National Alliance for Recovery Residences • Jason Howell, Executive Director, RecoveryPeople • Kathleen Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Oxford House

Triple P TEEN: Raising Responsible Teenagers
2026-03-10 06:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Find out what makes teenagers tick! You’ll come away with new ideas to encourage your teenager to make good decisions, be respectful, considerate, reliable and involved in family life.
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Triple P: Raising Confident, Competent Children
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
In this seminar, parents are introduced to six core building blocks for children to become confident and successful at school and beyond
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Triple P: Raising Resilient Children
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
In this seminar, participants will learn the six core building blocks for children to manage their feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stress.
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Triple P Stepping Stones: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
In this session participants will learn the seven core principles of positive parenting. These principles are: Ensuring a safe engaging environment, creating a positive learning environment, using assertive discipline, having reasonable expectations, looking after yourself as a parent, adapting to having a child with a disability, and being part of the community.
Target Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCANV) is facilitating this FREE virtual positive parenting training sessions in English. Training sessions are open to all parents and caregivers in Nevada. Each session is 1 hour and 30 minutes long with Q&A throughout the presentation.

Nevada Opioid and Overdose Data Training: Locating Data
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program (OD2A) will be hosting the first of four data-related trainings on February 26th from 12:00-1:00 PM. This session, Nevada Opioid and Overdose Data Training: Locating Data, will show participants how to identify key opioid and overdose surveillance data sources available in Nevada and demonstrate how to access and navigate Nevada’s public overdose data dashboards. Those interested in attending can register at this link. The session will be recorded and shared with the listserv for those who are unable to attend live.

About Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)?
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–funded initiative that supports state and local partners in using timely, high-quality data to inform overdose prevention and response strategies. In Nevada, the OD2A team collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable data—such as emergency department visits, fatal and non-fatal overdoses, and related surveillance indicators—to help communities identify trends, guide resource allocation, and strengthen coordinated response efforts across the state.
For additional information about the Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program, visit www.nvopioidcoe.org/opioid-response-framework/od2a or email Taylor Lensch at tlensch@unr.edu.

Prevention Ethics for Nevada Statewide Coalition Partners
2026-02-24 08:30 - 17:00 | NyE Communities Coalition Campus, 1020 E Wilson Rd, Pahrump, NV, 89048, United States
What is the Ethics in Prevention training?
This Ethics in Prevention training is designed to help participants understand and apply ethical principles in the field of substance misuse prevention, particularly in prevention efforts focused on opioid and stimulant use. Using case examples and interactive activities, participants will explore the six standards in the Prevention Code of Ethics and learn to use a four-step decision-making process to assess, address, and evaluate a range of ethical issues.
By the end of this training, participants will have:

Defined ethics and related terms
Described the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics
Practiced using an ethical decision-making process to apply the Prevention Code of Ethics

This training is relevant to those seeking certification or recertification as a Prevention Specialist and meets the basic requirements for prevention ethics for this type of certification. This training will not meet the requirements for anyone seeking treatment or recovery support-related certification or licensure.
Are continuing education hours available?

The IC&RC Prevention Committee has endorsed the new Ethics in Prevention training as an IC&RC-approved curriculum. This endorsement provides assurance that this course is applicable to IC&RC’s Prevention Code of Ethics and can be used toward the education/training requirement for IC&RC’s Prevention Specialist credential.
Participants completing the training will receive a certificate for seven (7) hours of participation. They can submit these certificates to their credentialing authority toward certification or re-certification.

Date and Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
8:30-5:00 pm
Location:
NyE Communities Coalition Campus
1020 E Wilson Rd
Pahrump, NV 89048
Room #31 and #32
Training Facilitator
Christina Lopez-Guiterrez
Who Should Participate
Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in Nevada.

Funding for this training was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744, and by Washoe County through the One Nevada Agreement allocation of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (Grant #WOARF24-00003). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence, DHHS, or Washoe County.

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

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

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

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

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

Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Office Hours
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The OD2A team will host their monthly office hours on Friday, February 20th from 10:00-11:00 AM. These sessions are informal and have no set agenda. Participants are welcome to drop in with overdose data–related questions or requests for one-on-one technical assistance. If you are interested in attending, please register at the link below.
About Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–funded initiative that supports state and local partners in using timely, high-quality data to inform overdose prevention and response strategies. In Nevada, the OD2A team collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable data—such as emergency department visits, fatal and non-fatal overdoses, and related surveillance indicators—to help communities identify trends, guide resource allocation, and strengthen coordinated response efforts across the state.
For additional information about the Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program, visit www.nvopioidcoe.org/opioid-response-framework/od2a or email Taylor Lensch at tlensch@unr.edu.

Examining Barriers and Solutions for Universal Screening in Prenatal Care Settings
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Universal screening remains a crucial first step in the process of identifying and supporting pregnant women who have substance use concerns. However, implementation remains inconsistent due to systemic and practical challenges.
Dr. Theresa Lemus, a nationally recognized expert in integrated health care, will share research-based insights during the webinar. Topics include:

Goals of screening and brief intervention
Common implementation challenges
Strategies to improve outcomes through cross-system collaboration

Dr. Lemus recently published an integrative review on barriers to universal screening in prenatal care. She will offer practical tools and approaches designed to help health care providers and cross-agency partners strengthen maternal and child health outcomes. The webinar also will cover strategies to enhance screening and to strengthen coordinated care for pregnant women and their families.
Join the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) as they engage national experts to learn more about:

The rationale for and benefits of universal screening for substance use in prenatal care
Common barriers to effective screening
The use of validated tools and resources to implement the UNCOPE screening instrument
Free NCSACW training resources that seek to: 1) improve screening protocols, and 2) understand the role health care providers play in Plans of Safe Care (POSC) for infants and families affected by substance use

Meet the presenter: Theresa Lemus, DNP, MBA, RN, LADC-S is a seasoned health care and counseling professional with over 30 years of experience spanning physical and behavioral health. Her career reflects a deep commitment to integrated care and whole-person wellness. She has served as a clinician, educator, and leader—contributing to policy, clinical practice, and population health initiatives. She is a registered nurse, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and clinical supervisor.

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

Resilience for Families: Navigating Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Washoe County Commission Chambers, 1001 E. 9 Street, Building A, Reno, NV, 89512, 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. 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.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community of Practice: Integrating Addiction Treatment Services Into Primary Care
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting
Description:
With their training in whole-person care, primary care providers are often the first providers to witness how addiction – to tobacco, alcohol, and other substances – complicates their patients’ mental and physical condition. Yet primary care providers often have many questions about how to manage substance use disorders (SUDs) in their health center practice. This eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will guide HRSA-supported health center staff to integrate SUD services into their primary care setting. Grounded in the belief that addiction treatment is a fundamental part of whole-person care, CoP participants will learn from addiction medicine experts and health center colleagues about building shared language around addiction; forming a high-performing addiction/integration treatment team; evaluating and administering screening tools; next steps after a positive SUD screening; managing referrals; and sustaining their health center SUD program. This CoP will provide health centers the opportunity to learn about and exchange effective strategies to provide impactful, team-based addiction care.
Behavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session.
Objectives:
At the end of this CoP, participants will be able to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
2-Part Webinar Series!
As prevention professionals are asked to do more with limited time and resources, understanding how to thoughtfully use artificial intelligence (AI) can support more effective, efficient, and ethical work. This two-part series bridges the gap between emerging AI technologies and the daily realities of prevention. This series moves beyond technical jargon to provide a clear, decision-based framework for integrating AI. Participants will explore how to enhance community engagement and program efficiency while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and digital dignity.
Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
Dates: January 26 & 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific
Format: Virtual Webinar Series

Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
This session pivots to the critical guardrails of AI. We will delve into ethical considerations – including privacy, bias, and compliance – specifically through the lens of digital dignity and stigma reduction in rural and underserved communities. Using a structured decision-making framework, participants will evaluate when to deploy AI and develop a roadmap for piloting these tools within their own organizations.
By the end of session 2, participants will be able to:

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

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

Community of Practice: Expanding Behavioral Health Services Integration in Health Centers
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
Description:
This eight-session Community of Practice (CoP) will show HRSA-supported health centers how to implement and sustain effective behavioral health service expansion in their care settings. This CoP will cover topics including evidence-based integrated care models; levels of primary care and behavioral health integration; and how to establish an effective, team-based integrated care environment and apply a systems-level approach to implement and sustain effective, comprehensive integrated care. Leveraging expert-led presentations and facilitated peer discussions, health center teams will learn about and exchange effective strategies to achieve enhanced levels of successful behavioral health integration/service expansion in their settings.
Behavioral health professionals may earn one continuing education credit for attending each CoP session.
Objectives:
At the end of this CoP, participants will be able to:

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

From Homeless to Heard: Honest Stories and Strategies from Both Sides of the Work
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Webinar
This webinar brings together the lived experience of individuals who have navigated homelessness and opioid use with the frontline perspectives of behavioral health professionals. This presentation blends personal narrative, community data, and practical strategies to illuminate how the opioid epidemic continues to shape the landscape of homelessness in Nevada. Participants will learn about the systemic and individual barriers that prevent people from accessing treatment, housing, and recovery supports. We will explore immediate, actionable steps along with system-level changes needed to create meaningful impact. The session moves beyond theory, offering real stories and solutions aimed at helping providers, community partners, and concerned community members become part of a more compassionate effective response.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:

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

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

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

Data and Measures of Success
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series
Join us for a five-part virtual follow-up series building on the in-person conference Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care. Each one-hour session will take a deeper look at the health and well-being of parents, infants, and families affected by substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD).
Series Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT):

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

IMPORTANT: This series will be hosted as a Zoom Meeting. Participants should have a stable internet connection, webcam, and microphone to actively engage in discussions and activities. If you’re new to Zoom, visit the Getting Started with Zoom Video Conferencing Software section of our website.
Session 5: January 27, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success
How do we define and measure success when supporting families affected by substance use? This session invites participants to rethink success by incorporating real-time assessments of well-being, meaningful quantitative and qualitative measures, and inclusive evaluation practices that engage parents and communities as partners in defining outcomes.
Learning Objectives:

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

Presented by: Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP and Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
Kimá Joy Taylor, MD, MPH, FAAP is the Co-Founder of Doing Right By Birth and Founder of Anka Consulting, a health care consulting firm and recently completed a Non-Resident Fellowship at the Urban Institute. She most recently served as the National Drug Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Program Director at the Open Society Foundations. She oversaw grantmaking that supported education, advocacy, systems reform and innovation to expand equitable access to and outcomes from a full continuum of integrated, evidence informed, culturally and linguistically effective substance use disorder services and supported programming that developed non-punitive individual and public health not criminal justice responses for people with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Open Society Foundations, Taylor served as Deputy Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department where she created more cohesive and integrated public health services for citizens at risk; a large percentage of whom had substance use disorders and/or HIV. Before Baltimore, she served as the health and social policy legislative assistant for Senator Sarbanes, with issue areas including Social Security, TANF, pharmaceuticals, Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care policy and women’s issues.A pediatrician, Taylor is a graduate of Brown University, Brown University School of Medicine, and the Georgetown University residency program in pediatrics. From 1998 to 2002, Taylor cared for uninsured and underinsured patients at a community health center in Washington, D.C., and created a city-wide coalition to advance literacy in pediatric primary care. She worked with other community organizations to empower youth such that they will realize their abilities, grasp opportunities, and improve the world at large.In 2002, Taylor was awarded a Commonwealth Foundation fellowship in minority health policy at Harvard University. During the fellowship, Taylor’s research focused on exploring state legislative remedies for racial and ethnic health disparities. Eliminating health disparities and inequities has been a theme throughout all of her work.
Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical, research, public health, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California, San Francisco where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician. He is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Doing Right By Birth, a non-profit that seeks to flip the script from drug exposure to early childhood development. Dr. Terplan has spoken at local high schools and before the United States Congress and is internationally recognized as an expert in the care of pregnant and parenting people who use drugs.

Continuing Education Units: 5 CEUs*
Each session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series.
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here as well as by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS(-S), CHW, Prevention, and Doulas. Please see the list below for Nevada Certification board approval breakdown

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

Funding for this training was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744, and by Washoe County through the One Nevada Agreement allocation of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (Grant #WOARF24-00003). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence, DHHS, or Washoe County.

Navigating AI in Prevention: A Practical Guide for Professionals
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
2-Part Webinar Series!
As prevention professionals are asked to do more with limited time and resources, understanding how to thoughtfully use artificial intelligence (AI) can support more effective, efficient, and ethical work. This two-part series bridges the gap between emerging AI technologies and the daily realities of prevention. This series moves beyond technical jargon to provide a clear, decision-based framework for integrating AI. Participants will explore how to enhance community engagement and program efficiency while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and digital dignity.
Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
Part 2: Navigating AI Ethics: Decision-Making and Community Guardrails
Dates: January 26 & 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific
Format: Virtual Webinar Series

Part 1: The AI Prevention Toolkit: Applications and Foundations
This session demystifies AI for prevention professionals, translating complex technology into “plain language” concepts. We will explore the current landscape of AI tools and their immediate application in program planning and content creation. Participants will learn to identify where AI can enhance efficiency without sacrificing the human touch necessary for effective health communication.
By the end of session 1, participants will be able to:

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

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

What Does NOT Work in Prevention
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom Webinar
Many trainings and resources focus on what research has shown to be effective at preventing substance misuse. However, we also know through research what is NOT effective in preventing substance misuse and in some cases is harmful. Yet communities across the nation continue to implement these ineffective and sometimes counterproductive strategies. The focus of this webinar will be on identifying these ineffective approaches. We will also spend time discussing strategies prevention professionals can use to address the resistance often expressed by individuals and organizations reluctant to change long- standing, well-liked prevention practices.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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

Presented by:
Britany Wiele, CPS, is a Senior Project Coordinator for Workforce Development at the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) in the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). In this role, she serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for SAMHSA’s Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center, strengthening the prevention workforce across HHS Region 9. She also provides prevention-focused technical assistance through the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence and advances UNR’s campus-based prevention priorities as a project coordinator for the Strategic Prevention Framework–Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant.
As a Certified Prevention Specialist, Britany brings extensive experience in community collaboration and implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework. Prior to joining CASAT, she led prevention initiatives at Join Together Northern Nevada, where she developed youth and adult programming, implemented evidence-based strategies, and fostered cross-sector partnerships.
Certificates of Attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 1.5 hours for participating in the live webinar event.
Questions?
Please contact Tyler Dean (tdean@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions, please contact Britany Wiele (bwiele@casat.org).

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

Tools for Change: Screening, Preventing, and Intervention of Substance Use Disorders
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:30 | EPL
This 7-week online series is designed to equip behavioral health providers, community health workers, and those working in the criminal justice system with foundational knowledge, tools, and practical strategies for addressing substance use, misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs), focused on Opioid and Stimulant Use throughout. This series is also focused on overdose prevention by helping providers understand how they can help to reduce risk related to substance use with different approaches to care. Through evidence-based content and interactive discussions and activities, participants will deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between substance use, mental health, trauma, and stigma, while building skills in screening, prevention, and intervention. This training series will focus on Opioid and Stimulant Use throughout. Participants will meet for 1.5 hours over zoom for the 7 weeks of the series.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, January 20 – March 3, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST
OBJECTIVES:

Explain how SPI supports early identification and reduces harm in a public health context.
Integrate knowledge of opioid and stimulant use on the brain and how this may impact service delivery for those using those substances
Apply trauma-informed approaches to SUD care.
Identify stigma and provider bias and understand potential impact for those using substances.
Conduct screenings and brief interventions confidently.
Identify prevention strategies suitable to the services delivery setting.
Integrate evidence-based practices into client care.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Recovery Service providers located in Nevada.

PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS

Access to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers and microphone).
Attend a one-hour online Orientation on January 20th.
Commit to 8-weeks of online training for 1.5 hours weekly from January 27 – March 3, 2026
Complete weekly self-study learning activities

TRAINER(S)/FACILITATOR(S):

Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC

THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE: The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.
PLEASE NOTE: Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend the orientation and Week 1 sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Week 1 to fully participate and be on camera at least 90% of the time. This is not a webinar series and active participation to gain/improve skills are required.
Continuing Education: The course is approved for 16 CEUs by the following professional associations in Nevada:

Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
