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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Use: Foundational Knowledge for Community Health Workers
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces participants to core concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol and drug use in their service settings. Designed for Community Health Workers and other professionals in primary care and other health and mental health settings\, the session will blend foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use\, setting specific screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, systemic gaps\, and opportunities for improving care. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use (e.g.\, risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe prevalence and consequences of substance use in their specific service setting\nRecognize the impact of substance use stigma and describe strategies for reducing stigma in clinical and community settings\nSummarize a variety of prevention and intervention techniques and resources\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD \nJennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/introduction-to-screening-prevention-and-intervention-for-alcohol-and-drug-use-foundational-knowledge-for-community-health-workers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 2: Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 2 – December 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nIdentify evidence-based medication-assisted treatment approaches for pregnant individuals.\nApply trauma-informed strategies that support multi-generational healing within families.\nIntegrate culturally responsive practices to improve care in Nevada’s diverse communities.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/20889/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T083000
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SUMMARY:StreetReach Street Health Summit: From Insight to Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural StreetReach Street Health Summit\, a full-day event dedicated to advancing the health of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Northern Nevada and beyond. This summit brings together national experts and local leaders to share practical strategies\, spark collaboration\, and chart actionable next steps for improving street-based care. \nThe morning session\, Insight\, features presentations from national thought leaders on topics including wound care\, prenatal health\, and models of care delivery for people experiencing homelessness\, including older adults. In the afternoon\, Action\, participants will engage in a rapid-fire showcase of local innovations and take part in a dynamic interactive panel using live audience polling to identify regional priorities and solutions. \nAdditional information \n\nAttendance type: In person\nCost: Free\, must register in advance\nEvent type: Conferences & Symposiums
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/streetreach-street-health-summit-from-insight-to-action/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo Auditorium\, 1664 North Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89557\, United States
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SUMMARY:Identifying\, Addressing\, and Treating The Dual Epidemics of Hepatitis C Virus and Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Substance use disorders are common in the United States\, with 2024 data indicating that more than 1 in 4 (25.5%) of persons 12 years of age or older used an illicit drug in the past year. The availability of highly effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications has radically changed the assessment and\nconsideration of substance use\, and more specifically opioid use\, in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment decisions. This 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of the hepatitis C virus (HCV)\, including a focus on defining key epidemiological aspects\, contrasting recent treatment advancements\, and evaluating the integration of HCV testing and treatment into medications for addiction treatment (MAT)/medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs and opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Attendees will learn practical strategies to improve HCV management and enhance patient outcomes. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify at least three (3) key aspects of the epidemiology of hepatitis C virus (HCV)\, including its transmission\, prevalence\, and at-risk populations.\nExplain at least two (2) recent advances in hepatitis C treatment\, highlighting the differences and advantages of each treatment approach.\nDescribe at least two (2) benefits of integrating hepatitis C testing and treatment into MAT and OTP care settings.\n\n\nPresented by: Beth A. Rutkowski\, MPH \nBeth Rutkowski received her Master of Public Health degree\, with an emphasis on epidemiology and quantitative methods\, from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey\, School of Public Health. She has been associated with UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) since December 2000\, and currently serves as the Director of Training and Co-Director of the SAMHSA-supported Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Training Center. The majority of Ms. Rutkowski’s time is focused on the development of synchronous and asynchronous training and intensive technical assistance curricula and training packages focused on evidence-based substance use disorder research and targeted to the community at large. In addition\, she organizes and conducts conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Southwest region (HHS Region 9\, covering AZ\, CA\, HI\, NV\, and the six U.S. Affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions) on scientifically validated interventions and topics. Ms. Rutkowski is a NIATx-certified process improvement coach\, and has directed several statewide\, regional\, and local process improvement change project initiatives. Ms. Rutkowski has co-authored and edited numerous peer reviewed research articles\, book chapters\, special issues\, and technical reports on treatment evaluation\, research-practice partnerships\, process improvement strategies for use in substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs\, prescription drug misuse\, the epidemiology of methamphetamine and crack cocaine use\, synthetic drugs\, process improvement strategies to improve client engagement and retention in treatment\, SBIRT\, HIV and substance use\, medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders\, best practices in substance use disorder treatment\, and local\, national\, and international drug trends. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/identifying-addressing-and-treating-the-dual-epidemics-of-hepatitis-c-virus-and-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Use: Foundational Knowledge for Criminal Justice Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces criminal justice professionals to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol\, opioid\, and drug use among justice-involved individuals. Designed for staff working in corrections\, probation\, parole\, reentry\, and related settings\, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use\, setting-specific screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, systemic barriers\, and opportunities to improve outcomes through early identification and supportive engagement. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use (e.g.\, risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe the prevalence and consequences of substance use within criminal justice settings\nRecognize the impact of substance use stigma and identify strategies to reduce stigma in correctional and community supervision environments\nSummarize a range of prevention and intervention approaches\, including behavioral strategies and referral pathways\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/introduction-to-screening-prevention-and-intervention-for-alcohol-and-drug-use-foundational-knowledge-for-criminal-justice-professionals/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Screening\, Prevention\, and Intervention (SPI): Foundational Training for Adolescent Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces adolescent service providers to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol\, opioid\, and drug use among youth. Designed for professionals in school-based health centers and youth-serving organizations\, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use in adolescents\, age-appropriate screening tools\, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma\, developmental considerations\, and opportunities to support youth through early identification and responsive care. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use in adolescents (e.g. risky use\, substance use disorder)\nDescribe the prevalence and consequences of substance use among youth in their specific service setting\nRecognize the impact of stigma on adolescents and identify strategies to reduce stigma in youth-centered environments\nSummarize a range of prevention and intervention approaches tailored to adolescent populations\, including motivational strategies and referral pathways\n\nPresented by: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students\, residents\, faculty\, and other health professions. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. \n 
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/substance-use-screening-prevention-and-intervention-spi-foundational-training-for-adolescent-service-providers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095756
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SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 3: Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 3 – December 10 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand legal frameworks affecting families impacted by opioid use\, including child welfare\, family court\, and reentry systems.\nExplore equity-centered diversion programs and community-based alternatives to incarceration.\nRecognize how advocacy and policy can shape more equitable outcomes for families in crisis.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowered-pathways-addressing-opioid-use-across-the-lifespan-in-nevada-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T110000
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SUMMARY:Substance Use and Treatment Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series\nJoin 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). \nSeries Schedule (Tuesdays from 10–11 am PT): \n\nSeptember 30\, 2025 – Infant Health and Early Development\nOctober 28\, 2025 – Postpartum Period Through First Year\nNovember 18\, 2025 – Child Welfare Systems and Alternatives\nDecember 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nJanuary 27\, 2026 – Data and Measures of Success\n\nIMPORTANT: 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. \nSession 4: December 16\, 2025 – Substance Use and Treatment Approaches\nThis session provides an overview of common substances impacting pregnant and parenting people\, along with evidence-based treatment approaches. Special attention will be given to drug testing\, including common myths\, ethical concerns\, and best practices for ensuring respectful\, effective care. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nSummarize the effects of commonly used substances during pregnancy and postpartum.\nIdentify evidence-based treatment approaches for pregnant and parenting people.\nAnalyze ethical considerations and best practices related to drug testing in perinatal care settings.\n\nPresented by: Kimá Joy Taylor\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP and Mishka Terplan\, MD\, MPH\, FACOG\, DFASAM \nKimá 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. \nMishka 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. \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 5 CEUs* \nEach session offers 1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\, with a total of 5 CEUs awarded for full participation in the series. \nThis 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 \n\nSession 1: Approved for CHW\, Prevention\, and Doulas\nSession 2: Approved for PRSS(-S)\, CHW\, and Doulas\nSession 3: Approved for PRSS(-S)\nSession 4: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Doulas\nSession 5: Approved for PRSS(-S) and Prevention\n\n  \nFunding 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. \n 
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-pregnant-and-parenting-people-who-use-substances-moving-toward-compassionate-care-virtual-follow-up-series-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Creating Postvention Strategies for Healing After Losing a Client to Suicide
DESCRIPTION:A film and discussion exploring the emotional impact of suicide and overdose loss and the path to healing for providers.\n  \nThis special event combines a film screening with guided discussion to explore the shared emotional\, professional\, and systemic impacts of losing a client to suicide or opioid overdose. Adapted from materials developed by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)\, the session provides behavioral health providers and administrators with practical postvention strategies to support healing\, resilience\, and professional recovery following client loss. \nThrough brief video segments and facilitated dialogue\, participants will examine the parallels between suicide loss and overdose loss\, discuss evidence-informed postvention strategies\, and share experiences from the field. The event will also highlight clinical and community resources available through the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) and SPRC to help providers and organizations respond with compassion\, structure\, and self-awareness in the aftermath of loss. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation behavioral health providers and administrators will: \n\nGain a greater understanding in how to implement actionable emotional\, professional and organizational postvention strategies (knowledge).\nUnderstand what evidenced-based postvention strategies may help them increase their recovery after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (knowledge).\nFeel more prepared to process a client suicide loss and parallel experiences with opioid overdose (attitudes/beliefs).\nFeel better able to make evidenced-based decisions on postvention strategies after a client suicide loss and opioid overdose (attitude/beliefs).\nApply their knowledge as part of their postvention strategies and incorporate it into their prevention efforts (behaviors).\n\nPresented by: Bianca D. McCall\, LMFT \nBianca D. McCall\, LMFT is a retired professional women’s basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker\, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist\, with 25 years in Behavioral Health\, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years\, she has grown significantly in the digital health space\, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform\, designed to improve human health span. \nFor more than a decade\, her work and research has been dedicated to psychological (mental) injury prevention and the discovery of innovations addressing existential isolation. Bianca is passionate about leading projects which promote ongoing research in mental injury prevention\, integration of technologies\, data analytics\, and the discovery of culturally and linguistically responsive crisis interventions. Bianca represents Nevada\, on national committees and namely the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; designated by SAMHSA\, and Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Public Health and is a contributor to the National Strategies for Suicide Prevention in areas of Clinical Education\, Provider Standards\, and Technology. Bianca is a subject matter expert\, a curriculum developer\, and instructor in higher education with the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)\, Region 9\, housed at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nContinuing Education Units: 2 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/supporting-behavioral-health-providers-creating-postvention-strategies-for-healing-after-losing-a-client-to-suicide/
LOCATION:UNR North Las Vegas Extension – North Las Vegas Learning Center\, 2280 N McDaniel St - Classroom A\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empowered Pathways: Addressing Opioid Use Across the Lifespan in Nevada — Session 4: Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders\, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data\, tools\, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery supports across the lifespan. \nSeries Schedule  (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT): \n\nNovember 5\, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan\nDecember 3\, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families\, Not Just Symptoms\nDecember 10\, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems\n\nParticipation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However\, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series\, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration\, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.  \nPresented by: Eboni January\, MD\, FACOG \nDr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN\, health equity advocate\, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness\, advocacy\, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge\, confidence\, and community she deserves to experience a healthy\, informed\, and empowered motherhood journey. \nContinuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session) \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSession 4 – December 17\, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will: \n\nStrengthen community-based recovery networks that support long-term\, intergenerational healing.\nDevelop strategies for cross-sector collaboration to improve prevention\, treatment\, and recovery outcomes in Nevada.\nAssess emerging technologies that can enhance opioid prevention\, treatment\, and recovery support.\n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowered-pathways-addressing-opioid-use-across-the-lifespan-in-nevada-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Nevada OD2A Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program for a monthly office hour focused on overdose and substance use data. This session is an open space to discuss Nevada’s surveillance reports\, ask questions\, and explore trends in nonfatal overdoses and related data sources. \nHosted by:\nTaylor Lensch\, PhD\, MPHData Analytics Manager\, Larson InstituteSchool of Public Health\, University of Nevada\, Reno \nZoom Link:\nhttps://unr.zoom.us/j/87682436259?pwd=r2Knr5MTZJmgbkGwjc5QyhPhNz89lv.1&from=addon \nView the latest reports:\nThe Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Program \n \n 
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/nevada-od2a-data-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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