We'd like to extend our sincerest thank you to everyone who participated in and supported last week's Rural Nevada Community Health Fair in Goldfield, Nevada! This event brought together many dedicated organizations and vendors who are committed to improving health and wellness in our rural communities. Here's a look at each participating organization, the invaluable services they provide, and links to learn more about their work.
United Natives, in partnership with L’Oréal USA, is offering free mental health services to Native relatives across selected states, including Nevada. Through this program, participants will receive two comprehensive mental health assessments and ten free counseling sessions with a professionally licensed therapist in their state. All services are offered via telehealth, ensuring accessibility and convenience for those who need support. If you or someone you know could benefit from the services, please reach out to therapy@unitednatives.org or 602-799-8187.
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023 provides data on health behaviors and experiences of high school students in the United States. Data highlight students' behaviors and experiences in 2023, changes from 2021 to 2023, and 10-year trends.
Join us for a community health fair to help build community resilience by connecting people with local assistance and raising awareness about the value of preventive health.
The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged is a concise and insightful podcast offering a deeper dive into the realities faced by professionals and champions combating the opioid epidemic within Nevada. Join us as we reconnect with expert panelists from our Listening Sessions, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their work and insights into the pressing issues of prevention and diversion, harm reduction, opioid use treatment, recovery, and reoccurrence prevention.
The State of Nevada Bureau of Behavioral Health, Wellness and Prevention (BBHWP) has announced the availability of funding through the SOR 4 grant. This funding opportunity is in response to the urgent need to address the opioid and stimulant crisis plaguing Nevada’s communities.