The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) recently participated in the L.I.M.A. Community Resource Sharing Meeting, a collaborative event aimed at connecting service providers, law enforcement, and community members to share resources and strengthen support networks for individuals facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness.
Project ECHO Nevada invites you to their upcoming 6 session free series of 60-minute-long teleconference sessions in which providers will have the opportunity to speak with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts in the field of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment health). This ECHO will provide community health professionals with the training and support they need to manage substance use issues within women's health settings using an SBIRT model.
The opioid crisis continues to impact families and communities across Nevada, with fentanyl posing one of the greatest dangers. In response, the Sparks City Attorney’s Office, led by City Attorney Wes Duncan, has launched “Shattered Lives: The Deadly Fallout of Fentanyl.” This initiative aims to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fentanyl by sharing real stories from community members and providing critical education to students, parents, and residents.
SAMHSA’s Community Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORMs) Planning Toolkit is now available! This comprehensive resource is designed to help communities expand access to lifesaving medications like naloxone to reduce opioid overdose fatalities.
The opioid epidemic has profoundly impacted communities nationwide, including Nevada's Native American populations. The Nevada Opioid Needs Assessment and Statewide Plan 2022 highlights the unique challenges faced by these communities and underscores the necessity for culturally sensitive interventions.
January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to recognize the efforts made to combat human trafficking and empower individuals to take action. Human trafficking is a pervasive issue that affects millions worldwide, including vulnerable populations here in Nevada. This month, the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) is proud to join the nationwide movement to raise awareness, share critical resources, and provide actionable steps to help prevent human trafficking.