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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.
The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence is proud to join SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment in recognizing the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month this January. This initiative highlights the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs).