This is the first session in a comprehensive 4-part series that 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 is intended to provide participants with data, tools, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery supports across the lifespan.
This second Listening Session continues our exploration of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in special populations, shifting the lens to the full lifespan. Building upon Part 1’s focus on youth and Tribal communities, Part 2 will examine the intergenerational and biological effects of opioid exposure from the womb through later life stages. Panelists will include a speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant working with opioid-exposed infants in neonatal care, a nutritionist exploring how OUD affects metabolism and nourishment, a biomedical engineer sharing technological approaches for assessing long-term developmental impact, and a gerontological expert addressing OUD in older adults.
The purpose of NDVS Opioid Prevention Program is to Prevent and Reduce Opioid Use Disorder (PROUD) in Nevada among veterans and their families. The program has adopted the acronym PROUD
Northern Nevada HOPES offers a Perinatal Care Program for pregnant individuals with current or past opioid use. Services include prenatal and postpartum care, lactation and nutrition counseling, behavioral health support, peer counseling, and family planning. Safe treatment with buprenorphine (MOUD) is available to support healthy outcomes for both parent and baby. For more information, call 775-997-7583
Learn essential skills pertaining to working with adolescents affected by opioid use disorder in this foundational training. Gain proficiency in understanding medications for opioid use disorder, communicating with families about opioid use disorder and treatment options, tailored to fit the needs of young individuals. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current opioid trends among adolescents and practices that you can implement immediately.
This Listening Session is the first in a two-part series designed to examine how Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) impacts specific population groups that experience distinctive health vulnerabilities, including youth, older adults, individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence, birthing women and Tribal Nations. Anchored in evidence-based frameworks for trauma-informed care, developmental risk, and structural competency, the session prioritizes the integration of firsthand narratives with the data on service gaps. Participants will engage in structured dialogue to better understand how variations in age, ability, neurodevelopment, and community context influence OUD risk trajectories and access to care. This session supports a broader objective of informing service models that are integrity-based, developmentally appropriate, and community-informed, consistent with national public health guidance for behavioral health fairness.