Empowered (Roseman University College of Medicine)
Empowered supports pregnant and postpartum individuals in Southern & Northern Nevada (and Weber & Davis Counties in Utah) who use, or have used, opioids or stimulants. Their team provides peer
Topic: Treatment
Northern Nevada HOPES – Perinatal Care Program
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
Guide to Integrating HCV Services into Opioid Treatment Programs
This guide is intended to build the capacity of publicly funded Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to integrate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevention and treatment services into their programs. The guide may also be useful for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community and healthcare coalitions, nonprofit organizations and other substance use disorder and HCV treatment providers.
Guide to Integrating Infectious Disease Testing and Treatment Services in Opioid Treatment Programs
This Guide provides insights, examples, and strategies to support OTPs in integrating infectious disease services into behavioral health programming.
Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder for Pregnant Patients
This 8-hour, online course, from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), provides the education that is essential for providers to identify, assess, diagnose, and manage pregnant and postpartum patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).
The Vital Role of Community Health Workers in Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorder Care
As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country, there is a growing need to strengthen the network of support around individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). One critical role in this support system is the Community Health Worker (CHW). CHWs bridge gaps between healthcare, social and human service systems and individuals in need, offering culturally appropriate education, resources, and advocacy.