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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.
This session will focus on identifying key protective factors that reduce the risk of substance use and explore how we can actively support and strengthen them in our communities. Participants will examine the role of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in fostering resilience, gain insight into current research and emerging trends, and learn strategies for mobilizing communities to take action in building protective environments that support long-term well-being.
This session will explore the powerful role of storytelling in the fields of education, advocacy, and substance use prevention. Participants will examine how personal narratives can foster connection, reduce stigma, and create a sense of belonging. Featuring insights from subject matter experts and individuals with lived experience, the session offers a nuanced look at both urban and rural perspectives on substance use and mental health.
This collaborative training brings together experts from across Nevada to explore the complex landscape of human trafficking throughout the state. Presenters will highlight the realities and regional nuances of trafficking in urban, rural, and campus communities, while addressing the frequent intersection with opioid use and substance dependency. Topics include recruitment tactics, legal context, trauma-informed response, and victim advocacy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trafficking operates in Nevada and what communities can do to identify, prevent, and respond to exploitation.
This is the first of six sessions in the series, Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations. This session introduces the foundational concept of historical trauma and its ongoing effects on mental health and substance use within Native American communities.
This recorded session explores comprehensive, trauma-informed strategies to support mothers with opioid use disorder and their infants during the critical postpartum period. It emphasizes the importance of establishing care with a pediatrician, postpartum follow-up, and family planning, while also highlighting essential caregiver education on car seat safety, safe sleep practices, and overdose prevention strategies. Participants will learn how to help caregivers build a healthy support system and understand how wraparound services, peer support, and community-based interventions can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and foster long-term recovery for the dyad.