Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence

Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence Evidence-informed training & resources to support those affected by opioid use in Nevada.

The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) is dedicated to developing and sharing evidence-informed training and offering technical assistance to professionals and community members alike. Whether you are a care provider or a concerned community member, NOCE provides resources to support those affected by opioid use.

08/31/2026

Driven largely by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl, the overdose epidemic remains a critical public health crisis that requires urgent public awareness, early symptom recognition, and expanded harm reduction strategies. Lifesaving tools such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips, backed by Goo...

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, join us in remembering those we’ve lost, encouraging substance use disorde...
08/31/2026

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, join us in remembering those we’ve lost, encouraging substance use disorder support & recovery, and working to end overdose by sharing prevention strategies. Visit nvopioidcoe.org or lick the link in our bio to learn how to stop overdoses and save lives.

08/30/2026

Now that you know how naloxone, carry it with you and learn the signs of an opioid overdose. You have the power to save a life.

We were honored to join Join Together Northern Nevada for their International Overdose Awareness Day event at the Nation...
08/28/2026

We were honored to join Join Together Northern Nevada for their International Overdose Awareness Day event at the National Automobile Museum.

The gathering brought our community together to remember those we have lost to overdose, honor those whose lives have been impacted, and share messages of hope, recovery, and connection.

Thank you to JTNN and all of the community partners, speakers, and attendees who helped create a meaningful space for remembrance and awareness. Events like this remind us that reducing stigma, increasing access to resources, and supporting one another are all important parts of preventing overdose and saving lives.

We’re grateful to be part of this work and to continue showing up for our Nevada communities.

This video explores how healthcare providers and community partners can engage with the DEA National Prescription Drug T...
08/27/2026

This video explores how healthcare providers and community partners can engage with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative and leverage DEA’s free outreach resources to address the opioid epidemic. With a focus on Tribal inclusion, presenters will highlight opportunities to collaborate with DEA in developing culturally responsive prevention materials for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Participants will leave with practical knowledge of available tools, partnership pathways, and strategies for supporting Tribal-focused opioid response efforts.

Watch now: https://nvopioidcoe.org/video/tribal-community-outreach/

08/26/2026

📊Highlights from the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Rates of opioid misuse continued to decline in 2025.

Access the 2025 NSDUH report to see how Americans reported on mental health, substance use, treatment and recovery: https://bit.ly/4xSCcBy

SAMHSA

Join us on Sept. 11 for Permission to Grieve: A Guide to Coping with Uncomfortable Feelings in Native Contexts.This 2‑ho...
08/26/2026

Join us on Sept. 11 for Permission to Grieve: A Guide to Coping with Uncomfortable Feelings in Native Contexts.

This 2‑hour virtual training centers grief, loss, and complex emotions in Native communities—and in the lives of helpers themselves—in the context of ongoing trauma, overdose deaths, and substance use. Blending Indigenous trauma science, grief practices, and Western neuroscience (such as the window of tolerance and nervous system responses), we will focus on both provider wellness and usable skills.

Participants will explore the difference between trauma‑informed and healing‑centered approaches, and will leave with concrete co‑regulation tools and grief‑aware practices they can bring into their work with Native communities in Nevada, including conversations about opioid use, treatment, and recovery.

Learn more and register: https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/permission-to-grieve-a-guide-to-coping-with-uncomfortable-feelings-in-native-contexts/

08/24/2026

One thing you should know about overdose is that it impacts us all, but overdose is also preventable.💜

Our team, community partners, and students came together to share the “one thing” they want you to remember leading up to International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31.

Together, we can .

Learn more: www.nvopioidcoe.org

08/24/2026

Join us for an Opioid Response Network (ORN) Justice and Public Safety Interest Group Sharing Successes and Champions Series Session!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 26
🕑 2:00-3:00 PM ET
📍 Zoom
👤 Featuring Hon. Geno Salomone

For many years, rural courts often approached substance use disorders through the lens of personal responsibility and moral failing rather than medical science. Today, advances in research, judicial education, and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act are reshaping how courts understand addiction and respond to individuals with opioid use disorder. This webinar will explore the growing role of federal disability law and the ways rural courts are adapting to meet both legal obligations and the needs of their communities.

Register: https://bit.ly/3Sk9P00

Questions? Email [email protected].

Promoting overdose reduction strategies helps minimize the negative impacts of risky behaviors on individuals and commun...
08/24/2026

Promoting overdose reduction strategies helps minimize the negative impacts of risky behaviors on individuals and communities. Let’s work together to create a safer and healthier environment for everyone. Learn more about ending overdoses at: nvopioidcoe.org.

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