Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence

06/12/2026

We had an amazing time at day one of State Fair of Nevada! Be sure to stop by all weekend long to checkout all of the University of Nevada, Reno units sharing their incredible work.

06/12/2026

In this episode of The NOCE Dose, Bianca D. McCall sits down with Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Elliott, trauma specialist and clinician working alongside first responders and crisis teams, for a deeply human conversation about the cost of caring.

Dr. Trudy unpacks what happens when exposure to crisis becomes cumulative, and how easily helpers can lose connection to themselves in the process.

At the heart of this conversation are two powerful truths: we can’t hide our humanness, and too often, we are the only ones keeping someone’s story safe.

Together, they explore the importance of psychological safety, trusted relationships, and the internal “checklists” that help us recognize when we’ve crossed the line from present to performing. This episode also highlights the weight of holding others’ stories in isolation—and why healing cannot happen without connection.

Grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience, this conversation is a reminder that being human is not a liability in this work, it’s the very thing that makes healing possible.

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or visit: https://nvopioidcoe.org/podcast/s3e4/

In this episode of The NOCE Dose, Bianca D. McCall sits down with Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Elliott, trauma specialist and clinician working alongside first responders and crisis teams, for a deeply human conversation about the cost of caring. From “death by a thousand cuts” to the slow, often invisible...

06/12/2026

06/08/2026

New Resource: Revised Regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs!

SAMHSA's Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) released a new report on Revised Regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs: Establishing a Baseline to Measure Progress Over Time.

The report, and corresponding webinar, examine the extent to which states and opioid treatment programs (OTPs) adopted changes after the revisions to 42 CFR part 8 were put into effect.

The updated regulations promote increased access to evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder, greater retention in care by promoting practitioner's professional judgment in providing patient-centered care and reducing barriers to services.

View the report, webinar, and webinar slides on SAMHSA’s CFRI web page.

Download the Report: https://library.samhsa.gov/product/revised-regulations-opioid-treatment-programs-establishing-baseline-measure-progress-over-time/pep25-02-025?

06/05/2026

In this episode of The NOCE Dose, Bianca D. McCall is joined by for a powerful conversation at the intersection of faith, trauma, and care work. Together, they explore what happens inside helping spaces—especially faith communities—when image becomes more important than authenticity.

From “mean girls in ministry” to cover-up culture and spiritual bypassing, Gabrielle names the realities many experience but few openly discuss. Leaders are often expected to carry grief, addiction, and crisis for others while managing their own struggles in silence—creating environments where vulnerability feels unsafe and healing is delayed.

This episode dives into the difference between belonging vs. fitting in, the impact of unresolved personal wounds on leadership, and why faith spaces must move beyond “pray it away” responses toward trauma-informed, relational care. It also highlights the need for collaboration between mental health professionals and faith leaders to truly support both communities and the people serving within them.

Grounded in both clinical insight and lived experience, this conversation challenges listeners to confront what’s hidden, rethink leadership, and create spaces where people can show up fully—without having to perform, conform, or hide. Because healing doesn’t happen in environments built on performance—it happens where people feel safe enough to be seen.

Listen to the NOCE Dose on your favorite podcast platform or visit: https://nvopioidcoe.org/podcast/s3e3/

06/04/2026

Substance use disorders among older adults are an often-overlooked part of the opioid epidemic. Join us on July 9 for a FREE webinar where we'll take a closer look at prevalence, screening, and care considerations specific to this population, including how sociohistorical context and a biopsychosocial lens can shape more effective, compassionate responses.

Learn more and register: https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/care-considerations-for-addressing-substance-use-and-the-opioid-epidemic-among-older-adult-populations/

06/03/2026

Nevada’s Good Samaritan Law was created to address an overdose epidemic that claims hundreds of lives every year in our state.

Many of these deaths are preventable if witnesses act quickly, but fear of legal trouble often gets in the way

Under the law, you are protected from arrest or prosecution for certain drug-related offenses if you seek medical help for someone experiencing an overdose

This immunity applies whether you are helping someone else or seeking help for yourself. Don't let fear stop you from saving a life!

Learn more about Nevada's Good Samaritan law at: https://nvopioidcoe.org/resources/good-samaritan-law/

06/02/2026

Preventing substance use among youth starts at home and in the classroom.

This new ondemand video will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that families and schools can use to reduce risk and build resilience in children and adolescents.

Learn how to recognize early warning signs, foster open communication, implement school-based prevention programs, and create strong partnerships between educators and caregivers.

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Preventing substance use among youth starts at home and in the classroom. This video will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that families and schools can use to reduce risk and build resilience in children and adolescents. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs, fost...

06/01/2026

Starting Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) in Nevada can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Our new OBOT Oboarding Toolkit provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help prescribers navigate requirements, establish services, and become ready to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with confidence.

Download a copy today!

Starting Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) in Nevada can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be. This toolkit provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help prescribers navigate requirements, establish services, and become ready to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with conf...