Follow Up: SNOAC 2024 Q1 General Meeting

Written By Katarina Pulver

Good Afternoon SNOAC Community,

 

Thank you for another wonderful meeting! It was great seeing you all virtually and in person. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 9th from 10a-12p in a hybrid capacity. You will be able to join this meeting virtually via Webex or in-person at Roseman University (1 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, NV 89135; back at auditorium location). Below you will find the materials and contact information for our amazing speakers as well community updates, educational opportunities, and funding opportunities:

 

Follow Up

 

Funding Opportunities:

  • Grant applications are now open for the Community Recovery Funds

    • About: The city of Las Vegas is providing $3.04 million to organizations like yours through the Community Recovery Funds. These funds were received by the city through opioid litigation. Community Recovery Funds will be provided to community-wide organizations in Las Vegas as well as internal city departments for existing opioid-use and opioid-use disorder programs over the next two years.

    • Eligibility Requirements:

      • Must serve communities in the city of Las Vegas jurisdiction.

      • Must demonstrate previous experience serving the city of Las Vegas community for one or more of the eligible-use criteria.

      • Funding must expand upon existing programs that meet the eligible-use categories.

    • Applications for funding due: Thursday, February 22, 2024

    • Link to learn more: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Grants

  • Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts

    • About: The purpose of this program is to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts. The program recognizes the need for treatment instead of incarceration for individuals with SUDs. Recipients are expected to provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with SUD involved with the courts. With this program, SAMHSA aims to improve abstinence from substance use, housing stability, employment status, social connectedness, health/behavioral/social consequences, and reduce criminal justice involvement.

    • Anticipated Total Available Funding: $24,400,000

    • Anticipated Number of Awards: 61

    • Applications for funding due: Monday, April 1, 2024

    • Link to learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/ti-24-004

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Community Updates and Events:

  • FentAlert: Empowering Youth for Safer Choices

    • About: SAMHSA has issued a challenge to America’s youth: Help us raise awareness about fentanyl and reduce teen overdose deaths. SAMHSA Fentanyl Awareness Youth Challenge is an opportunity for youth, ages 14-18, to develop a community strategy to educate their peers about fentanyl and fake pills ― and prevent drug overdose deaths. There’s a total prize purse of $80,000, with individual prizes up to $5,000. Youth can participate individually, or as part of a team.

    • Link to Learn More: Link here

    • Deadline to Submit: February 26, 2024.

  • Second Chance 5k

    • About: Second Chance 5K started as an idea after our two families lost three beautiful souls: Leah, Amber and Kristi. We wanted to connect with other families impacted by substance use disorders. We wanted a second chance to view addiction differently. This 5K represents all the love we have for our sisters given to the recovery community — we see you, we believe in you, and we are cheering you on.  Everyone deserves as many chances as it takes to heal. Our main community event is annual but the impact of our proceeds is year round.  All donations benefit the Las Vegas recovery community and organizations working to provide second chances at life.

    • When: April 19th-20th

    • Link to Learn More: https://www.secondchance5k.org/

  • LIMA Graduation

  • Clark County Opioid Task Force

  • New Opioid Treatment Center being built in N Las Vegas

  • Mental Health Spectrum

 

Educational Opportunities:

Local

  • Social Determinants of Health and HIV-Related Health Equity Training Program

    • When: February 26th from 10a-4p

    • Where: Southern Nevada Health District (280 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107)

    • Cost: Free

    • About: The purpose of this activity is to present key concepts related to social determinants of health and health equity. The participants will be provided an overview of key concepts and given an opportunity to look at the connection between HIV-related disparities and social determinants of health. Lunch will be provided. CME & CEU will be available for participants.

    • Learn more and register: https://paetc.caspio.com/dp/050e700090280c9da9194a3daf9c?ER_ID=20017267

  • Harm Reduction 101: The Basics of Harm Reduction

    • When: February 27th from 8a-12p

    • Where: Virtual via Webex

    • Cost: Free

    • About: This interactive adult training provides participants with an in-depth overview of harm reduction concepts. This workshop provides a foundation in the philosophy, principles, and practices of harm reduction in the context of the United States. Participants will learn more tools to understand the different types and levels of harm. Our goal is that through guided discussion and activities, participants will develop practical skills and increased knowledge to use in their work with people who currently are or formerly have used drugs, with an emphasis on injection drug use.

    • Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nqdejrm/lp/1083f1d1-9fcc-4410-9963-00994f82b752

  • Harm Reduction 201: Understanding Drug-Related Stigma

    • When: March 12th 8a-12p

    • Where: Virtually via Webex

    • Cost: Free

    • About: This training takes a critical look at the history of the substance misuse movement and its impact on recovery and health equity in our community. This workshop will introduce the concepts of social inequalities faced by people who use drugs, the stigma they experience, and how this impacts their ability to access services.

    • Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m6mgej2/lp/80220b23-f95e-417a-bad9-10b86b7d5b1a

National

  • RX Summit

    • When: April 1-4, 2024

    • Where: Atlanta, GA

    • Cost: $825 to $1495 (see site for details)

    • About: Rx and Illicit Drug Summit is the largest, most influential event addressing this crisis, where strategies are shared and put into action. Our global community includes multidisciplinary stakeholders "from federal to family." As we enter our 13th year, our mission has become increasingly important—we can't afford to lose more lives. It's time to turn the numbers around. Join us in Atlanta to learn from our global community of stakeholders, focused on the latest strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Registration is open—reserve your seat today for discounted rates.

    • Learn More: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/rx-summit

  • 2024 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. Conference: “Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication”

    • When: May 18-22 varying start and end times each day

    • Where: Planet Hollywood (3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109)

    • Cost: $500 (Price increases Jan 31)

    • About: The workshop lineup will include state of the art information on diverse areas of focus such as patient care and best practices, building community partnerships and collaborations, public policy and regulatory changes, workforce development, quality assurance, and financial reimbursement. There will be workshops that focus on emerging treatment trends and developments such as the fentanyl epidemic, mobile opioid treatment programs, regulatory changes, expansion of treatment services in rural areas, integrating treatment with the corrections systems, and integrating harm reduction initiatives. For those newer to the field or those who want a refresher on the basics, we have once again included a “Foundations” track which will include selections on the fundamentals of medication assisted treatment.

    • Learn more: https://aatod.eventscribe.net/

  • Montana Summer Institute

    • When: July 16-19

    • Where: Big Sky Montana or Virtually

    • Cost: In-person registration- $995; Virtual registration: $525

    • About: Reshape the way you approach community health and well-being at the 2024 Montana Summer Institute. Join us onsite or online and learn how to foster hope, cultivate health, and strengthen connections to build healthier, safer, and more positive communities for all.

    • Learn More: https://www.montanainstitute.com/msi

If you have any questions, wish to update your SNOAC membership, or have important community events or resources related to substance use, overdose or recovery, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kat Pulver at pulver@snhd.org, Jessica Johnson at johnsonjes@snhd.org, or Jamie Ross at jross@drugfreelasvegas.org.

 

Warm Regards,

Katarina Pulver

Katarina Pulver
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