Follow Up: SNOAC Q3 General Meeting

Written By Katarina Pulver

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Thank you for another wonderful and robust meeting! As a reminder, our next SNOAC meeting will be Thursday, November 7th from 10a to 12p. As with previous meetings, this meeting will be hybrid and you can attend in-person at Roseman University (1 Breakthrough Way Las Vegas, NV 89135- back in the auditorium) or virtually via Zoom. Below, you will find community updates and materials from our previous meeting:

Meeting Follow Up:

 

Community Updates

  • SNHD Public Health Advisory: Increased Risk of Injury and Overdose Due to Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulants

    • Advisory: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory on 6/13/24, regarding a federal indictment against a large subscription-based telehealth company that provides treatment nationwide for adults. This disruption may affect 30,000 to 50,000 patients, potentially interrupting their ADHD treatment and access to care. Additionally, a national shortage of several prescription stimulants (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and methamphetamine) is reported on the FDA Drug Shortages website. Patients with a disruption in access to stimulant medications may seek care and medications outside regulated healthcare systems, increasing the risk of injury and overdose from counterfeit and/or adulterated medication.

    • Link to read full advisory: https://files.constantcontact.com/f9350320801/5fc28124-48ad-4e78-938d-60ed66911e06.pdf

  • SNHD Launches CredibleMind

    • About: CredibleMind is the free online platform that brings together expert rated and vetted videos, podcasts, apps, books and articles all in one easy to use place. Confidential and available 24/7, with CredibleMind you can learn new skills, understand your own mental health, take a mental health assessment and browse our library of thousands of mental wellbeing resources.

    • Learn more: https://files.constantcontact.com/f9350320801/fea21dde-d893-425e-81bb-89251076af67.pdf

  • Community Needs Assessment

    • About: The Community Health Assessment (CHA) aims to describe the health of the community, by presenting information on health status, community health needs, and resources available in the community. It seeks to identify target populations that may be at increased risk of poor health outcomes and to gain a better understanding of their needs, as well as assess the larger community environment and how it relates to the health of individuals. The CHA helps the community with asset identification, policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.

    • Take the needs assessment today: https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_023TuQyXRM4Ae5o?Q_CHL=qr

 

Community Events

  • LIMA Community Resource Sharing Meeting

    • When: Friday, August 23rd from 11a-3p

    • Where: LVMPD Headquarters (400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106)

    • About: Join this open networking meeting to learn about resources and programs available to individuals in our community as well and programs and resources that support programs. All agencies will have 2 minutes to present their information to all attendees

    • For more information contact Angel Lash at (702) 671-3866 or lasha@clarkcountycourts.us or the Hope team at hopeteam@unr.edu

  • International Overdose Awareness Day

  • LIMA Diversion Program Graduation

    • When: Friday, September 13th from 1p-2:30p

    • About: Join LIMA as they celebrate their program graduates!

    • Cost: Free

    • To learn more contact Angel Lash at lasha@clarkcountycourts.us

  • All in for Service Poker Run!

    • When: Saturday, Sept 21th from 9a-6p

    • Where: Foundation for Recovery (4800 Alpine Place, Las Vegas, NV 89108)

    • About: Foundation for Recovery is partnering with nine other organizations around the Las Vegas valley to play their cards for a great cause! Each organization is gathering teams of five to go volunteer at five different nonprofits around the valley, including The Just One Project, Horses for Heroes, and the Clean the World Foundation. At each nonprofit, teams will receive one playing card. After a full day of volunteering, all organizations will meet at Foundation for Recovery to celebrate and submit their poker hands. The organization with the winning poker hand will decide which local nonprofit receives a donation in that team's name. Winners will be announced at the Mobilize Recovery Tour bus stop hosted at Foundation for Recovery.

    • For more information visit: https://www.recoverydayofservice.org/36480/all_in_for_service_poker_run

  • Mobilize Recovery Las Vegas: Featuring Country Music Artist Whey Jennings

    • When: Tuesday, September 24th from 4p-7p

    • Where: Foundation for Recovery (4800 Alpine Place, Las Vegas, NV 89108)

    • About: Let's show Las Vegas the power of recovery! Your presence makes a difference. Come join us and be part of a nationwide movement for hope and healing. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening filled with music, community, and inspiration! We're rolling into the Foundation for Recovery to bring you an evening of celebration, connection, and empowerment, featuring a special performance by country music artist Whey Jennings!

    • Learn More at https://www.mobilizerecovery.org/mobilize_las_vegas

  • Save the Date: Narcan at Night

    • When: Saturday, Sept 28th

    • Where: Around Las Vegas

    • About: Join the Shine a Light Team to distribute Narcan and test strips to folks in need across the Las Vegas. Volunteer and Sponsorship opportunities available!

    • For more information visit https://www.recoverydayofservice.org/32749/narcan_at_night

Educational Opportunities

  • Harm Reduction 101: The Basics of Harm Reduction

    • When: Tuesday, Sept 10th from 8am to 12p

    • Where: Virtual Via Microsoft Teams

    • 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://bit.ly/AugHR101

  • Naloxone Training of Trainers

    • When: Thursday, Sept 5th from 9:30a to 11:30a

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

    • About: Join me while I train trainers with the current information about the illicit drug supply in our community and the current best practices for reversing overdoses. At the end of this training, you should be equipped with the knowledge and tools to train others in overdose response with naloxone, understand opioids and their effects, and educate others on common myths regarding drug overdose and fentanyl. This training is grant funded and provided at no-cost.

    • Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ksq3dbf/lp/51645278-bf3c-4b37-8860-18337c831960

  • Embracing Life as Women Conference

    • When: Friday, Sept 6th from 2p-5p

    • Where: The Blind Center of NV (1001 North Bruce Street Las Vegas, NV, 89101)

    • About: Embracing Life As Women (ELAW) highlights the difficulties and triumphs of women of childbearing age (14-44) who are struggling with, or have struggled with, substance use and/or mental health challenges, and society's stigma of these very real and common issues. ELAW focuses on reducing harms, introducing supports, and highlighting best practices for these women. ELAW is open to anyone supportive of these goals, and all genders. CARE Coalition is a local nonprofit organization focused on providing connections to resources, bringing awareness through education, and prevention efforts that respond to the growing number of pregnant women and women of childbearing ages affected by alcohol or drug use.

    • Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoWcObfQ5iRS21JcouuzqKv-DY41JGDQMz4L02Ym_mG2sufA/viewform?usp=send_form

    • Learn More: https://www.carecoalitionnv.org/programs/elaw or contact ashley@carecoalitionnv.org

  • Harm Reduction 201: Understanding Drug Related Stigma

    • When: Tuesday, Sept 24th from 8a-12p

    • Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

    • 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/erdnn5z/lp/ba69c3d5-ea99-404d-94b1-eb8156db67cb

 

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 contact us on the SNOAC Website at https://www.snoac.org/.

Katarina Pulver
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