The Four Pillars

The SNOAC envisions a four pillar approach to addressing the substance use crisis in Southern Nevada that is rooted in our guiding principles.

PREVENTION

Prevention has been defined by the SNOAC community as “Organizations and teams oriented towards prevention aim to apply interventions in our community that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors surrounding substance use and prevention.”

    • Reduce barriers to comprehensive, evidence-based preK-12 primary prevention education

    • Identify and fund alternative activities for youth

    • Engage in overdose prevention and education strategies in higher education and faith communities

    • Targeted media campaign on fentanyl risk

    • ACES Prevention

    • Expanding childcare

    • Improve neighborhood conditions

    • Improve reading ability before 5th grade

RESCUE

Rescue has been defined by the SNOAC community as “interventions and approaches that are implemented after substance misuse has already developed and are aimed at preventing overdose and improving quality of life and health while using substances.”

    • Purchase naloxone to expand rapid access

    • Fentanyl test strip education and distribution

    • Purchase overdose prevention supplies and expand syringe service programs

    • Support for permanent, accessible housing

    • Community-wide media campaign on stigma

    • Overdose prevention in nightclubs

    • Expand drug testing and peer mentorship

TREATMENT

Treatment has been defined by the SNOAC community as “Interventions and approaches that are aimed at helping individuals to end their chaotic relationship with substance use and reduce drug seeking behaviors.”

    • Support state-led treatment initiatives

    • Support providers to move to a "treatment on demand" model

    • Develop targeted media strategy on evidence-based treatment and linkage to care

    • Fund drug court to incorporate evidence based practices

    • Improve policies and procedures for FQHC or primary care

    • Increase number of mental health professionals

    • No wrong door approach

    • Timely/ quick access to medications for opioid use disorder

RECOVERY

Recovery has been defined by the SNOAC community as “interventions and approaches that support a person-centered model building on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-defined recovery through improved health, wellness, and quality of life.”

    • Expand sober living/ recovery housing

    • Review neighborhood and community policies to ensure they support people in recovery

    • Develop media campaign on reducing stigma for people in recovery

    • Expand recovery-friendly workplace initiatives

    • Alumni group expansion

    • Expand medication for opioid use access to incarcerated populations