SNOAC Ad-Hoc Community Updates
Hello SNOAC Community!
I hope you all have been well! As a reminder, our next meeting is Thursday, April 16th at 10am and will be available in a hybrid format (virtual and in person). Virtually you can access the meeting via Zoom or in-person at Roseman University (3755 Breakthrough Way, Classroom 200, Las Vegas, NV 89135). In the meantime, please see some community ad-hoc updates:
Community Events and Information:
Alcohol and Drug Use Screening Prevention and Intervention (SPI) Training Needs Assessment Survey
About: The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence’s Screening, Prevention and Intervention (SPI) Project is conducting a survey to identify training and technical assistance needs to assist Nevada communities in effectively addressing opioid and stimulant misuse. The SPI project holds the potential to improve and strengthen Nevada’s public health system by assisting community healthcare workers, criminal justice professionals and adolescent service providers to provide opportunities for screening, prevention and early intervention with at-risk substance users before more severe consequences occur. The information you provide in the survey will be very valuable in assisting the SPI project staff to prioritize and plan free in-person and online training, technical assistance to support SPI resources, outreach, and increase opportunities for Nevadans to seek help with opioid, stimulant, and other substance misuse.
Learn more and take the survey here: https://unr.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bv7nYVsvoAKU8S?utm_source=Nevada+Opioid+Center+of+Excellence+%28NOCE%29&utm_campaign=e5fd9be124-Hepatitis+C_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_415281fd2c-e5fd9be124-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28Hepatitis+C_COPY_01%29&mc_cid=e5fd9be124&mc_eid=7693640b9f
Narcan at Night Presents Spring into Action
Date: Monday, March 30th from 4p-7p
Location: 1120 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Cost: Free
About: Join us for the Narcan at Night’s “Spring Into Action” Pop-Up Event, a heartfelt gathering dedicated to community, connection, and hope for a meaningful cause. Narcan at Night was created to raise awareness about overdose prevention and to foster a caring community where no one faces challenges alone. Events like this serve as a reminder of the strength we find in coming together. Bring your family, invite friends, and join us as we welcome spring with open hearts and a spirit of solidarity.
Learn more: https://www.snoac.org/community-events/narcan-at-night-presents-spring-into-action
Southern Nevada Health District’s 2026 State of Public Health
Date: Tuesday, April 7th at 10am
Location: Hybrid; In person at Southern Nevada Health District (280 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107) and Virtually Via Facebook Live
Cost: Free
About: Join the Southern Nevada Health District for an update on key public health issues affecting our community and the collaborative efforts underway to improve health outcomes in Clark County. This year’s program will highlight local efforts to address the overdose epidemic and expand access to care through the Health District’s Street Medicine program. Opening remarks will be provided by Dr. Cassius Lockett, District Health Officer, and Scott Black, North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem and Chair of the Southern Nevada District Board of Health.
Learn more and sign up to attend: https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/news-info/state-of-the-health-district/
TINHIH Aim for Recovery Competition
Date: Saturday, April 11th from 9a
Location: Pro Gun Vegas (12801 Old U.S. 95, Boulder City, NV 89005)
Cost: $75 per person; $275 per group
About: Take your best shot at supporting youth mental health! Join us at the Pro Gun Club in Las Vegas for Aim 4 Recovery - a high-energy sporting clay tournament where fun meets purpose. Grab three friends and tackle 10 unique shooting stations in this 'golf-with-shotguns' style event benefiting There is No Hero in Heroin Foundation's youth recovery programs. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or new to clay sports, your participation makes a direct impact on youth mental health and recovery support services in our community. Experience includes tournament entry, raffles, auctions, and meals. Ready to make every shot count? Register your team today! Call 702-293-2108
Link to flyer: https://files.constantcontact.com/f9350320801/d77db8e3-3b25-4b35-9e89-1a3df9479419.pdf
Register to attend and learn more: https://e.givesmart.com/events/KIP/
Achievement Unlocked: Power-Up with PrEP!
Date: Saturday, April 11th from 12p-3p
Location: Chuck Minker Sports Complex (275 North Mojave Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89101)
Cost: Free
About: The 5th Annual PrEP Rally is almost here and you’re invited to level up your health and wellness with us! Join The LGBTQ+ Center and community partners on Saturday, April 11 from 12–3 PM for an afternoon packed with resources, music, food, and fun.
Learn more:https://www.snoac.org/community-events/achievement-unlocked-power-up-with-prep
Educational Opportunities
Contingency Management Overview Training- Only Available to Clark County Providers
Date: Tues, March 31st , Tuesday, April 14th, and Tuesday, April 28th from 1pm-3pm
Location:Virtual
About: Contingency management (CM) is one of the only evidence-based behavioral interventions shown to be effective in treating stimulant use disorder (StimUD). Contingency management provides monetary incentives (such as gift cards) for meeting treatment specific goals, including stimulant non-use as measured by point-of-care urine drug tests (UDTs). Through the systematic application of positive reinforcement, individuals are rewarded for positively changing stimulant-focused behavior. Substance use offers a powerful, immediate reinforcement. Contingency management confronts this challenge by offering immediate financial awards that can help activate the brain’s reward system, thus encouraging the replacement of stimulants with the non-drug incentive to achieve a dopamine release.
Cost: Free
Chem Sex, Sex work and Substance Use Educational Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 21st from 10:30a-12pm
Location: Southern Nevada Health District (280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107)
Cost: Free
About: This workshop encourages open, stigma-free discussions about the intersections of sex, pleasure, and substance use. Participants will explore topics like consent, sexualized drug use, safer sex practices, and legal issues affecting sex work. They will gain practical tools to reduce risk, support autonomy, and enhance safety for individuals involved in substance use or sex work.
Learn more and register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2h2yhdd/lp/918b5110-0f6c-4831-90af-60064424dc42
The National Conference on Drug-Endangered Children
Date: Tuesday, May 5th to Thursday, May 7th
Location: The Sahara (2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109)
Cost: $675+ (see website for details)
About: Join us in Las Vegas for the NADEC 26 Conference, a powerful gathering of professionals, advocates, and community members working to protect and support drug-endangered children. This special 2026 event marks 20 years of NADEC's impact, and you won't want to miss it.
Learn more and register at https://www.nationaldec.org/nadec26
Montana Summer Institute 2026: Creating Conditions Where The Good Can Grow
Date: Tuesday, June 16th to Friday, June 19th
Location: In-Person at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana; Virtual option available online
Cost: In-person: $1,095+/ Virtual: $325+ (see the website for details and exact pricing)
About: Join us at the nation’s premier conference on the Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms & the Science of Positive Experiences. Over three and a half energizing days, we’ll explore how to grow the good in people, organizations, and communities and discover new ways to cultivate connection, foster resilience, and strengthen the protective factors that help communities flourish.
Learn more and register: 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 us via our “Contact Us” page.