Season 1 Episode 1: Prevention and Diversion – Real Stories, Real Impact

Episode 1: Prevention and Diversion – Real Stories, Real Impact

Welcome to the debut episode of The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged. In this episode, we explore Prevention and Diversion with our esteemed panelists; Angel Lash, Christina Boyd, and Jillian Anderson. This insightful discussion will uncover the personal and professional experiences shaping the landscape of opioid use treatment, prevention, and diversion programs in Nevada.

Join us as we explore:

• Personal Reflections: How our panelists pursue work-life balance and compassion satisfaction in spaces where compassion fatigue and burnout are highest among behavioral health and healthcare professionals. Discover the unexpected events in their lives, what's been on their minds, and what motivates them to continue their crucial work.
• Professional Insights: Learn about their most significant moments of growth, recent self-discoveries, and go-to self-care activities.
• Session Highlights: Revisit the most profound takeaways from the Listening Session. Hear what stuck with our experts.
• Connecting and Serving: Find out how professionals in prevention and diversion can connect with our panelists and what they can offer. Gain practical advice on best serving the chronically unhoused with substance use and mental health needs.
• Educational Insights: Discover the pros and cons of evidence-based frameworks and learn more about the required training to become an opioid response professional.
• Advanced Topics: Explore the cultural impacts of the opioid epidemic across the lifespan, the effects of polypharmacy on substance use disorders, and the role of cultural diversity in prevention and diversion efforts.

Tune in to this episode for an in-depth, heartfelt discussion that goes beyond the surface, providing you with a richer understanding of the challenges andtriumphs faced by those dedicated to combating the opioid crisis.

Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.