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A Note from our Project Director
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The Social Services Sector of The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is proud to introduce a new community initiative designed to respond to the needs of Nevada residents. Nevada is second highest in the nation for substance use disorders (SUD) (SAMHSA, 2013). The Southern Nevada Addictive Disorders Training Project is intended to strengthen and further develop the southern Nevada mental and behavioral health workforce by training health professions students (e.g., social workers, counselors, dentists, psychologists, and nurses) in the use of evidence-based screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT).
We feel so fortunate to have the support and visionary guidance of our Council of Directors who are advising us in the implementation of the SBIRT project. The Council members include: Dr. Tracey Green of the UNLV School of Medicine, Ms. Sandra Abdullah, Nevada Health Centers, Dr. Yangcha Soyoung Crabb, UNLV School of Social Work, Ms. Stefaine Maplethorpe, Las Vegas Recovery Center & Westcare, Dr. Ken McKay, Healthy Minds, and Mr. David Robeck, Bridge Counseling Associates.
We are excited about this new endeavor which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). We welcome your feedback and participation as we launch the Southern Nevada Addictive Disorders Training Project.
Ramona Denby-Brinson, Ph.D.
Senior Resident Scholar, The Lincy Institute
Professor, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs School of Social Work
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2013). Behavioral health, United States, 2012. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 13-4797. Rockville, MD:
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Current Training: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
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The historic response to substance use, intervention and treatment has primarily focused on two ends: universal prevention strategies intended to delay or prevent the initiation of use and on providing specialized treatment services for those who meet the criteria for a substance use disorder.
There has been a significant gap in services for those who are in the at-risk population.
SBIRT fills that gap and is appropriate for multiple health care settings, including primary care facilities, ER and trauma departments, community health and social service clinics. In these settings, trained personnel have the opportunity to provide early intervention for individuals at risk for substance use disorders and those already displaying signs and symptoms of addiction before more severe consequences occur.
To learn more about SBIRT training for your classroom or agency, please contact us.
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We would like to introduce you to the members of our SNADTP team! So excited to have these amazing minds working together!
Project Director
Evaluation Coordinator
Campus Training Coordinator
Recruitment Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Project Clinical Consultant
Community Outreach Training Coordinator
Graduate Assistant
Community Training Instructor
College of Southern Nevada Partner
Nevada State College Partner
Richard Yao, Ph.D.
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News & Events
September is Recovery Month!
September 16, 2016 // UNLV
Substance Use & The Law
September 25 - 26, 2016 // The Venetian
17th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction
October 17-19, 2016 // Bellagio
Lifestyle Intervention Conference
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Want to become an SBIRT Champion?
SBIRT Champions are health care leaders who use the SBIRT protocol and tools to screen and assist patients who are at-risk or have a substance use disorder. Please contact us for more information about becoming an SBIRT Champion today!
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Interested in a career in the field of Addictions?
Here is a career guide through UNLV's Library website where you can find helpful information and resources about pursuing a career in the field of addictions.
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Resources & Information
Need to refer a client for treatment? Click our Referral to Treatment to get access to a list of local treatment facilities.
Nevada has the lowest number of addiction counselors per capita in the U.S.
Substance Abuse Screenings
SAMHSA National Helpline - 24/7, 365 days a year
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Funding for this project was made possible by Grant #IH79TI02623 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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Southern Nevada Addictive Disorders Training Project
sbirt@unlv.edu | (702) 895-0090
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