A national education effort to prevent the
spread of opioid addiction
Las Vegas TV Special on Opioid Awareness
CW Channel 33 (60 min)
Las Vegas TV Special on Opioid Awareness
KVCW Channel 3 (30 min)
Las Vegas Virtual Town Hall on Opioid Awareness
KSNV-TV 3/The CW Channel 33
DEA 360 Strategy and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, in partnership with KSNV-TV 3/The CW Channel 33 have come together to present a special television event, “What Every Family Needs to Know About Opioids.” Local leaders and prevention and treatment advocates from the Las Vegas area will discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact in the community and more importantly, provide insight into local resources available to help anyone dealing with any form of substance misuse. Following the television special, there will be an online discussion giving the viewing audience an opportunity to ask questions from our panel.
Program Details
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021
10:35PM PST ON THE CW CHANNEL 33
&
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021
7PM PST ON KSNV-TV CHANNEL 3
7:30PM PST LIVE DISCUSSION ONLINE ON KSNV-TV CHANNEL 3 FACEBOOK
AND DRUGFREEISUPTOME.ORG
Resources
The PACT Coalition seeks to empower Southern Nevada with the resources to prevent substance misuse for all ages and promote recovery through culturally competent advocacy, education, stigma reduction, support, and outreach.
Tel: 702-463-1415
24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE
Call: (775) 784-8090 Text: “ANSWER” to 839863
Crisis Call Center’s 24-hour crisis line often serves as the first point of contact for individuals who are seeking help, support, and information.
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
Crisis Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: TEXT CARE TO 839863
Crisis Support Services of Nevada is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their staff and volunteers offer free, confidential support to anyone in crisis across the state of Nevada and the entire U.S.
Tel: (702) 257-8199
Foundation for Recovery is Nevada’s statewide Recovery Community Organization – a community nonprofit led by volunteers and staff in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.
Bridge Counseling Services
Tel: (702) 474-6450
Bridge Counseling Associates, founded in 1971, is the oldest non profit providing individual and family counseling in Southern Nevada. We work with individuals, families, courts and various community service programs to help individuals remain independent and families stay together.
This is a DEA resource for parents, educators and caregivers. This site offers information on a variety of subjects related to substance misuse including signs of drug use, how to talk to your child about substance misuse, accidental exposure and how to safely dispose of prescription medications.
The Victoria's Voice Foundation is committed to getting to kids before it is too late. The Foundation focuses on prevention through drug education, media outreach, and Narcan access for first responders. Education is the key to saving lives.
There Is No Hero in Heroin Foundation – Las Vegas
There Is No Hero In Heroin Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the devastation substance use disorder causes to families. TINHIH Las Vegas strives to be a support system by referring, educating, and assisting the general public on all aspects of substance use disorder. TINHIH has relationships with organizations in Las Vegas to help get you the help you need, either for the addict or family members.
National Resources
24/7 Peer Support Warm Line: 866-771-9276
Narcotics Anonymous Support Groups: 1-800-974-0062
NOTE: This list is not all inclusive of all the resources available in Clark County, Nevada.
