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Opportunities Rapid Secondary Analysis to Optimize Care for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions

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National HIV Testing Day 6/27

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Rural Outreach for Veterans Enrichment and Resources (ROVER) is Coming to YOU! The mission of the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Program is to provide a full continuum of services and support to eligible veterans, service members and their families. ROVER greatly increases the ability to effectively serve the veterans of rural and frontier Nevada.

The goal of the meetings is to meet one on one with veterans to guide them through federal benefits programs and to inform them of the benefits they may be entitled to. For a full list of scheduled events and ROVER visits please visit the NOVS site.

Addressing Methodological Challenges in Research for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (R21) Limited Competition: Enhancing Investments in Comparative Effectiveness Research Resources $24.7 million for the National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention Cooperative Agreement $46.5 million for MSI/CBO grants

22nd Nevada Humanities Chautauqua Festival 6/24-6/27 NIMH Twitter Chat on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 6/27 Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities: The Future of Prevention 8/7-8/9

Have you or someone you love experienced a life-threatening or terrifying event? Such events may include, but are not limited to, military combat, natural disasters, severe injuries or random acts of violence. Traumatic events like these happen every day to people from all walks of life.

While it is normal for most people to have some stress reactions after a traumatic event, if these reactions do not go away for a period of time, or if they significantly disrupt your life, you may be suffering from PTSD. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take a few minutes to complete an anonymous selfassessment. A self-assessment is a very short list of questions to help a person determine if they need to be further assessed by a medical professional. While the assessment does not provide a definitive diagnosis, it will provide information on how to seek help if you are experiencing PTSD symptoms.

For a full list of events visit: http://www.nevadaprc.org/calendar.php

The Nevada Prevention Resource Center (NPRC) is the State Center for the Nevada RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) Network. The NPRC is dedicated to providing current information on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and research, as well as materials in related fields such as mental health. Nevada Prevention Resource Center consists of a clearinghouse of free print and electronic materials available in bulk, as well as a library collection which circulates videos, books, kits, and more. Both services are available to all Nevada residents and organizations at no cost. Feel free to look around and contact us with any questions.

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Be More Than a Bystander Webinars For a full list visit: http://www.nevadaprc.org/webinars.php

New Alliances: People from Mental Health Peer Organizations and Addiction Recovery Communities Dialogue about Working Together 6/27 Medicaid Health Home Implementation in Missouri: A Year Later 6/27 An Intervention Blueprint for Patients with Advanced Psychiatric Conditions 7/10

Kids see bullying everyday. They want to help, but don’t know how.

Teach them how to be more than a bystander. Check out our “Be More Than a Bystander” campaign for tips on how you or someone you know can help.

The Health Care Law - Health Insurance Marketplace 101 7/11 or 8/7 The Ins and Outs of Telebehavioral Health: How to Set Up a Successful Program 7/17

Where to Get an HIV Test You can get tested for HIV at a number of places, including your local health department, public health clinics, and your doctor’s office. One of the easiest ways to find a convenient HIV testing location is to visit the HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Provider Locator. Just type in your ZIP code and, within seconds, you will get a list of HIV testing sites near you—including those that offer free HIV testing!

Material Highlights Please visit http://www.nevadaprc.org/clearinghouse.php for the entire list or to order materials.

2227 Where To Find Help Two newly created regional resource documents – one for southern Nevada and one for northern and rural Nevada - put together by Consumers and Family Committee of the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council.

2228 Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book - 2013 Edition Contains a wide range of current information on population health and the health care delivery system in rural and frontier regions of Nevada. The primary purpose of the data book is to provide the most comprehensive and accurate data for these audiences, as well as those interested in learning more about health and health care in Nevada.

“This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS), Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.”