Youth Opioid Intervention Program


Program Goals

The focus of the YOIP is to address the serious issue of opioid misuse among youth and young adults (ages 13 - 24). This program provides immediate care and resources to those who have experienced an overdose or struggling with opioid misuse or overdose.

We aim to reduce the number of overdoses, chronic relapse, and insufficient recovery support. YOIP strives to prevent future substance-related emergency room visits by connecting patients to treatment.


YOIP Services

  • Provide immediate resources and care for opioid related overdose and misuse

  • Assessment and screening

  • Medication Assisted Treatment

  • Hospital based support

  • Harm reduction, such as Narcan training and distribution

  • Psychoeducation to clients and family members

  • Post discharge planning, support, warm hand off (when necessary)

  • Connections to various wrap-around services

  • Peer Services


 

Why there’s a need

Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain. Opioids include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain medications available legally by prescription. Prescription opioids are generally safe when taken for a short time and as directed by a doctor, but because they produce euphoria in addition to pain relief, they can be misused and have addiction potential.

Overdoses are the leading injury-related cause of death in the United States and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat this significant problem, Quest has started the Youth Opioid Intervention Program (YOIP) which addresses opioid misuse and overdose in teens, adolescents, and young adults.

YOIP Staff

 

Natalie Hernandez (Spanish Speaking)

Program Coordinator

Chelsea Baca, MA (Spanish Speaking)

MFT-Intern, CADC, CPGC-Intern

Carina Perez, BA (Spanish Speaking)

CADC-Intern

Ella Cisar, BA

Targeted Case Manager

 

 **This publication was supported by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services, Fund for a Resilient Nevada