Christina Argust

The committee reviewed subaward funding requests for suicide prevention and child safety programs. Key discussion topics included evaluating applications from various organizations such as the Carson City School District, Community Chest, and Hope Means Nevada. The committee assessed the necessity of stipends for mentors, CAMS training for mental health professionals, and the implementation of youth mental wellness outreach programs. Discussions also addressed the importance of ensuring suicide prevention messaging is relevant and accessible to students across the state.

The committee discussed the role of subcommittees, focusing on categories such as prevention, response, treatment, and data collection. The meeting also included a presentation regarding the statewide opioid needs assessment and plan, highlighting the timeline for development, primary and secondary data collection efforts, and strategies for reaching specific populations. Additionally, the committee addressed the need for feedback on a draft survey while emphasizing security measures to prevent fraudulent responses.

The committee meeting covered housekeeping items, including meeting protocols, communication guidelines under the Open Meeting Law, and the process for establishing a quorum. Committee members received a presentation on the history of the Fund for Resilient Nevada, its administrative structure under the Department of Human Services, and the mechanisms for the distribution of opioid settlement recoveries to the state and local governments. The roles and responsibilities of the advisory committee members were also outlined.

The committee convened to discuss several administrative items, including the amendment of bylaws, though no formal action could be taken due to a lack of quorum. Staff updates were provided regarding new personnel in the Grants Management Unit. Additionally, the committee discussed the upcoming 2026 state community needs assessment, which will be conducted in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health Larson Institute. A supplemental meeting will be scheduled via a poll to address pending items requiring a vote.

The committee held a meeting to review its purpose, including a commitment to preventing child maltreatment and child death through policy, law, and practice recommendations. The committee examined year-to-date case numbers, sought volunteers for a subcommittee to evaluate funding opportunities for the 2027 fiscal year, and held a vote to select an Executive Committee co-chair. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the development of a subcommittee to review and update statewide protocols for child death reviews.