2025 Community Prevention Plan & Behavioral Health
Douglas County
Summary
The county created a new full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker position for the MOST program within the Sheriff's Office, funded by opioid settlement money, to handle mental health crises.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded annually up to $177,000 using One Nevada Opioid Settlement funds.
Individuals experiencing mental health crises, law enforcement officers, and the community at large through improved crisis diversion.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 1, 2026
County staff and partner agencies shared major updates on programs funded by opioid settlement money, including mental health counseling, youth prevention, and an embedded social worker assisting the sheriff's department.
Board of County Commissioners - Feb 5, 2026
The county created a new full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker position for the MOST program within the Sheriff's Office, funded by opioid settlement money, to handle mental health crises.
Board of Health - Supplemental - Jan 23, 2026
Partnership Douglas County presented its 2025 Community Prevention Plan to address youth substance use, mental health, and community-wide health disparities. The plan highlights concerning data regarding youth vaping, alcohol use, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Douglas County.
Board of Health - Jan 23, 2026
Partnership Douglas County presented data showing declining high school substance use but concerning increases among middle schoolers, prompting a shift in prevention efforts.
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