The University of Cincinnati's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the Nisonger Center have created a 2-hour online training on introductory information about the impact of the opioid crisis on young children.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a whole page dedicated to sharing information and resources to support the mental health of people with disabilities.
The Genetic Navigator Program is an initiative from Mountain States Regional Genetics Network. It helps families navigate the genetic services system in their state!
GARD provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Pregnancy resources from the Utah Department of Health's Maternal and Infant Health Program. These resources are for women and families who struggle with substance use and addiction.
The Medical Home Portal is a great place for parents, physicians, and professionals to go for more information and resources on Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS). It explains what NOWS is, symptoms, how to care for a baby with NOWS, and lots of h...
Check out the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center free training modules.
Support, resources, and information for all caregivers of young children prenatally exposed to opioids.
Information, resources, and tips for caregivers of children who have been prenatally exposed to opioids.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Check out their website for resources, training, information, and more.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) has a page focused on providing resources and information to support the mental health of people with disabilities.
Check out the University of Utah's Program of Addiction Research, Clinical care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) page, which has great resources related to NOWS. They have resources like informational videos from Dr. Bhanu Muniyappa and several webinars ...
This infographic shares the impact prenatal exposure to opioids and other drugs may have on a child's behavior, sensory, learning, vision, and speech development, as well as follow up care and what to expect.
When a child has had prenatal exposure (PE) to opioids and other drugs, they are at higher risk for some developmental delays and emotional dysregulation, which can affect them throughout their lives. This infographic shares the impacts of PE can have on ...
A list of different organizations and resources in Central Utah for providers to use when helping clients and families.
UtahOpioids.org is a part of the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (or UROHC). They share resources, expertise, and efforts from different organizations to combat the opioid issues in Beaver, Carbon, Emery, Grand and Iron Counties in Utah.
The UPCA provides training and promotes a sustainable future for substance use prevention coalitions. Their community coalitions strive to reduce substance use risk factors, increase protective factors, and improve mental health.
