The College of Health and Human Services is continuing its collaboration with California Health Sciences University on Students and Practitioners for Interprofessional Collaboration and Education (S.P.I.C.E.) - an interprofessional collaborative that brings together health professional students, faculty and community providers to address health challenges facing the Central Valley. The opioid epidemic and mental health crises will be widely discussed through monthly collaborative learning activities and interactive meetings that bring together students and faculty from Fresno State and CHSU, as well as local community health providers. The monthly sessions are back for the 2020-21 academic year and will be fully virtual. Learning activities include team simulations, critical review of journal articles and evidence-based best practices, study of clinical cases, and exploration of community agencies and resources.

The first virtual session of the year will consist of a naxalone training and certification workshop from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 via Zoom. Register for the free session by Friday, Sept. 4 in order to receive a complimentary narcan kit. All Fresno State students and faculty from various majors on campus are welcome and encouraged to participate. To learn more, contact Marie Gilbert at mgilbert@csufresno.edu.