The Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction (LIMA) Program, in cooperation with the University of Nevada, Reno extension Hope and Recovery Team, will host a community resource round robin on August 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno extension campus in classroom A at 2280 N. McDaniel St.

More than 75 community agencies will get 90 seconds to present their services to the attendees and showcase how the community is coming together to provide resources to those who are teetering on the edge of the justice system. The event will be a valuable networking opportunity for organizations serving vulnerable populations throughout the Las Vegas valley. It has opened doors for participants to discover resources they never knew existed in the valley and built a stronger network of services.

LIMA Diversion Program Coordinator Angel Lash created the resource networking opportunity. Lash spearheads the upcoming meeting in coordination with Liz Ornelas, the lead coordinator for the University of Nevada, Reno extension Hope and Recovery Team. Community organizations interested in attending the meeting can email HopeTeam@unr.edu.

The LIMA Diversion Program, which is a collaboration between Eighth District Court and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, is a voluntary, nine to 12 month, pre-booking, diversion initiative that utilizes community-based intervention for those with low-level drug offenses. By redirecting eligible individuals from the justice system to treatment services, LIMA demonstrates how the courts, law enforcement and community organizations can work together to improve public safety and support recovery. Graduates from the program attest to LIMA’s success and credit it for saving their lives. To be eligible for the LIMA diversion program, participants must have a chemical dependency and be willing to engage in treatment services throughout their participation. Eligible participants shall have no history of drug sales or drug trafficking or sex offenses. A violent criminal history may also disqualify an application.