In this episode of The NOCE Dose, host Bianca McCall dives into an insightful conversation with Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, about the power of collaboration in opioid response and behavioral health. Fresh off a NOCE listening session, Christina shares her expertise on motivational interviewing, breaking down professional silos, and the importance of treating the whole person in healthcare. Together, they explore how professionals from diverse fields—judicial, medical, behavioral—must come together to address the complexities of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. From practical advice for professionals to the importance of self-care, this episode offers actionable insights for those committed to improving opioid response and creating lasting change. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on community, collaboration, and care.

About Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Christina is an Associate Professor of Practice for the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and is the Workforce Development Coordinator, for the Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration. She is a master trainer for the ATTC network and serves as a content expert on prevention with the Opioid Response Network State Targeted Response. Christina has worked in several behavioral health settings in rural areas of the country over the last 27 years. She has participated in numerous grant projects focused on integration of behavioral health and prevention of substance use disorders. She works towards improving the delivery of integrated services in our systems of care. She resides in western Kansas and is passionate about the equity of health resources in rural areas as she continues to pursue her mission of helping people find their happy.