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We strive to deliver information and resources that will help you to provide high-quality, cutting edge treatment services, prevention programming, recovery support, maintenance, and other behavioral health-related services.

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CASAT Conversations Podcast

The CASAT Conversations podcast is a resource for exploring behavioral health topics. These topics explore the complex connection between how our environment, behaviors and actions impact our health and wellbeing. With a wide-range of timely topics, CASAT Conversations is geared towards having meaningful conversations with people sharing their capacity for personal growth and change, along with expert educational insights.

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Learning Labs

Our Learning Labs are collections of curated references for each behavioral health topic to help increase subject literacy, knowledge, skills, and overall competence in providing high-quality, cutting-edge services.

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Resources

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Human Rights Day Dec 10.

The Unseen Overlap: How Recovery Embraces Human Rights

The blog post argues that the journey of recovery from substance use and other addictions is intrinsically linked to fundamental National Human Rights, including the right to health (access to effective treatment), liberty (autonomy over one’s life), and an adequate standard of living (stable housing and employment). The primary barrier to individuals realizing these rights is stigma, which perpetuates discrimination and marginalization, effectively violating their rights to dignity and equality by viewing their condition as a moral failing rather than a health issue. Consequently, achieving successful, rights-affirming recovery requires actively dismantling this stigma and emphasizing the importance of community and shared struggle, which fosters collective empowerment, hope, and the advocacy necessary to ensure that everyone in recovery is afforded their full human rights.

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Marshmallow snow-man melts in a mug of hot chocolate.

Sober Cheer: Navigating the Holidays in Recovery

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is supposed to be all sparkle and smiles. But for many folks working hard to maintain their sobriety, the holidays can feel like a minefield of excitement, stress, and emotional triggers. From family gatherings to parties where alcohol is flowing, this season can be totally overwhelming. Let’s look at why the holidays are such a tricky time and how you can manage them without losing your peace.

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The Battle at Home: Veterans, Mental Health, and the Power of Peer Support

The blog discusses the significant mental health challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, highlighting the major difficulties they encounter in establishing care and trusting providers. Due to the military’s culture of self-reliance and concerns about stigma, veterans often view non-military clinicians with skepticism, feeling they lack the cultural competence to truly understand their experiences. This breakdown in trust frequently leads to veterans avoiding or dropping out of treatment. The piece emphasizes that peer support groups and veteran-led organizations are a vital solution, as they offer a safe, non-clinical environment where shared military experience creates immediate trust and camaraderie. These peer models, backed by fellow veterans who “get it,” provide validation, hope, practical tools, and a crucial sense of belonging that significantly improves treatment engagement and overall recovery for service members.

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