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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.

The Catalyst Blog

Become part of our network that curates relevant and timely information for the Nevada Behavioral Health Workforce. Join our mailing list to get weekly updates in your inbox.

Resources

We share, re-purpose them, or create original information, resources, or tools that you can use right away. For that to work, we hope you will become part of the network that gives us input and feedback so you get what you need.

Recent Posts

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What You Need to Know About SPICE and K2: Understanding Synthetic Cannabinoids in Today’s Drug Landscape

Synthetic cannabinoids like SPICE and K2 continue to appear in emergency departments and behavioral health conversations across Nevada. This special collaborative post from CASAT OnDemand and the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) provides an overview of what these substances are, how they differ from opioids and cannabis, and why they present ongoing risks. Drawing from national sources and recent state-level data, this post offers timely insights for providers, educators, and prevention professionals. It’s also intended to help parents, caregivers, and community members better understand the dangers of these substances and how to respond in an emergency. A free downloadable fact sheet is also available to support outreach, education, and community awareness efforts.

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Bridging the Mind and Body: The Evolving Landscape of Psychotherapy Through Somatic Integration

What if the key to healing isn’t just in your thoughts—but in your body? In our latest blog, we explore how somatic therapy is reshaping the future of psychotherapy by integrating body-based techniques with traditional talk therapy. Featuring insights from leaders like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Arielle Schwartz, this post highlights how approaches like Somatic Experiencing® and polyvagal-informed practices help clients regulate the nervous system, build resilience, and reconnect with their inner sense of safety.

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Reaching Parity for Rural Clients with Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illness

Accessing care shouldn’t depend on your zip code—but for rural Americans living with both substance use and serious mental illness, it often does. In this post, we unpack the alarming disparities in treatment access, explore the systemic barriers facing rural communities, and highlight why reaching true parity for co-occurring disorders is both urgent and necessary. Don’t miss this critical conversation about equity, access, and solutions.

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