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02/16/2026

In Nevada, the difference between saving a life and facing a legal consequence can often come down to a single phone call and a “good faith” effort to help.

As we navigate the complexities of the opioid crisis, understanding the legal landscape is vital—not just for legal professionals, but for every member of the community. In this week’s blog, we’re breaking down two pivotal, yet seemingly contradictory, pieces of Nevada law: NRS 453C.150 (The Good Samaritan Law) and NRS 453.333 (Drug-Induced Homicide).

Read the full blog post at www.casatondemand.org or head to the link in our bio.

02/16/2026

In Nevada, the difference between saving a life and facing a legal consequence can often come down to a single phone call and a “good faith” effort to help.

As we navigate the complexities of the opioid crisis, understanding the legal landscape is vital—not just for legal professionals, but for every member of the community. In this week's blog, we’re breaking down two pivotal, yet seemingly contradictory, pieces of Nevada law: NRS 453C.150 (The Good Samaritan Law) and NRS 453.333 (Drug-Induced Homicide).

Nevada’s legal landscape during an overdose is defined by the balance between NRS 453C.150, the Good Samaritan Law, and NRS 453.333, which covers drug-induced homicide. The Good Samaritan Law acts as a vital public health tool, granting limited immunity for drug possession to those who, in good fa...

02/15/2026

In observance of Presidents Day, CASAT will be closed on Monday, 2/16. We look forward to connecting with you when we reopen on Tuesday, 2/17.

02/13/2026

Did you know? CASAT currently houses and manages 20+ national, regional, and state projects and initiatives that bridge the gap between science and practice.

Learn more at www.casat.org

02/13/2026

Our team had a wonderful evening at ”s “Evening in Bloom” gala last month! It was inspiring to gather with champions of mental health and substance use recovery to support mental health services in Northern Nevada. Grateful to be part of a community so committed to making a difference. 🌸

02/12/2026

Whether you've been supervising for years or are relatively new to the role, this 6-hour Clinical Supervision Refresher course is designed to deepen your knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your confidence as you guide the next generation of mental health and substance use professionals.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/clinicalsuprefresh/csr2026/683?Itemid=762

02/11/2026

CASAT honors Nancy A. Roget’s decades of leadership, innovation, and service with a new scholarship supporting the behavioral health workforce.

02/11/2026

Join us for this two-part interactive training for licensed clinicians and clinical trainees, designed to build foundational and advanced skills for gender-affirming clinical care. The first session provides foundational concepts and best practices, while the second session introduces advanced frameworks for ethical decision-making, evidence appraisal, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Training aligns with current standards (including WPATH SOC8), best practices, and recent research. Sessions balance lecture, discussion, and experiential activities, with some objectives given introductory treatment and supplementary readings for deeper exploration.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/cataloghead/all2?search=eyJjYXQiOiIiLCJ0aXRsZSI6ImdlbmRlci1hZmZpcm0ifQ==

02/10/2026

Did you know that orange is the color of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Today we're wearing orange to raise awareness and show support that everyone deserves a healthy relationship.

02/09/2026

Cut your student debt with the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs. The programs give you a direct path to pay down what you owe in return for delivering primary care to communities in need. Whether you support rural families, give maternal health care, provide behavioral health services, or help individuals recover from substance use; service through the NHSC directly expands access to care, while giving you meaningful financial relief.

Apply today. https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program?

02/07/2026

Since 1993, CASAT has been advancing substance use disorder education across prevention, treatment, and recovery support. As part of the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno, we empower professionals through:
○ Evidence-based/evidence informed continuing education training
○ University-based coursework
○ Technical assistance
○ Multimedia resources
○ Evaluation services

We're building capacity that meets the evolving needs of the workforce and field!

Learn more: https://casat.org/

02/06/2026

First responders operate within a distinct occupational culture shaped by trauma exposure, high-stakes decision-making, and rigid hierarchies—all of which impact how they access and engage in mental health care. This new online course equips mental health professionals with the evidence-based frameworks, tools, and cultural humility required to provide ethical, responsive care to law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatch, and other first responder populations.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/cult-comp-fr/685?Itemid=762