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01/05/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder treatment and the many paths to recovery. Our January CASAT newsletter shares upcoming trainings, workforce opportunities, and resources that support recovery and strengthen behavioral health care across Nevada.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year. CASAT will be closed on January 1. We wish you a safe and happy start to the year.

If the pressure to set resolutions feels heavy this year, our latest blog offers a gentler alternative to the “New Year, New Me” mindset. Visit: https://casatondemand.org/2025/12/24/the-anti-resolution-why-were-ditching-the-new-year-new-me-checklist/

12/29/2025

In this week’s blog post, we explore the Anti-Resolution and why we're ditching the “New Year, New Me” checklist in favor of setting small intentions, subtracting stressors, and living more fully in the present.

To read the full article, visit: https://casatondemand.org/2025/12/24/the-anti-resolution-why-were-ditching-the-new-year-new-me-checklist/

This blog proposes the "Anti-Resolution" approach, a gentler alternative to the toxic "New Year, New Me" pressure that often harms those in recovery or navigating mental health challenges. Instead of setting rigid, binary goals that invite shame and failure, the post advocates for choosing broad "in...

12/26/2025

Every day, we work toward a healthier future for Nevada and beyond. This new Impact video captures the purpose that drives our School of Public Health.

▶️ Watch full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqxmcfxvPJw&t=12s

12/24/2025

Wishing our partners, learners, and communities a peaceful holiday season. With much appreciation from CASAT faculty and staff.

Our offices will be closed on December 25 and will reopen on Friday, December 26.

12/23/2025

The Holidays can be a time of celebration and fun! They can also be a time when stress and exposure to alcohol can lead to overindulgence. For those in recovery from alcohol use disorders, Holiday parties and events can be especially challenging.

This card offers some ways to stay healthy over the Holidays, including limiting alcohol or not drinking at all if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

Download this FREE resource: https://fasdmap.org/walk-and-talk-healthy-over-the-holidays/

12/22/2025

Our newest blog post explores how dignity, access to care, safety, housing, and opportunity are all part of what it means to recover from substance use, disordered eating, gambling, and other process addictions. It also names stigma for what it is: a barrier that keeps people from getting the support they deserve.

Read the full post: https://casatondemand.org/2025/12/10/the-unseen-overlap-how-recovery-embraces-human-rights/

12/17/2025

It is with heartfelt gratitude that we announce the retirement of Nancy A. Roget, M.S., MFT, LADC, a leader whose commitment, vision, and compassion have shaped CASAT and the behavioral health workforce for more than three decades. Nancy’s career reflects a deep dedication to supporting communities, providers, and the many individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges.

Nancy joined CASAT in 1994 as an Instructor and Lecturer with the Addiction Technology Transfer Center, bringing a strong clinical foundation in adolescent and family treatment. When Nancy became Executive Director in 2006, CASAT benefited from steady, thoughtful leadership and an ability to unite people around a shared mission.

Licensed in Nevada as both a Substance Abuse Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist, Nancy consistently blended clinical expertise with genuine human understanding. Whether teaching, mentoring, or collaborating, Nancy approaches every interaction with intention and respect.

Through strong leadership, Nancy helped CASAT grow, strengthen its programs, and embrace new opportunities. Nancy successfully secured federal and state grant funding that expanded CASAT’s capacity to support behavioral health professionals and reach areas with access gaps. In 2024, this commitment was recognized with the University of Nevada, Reno Outstanding Leadership and Supervisor Award.

Nancy played a central role in developing nationally used curricula, advancing innovative and culturally responsive training, and pioneering virtual and web-based learning. Nancy’s legacy is reflected not only in these initiatives but also in the many professionals whose careers and confidence have been shaped by her guidance and mentorship.

As Nancy begins this new chapter, we celebrate her extraordinary contributions and offer our deepest gratitude for the lasting difference made at CASAT, across Nevada, nationally throughout the behavioral health field.

12/15/2025

Navigating the Holidays can be tricky for those in Recovery. Fortunately, there are a lot of simple, smart moves you can make to protect your sobriety and still enjoy the season. Here are some practical strategies to help you navigate the holiday season.

To learn more visit our latest blog post at: https://casatondemand.org/2025/11/27/sober-cheer-navigating-the-holidays-in-recovery/

12/13/2025

Join our team! Our colleagues at the Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center are searching for a Senior Project Coordinator, Workforce Development to coordinate training and technical assistance services for a regionally based Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), a collaboration between the Washington State University, University of Washington, and UNR CASAT. Prevention Specialist certification is strongly preferred.

Learn more and apply: https://pttcnetwork.org/news/prevention-project-coordinator-2025/

12/12/2025

Happy Holidays from CASAT!

We’re grateful for our incredible Wolf Pack community and the dedicated teams across our projects who show up every day to support prevention, education, and behavioral health efforts in Nevada and beyond. Wishing everyone a restful and safe winter break.

12/11/2025

Now available as a self-paced online course: Domestic Violence and the Impact of Coercive Control.

This training explores coercive control as a core component of domestic violence, its impact on health and well-being, and strategies for supporting individuals experiencing DV-related control.

Learn more or register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/dv-cc/669?Itemid=762