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02/07/2026

Since 1993, CASAT has been advancing substance use disorder education across prevention, treatment, and recovery support. As part of UNR's School of Public Health, 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

02/04/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about . This annual month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop abuse before it starts. Join us in wearing orange on 2/10 to raise awareness and show support that everyone deserves a healthy relationship.

02/03/2026

February sober friendly event calendar 🗓️💌🌷💝

02/03/2026

Our February CASAT newsletter is out now! This month includes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month resources, upcoming free webinars, new self-paced courses, and special retirement tributes honoring longtime leaders in our field.

Read the full newsletter and register for upcoming events: https://mailchi.mp/casat/newsletter-feb-2026

02/02/2026

This week on CASAT OnDemand, another retirement announcement and a very special farewell message from our longtime friend and colleague. Don’t miss this meaningful reflection on a lifetime of work, mentorship, and care that shaped so many of us. This one is worth taking a few minutes to read.

After a distinguished 50-year clinical career, the author is stepping down from his role with CASAT Learning to embrace a "legacy stage" of life necessitated by aging and health. Throughout his journey, he became a champion for those often dismissed by the system, operating under the firm belief tha...

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

This new self-paced course examines emerging adulthood through the lens of values, family systems, and brain development, helping professionals apply these concepts to support adolescents and families in clinical practice.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/emergadult/673?Itemid=762

01/28/2026

Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Taking the first step toward recovery from a substance use disorder can be difficult. But remember, it's a sign of strength. If you or someone you know needs help, there are people who care. FindTreatment.gov

01/26/2026

This week's post explores a major shift in how we understand addiction: moving away from the "moral failure" and "rock bottom" mentalities of the past toward a model called .

Rather than focusing on what is "wrong" with a person, recovery capital focuses on the strengths and resources that can help a person build and sustain sobriety. The blog highlights that ultimately, recovery is not just the absence of drugs or alcohol, but as the active presence of a healthy, supported, and purposeful life.

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This post explores a major shift in how we understand addiction: moving away from the "moral failure" and "rock bottom" mentalities of the past toward a model called Recovery Capital (RC). Rather than focusing on what is "wrong" with a person, RC focuses on the strengths and resources they can build...

01/23/2026

Our Confidentiality, 42 CFR Part 2 & HIPAA course is now updated for 2026! In this course, Mark Disselkoen covers the latest updates to the Part 2 Final Rule, Federal and Nevada confidentiality regulations, and practical solutions to real problems.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/42cfrjan26/679?Itemid=762

01/22/2026

Cozy vibes, calm minds and a fresh start to the semester ☕🧘‍♀️

Join us for Cozy Yoga, a restorative yoga experience hosted by CASAT and the Community Behavioral Health Collaborative as part of the SPH Student Wellness Initiative.

✨ Guided restorative yoga sessions
☕ Hot cocoa
💙 Space to unwind and connect
📍 KC Rotunda
🗓 Wednesday, Jan. 28
⏰ 4 to 6 p.m.
🧘 Sessions at 4:15, 4:45 and 5:15 p.m.

No RSVP needed. Just show up and take a moment for yourself.

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.