CASATunr

06/03/2026

Your next supervisee is already looking for you.

Supervisor OnDemand is CASAT's free posting board connecting qualified clinical supervisors with Nevada behavioral health interns.

Be on demand. https://casat.org/supervisors/

06/02/2026

VA S.A.V.E. is an in-person training that equips participants with the skills to recognize when a Veteran may be at risk for su***de, respond with confidence, and connect them to life-saving resources.

Join us June 26, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Reno – Redfield Campus.

Designed for VA staff, caregivers, and community members, this training strengthens our ability to support Veterans in moments of need.

🔗 Learn more and register for VA S.A.V.E (Reno): https://www.casatlearning.org/calendar-view/vasave/724

06/01/2026

June is a time to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and support the health and well-being of our communities.

This month, we're recognizing:
🌈 Pride Month
💚 PTSD Awareness Month
🧠 Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Each of these observances highlights important conversations around mental health, trauma, brain health, and access to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Looking for resources, training opportunities, and behavioral health news? Check out the June CASAT Newsletter for the latest updates from CASAT and our partners.

📬 Read the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/nWF3fvfJWL

06/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows as this year's recipient of the Meri L. Shadley Community Partners Award.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to behavioral health workforce development, and BGCTM exemplifies that commitment. For 50 years, their work has strengthened family systems and supported young people across our region through education, empowerment, and community resources.

BGCTM was one of the first site partners of the Community Behavioral Health Collaborative, providing hands-on clinical training placements for behavioral health students and early career professionals in a real-world, community-based setting. Anne Garlow, Tina Drudi, and Gary Durant have always brought dedication and creativity to that work, consistently thinking outside the box to meet the needs of Club kids and their families. Anne's passion shines in every interaction, and when challenges or new ideas arise, she is always ready with a solution.

We are grateful for this partnership and the lasting impact it continues to create in our community.

05/30/2026

We were honored to have Dr. Karla Wagner join us as a featured speaker at the 2026 CASAT Graduation Ceremony.

Dr. Wagner, a UNR Foundation Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Public Health, shared her insight and passion for advancing behavioral health research and harm reduction efforts in Nevada and beyond. Her work focuses on preventing negative health outcomes associated with drug use, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and fatal overdose, while also developing interventions to reduce methamphetamine-related harms and support the wellbeing of people who use drugs.

We are grateful for her leadership, research, and commitment to strengthening the behavioral health workforce and improving community health outcomes.

Thank you, Dr. Wagner, for helping inspire the next generation of behavioral health professionals. 🎓

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Rich Shannon, MA, LMFT, LCADC, NCC, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, as the recipient of the Dr. Gary L. Fisher Scholarship to Service Award.

This award honors individuals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to healing our community and a sustained dedication to strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Through his leadership, mentorship, teaching, and service, Rich truly embodies the spirit of this recognition.

Since graduating in 2009 and becoming licensed in 2011, Rich has dedicated his career to supporting individuals, students, and professionals across a wide range of settings including agency work, residential treatment, IOP, private practice, higher education, and community training. He has taught in and CASAT’s academic programs at the , facilitated numerous trainings and workshops, consulted with agencies, and mentored and supervised countless interns and emerging professionals.

Rich’s passion for learning and teaching continues to create a profound and lasting impact on our community and workforce.

Thank you, Rich, for your dedication, generosity, and service. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

05/29/2026

This afternoon, ’s Morgan Green presented to the Joint Special Committee to Examine Functions at Hotels for Housekeeping Staff to present on substance use and overdose patterns in the hospitality industry, including prevention, harm reduction, and response strategies. We are so proud of the work Morgan and the NOCE team do to advance these important conversations. 👏

05/28/2026

Debbie has been a constant, caring presence in the CASAT family for over two decades. We are so grateful for everything she brought to her work and to the students, colleagues, and communities she supported along the way. Wishing her all the best in this next chapter. Congratulations, Debbie!

When Debbie Leone began her career with CASATunr more than 20 years ago, we were navigating flip phones, Crocs, and the early days of Facebook. At CASAT, Debbie helped students navigate something far more important...coursework, career pathways, and meaningful service in their communities.

After more than two decades with the CASAT, Debbie is retiring from her role as Academic Administrative Assistant, where she mostly supported undergraduate students as an enrollment advisor.

Across every role she held, Debbie brought care, patience, and steady support to the students, faculty, and staff around her. Her impact is felt in classrooms, careers, and communities across Nevada and beyond.

Thank you, Debbie, for more than 20 years of dedication and student support. You will be missed.

05/28/2026

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, ethical decision-making is more critical than ever.

Whether you’re a licensed therapist guiding clients through complex emotional terrain, a substance abuse or problem gambling counselor addressing addiction challenges, or a medical professional navigating interprofessional care teams, your ability to uphold ethical standards directly impacts client outcomes and professional integrity.

This new self-paced course offers an interactive deep dive into the principles of ethics that unite us across disciplines while addressing the unique challenges faced by each role.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/nav-ethics-crossroads/725?Itemid=762

05/27/2026

Grief doesn't always follow a predictable path. For clinicians working with clients experiencing prolonged or complicated bereavement, this advanced in-person workshop offers practical tools for assessment, clinical differentiation, and evidence-informed treatment.

📅 Join us June 22 for When Grief Gets Stuck: Understanding and Treating Complicated Bereavement.

🔗 Register: https://www.casatlearning.org/all/griefstuck/702