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Starting Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) in Nevada can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be.

Our colleagues at NOCE have recently launched this helpful toolkit whcih provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help prescribers navigate requirements, establish services, and become ready to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with confidence.

What’s included:
✅️ Step-by-step provider checklist
✅️ Federal requirements (DEA + MATE Act)
✅️ Nevada compliance (PDMP, AB 474, Board of Pharmacy)
✅️ Clinical setup essentials (MOUD, referrals, BHCEN)
✅️ Medicaid enrollment + billing basics

Download this free resource: https://nvopioidcoe.org/news/introducing-the-nevada-office-based-opioid-treatment-obot-onboarding-toolkit/

There is still time to sign up for these Clinical Supervision Refresher Consultation Groups from CASAT Learning!

These Virtual communities of practice will offer a platform for supervisors to come together to practice supervision skills and review real life case examples that they may be facing in their own practice.

Communities of practice led by an experienced supervisor will strengthen skills to enhance the quality of supervision being provided to incoming interns through continuous collaborative learning.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/cataloghead/all2?search=eyJjYXQiOiIiLCJ0aXRsZSI6ImNvbnN1bHRhdGlvbiJ9

SAMHSA has recently released over $700M in new funding opportunities, through President Trump's Great American Recovery Initiative, to address mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. The funds support treatment, recovery, crisis care, and prevention services.

Nevada organizations working in these areas can find eligibility and application details at this link: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/secretary-kennedy-announces-over-700m-new-funding-address-mental-illness-addiction-homelessness?

The behavioral health workforce needs skilled, compassionate professionals now more than ever.

Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, add a specialty to your resume, or prepare for a career in prevention, treatment, recovery, or peer support, CASAT's certificate programs at the University of Nevada, Reno can help you take the next step.

📚 Flexible learning options
🎓 University of Nevada, Reno certificates
💻 Online and hybrid opportunities
🤝 Designed for working professionals and students

Explore programs in:
• Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Services
• Tele-behavioral Health Services
• Addiction Treatment Services
• Peer Support Specialist in Behavioral Health
• Co-Occurring Behavioral Health & Wellness (Coming Soon)

Your knowledge can change lives. Start building the skills to support individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use and behavioral health challenges.

Learn more: www.casat.org/academic

We're incredibly proud of our CASAT team for their quick thinking, teamwork, and willingness to act during a medical emergency that helped save a life.

When a contractor experienced sudden cardiac arrest at our offices, staff immediately stepped in to call 911, begin CPR, and deploy an AED until first responders arrived. Their actions became a powerful example of the "chain of survival" in action.

This recognition from the City of Reno serves as an important reminder that CPR training, AED access, and community preparedness can make all the difference when every second counts. Read the full story below.

https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/casat-cpr-aed-award

CASAT team, University Police help save contractor’s life CASAT employees and University Police officers were recognized for their quick CPR and AED response that helped save a contractor’s life.

Tomorrow we observe . More than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to ensure its enforcement and free the last enslaved Black Americans. Since then, Juneteenth has become a day to celebrate resilience and recognize the progress made toward a more equitable society.

CASAT and UNR will be closed on Friday, June 19, in recognition of this important holiday.

June is Men's Health Month, a good moment to think about the parts of men's health that often go unspoken: mental health, trauma, and substance use.

Men face real barriers to reaching out for help, many of them rooted in gender norms and stereotypes learned early in life. For behavioral health professionals, understanding those barriers is the first step to breaking them.

CASAT Learning's self-paced course, Gender Issues in Recovery: Working with Men in Behavioral Health, examines the roles and stereotypes that shape men's behavior from a young age, how those norms become barriers to change for men experiencing addiction and trauma, and the interventions that help men identify their own patterns and break free from repeated cycles.

Access the course: https://www.casatlearning.org/component/eventbooking/self-paced/gender-issues-in-recovery-self-paced-online/26?Itemid=762

New from SAMHSA: a toolkit built to help Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics better serve service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF).

"Engaging Service Members, Veterans, and Families: A Toolkit for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics" helps CCBHCs identify SMVF receiving services, understand military and veteran experiences, and apply that knowledge while providing mental health and substance use services under the CCBHC model of care.

It was created to support CCBHCs in meeting program requirement 4.K, and it also has broad applicability for other SAMHSA grantees and community-based behavioral health providers.

Access the toolkit: https://library.samhsa.gov/product/engaging-service-members-veterans-families-toolkit-certified-community-behavioral/pep26-01-007

Stay informed on the latest updates from Nevada Medicaid! 📢

Nevada Medicaid has released an updated Informational Bulletin on Medications and Services for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), providing a vital roadmap for providers and teams working in the recovery space.

This guide covers all six Nevada health care plans, including Fee-for-Service (FFS) and Managed Care Organizations like Anthem, Health Plan of Nevada, SilverSummit, Molina, and CareSource.

What does this mean for your practice?
▶️ Streamlined Pharmacy Coverage: Effective January 1, 2026, Nevada Medicaid transitioned to a Single Preferred Drug List (sPDL), making it easier to track which medications for opioid and alcohol dependence are covered.
▶️ Clear Authorization Guidelines: The bulletin outlines specific Prior Authorization (PA) requirements and Quantity Limits (QL) for life-saving treatments like Naloxone and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options.
▶️ Residential Care Insights: It provides a detailed breakdown of authorization windows for ASAM Residential Levels of Care (3.1, 3.5, and 3.7) across all plans.
▶️ Administrative Reminders: Ensure your team is verifying recipient eligibility and that all servicing providers are enrolled in the FFS system to avoid service interruptions.

Staying up-to-date on these policies ensures that we can continue to provide seamless, evidence-based care to those who need it most.

Check the full bulletin for the latest links to the Medicaid Services Manual and billing guides.

🔗Download the bulletin (link in bio): https://nvopioidcoe.org/resource/nevada-medicaid-informational-bulletin-on-medications-and-services-for-substance-use-disorders-sud/

There's still time to register for VA S.A.V.E (Reno), an in-person training on supporting Veterans in crisis.

You don't have to be a clinician to make a difference. This session is designed for VA staff, caregivers, and community members alike, giving you practical skills to recognize when a Veteran may be at risk and to know what to do next.

In one brief session, you'll gain a clearer understanding of Veteran su***de, how to identify warning signs, how to respond, and where to point someone toward the right resources.

Learn more and register: https://www.casatlearning.org/calendar-view/vasave/724