The Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada (BeHERE NV) is a new workforce development initiative to increase the number of providers of behavioral health care in Nevada. In 2023, the Nevada Legislature unanimously passed Assembly Bill 37 to create a statewide behavioral health workforce development center within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). In September 2023, the NSHE Board of Regents designated the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) to serve as the administrative hub for BeHERE NV and to build connections across the state. | |  | |
Graduating BeHERE Scholar 01
Reed High School HSS CTE - Winners! 02
First Gen Bootcamp 2026 03
Fall 2026 BeHERE Virtual Summit 04
2026 Behavioral Health Conference Registration 05
SHARP Grant Funding Applications Open 06
Earn CEU's: Rethinking Ethics Systemically 07
Medical Family Therapy Certificate 08
BeHERE in Action! 09
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| | BeHERE Scholars Graduate! | | BeHERE NV was fortunate in 2024 to receive funding for scholarships from the Nevada Department of Health and Humans Services through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant (SG-2024-00437). We are so excited to celebrate one of our scholars who is graduating this month. Below they share what is next for them on their career journey to care for Nevadans. | | | | | |
Luisa Alvarez Valles
School of Social Work
University of Nevada Reno
Congratulations to Luisa on this exciting milestone! After graduating, Luisa plans to begin her career in social work. By the end of August, she expects to have taken and passed her social work licensing exam, marking the start of her professional journey. Her goal is to find a position where she can apply her social work skills, ideally at one of the hospitals in the Las Vegas Valley. While that is her preferred path, she is also keeping an open mind to other opportunities that will allow her to continue learning and growing in the field. Luisa is excited to begin this next chapter and make a meaningful impact in her community.
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Reed High School Human & Social Services CTE
National Competition Gold Medal Winners!
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Reed High School Teacher Receives
NVACTE Community Service Award!
| | 2026 First Generation Boot Camp COMING SOON! | | |
Starting graduate school can be exciting—and a little overwhelming. That's why BeHERE NV and UNLV are hosting the Second First-Generation Behavioral Health Graduate Student Boot Camp, a free workshop designed to help incoming first-generation graduate students feel prepared, connected, and confident as they begin their next chapter.
Join fellow students for an afternoon of practical tips, campus resources, and an inspiring panel featuring those who have successfully navigated the graduate school journey. Plus, enjoy food, refreshments, and the opportunity to build connections with peers across behavioral health disciplines.
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕧 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 UNLV Campus
REGISTER TODAY
| | ✈️ Pack Your Passport for the Fall 2026 BeHERE Virtual Summit! | | |
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 2, 2026, and join BeHERE NV for our Behavioral Health Virtual Summit. A free, interactive event designed to help you explore the many pathways within Nevada's behavioral health workforce.
🗓 Friday, October 2, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PT)
📍 Free Virtual Event via Zoom
REGISTER TODAY
Whether you're a student, educator, career changer, or seasoned professional, you'll "travel" through destination sessions featuring specialties like addiction counseling, social work, clinical psychology, school counseling, community health workers, sports psychology, and more. Along the way, you'll connect with experts, discover educational opportunities, and collect valuable resources to help guide your career journey.
| | 🤝 Registration Now Open: 2026 Behavioral Health Conference | | |
Join behavioral health professionals, leaders, and partners from across Nevada at the 2026 Behavioral Health Conference, taking place November 9–10 in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention (BBHWP), this free conference offers two days of education, collaboration, and networking designed to strengthen Nevada's behavioral health workforce.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging best practices, receive updates on the BBHWP 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, and connect with colleagues from across the state who are working to improve behavioral health outcomes for all Nevadans. Best of all, registration is free!
📅 November 9–10, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
🎟️ Free Registration
Learn, connect, and be part of the future of behavioral health in Nevada!
REGISTER HERE!
| | 💰 Funding Opportunity: SHARP Grants Now Open | | |
The Nevada Health Authority has opened applications for the new Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program (SHARP), offering up to $57.9 million to strengthen Nevada's health care workforce and expand access to care.
Eligible organizations, including health care providers, behavioral health agencies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions, can apply for funding supporting workforce recruitment, training, telehealth, infrastructure, and more
📅 Applications are due September 9, 2026.
Learn More and Apply
| | *Earn 3 CEUs* Rethinking Ethics Systemically | | |
Looking to earn 3 Ethics CEUs while exploring ethics through a fresh perspective? Join the Nevada Coalition for Systemic Counseling (NCSC) for Rethinking Ethics Systemically, presented by Natalie Sanchez and Bodie Coates. This virtual training will explore ethical decision-making from a systemic perspective, address unique challenges in rural communities, and provide practical strategies for maintaining professional boundaries. Registration is $75 or $39 for NCSC members.
Friday, August 21
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Virtual
Register Today!
This virtual training will explore ethical decision-making from a systemic perspective, address unique challenges in rural communities, and provide practical strategies for maintaining professional boundaries. Registration is $75 or $39 for NCSC members.
| | Learn More: Graduate Certificate in Medical Family Therapy | | |
Interested in a career supporting individuals, couples, and families? Join the UNLV Office of Graduate Admissions for a virtual information session to learn more about the MS in Couple & Family Therapy and the Graduate Certificate in Medical Family Therapy. Attendees will hear about program curriculum, admissions requirements, funding opportunities, application timelines, and have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A with program representatives. Whether you're ready to apply or just beginning to explore your options, this session is a great opportunity to take the next step toward a rewarding career in behavioral health.
REGISTER TODAY!
Friday Sept 18 2026
Friday Nov 13 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual
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BeHERE NV Presents at the Nevada ACTE Conference
Dr. Jill Manit and Mrs. Roni Green (Human & Social Services CTE instructor at Reed High School), co-presented "Building Nevada's Behavioral Health Workforce through CTE" at the 2026 Nevada ACTE Conference.
The presentation highlighted the innovative partnership between BeHERE NV and Reed High School as a model for expanding Human & Social Services CTE programs across Nevada to strengthen the state's behavioral health workforce pipeline. By connecting students to behavioral health careers through awareness, hands-on learning, and micro credentials, the partnership demonstrates the potential for CTE as an effective strategy for addressing Nevada's workforce shortages.
Research has consistently shown that high-quality CTE programs prepare students for successful careers while contributing to higher graduation rates, increased postsecondary enrollment, improved credential attainment, and stronger workforce readiness. Through partnerships between education and industry, BeHERE NV is helping expand opportunities for students to pursue behavioral health professions that will serve Nevada communities for years to come.
| | | | Welcoming a New Behavioral Health Resource | | Dr. Sarah Hartzell attended the open house for Steppingstone Behavioral Solutions, a new outpatient mental health and substance use treatment clinic in Reno. She is pictured with April Lang-Barroga, the Clinical Director, and Shannon Lepe, one of the therapists. | | Stay up-to-date on our latest news by subscribing to our newsletter! Please share it with your network. We'll be posting monthly progress updates and more about BeHERE NV. You can also find past editions in the BeHERE NV newsletter section of our website. | | | | Funding for BeHERE NV was made possible by Assembly Bill 37 (2023, 82nd Nevada Legislative Session) and the Nevada System of Higher Education | | | | |
