BeHERE NV

09/03/2026

We’re excited to share an upcoming virtual book club from the APHA School Health & Wellness Section featuring author J. Chad Mitchell and his book, Change Your Game: Empowering Young Leaders to Ditch Doubt, Find Their Voice, and Impact the World.

BeHERE NV’s Sarah Hartzell, PhD Hartzell will be joining the conversation on September 16 to explore the important role adults can play in helping young people build connection, agency, identity, and hope, all important pieces of supporting youth well-being.

Parents, educators, coaches, mentors, and other adults have an incredible opportunity to create spaces where young people can discover their voice, influence others for good, and recognize that their choices matter. 🌱

📅 September 16, 2026
💻 Virtual via Zoom
⏰ 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET

🎟️ Register today for a chance to win a free copy of Change Your Game!

https://lnkd.in/gB2fcXCi

09/02/2026

💚 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

BeHERE NV recognizes September as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and remind our communities that conversation and connection matter.

Here are two things to remember:
🗣️ One caring conversation can make a difference.
📞 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

This month, let’s check in, listen without judgment, and remind one another: you don’t have to face it alone.

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09/01/2026

We’re excited to share one of our first video series, created to help Nevada’s behavioral health workforce stay informed, connected, and supported! 💚

Our first video explores student loan repayment programs for Nevada behavioral health professionals because investing in our workforce means investing in Nevada’s future.

▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/9LO_6hQjR_M

This is just the beginning! We’re excited to create and share more videos in the future covering resources, opportunities, and important topics for Nevada’s behavioral health community.

📬 Want to stay in the loop? Follow along and check out our newsletters at BeHERENV.org/Newsletters

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08/28/2026

💚 Support Is Available for Those Affected by the Northern Nevada Wildfires

The impact of a wildfire can extend far beyond the flames. If you or someone you know is struggling after the Northern Nevada fires, therapy support is available. We are sharing a list of mental health providers in the Reno-Sparks area who have reported potential availability, including providers serving children, adults, couples, and families.

https://lnkd.in/gPrUCNyx

📍 Reno-Sparks Area

🧠 Therapy and behavioral health support

💚 Various insurance and sliding-scale options available

If you need immediate crisis support, call or text 988. In an immediate emergency, call 911.

Resource guide updated August 26, 2026. Information was submitted by individual providers and may change. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services.

* Community resource guide listing therapy providers in the Reno-Sparks area who reported potential availability for people affected by the Northern Nevada wildfires. The guide includes provider contact information, locations, ages served, insurance options, sliding-scale or cash-pay options, and availability. It also provides 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline information for immediate support. *

08/26/2026

💚 Growing Nevada’s Behavioral Health Workforce, One Helper at a Time 💚

BeHERE NV’s very own Sarah Hartzell, PhD put her creativity to work with this wonderful poem about Nevada’s behavioral health workforce! 📖✨

Oh, the Helpers We’ll Grow!

In Nevada’s wide valleys, in mountains so grand,
There’s a need for more helpers all over the land.
For minds feeling worried, for hearts feeling blue,
There simply aren’t quite enough counselors to do.

In some rural counties (oh my, what a sight!),
There’s not even one provider in plain sight.
Folks may wait weeks, sometimes even more,
For behavioral health services close to their door.

But wait! What’s that stirring? What’s that we see?
A workforce solution as bright as can be!
It’s BeHERE NV, building pathways anew,
Growing strong helpers for me and for you!

They’re recruiting bright students with passion and care,
Training providers from everywhere.
Supporting internships, practicum too,
Creating clear pathways for careers to pursue.

They focus on rural and frontier lands wide,
Where access to care has been hardest to find.
With loan repayment and mentorship strong,
They help providers stay where they belong.

From Reno to Vegas, from Elko to Ely,
They’re strengthening systems—strategically, really!
Partnering statewide, both near and afar,
Building a workforce that reaches each star.

Because when we invest in those called to serve,
Communities thrive and begin to preserve
The hope and the healing that everyone needs—
That’s how real behavioral health change succeeds.

So, here’s to the helpers, both present and new!
Here’s to bold leaders with vision so true!
With BeHERE NV leading the way,
Nevada’s workforce grows stronger each day.

And oh, the places our helpers will go—
When we build the pipeline and help it to grow! 💚

08/20/2026

🎓💚 Ready to take the next step in your social work journey?

The Fall 2026 Social Work Workforce Development Scholarships are here!

The Nevada Public Health Foundation is supporting the next generation of social workers as they build the skills, experience, and connections needed to strengthen Nevada’s behavioral health workforce.

✨ Fall 2026 scholarships are now open! Eligibility: Be a BSW or MSW social work student, practicum student, employee, intern, contractor, or volunteer; be based in Nevada; and work or complete a placement within a division of the Department of Human Services.

Interested in applying? Check out the scholarship screener and see if you qualify.

👉 Learn more https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jpy1PBBUxn

08/12/2026

🌱 Strengthening Nevada’s Behavioral Health Crisis Response

A stronger crisis response system starts with a strong, supported behavioral health workforce. 💚

We’re excited to see the Nevada 988 Coalition continuing to build valuable resources for professionals, partners, and communities across our state.

Their new Behavioral Health Crisis Workforce resource brings together information on workforce development, training opportunities, licensing and certification, and other tools to help strengthen Nevada’s crisis response workforce—including resources from BeHERE NV. 🤝

The Coalition has also created a Someone to Contact resource, connecting Nevadans with 988 and other behavioral health support lines available throughout the state.

📚 Explore the resources:
🔹 Behavioral Health Crisis Workforce: https://www.nv988coalition.org/projects/nevada-crisis-response-system/workforce-info
🔹 Someone to Contact: https://www.nv988coalition.org/projects/nevada-crisis-response-system/someone-to-contact-info

Building a stronger behavioral health system takes all of us. We’re grateful to be part of the continued work to connect Nevadans with the people, resources, and support they need. 💚

08/11/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month! 🌿

At BeHERE NV, we know wellness is an important part of building healthy, resilient communities and it starts with taking care of ourselves.

This month, we're encouraging everyone to make time for what helps you rest, recharge, connect, and thrive. Whether it's setting healthy boundaries, spending time with people who lift you up, getting outside, or simply taking a moment to breathe, small steps toward wellness can make a big difference. 💚

Here's to a healthier, happier Nevada one person and one community at a time!

08/05/2026

This month's newsletter is packed with inspiring student achievements, upcoming training and conferences, funding opportunities, and the latest BeHERE NV happenings across Nevada! Be sure to check out www.BeHERENV.org/Newsletters to stay connected as well as Subscribe to our newsletter for the most recent updates and opportunities.

08/04/2026

Interested in Becoming a Clinical Psychologist?

Thinking about earning your doctorate in psychology? Join the UNLV Clinical Psychology (PsyD) team for a virtual information session on August 6 to learn more about Nevada's first Doctor of Psychology program. Discover the curriculum, admissions process, clinical training opportunities, and how this innovative program is preparing the next generation of psychologists to serve Nevada's communities.

📅 August 6
💻 Virtual
Learn more and register:

https://www.unlv.edu/event/psyd-clinical-psychology-virtual-information-session-0