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UNLV PRACTICE

Institute of Mental and Behavioral Health

Did you know that Nevada ranks 51st (last) nationally in access to quality mental health care?

UNLV PRACTICE is an Institute of Mental & Behavioral Health with a bold mission: to break down outdated siloed training models and unite programs for the greatest possible impact in addressing Nevada’s behavioral health needs. We are building a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to research, training, and care—because Nevada deserves a system that works.

Our clinical services provide affordable, high-quality care to the community while preparing the next generation of providers. Since opening our doors, The PRACTICE Clinic alone has served nearly 8,000 Nevadans statewide and trained more than 400 future mental and behavioral health professionals.

Beyond service delivery and training, UNLV PRACTICE has helped elevate mental health to equal importance with physical care. We have played a significant role in partnering with policymakers and community leaders to advance transformative workforce development and sustainability initiatives—efforts designed to strengthen Nevada’s behavioral health infrastructure for the long term.

UNLV PRACTICE is uniquely positioned to lead Nevada forward—ensuring all Nevadans have access to the world-class mental health care they deserve. Nevada deserves better than last. It’s time to invest in the training, research, community engagement, and care required to build a sustainable, high-performing behavioral health system. It’s time to make mental health a priority.

Will you join us?

Help expand mental health care, training, and research in Nevada and beyond

With your support, we can fully realize our vision as a national model for collaborative mental health research, training, and treatment. Your investment keeps our doors open year-round, builds satellite partnerships, and fills critical funding gaps when services are not fully reimbursed. It allows us to train more students to address workforce shortages, expand outreach and policy advocacy, and provide vital scholarships for individuals who could not otherwise afford the care they need.
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For more information about supporting UNLV PRACTICE, please contact: 

Jessica Impallaria '08 M.Ed.
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
702-895-3078
jessica.impallaria@unlv.edu

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