Uniting Mental and Behavioral Health Training, Research, Care and Community Partnership
More than a clinic, UNLV PRACTICE is an interprofessional institute advancing workforce development, research-informed care, and system-level solutions to Nevada’s mental health crisis.
What We Do
UNLV PRACTICE is the university’s centralized hub for mental and behavioral health innovation, strategically uniting UNLV’s training programs to address Nevada’s mental health crisis with scale, rigor, and impact. Through an integrated, interprofessional model that bridges mental and behavioral health with physical healthcare, the PRACTICE's clinic delivers accessible, research-informed care to the community while preparing the next generation of the workforce. Designed to transform fragmented systems, UNLV PRACTICE is emerging as a center of excellence and a premier model for collaborative mental and behavioral health care in Nevada and beyond.
Clinical Services
Evidence-based, affordable, and culturally responsive mental health care for children, couples, families, adults, and older adults, including therapy and psychological assessment.
Training and Education
We train the next generation of mental health providers through supervised clinical education, while offering high-quality continuing training opportunities for community clinicians.
Research and Innovation
Our research and innovation efforts use data-driven, interdisciplinary approaches to improve clinical training, expand community-focused programs, and support impactful research and service grants.
Community Engagement
We partner with communities, organizations, and policymakers to coordinate mental health initiatives, inform policy, and strengthen systems of care across Nevada.
Our Impact
Support Us
Nevada faces one of the nation’s most severe mental health service gaps. Your support helps UNLV PRACTICE expand access to care, train and build the mental health workforce, and sustain high-quality services for those who need them most.
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