Effective October 1, 2017 we now provide free electronic access to all materials and no longer provide hard copies.

About Us

The NPRC is a program in the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) in the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. Our library collection and clearinghouse facilities are housed in the College of Education’s Nell J. Redfield Learning and Resource Center (LRC) in the William J. Raggio Building, Room 1021. The LRC represents a partnership between the University’s College of Education and the Washoe County School District. The unique collaboration with the LRC has enabled the NPRC to use technology to expand its services and serve more diverse populations in both urban and rural regions of Nevada. Read more

Latest News from NPRC

Webinar: Safe Care Transitions in a Zero Suicide Framework

September 5, 2017

Tuesday, September 12 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PST, SAMHSA will have a webinar on Zero Suicide approach. At this time registration is full, however you can still fill out the registration form to be notified when the recording and supplemental materials will be available to view. “During this… Read more

Nevada Community Prevention Coalition part-time work opportunity

September 1, 2017

The Nevada Community Prevention Coalition is looking to hire a part time Admin/Bookkeeper for immediate hire. To apply, send your resume to info@carecoalitionnv.org Read more

Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant

August 23, 2017

SAPTA has released the draft version of the FY 2018-2019 Block Grant Application. It has been released in draft version so that organizations and the public can review it and make comments on it before it is fully available for applicants. To view the draft application click here To provide… Read more