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From Rights to Reality: A Plan for Parent Advocacy and Family-Centered Child Welfare Reform
From Rights to Reality is designed to unite parents and parent advocacy around a common set of goals. It identifies 15 rights for parents affected by the child welfare system. Most parents do not yet have these rights in child welfare proceedings. From Rights to Reality represents a commitment to working in our communities and nationwide to make these rights a reality.
Not Alone Radio Program, Jan. 18: Author Leslie Byers
Not Alone welcomed special guest, author Leslie Byers recently. In Byers book, “Heather’s Rage: A Mother’s Faith Reflected in Her Daughter’s Mental Illness” she chronicles years of frustration experienced as she and her husband struggled to find answers to their daughter’s manic-induced rages and suicidal depressions brought on by bipolar disorder.
Not Alone Radio Program, Dec. 7: Behavioral Health Information Technology
In the wake of the second annual Health Information Technology Summit, Susan Boust, M.D., Medical Director for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN, pronounced BEACON) joined Not Alone recently to discuss how information technology solutions are revolutionizing the reach of medicine and enhancing health care education opportunities; she will also explore potential challenges to using technology.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Honors Michael Rice
Six extremely deserving individuals were recently honored at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s (APNA) 24th Annual Conference held October 13 – 16 in Louisville, Kentucky. Among the distinguished winners was University of Nebraska Medical Center Professor, Michael Rice, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education.
Not Alone Radio Program, Oct. 26: Spirituality and Mental Health
Asked to think of mental health care, hospitals and psychiatric wards may come to mind. But would you also think of a church, synagogue, or mosque? In an effort to improve the relationship between spirituality and mental health care, many health care professionals are examining the role faith has in mental health care.
Not Alone Radio Program, Oct. 5, 2010: Nebraska RentWise
Roni Wilder with Nebraska RentWise joined Not Alone to share information about RentWise, a tenant education program that helps people find and keep decent, safe, affordable rental housing that meets their needs.
Congratulations to Joyce Hicks, Suicide Prevention Advocate
Joyce Hicks knows the hurt of losing a loved one to suicide. So that others never feel that same pain, she works vigorously to spread suicide prevention education and build awareness of mental health issues as the board chair of the Nebraska chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Her work as an advocate [...]
Support and Family Education (SAFE)
The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System offers various resources to veterans and their family members in Nebraska and Iowa. The Support and Family Education (SAFE) program offered through the VA is one such program that assists veterans who struggle with mental illness and their family members and friends.
Nebraska Medicaid Consumer Complaint Process
Magellan Behavioral Health of Nebraska, LLC is currently the administrative services organization for Nebraska Medicaid. Magellan wants to make sure you receive quality mental health care through Nebraska Medicaid. Each year a survey is sent out asking for participant’s opinion. The 2009 survey indicated that some individuals are not aware of how to express complaints they may have. Your opinion matters. And we want to make sure you know how to do this.
NAMI-Nebraska Receives Award, Expands Programs
NAMI-Nebraska was recently selected as one of only two states to receive a $5000 seed grant to expand its signature In Our Own Voice program throughout the state. In addition NAMI Basics, the newest signature education program designed specifically for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness is now available in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Hastings communities.
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