Education
Not Alone Radio Program, May 15: Toni Hoy, Author
Toni Hoy has written a poignant book called “Second Time Foster Child”, that I think is a must read for every parent with a child in need of mental health services, as well as every therapist, social worker, member of the legislature, the juvenile justice system, and the departments of health and human services.
Ted E. Bear Hollow Holds Informative Events
Nebraska is fortunate to be home to several organizations that extend a helping hand to children experiencing loss and grief. These organizations are of immense value to our communities, as they help youngsters of all ages understand loss and grief in age appropriate words, and to experience comfort in their loss. Sadly, many children and teens never experience these steps to healing, and carry a never healing scar from their loss for years to come.
Crisis Intervention Team Training
Recently I had the unique experience of participating in the Heartland Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training with the Omaha Police Department, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and several other area law enforcement agencies. The commitment, compassion, and eagerness to improve their skills that these men and women showed throughout the week is commendable. Each officer volunteered to go through this 40-hour training and received a certification upon completion of the course.
Not Alone Radio Program, April 17: Crisis Intervention Team Training for Law Enforcement
Our guests on Not Alone this week included Officer Leigh Culver with the Omaha Police Department, Nancy Engquist with Community Alliance, and Steve Spelic with Alegent Health Services. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training for Law Enforcement has been a successful program since its inception in Memphis, Tenn. in 1988. It began in Omaha six years ago through a coalition of community mental health care advocates, providers, consumers and family members.
Not Alone Radio Program, Mar. 13: Social Work Students
It is always a positive when we interview students. They are excited about their career choice and eager to graduate and begin work. Their enthusiasm and belief in the future is contagious and heart-warming. Our guests on Not Alone, Zaki Phillips, a graduate student at UNO School of Social Work, and Nathan Howland, an undergrad at UNO created just that atmosphere.
Not Alone Radio Program, Feb. 21: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
It is always such fun to have the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. professional theater group join Not Alone. They have such enthusiasm as well as a sincere commitment to helping young people move toward a healthier and happier life.
Not Alone Radio Program, Oct. 4: Sharon Bracken, author of Eli the Bipolar Bear
Due to a last minute program switch at Not Alone, we were able to re-run one of our most requested ‘favorites’: an interview with Sharon Bracken, author of Eli the Bipolar Bear. Recently, we’ve been talking about children’s needs in order to understand emotional and behavioral issues. Listeners know that children need information in words they can understand. To that point, Eli was written because the author’s son had been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and the family needed help in explaining Bipolar Disorder to him. A need many families can relate to.
Understanding EPSDT and How it Affects Health Care Services
Many Nebraska mental health care providers are asking “What is EPSDT, and how can it serve my clients?” It is not a new program; rather it is something that was established by Medicaid in about 1967. It is the child health component, known as the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program. Quoting from the Health Resources and Services Administration, “Federal law – including statutes, regulations and guidelines – requires that Medicaid cover a very comprehensive set of benefits and services for children, different from adult benefits. Since one in three U.S. children under age six is eligible for Medicaid, EPSDT offers a very important way to ensure that young children receive appropriate health, mental health, and developmental services.”
Not Alone Radio Program, Mar. 22: Jeff Wolfsberg
Our guest this week was a very positive gentleman, Jeff Wolfsberg, one of the most influential drug educators and speakers regarding teens and substance abuse in the world today. Jeff talked to parents and professionals about “addiction-proofing” our youth.
Help Lines and Support Groups Available for Shoplifters and Gamblers
The Kim Foundation believes in promoting opportunities for more meaningful mental health care for everyone. Promoting local programs that create hope for recovery and help in developing the tools and skills needed for change has become part of our vision. Understanding that many people struggle to change harmful behaviors, we’d like to recognize two fairly new programs addressing compulsive behaviors.
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