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Revolution Inspired by Self Evolution (R.I.S.E.) – Suicide Awareness and the Healing Power of Art
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Two dedicated men, who’ve felt the destructive impact caused by the suicide of family members, have
embarked on a pilgrimage to raise awareness about suicide and invite participation, as they bicycle more
than 7,000 miles across the United States.
Please join in a conversation with Thomas Brown, Zachary Chipps and Dr. Howard Liu, UNMC Department
of Psychiatry at The Slowdown.
May 1
7 to 8 p.m.
Science Café – The Slowdown
729 N. 14th Street, Omaha
This event is co-hosted by Community Alliance and UNMC Department of Psychiatry. For more information about
Rise Phoenix, visit www.risephoenix.org.
Eden at Home Workshop
Tuesday, May 1, Thursday, May 3, Tuesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 10, 2012
Eden at Home is an evidenced based approach to eliminating
the loneliness, helplessness, and boredom that can be experience
by any or all of the members of the care team; by providing tools
for empowerment of all, including the person relying on care
Eden at Home Workshop
Bellevue Community Senior Center
12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Participants can be people relying on individuals for care to
remain living safely at home or their family and professional
caregivers. All are encouraged to attend each of the four sessions.
There is a $20 fee to cover the cost of workbooks; however, scholarships
are available to cover the registration cost, or respite, if the person
receiving care, is unable to attend the four sessions.
For additional information please call or e-mail
Danielle at Bellevue
Community Senior Center:
402-293-3041 or danielle.brandt@nebraska.gov
You may also contact Chris at the Respite Resource Center:
402-996-8444 or omaha.respiteresources@yahoo.com
Changes in Guardianship Reporting
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Changes in guardianship laws in Nebraska have made significant changes
to the reporting requirements and the information which must be provided
to the court and other interested parties. Additionally, qualifying as a
new guardian/conservator will be more difficult and will include extensive
background checks and mandatory bonds.
This educational event will focus on the forms and procedures arising from the
new laws and is for parents raising children/adults with special needs the
professionals who serve them.
Tuesday, May 8
6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church
510 N. 93rd Street
Omaha
Reservations are requested. Please call Janet at 402.346.5220 ext. 14 or send an email to jmiller@olliewebbinc.org.
Third Annual Mental Health Awareness Dinner
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Mary Lanning Memorial Healthcare Behavioral Services is hosting
the Third Annual Mental Health Awareness Dinner on Tuesday,
May 8 from 4:40 – 7 p.m. at the Hastings City Auditorium
(400 N. Hastings Ave). Everyone is welcome! There will be
children's activities, prizes, agency information and free dinner!
For more information, please contact:
The Lanning Center – 402.463.7711 or
MaryAnn – 402.463.7435
Ethical Practice: Court Testimony, Confidentiality, and Consent Issues for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Professionals
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Heartland Family Service is hosting an event for mental health and substance abuse professionals featuring presenters Julie
Knutson, JD, MSW; John W. Danforth, M.S., LIMFT; and panelist Barbara Jessing, M.S., LIMHP; Monica Blizek, CMSW, LIMHP; and
Kerry Wiles, M.S., LMHC.
Ethical Practice: Court Testimony, Confidentiality, and Consent Issues for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Professionals
Wednesday, May 9
8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Heartland Family Service Sarpy Office
301 American Parkway
Papillion, NE
Continuing Education Units will be given. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Cost is $30
For more information, or to register, click here.
Bridging the Gap to Awareness Event
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A.S.K. (Alphabet Soup Kids) and NAMI Nebraska are once again
planning its annual "Bridging the Gap to Awareness" for Wednesday,
May 9th at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Mayor Jim Suttle will
be presenting a proclamation making that day National Childrens Mental
Health Awareness Day in Omaha and DHHS Director of Behavioral Health,
Scot Adams will be the speaker.
NATIONAL CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
Wednesday, May 9
7:30 p.m.
"Bridging the Gap to Awareness"
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Omaha
There will be a short program followed by a Candle Light Vigil crossing the bridge.
St. Monica’s Pillow Talk
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Last year's Pillow Talk was such fun, we decided to throw another! Join us on
Thursday, May 10, for a casual gathering of snacks and conversation as you browse
beautiful designer pillows custom-crafted by Friends of St. Monica's.
You can pick up the perfect Mother's Day gift (for your mom or a special woman
in your life!) while benefitting the women who are developing healthy new lives
at St. Monica's.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
4-7 p.m.
The Willow Room at St. Monica's, 105 Wedgewood Drive
Can't make the event or can't wait to get your hands on these fabulous pillows?
Like our Facebook page, where we’re auctioning a few designer creations in advance!
Questions? Call (402) 434.2812 or email rroberts@stmonicas.com
You make the difference in the lives of the women and children we
serve -- thank you for your support!
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Autism Center of Nebraska, Inc.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Make plans now to attend the Autism Center of Nebraska, Inc.
(ACN) Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Thursday, May 10 from 5 to 8
p.m. at 9012 Q Street, Omaha.
Advance Ticket Sales
Adults: $8
Children (10 and under):$6.
At the Door (while supplies last)
Adults: $10
Children: $8
Fazoli’s will be catering the event and there will be raffles, featuring Husker football tickets, gift baskets and more, plus a bake sale.
To get advance tickets or for more information,
click here or contact
Laura Buechler at
lbuechler@acnomaha.org.
Outreach Worker Essentials
Friday, May 18, 2012
This workshop is designed for those persons who meet with
individuals, children, and families in homes and other community
locations outside of the office setting. A variety of presenters
will talk about real life scenarios, along with ideas on how to
prevent unsafe conditions and how to leave a situation that may
feel threatening.
Outreach Worker Essentials
Friday, May 18
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lancaster County Extension Education Center
444 Cherrycreek Rd.
Lincoln, NE
Continuing Education Credits are available for LMHP, LMFT, Social Work and Professional Counselors.
For more information or to register, click here.
Alcohol Education Class
Presented by Center for Holistic Development, Inc. and BJ Nelum and Associates
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Understand the facts of how alcohol and other drugs impair your
ability to make healthy choices and drive responsibly. Discover your
“individual” patterns, risky behaviors, needs/wants, and lifestyle of
unhealthy choices that caused stressful, emotional, legal, financial and
familial issues. Change to empowerment thinking, recognize the levels of
unhealthy choices of use of alcohol and other drugs and design a written
action plan to prevent repeat offending. Through video, understand the
judicial system and law enforcement; discover “face to face” the loss,
the mental and physical impairment and the personal impact on the
victim’s lives; and change your attitude toward your responsibility to
the potential victims, yourself, a healthier lifestyle and “pay it
forward”.
Waypoint Church
6502 Sorenson Parkway, Omaha
$70 prepaid/state voucher / $85 cash at door
Registration at 7:00am, class starts at 7:15am
Contact (402) 502-9788 to register or
click here for more
information
Nebraska’s Statewide Behavioral Health Conference
Monday, May 21, 2012 – Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Save the date for the Success, Hopes, and Dreams 2012 Conference on
Monday, May 21 – Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The Nebraska statewide
behavioral health conference will be held in Lincoln, Neb. with featured
keynote speaker Kathryn Powers, Director, Center for Mental Health
Services (CMHS) SAMHSA.
To nominate someone for one of the conference awards,
click here
for details. Nominations are due March 15.
For more information, contact Pat Talbott at (402) 441.4373 or email:
ptalbott@mha-ne-org.
Additional information will be available at
http://www.nebraskastateconference.org.
Kinship Care in Nebraska – A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Join Voices for Children, in partnership with BoysTown, Nebraska Children's Home,
Family Advocate Movement and Nebraska Families Collaborative for Kinship Care in Nebraska,
a panel discussion featuring new national research from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Wednesday, May 23
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
4939 S. 118th Street
Omaha, NE 68137
Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, call 402.597.3100 or visit www.voicesforchildren.com/kinship
Circle of Remembrance and Healing
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Individuals who have lost someone to suicide will have the opportunity to acknowledge the memory of their loss through their participation in the Circle of Healing and experience the support of peers. Individuals who may wish to participate include anyone touched by the loss including family, friends, neighbors, etc. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Circle of Remembrance and Healing
Thursday, May 31, 4-5 p.m.,
BryanLGH West, lower level conference room, 2300 S. 16th St.
ponsored by The Lincoln/Lancaster County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team. Click here to register, or call 402-481-8886.
2nd Annual LOSS Conference: Reaching Out to Survivors Across the Lifespan
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Please join us for the 2nd Annual LOSS Conference: Reaching Out to Survivors
Across the Lifespan on Thursday, May 31 at BryanLGH Medical Center West
Conference Center. Education credits will be available. Registration is required.
Scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 1.
For complete details, click here.
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