The night includes Omaha's best chefs competing for bragging rights and a prize as each chef attempts to create the best lasagna imaginable. You vote on which dish is best! An oral and silent auction will be held. Complimentary wine is provided.

Reserve your seat today by calling Ted E. Bear Hollow at 402.502.2773 or by registering below. Tickets start at $75.

To learn more, or to register, click here.

Nebraska RentWise helps renters obtain and keep rental housing and to be successful renters through education. The curriculum takes an active-learning approach and stresses tenant responsibility. Participants who complete the two day training will be certified RentWise Trainers.

Nebraska RentWise Train the Trainer
Tuesday October 4 &Wednesday, October 5
9: AM to 5:00

Attendance is required for both full-days in order to receive a certificate.

Where: Mid-Plains Community College
1101 Halligan Drive
Room 107
North Platte, NE 69101

Registration Fee:
$100 - By September 27, 2011
$115 - After September 27, 2011

No refunds will be made after September 27, 2011

Register Now!

If you have questions regarding this training opportunity please contact Amber Marker at amber@housingdevelopers.org or phone 402-435-0315 x2.

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
Wednesday, October 5
“Do You Dare to Self-Care? “Workshop

PRESENTER: Rachel Hill, RN, MSN, ARNP is the Founder and Owner of Metamorphosis Holistic and Integrated Therapies. Rachel has had a lifelong interest in nature, health and wellness, and healing the body naturally. She provides consulting for healthcare professionals who desire to integrate holistic therapies into their current practice. She is a network leader for the AHNA (American Holistic Nurses Association) and the vice-president of the MO-KAN local chapter of the AANP. She has written a book for Nurses on Self-Care entitled, “Nursing from the Inside-Out”. She has given numerous presentations for Professional Continuing Education, MONA, Catholic Charities Hospice, Communiversity, on the topic of various holistic modalities. She is currently employed with Catholic Community Hospice.

WHAT: 1.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Wednesday, October 5, 2011; 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 North 291 Hwy (I-35 & 291), Liberty, MO 64068

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Persons with depression and related mental health conditions. Their families and significant others, as well as care providers may attend. The community and healthcare professionals are also welcome.

After attending this program the participant will be able to:

• Discuss stress and its impact on the body, mind, and spirit.
• Discuss self-care and its impact on health maintenance.
• Identify activities that support a self-care and well-being

REGISTRATION: Program is free. 1.5 CEU’s (Certificate of Attendance). Any questions? Contact Stacy Davis at 913-281-2221 ext. 112 or sdavis@mhah.org

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, BryanLGH, CenterPointe, Inc., Community Health Endowment of Lincoln and Lincoln/Lancaster Mental Health Foundation are presenting Empowerment and Engagement in Mental Health Treatment, an educational event on how to engage young adults to make decisions regarding their own mental health treatment.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Program will conclude at 12:45 p.m.
Location: Plaza Conference Center, BryanLGH Medical East
1600 S. 48th Street, Lincoln

Cost: $35
Speaker: Margaret Bertram, MA, Program Coordinator of Student – Led Initiatives, Active Minds, Inc.

For more information, click here to download the brochure.

To register, visit bryanlgh.org under CLASSES and SCREENINGS

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Midlife (35-60 years)
Friday, October 7, 2011

Presented by B.E. Education Group, LLC and Mental Health America of the Heartland

PRESENTERS: Barbara Wiman, RN, BSN, President of B.E. Education Group, LLC with forty years in the nursing profession has been actively involved in maternity, parenting and women’s health education as well as the development of continuing education programs for nurses and health care professionals.

Susan Crain Lewis, MSSW, President/CEO of the Mental Health America of the Heartland, responsible for oversight of all agency programs, finances, operations and personnel, and is the organization’s lead policy and systems advocate. She possesses over 25 years of program development, management and implementation experience in domestic violence, developmental disability, reproductive health, mental health and child welfare; and extensive background in outcome evaluation, community collaboration, cultural diversity and cultural diversity training, and program, project and grants management.

WHAT: 3.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2011; 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Comfort Keepers In-Home Care of Greater Kansas City, 10310 State Line Rd. #200, Shawnee Mission, KS 66206

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop will be of benefit to social workers, psychologists, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapist, and health care workers.

After attending this program the participant will be able to:

• Discuss hormonal changes during midlife as it relates to mental, emotional and physical well-being.
• Identify the importance of lifestyle, stress, and sexuality in a woman's life.
• Identify the importance of using flexible treatment options to meet the changing needs as each woman matures.
• Discuss the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating and coping with depression and anxiety in midlife

CONTINUING EDUCATION: B.E. Education Group, LLC is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 3.5 contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure.

Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider Number LT0258-0310. Other disciplines may receive a certificate of attendance up to 3.5 clock hours.

REGISTRATION: Workshop is $35.00 (Certificate of Attendance) Please contact Stacy Davis to register by email: sdavis@mhah.org or phone: 913-281-2221, ext. 112

Being in the military can be a particularly stressful occupation that puts major strain on military families. During this six hour workshop sponsored by Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, and featuring representatives from several support organizations, you’ll learn about

• Resources for families and soldiers
• Mental health concerns of soldiers and families
• Deployment cycle stressors
• Military culture

Who should attend?

• Faith leaders
• Community members
• Mental health professionals
• Military families and supporters

Operation: Reintegration Military Mental Health Workshop
Friday, October 7
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Central Community College
4500 63rd Street
Columbus, NE 68602

$10 donation – lunch on your own.

To register or for more information, click here.

PTI Nebraska is hosting its 1st Annual Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying 5K Run/1Mile Fun Walk/Roll
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at 8:00 A.M.
Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area, 9902 Schram Rd (Near 96th and HWY 370)

PTI Nebraska is a non-profit organization and statewide resource dedicated to supporting families with children with disabilities or special health care needs. Bullying is a serious issue that affects all students, including students with disabilities. Every day, more than 160,000 children nationwide stay home from school to avoid being bullied. PTI is inviting the area communities to help address bullying prevention by supporting our 1st Run Walk Roll Against Bullying event. Come make a difference and support this important cause!

For more information call PTI at 402-346-0525 or 1-800-284-8520. The registration for the 5K run or 1 Mile walk can be found online at www.pti-nebraska.org. Just click on the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying tab!

Proceeds from this event will help PTI increase bullying awareness in the schools and help us in our efforts to distribute bullying intervention and prevention resources. We will also be able to sponsor workshops and events about bullying and how to deal with it in schools.

This day of support is aimed at showing caregivers the abundant avenues of support that exist, and how to access the support when needed. Caregivers will go away with a new found sense of knowing they are not alone and ready to take on the challenges ahead of them.

This event is open to anyone who plays a role in the caregiver process and is provided free of charge by a grant from the Nebraska Respite Southwest Service Area.

Caregiver Day of Support
Saturday, October 8
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McCook Community College – McMillen Hall
1205 East Third Street
McCook, NE

For more information, contact: Nebraska Respite Network: 1.866.RESPITE or MPCC Center for Enterprise: 308.345.8122

To register by September 26, click here.

Join us for the inaugural 2011 Run to Over: Adam’s Race sponsored by BryanLGH Hospital benefiting depression awareness and suicide prevention.

5K, 10K and one-mile kids Fun Run
12:30 p.m.
BryanLGH LifePointe
7501 S. 27th St.
Lincoln, NE

An awards ceremony will follow immediately after the race.

For more information and to register, click here.

You are invited to share in a moment of silence on World Mental Health Day, October 10 for those who slipped away from life at a state cemetery. On site memorials are being planned at the Hastings, Norfolk, and Lincoln Cemetery. We invite you to attend a memorial at 10 a.m. or for you to participate by just lending a moment of silence at 10:10 a.m.

Hastings: The Bridge at Hastings Regional Center
4200 W 2nd Str. Hastings, NE 68901

Norfolk: The Cemetery at Norfolk Regional Center
1700 North Victory Rd Norfolk 68701

Lincoln: Haynes Branch Cemetery at 2550 SW 12th Street,
Lincoln 68522

Contact the Office of Consumer Affairs for more information or if you would like to participate with a song/poem/music: 402-471-7857 or 402-471-7853.

Keynote speaker Tom Osborne joins us for the Step Up for Kids Rally on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Nebraska State Capitol from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sponsors include: Every Child Matters, Voices for Children, Bright Futures, NASW, BeHaven Kids, NAMI NE, A.S.K., Nebraska Family Support Network, Nebraska Federation of Families, Families Care, Voices 4 Families.

Contact Ellen Saliares at esaliares@naminebraska.org or by phone at 402.345.8101 for more information about the rally or for information about the planning meeting on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m.

On October 12-14, 2011, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its National Conference, "Children's Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead," at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

Workshops, plenaries, and presentations by leading experts and researchers will promote evidence-based practices that address emerging concerns in delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, and victimization.

Topics will include crimes against children, anti-gang strategies, children's exposure to violence, disproportionate minority contact, girls' delinquency, tribal youth programs, emergency planning for juvenile justice, faith-based and community involvement, mentoring, truancy and bullying, and substance abuse, among others.

Registration is free.

For more information about the conference, go to http://www.ojjdp.gov/2011conference.

To register, go to http://guest.cvent.com/d/tdqbfs.

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
Inequity and Inequality: Confronting Mental Health Disparities Among African Americans Workshop
Thursday, October 13, 2011

PRESENTER: Sharon Goolsby RN has over 28 years of public health experience, specializing in non-traditional settings, with extensive experience working with racial, ethnic and tribal populations. Her knowledge and expertise is rooted in the social determinants of health and from a holistic perspective, mind, body, spirit and environment. As a member of the Kansas Minority Health Advocacy Network, its efforts have been a driving force in the elevation of health and healthcare disparities in Kansas. She previously held the position of Director with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Center for Health Disparities. Currently, she is an Urban Health and Wellness Consultant and an Associate with Cultural Competency Consulting, LLC.

WHAT: 1.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2011; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Jamison Memorial Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 3115 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Persons with depression and related mental health conditions. Their families and significant others, as well as care providers may attend. The community and healthcare professionals are also welcome.

After attending this program you will be able to:

• Define key terms: health and healthcare disparities, social determinants of health, health inequity, health equity, racism in health.
• Develop a shared understanding around the root causes of mental health disparities.
• Discuss the impact of the social determinants of health on mental illness.

REGISTRATION: Program is free. 1.5 CEU’s (Certificate of Attendance). Any questions? Contact Stacy Davis at 913-281-2221 ext. 112 or sdavis@mhah.org

The National Association of Case Management (NACM) Announces the 17th Annual Case Management Conference, Case Management: Relationships in Recovery.

Conference Dates: October 17-19, 2011
Pre-Conference Date: October 16, 2011

Location: Embassy Suites Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

Special note the early bird registration has been extended until Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Reserve your spot now to get the lowest rate and ensure a room at the conference hotel.

Workshop, keynote, and pre-conference descriptions are now available on-line at www.yournacm.com. For more information, check out the full conference brochure.

For more information, visit our website at www.yournacm.com or contact the NACM office at (402) 441-4385.

The Greater Omaha After School Alliance is hosting a Behavior Workshop with speaker Matt McNiff, M.A., behavior consultant with ESU #5. Matt works with teachers and administrators to develop ways to help students with behavior concerns. He specializes in helping reduce problematic behaviors and increase academic time.

Participants will learn easy strategies that work with even the toughest to reach youth and interventions for both individual students and groups.

Wed. Oct. 19
9 a.m. to noon
UNO Thompson Center
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha

For more information contact Mitch Laursen, GOASA Assistant – 402.444.6881 or mitch.laursen@ci.omaha.ne.us

To register visit: www.omahaafterschool.org/upcoming-events

Being in the military can be a particularly stressful occupation that puts major strain on military families. During this six hour workshop sponsored by Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, and featuring representatives from several support organizations, you’ll learn about

• Resources for families and soldiers
• Mental health concerns of soldiers and families
• Deployment cycle stressors
• Military culture

Who should attend?

• Faith leaders
• Community members
• Mental health professionals
• Military families and supporters

Operation: Reintegration Military Mental Health Workshop
Friday, October 21
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.)
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
324 S. Jackson Street
Papillion, NE 68046

$10 donation – lunch on your own.

To register or for more information, click here.

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
The Relationship between Codependency and Depression Workshop
Friday, October 21, 2011

PRESENTER: Jo Ann Stovall, MSW, BA, LCAC, CRAADC, CCGC, ICADC is the Program Coordinator for the Family Friends Program of Children’s Mercy Hospital (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren). She has an extensive background in counseling with expertise in dealing with co-dependency. She was the Director of Family & Education Services with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-KC for 14 years.

WHAT: 1.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2011; 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center, 3043 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Persons with depression and related mental health conditions. Their families and significant others, as well as care providers may attend. The community and healthcare professionals are also welcome.

After attending this program the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the relationship between co-dependency and depression.
• Identify enabling behaviors
• Describe resources to deal with co-dependency behaviors

REGISTRATION: Program is free. 1.5 CEU’s (Certificate of Attendance). Any questions? Contact Stacy Davis at 913-281-2221 ext. 112 or sdavis@mhah.org

Save the Date!
Alternatives 2011, the annual national conference organized by and for individuals with psychiatric histories, will be held from Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, through Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Fla.

Alternatives 2011 is being organized by the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse, a peer-run national technical assistance center funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services.

Scholarship application information will be provided as soon as it is available. However, scholarship funds are always limited.

Source: http://www.mhselfhelp.org

If you would like additional information, please email the Clearinghouse.

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
Healing Choices for a Healthy Life Workshop
Thursday, October 27, 2011

PRESENTER: Dr. Kat Bowie is a Clinical Psychologist, Body-Psychotherapist, Live and Whole Food Nutrition Consultant, Tonglen Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master Teacher. She is the co-founder of The Struan Center, LLC, a Holistic Health facility in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Bowie writes the monthly column “Eating Live, Becoming Whole” for Kansas City’s innovative monthly magazine Eating Well/Evolving Magazine. An engaging teacher and writer, Dr. Bowie presents seminars on Holistic Psychology, Grief, Anxiety, Stress-Reduction, Live and Whole Food Nutrition, Juice-Fasting, Alternative Treatments for Diabetic Conditions, and Tonglen Meditation. She specializes in presenting programs developed to help reclaim our power as spiritual/human beings and to live a peaceful, gentle, and healthy life.

WHAT: 1.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011; 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, KS 66205

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Persons with depression and related mental health conditions. Their families and significant others, as well as care providers may attend. The community and healthcare professionals are also welcome.

After attending this program the participant will be able to:

• Identify a powerful technique for calming one’s mind to aid in making healthy choices
• Describe techniques for accepting one’s personal responsibility and understanding the need for education and “gentle honesty” in re-claiming one’s power when faced with a health issue
• Recognize the importance nutrition in mental, emotional, and physical health concerns.

REGISTRATION: Program is free. 1.5 CEU’s (Certificate of Attendance). Any questions? Contact Stacy Davis at 913-281-2221 ext. 112 or sdavis@mhah.org

Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH) presents Educational Workshops & Support Groups
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Workshop
Friday, October 28, 2011

PRESENTER: Amy Copeland, MS, LPC, received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has over 14 years of experience in the field of mental health, working in both clinical and administrative positions with adolescents, adults, and elderly with serious and persistent mental illness. She has worked as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and skills group facilitator. Amy is currently employed as the Vice President of Mental Health America.

WHAT: 1.5 hour educational program

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2011; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Comfort Keepers In-Home Care of Kansas City 10310 State Line Rd., #200, Shawnee Mission, KS 66206

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This professional continuing education workshop is designed for social workers, psychologists, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and health care workers.

After attending this program the participant will be able to:

• Recognize and diagnose OCD and develop a greater understanding of OCD and various spectrum disorders, symptom clusters, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.
• Learn the impact of OCD and Spectrum Disorders on individuals and families
• Examine the different types of treatment available and upcoming research.

REGISTRATION: Program is $25.00 (Certificate of Attendance) is free. 3.0 CEU’s (Certificate of Attendance). Any questions? Contact Stacy Davis at 913-281-2221 ext. 112 or sdavis@mhah.org