| Welcome to Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare is responsible for planning, development, funding, monitoring and evaluation of behavioral health services in the five county area of Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in eastern Nebraska. This publicly funded behavioral health system includes mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by a network of providers, supported by federal, state and county dollars. In addition to the regional network of providers, Region 6 provides five in house programs including: Integrated Care Coordination Unit (ICCU), Regional Prevention System Coordination Services, Professional Partner Program, School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) Program, and The Spring Center.
DHHS Unveils New Strategic Direction for Children and Adolescent Behavioral Health January 4, 2008 LB 542 Implementation Report: Creating Change and Providing Hope for Nebraska’s Children, Adolescents and Their Families Issued by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Full Article |
2008 Youth Services Conference Youth Services Conference - May 29, 2008
Youth Services is hosting a conference titled "Invincible? Risky Behaviors of Youth." It has been approved for 2.5 CEUs for LADC. Click here for the brochure. Request for Qualifications RFP for FY09 Prevention Block Grant
The FY09 Prevention Block Grant is intended to fund efforts to address at least one of the following activities to help support National Outcome Measures for Nebraska: - Implementation or Continued Use of the Strategic Prevention Framework.
- Prevent the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other drugs over lifespan.
- Social Norms Change Strategies (surrounding the perception of harm due to the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs)
- Prevention and enforcement programs designed to reduce/prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
- Focus on State Prevention Priorities as identified by the Nebraska Epidemiological Workgroup (underage drinking, driving while under the influence, binge drinking)
- Reduce Alcohol, Tobacco, or other Drug (ATOD) health disparities among racial, ethnic minority, and high risk populations.
Proposals may be funded in whole or in part at the region’s discretion. Applicants will need to demonstrate how services will be evaluated for effectiveness, accessibility, and/or satisfaction of persons served.
Applicants will need to describe who stands to benefit from the proposal including details such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, etc. Strategies that duplicate the efforts of funded on-going programs within the same geographical area will not receive a grant award for that activity. Letters of Intent to apply are due at Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare by April 9, 2008. Refer to RFP for additional details. Region 6 Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
■ BHAC Agenda for May 7, 2008
■ BHAC Meeting Minutes for April 2, 2008
■ Past meeting agendas and minutes
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Overweight and obesity are fast becoming America's major public health crisis. Both adults and children are at risk for the health consequences of too much weight. In just 30 years, overweight has more than doubled among children ages 2-5 and adolescents ages 12-19, and more than tripled among youth ages 6-11. This also has directly contributed to the dramatic increase of Type 2 diabetes in children as well as other health problems such as high blood pressure and the metabolic syndrome. Disclaimer Ι Privacy Notice
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