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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.

May 14, 2012

Smoke the Therapy Donkey Wins Award

We always like to pass along a little credit where credit is due. Our friend, Smoke, is back in the news. Readers will recall that

May 9, 2012

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.

April 19, 2012

NAMIWalks Fundraiser a Success

We had a great turn-out this morning for the C&A Industries Pancake Breakfast benefiting the 2012 NAMIWalks! Much thanks to all who volunteered and contributed

March 8, 2012

Siena/Francis House Breaks Ground, Builds Brighter Tomorrows

Congratulations to Siena/Francis House for another spectacular ground breaking ceremony. Although they did pick one of the coldest, most blustery days for the outdoor ceremony, hearts and spirits were warm as preparations were made for construction of a new permanent supportive housing apartment. The building will hold 48 efficiency apartments, each housing homeless men and women who have a disabling condition. Each unit rents for $250 a month, including utilities.

February 16, 2012

Wellness Program for SMI Population Seeks Positive Outcomes

The Kim Foundation recently read an article about a wellness program out of Indiana offering postive results and wanted to pass along the information. Read the

February 9, 2012

Reclaiming Children Newsletter

The Kim Foundation works diligently to connect individuals to mental health care resources. Part of our mission is also to share the good works of organizations

February 8, 2012

At Ease USA Celebrates Successes, Looks Toward Future

At Ease USA, a program created in partnership with Lutheran Family Services to assist active military, veterans, and their loved ones in receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and related disorders, has a lot to be proud of. Since 2009, the program, which offers counseling services, group support programs, and community support, has helped more than 200 clients across the state with amazing results. According to program evaluation results, 100 percent of clients have reported a reduction in risk behaviors.

February 2, 2012

A Thought for Today

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” — Carl Sagan

February 2, 2012

Recent Department of Health and Human Services Speech

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently gave a speech to address health concerns in America and abroad. Click here for a

January 13, 2012