Stigma and Mental Illness
In all the years we’ve worked in the mental health arena, perhaps the most hurtful of all experiences is to witness the stigma and prejudice
March 5, 2010
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Wraparound Oregon
In Oregon recently, it was my privilege to visit Wraparound Oregon, a team process focusing on the strengths and needs of children with emotional challenges.
December 8, 2009
Alternatives Conference
We were guests at the Alternatives Conference held in Omaha in October. Alternatives is a national organization for people with chronic psychiatric challenges. It was
November 13, 2009
New Data Collection Procedures Discussed
At the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services, we learned that one of the positive opportunities for change underway by the Department of Health
November 13, 2009
Support and Family Education (SAFE)
The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System offers various resources to veterans and their family members in Nebraska and Iowa. The Support and Family Education (SAFE) program offered through the VA is one such program that assists veterans who struggle with mental illness and their family members and friends.
November 10, 2009
Nebraska Medicaid Consumer Complaint Process
Magellan Behavioral Health of Nebraska, LLC is currently the administrative services organization for Nebraska Medicaid. Magellan wants to make sure you receive quality mental health care through Nebraska Medicaid. Each year a survey is sent out asking for participant’s opinion. The 2009 survey indicated that some individuals are not aware of how to express complaints they may have. Your opinion matters. And we want to make sure you know how to do this.
November 10, 2009
NAMI-Nebraska Receives Award, Expands Programs
NAMI-Nebraska was recently selected as one of only two states to receive a $5000 seed grant to expand its signature In Our Own Voice program throughout the state. In addition NAMI Basics, the newest signature education program designed specifically for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness is now available in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Hastings communities.
November 10, 2009
Family Advocacy Movement Conference
On October 3rd I attended a Family Advocacy Movement Conference at UNO sponsored by parents of children with mental illness. One of the challenges discussed
October 12, 2009
Suicide Prevention
September was Suicide Prevention Month. On Sunday, September 12th, The Kim Foundation joined over 1200 friends in the Out of the Darkness Walk to raise
October 12, 2009
July 27, 2009