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The goal of the Disaster Behavioral Health Project is to develop human infrastructure in Nebraska to effectively mitigate or respond to the psycho-social consequences of terrorism and disaster. The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to create an All-Hazards Disaster Behavioral Health Response and Recovery Plan for the state of Nebraska. This includes fostering links between mental health and substance abuse resources with public health systems, healthcare networks, emergency management, and first responder groups. Stakeholders from across the State and across disciplines are involved in this project. Community groups, faith groups, public and private entities, and key responders like the American Red Cross, Nebraska's Critical Incident Stress Management Team, and Nebraska State Agencies are all collaborating with the Public Policy Center in this endeavor. |
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Congratulations to everyone in the El Paso, Texas area that has completed the Nebraska Psychological First Aid Training! Contact Debra Davis, RN, MSN at the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (915-771-5708) for information.
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The 2008 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference will be held in Omaha, NE on Friday, July 18, 3008 at the Old Market Embassy Suites Hotel. Details on the conference are forthcoming.
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The Nebraska Behavioral Health Disaster Plan Steering Committee will meet April 4, 2008 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Public Policy Center in Lincoln, NE (5th floor; 215 Centennial Mall South).
- Nebraska Psychological First Aid Training Dates in Southeast Nebraska
November 17, 2007 - Geneva, NE
January 12, 2008 - Sterling, NE
January 19, 2008 - Seward, NE
March 28, 2008 - Lincoln, NE
For more information download the brochure or contact Region 5 Systems at 402-441-434
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In July 2007 the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services chartered a work group to develop recommendations for the Division of Behavioral Health Services regarding the preparation, deployment and ongoing support of teams that can augment local behavioral health emergency/disaster response capabilities when activated. The recommendations will be posted here in December 2007.
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Voices of Katrina Panel: Three survivors talk about their experiences.
On September 6th, 2006 the UNL Institute for Ethnic Studies and the PPC hosted a panel of three Katrina survivors to talk about their experiences during and after the storm.
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Disaster Chaplains and Mental Health Professionals: register to volunteer at https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov or call (866) 528-6334
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Potential Disaster Volunteers - Please take a few moments before deciding to register for deployment to review New Jersey's on-line pre-deployment self assessment training program.
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The Public Policy Center conducted a survey of Nebraska hospitals regarding their preparedness for the psychosocial consequences of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Click here for a report of the survey results.
