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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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The 2009 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference will be held on July 17, 2009 at Embassy Suites in Omaha.
For more information click here. - Psychological First Aid Training will be held at Chilren's Rehabilitative Services in Omaha on August 14, 2009. For more information, contact Terry Coleman (402-354-8000).
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Congratulations to everyone in Texas that has completed the Nebraska Psychological First Aid Training! Contact Theresa Gomez, Regional Administrative Aide, Region V Systems 1645 N Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-441-4358 Fax: 402-441-4335 for more information.
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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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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.