Welcome to the BHECN Locator Page for Behavioral Health Consumers. Below, you'll find information about mental health services, including online links and resources useful for consumers/patients, their families, health care professionals and the general public. You'll also find links to other behavioral health organizations and community-based services to help and support anyone who wishes to learn more about mental health issues, educational programs and possible treatment options.
Network of Care for Behavioral Health is an online information place for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental and emotional wellness, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
Click here for Consumer Advocacy Updates as presented by the State of Nebraska Health and Human Services.
IT'S YOUR LIFE, DON'T LET IT GO UP IN SMOKE!
Peer-to-Peer Tobacco Dependence Recovery Program to be held in Hastings, Nebraska on October 26th and 27th 2010!
This training has been designed to assist folks with mental health conditions to let go of the tobacco related habits and find new ones. Research has found that people living with mental health conditions are dying 25 years earlier than others. This is your chance to learn more about nicotine addiction and how you can impact the lives of fellow peers that use tobacco products. See the attached registration form
Division of Behavioral Health: Community-based Services.
A website was created to provide links to community-based services as well as information for community partners and professionals.
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, the nation's first national consumer technical assistance center, has played a major role in the development of the mental health consumer movement. The consumer movement strives for dignity, respect, and opportunity for those with mental illnesses.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This site provides information about the signs and symptoms, treatment and resources available for mental illnesses.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Since its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Over the past three decades, NAMI has established itself as a national grassroots mental health advocacy organization. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by its grassroots advocates are strong values designed to produced profound changes. NAMI's greatest strength is the dedication of our grassroots leaders and members. The membership is comprised of families, friends and individuals who serve to strengthen communities across the country.
Nebhands Resources - Behavioral Health Tools
This site provides resources for specific clinical practices as well as general behavioral health tools.
Nebraska Resource and Referral System (NRRS)
The NRRS is a statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations. The NRRS provides 1-800 numbers as well as web sites and email contacts to help people in need connect faster to the services they are seeking.
No Kidding Me Too NKM2!
No Kidding, Me Too! is a 501(c)(3) public charity, whose purpose is to remove the stigma attached to brain disease (BD) through education and the breaking down of societal barriers. The organization's goal is to empower those with BD to admit their illness, seek treatment, and become even greater members of society.
Project Relate
Project Relate has been established to emphasize the fact that there are resources and people all across Nebraska who are available to help and reassure people that "You are not alone".
The Office of Consumer Affairs
The Office of Consumer Affairs focuses on four areas: 1) Consumer/Peer Support - consumers helping consumers; 2) Relationships - build and strengthen consumer involvement; 3) Planning - how to get the best out of the system; and 4) Research - how to find the best information and resources out there now.
The Office of Surgeon General
This Report of the Surgeon General on Mental Health is the product of an invigorating collaboration between two Federal agencies -- the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
The World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization has recently published a vital document for advancing the cause of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, entitled "Framework for Action on Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice".
What a Difference a Friend Makes
Check out all the videos posted with the campaign What a Difference a Friend Makes Video Contest. It's a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of friendships in wellness and recovery.
