DHHS Joins UNMC in Statewide Survey of Behavioral Health

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The Division of Behavioral Health is launching a broad needs assessment to solicit input from providers, families and other stakeholders regarding the current behavioral health system. Below is the press release, including the link to the survey.

 

DHHS Joins UNMC in Statewide Survey of Behavioral Health

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health is collaborating with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health for a survey designed to help provide Nebraskans with the most effective and timely service.

The survey seeks input from individuals who are currently or have received behavioral health services in Nebraska and their families, behavioral health providers and other professionals who have working knowledge of the behavioral health system in Nebraska and the general population across the state.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2016

CONTACT
Julie Naughton, Communications and Legislative Services, (office) 402-471-1695 or (cell) 402-405-7202, julie.naughton@nebraska.gov
LINCOLN – An online survey about Nebraska’s behavioral health services is available through June 15 for patients, their families, professionals and the public to help provide the most effective and timely service, according to Courtney Phillips, chief executive officer of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The survey closes June 15 at midnight Central Daylight Time and is available at Behavioral Health Needs Assessment. (If the link above does not work, copy the link below into your web browser: https://unmcredcap.unmc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=4MY7KC7J4K.) It is the result of a collaboration of DHHS’ Division of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health.

“The input of concerned Nebraskans is essential to help shape the state’s behavioral health system,” Phillips said. “The results of this survey will be combined with other information gathered as part of a statewide behavioral health needs assessment, and used to plan and improve services provided to Nebraskans diagnosed with serious mental illness or substance use disorder.”

“In any of these roles you may fill, your voice is an important part of this effort to effectively assess behavioral health needs across the state,” added Sheri Dawson, director of the Division on Behavioral Health. “Please consider sharing your thoughts by completing our brief survey.”

The survey inquires about such topics as timely fulfillment of services, availability of specialized treatment such as that for substance use, and any populations (including older adults, the deaf, Hispanic-Americans and African-Americans) being underserved by the current system.

Responses to the needs assessment survey will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used to help assess and improve behavioral health services in Nebraska, noted Dawson. 

 

 

Helping People Live Better Lives | dhhs.ne.gov

Open Gym Schedule in Old Auditorium

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Open Gym Schedule in the Old Auditorium. Lister’s floors are being redone.

Football – Mon.,Wed.,Thurs. –  8 a.m.

Basketball – Boys and Girls – Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. – 6-7 p.m.

Volleyball – Mon., Wed., Thurs. – 7-8 p.m

  • All middle level players are welcome to attend
  • Open gym for volleyball and football will begin May 31st. Basketball will begin June 7th.
  • For questions contact any of the coaches or Ms. Kudrna

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!

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A cash award of $500 will be presented to one classroom teacher employed by Hay Springs Public Schools in grades Pre-K through twelve at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year.

The Excellence in Teaching Award is sponsored by Security First Bank along with the American Legion.  This award seeks to encourage and recognize the professional and leadership excellence of Hay Springs educators essential for quality education, increase awareness of the positive aspects of education in Nebraska, and promote pride in the school and community.

The nominee must be a certified employee for Hay Springs Public Schools.  The teacher should be exceptionally skilled, dedicated and have the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.  The teacher should have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues, and should play an active and useful role in the community as well in the school.

Nominations can be made by anyone residing in the Hay Springs School District by filling out the application and mailing it to Adriene Kelly, PO Box 280, Hay Springs, NE 69347 or dropping the application off at the school office.

Nominations must be received by TOMORROW Thursday, May 5, 2016.   Please follow the link to fill out and return to the office.  Thank you

 

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

Great Plains Communication awarded Hay Springs School a Technology grant for $5000

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Great Plains Communication awarded Hay Springs School a Technology grant for $5000.  The grant award will be used to purchase 20 Chromebooks for the Elementary.  These Chromebooks will be stored in locked charging /storage case in the Library for checkout by the Elementary classes beginning in Fall 2016.

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