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In the News—
nebhands National Resource Center E-Newsletter Spotlight
For men and women suffering from the anguish of drug and alcohol addiction, or for prisoners suddenly released back into the community, the world often seems like a valley of dry bones, a harsh place devoid of life and hope. Fortunately, the situation for these and other hurting people is not beyond repair. Many organizations here in Nebraska, with the help of Capital Compassion Fund – Nebraskans Expanding Behavioral Health Access through Networking Delivery Systems (nebhands), are working to “put breath” into the lives of troubled individuals throughout the state.
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Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska has a number of resources available to borrow at its new Ecumenical Lending Library . Individuals can browse for books and request them online. The lending library has resources of interest to rural ministries, on mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and much more.
"Bipartisan, Bicameral Children's Mental Health Bill Introduced"
Republican and Democratic Senators and Representatives joined together last week to introduce "The Keeping Families Together Act," a bill to improve access to children's mental health services and to put an end to the practice of families giving up custody of their children to secure state-funded mental health services for their children.Provided by: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
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- Daily Nebraskan, Grant program aimed at behavioral health issues , October 24, 2003.
- Administration for Children and Families, Compassion Capital Fund Spotlights, University of Nebraska - NEBHANDS , September 2003.
- Fremont Tribune, Rural mental health aid sparse , June 16, 2003.
- Dear Nebraska Neighbor, Governor Mike Johanns' Weekly Column, NEBHANDS Begins, Offers Hope for Behavioral Health , June 16, 2003.
- Omaha Worl d-Herald, Team Effort: Nebraskans are doing laudable work on rural areas' mental health services , April 7, 2003.
- News Release, Half-Million Dollars for Improving Mental Health Access , March 31, 2003.
- Nebraska Magazine, Grant Aids State Behavioral Healthcare Service System , Winter 2002.
- The Scarlet, Grant to coordinate state behavioral health care , Oct. 10, 2002.
- United States Department of Health & Human Services,
News Release, HHS AWARDS $30 MILLION TO HELP LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS , Oct. 3, 2002. - University of Nebraska Lincoln, Press Release, Grant Aids Coordination of State Behavioral Health Care Service System , Oct. 2, 2002.
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