University of Nebraska Public Policy Center


November 7, 2009NU | UNL | UNMC | UNO | UNK | IANR 

News and Events

Nebraska DHHS Awarded Grant Money for Suicide Prevention

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services was notified last week it will receive $500,000 per year for 3 years to implement best practices to prevent youth suicide. The grant is from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services will work with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska to carry out grant activities and evaluate project progress.

To view the full article, click here.

For more information, go to the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Project page

Comparing Forms of Governance for Regional Watershed Management

This project is an investigation of the role of democracy in the governance of political subdivisions of a state that are responsible for managing regional water resources. Selected Ohio Conservation Districts serve as case studies.

Funding
Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences (UCARE) Program, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lead Contact:
Name: Sarah Michaels
E-mail: smichaels2@unlnotes.unl.edu
Phone: (402) 472-2300


Staff Researchers: