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.

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

The 2009 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference

The 2009 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference will be held on July 17, 2009 at Embassy Suites in Omaha.

The conference brochure is available for downloadPDF File. Online registration is now closed, but on site registration is available. Questions? Contact the Public Policy Center to assist you (402-472-5678).