2021 Great Plains Disaster Behavioral Health Conference

July 22-23, 2021
More information coming soon!

Nebraska Disaster Psychological First Aid

Click here for more information or materials.
Click here to take the refresher/just in time training. 

Building Resilience

Check out the Building Resilience online video training.


The goal of the Disaster Behavioral Health Project is to develop human infrastructure in Nebraska to effectively mitigate or respond to the psycho-social consequences of terrorism and disaster. The project aims to enhance state-level capacity for a coordinated response to mental health and substance abuse service needs in the event of an emergency or disaster.  

Take care of yourself during the COVID-19 outbreak!

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued guidelines for taking care of your mental and emotional health during the current COVID-19 outbreak. This short handout explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation; common reactions to these measures; and what you can do if you find yourself needing to implement these precautions.


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