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Training & Education Disaster BH Trainings Psych First Aid School Preparedness Peer-to-Peer Resilience Cultural Competency NIMS Training Exercises Resources Communication Guides State Plan Publications News & Information Archive Recovery State Team Contacts Select Page Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Disaster behavioral health includes efforts to boost resilience and support the emotional or psychological health of Nebraskans following a disaster. This website is a repository for Nebraska’s disaster behavioral health resources (plans, materials for use during response and recovery, and workforce development activities). Resources Latest News Essential De‑escalation Skills for Frontline Workers Prepares frontline workers to de‑escalate situations involving emotionally‑charged individuals. COVID-19 Tips Taking Care of your Behavioral Health Disaster Recovery Nebraska Strong Recovery Project Building Resilience Assess and Increase your Resiliency Upcoming Events 2021 Great Plains Disaster Behavioral Health Conference July 22-23, 2021 Check back regularly for updates. Disaster Behavioral Health Resources Communication Guides Communication guides discuss how to deliver behavioral health messages related to disasters and other public health emergencies. Learn More State Plan The state plan provides a framework for organizing the behavioral health response to disasters in Nebraska. It includes a plan narrative and appendices. See State Plan News & Information News and information provide relevant information to keep you up to date on multiple topics related to disaster behavioral health and disaster response. See News & Info Publications Publications are stand alone documents by the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and others that provide relevant helpful information. See Publications All Resources Psychological First Aid This program teaches skills to provide support to others during a crisis. Nebraska’s Psychological First Aid curriculum complements the PFA Field Operations Guide developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) . Nebraska’s curriculum is designed for non-licensed helpers and clinicians. Go to PFA Training About Disaster Behavioral Health The goal of Disaster Behavioral Health 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. The following groups collaborate with Nebraska’s Public Policy Center in this endeavor: Community groups Faith groups Public and private entities Key responders Project Partners Training & Education Disaster BH Trainings Psychological First Aid Peer-to-Peer Resilience Cultural Competency NIMS Training Exercises Resources Communication Guides State Plan Publications News & Information Archive Recovery Nebraska Strong Recovery Project State Team Guides Recruitment Contacts Regional Contacts © 2005-2022 University of Nebraska Public Policy Center Disclaimer This website is part of a coordinated effort on behalf of the U.S. Federal Government and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. Funding was made possible [in part] by U3REP190555 from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The views expressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government or the State of...