Internal Projects
We believe to tackle the greatest health challenges facing Nebraska, we must focus on singular issues, mobilize the right partners and resources, and create lasting societal impact
At this time our primary focus areas include behavioral health and maternal health. In addition to grant commitments to a variety of community partners, our internal initiatives also engage access challenges related to these focus areas from the perspectives of both treatment and prevention.
Bridges to Mental Health
Believed to be the first of its kind nationally, this workforce training helps mitigate the access crisis by initiating early mental health treatment in areas where patients and the public already come for care. Bridges to Mental Health Workforce uptrains primary care, specialty physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and mental health workers to: improve diagnostic and therapeutic skills; strengthen confidence to expand care; and heighten awareness of common psychiatric disorders.
Youth Wellness Initiative
Youth today face a growing set of behavioral health challenges. Addressing these challenges requires early intervention, expanded access to services, and efforts to reduce stigma and build resilience.