Region II Human Services

Weekly Seeking Safety Drop-in Group in Ogallala, NE.
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 1 more date | Region II Human Services, 110 North Bailey, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
Seeking Safety Drop in Group- Ogallala, NE.
Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.

Weekly Virtual Seeking Safety Drop-in Group.
2023-08-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual event via Zoom, NE, United States
VIRTUAL Seeking Safety Drop-in Group
Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training in Ogallala, NE.
2023-08-25 09:15 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Kathleen Lute Public Library, 610 West A Street, Ogallala, NE, NE, 69153, United States
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Mental Health First Aid is an international program proven to be effective. Peer-reviewed studies
published in Australia, where the program originated, show that individuals trained in the program:

Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
Show increased mental wellness themselves.

Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses.
When: Friday, August 25, 2023
Time: 9:15am-4:30pm MST (Library doors open at 9:00am)
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Facilitators: Michelle Kohmetscher
Where: Kathleen Lute Public Library, 610 W A St., Ogallala, NE 69153
There is no registration fee to attend.
Sponsored by Region II Human Services
REGISTRATION:
Please fill out the registration information from the link below and email to shannonsell@localhost
Additional questions, please contact Shannon at 308-534-6029 ext. 208 or at shannonsell@localhost
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.
Adult MHFA Aug 25, 2023
Please register by Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Class size is limited.

Prime for Life- Drug & Alcohol Education Class
2023-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual event via Zoom, NE, United States
All classes provided via Zoom until further notice.
Classes will be held on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Central Time) until further notice. (Date/time subject to change due to schedule conflict or Holidays). Classes in July and December will be the following dates: July 8, 2023, and December 9, 2023.
To register, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595
Requirements for virtual classes:

Participants will be required to have a computer/tablet or phone with camera & speaker and will be required to actively participate in the class. If they do not have this capability, they will not be able to register for the class. Classes will be held from 10-4pm (Central Time).
Participants will be emailed a Zoom link with instructions 2 days prior to class. Participants must complete a pretest before scheduled class time starts. A posttest, survey and evaluation must be completed after the class in order to receive a certificate of completion.
A certificate of completion will be emailed to each participant once the required course work has been completed.

Registration for each class will close 5 days prior to the scheduled class date. Payment for the class must be received at least 5 days in advance. Acceptable payments- personal check, money order, cashier’s check or credit card payment.
*Class fee is $120.00 (A digital workbook is included in the price).
*Classes need to have a minimum number of participants. If the minimum number is not met, participants will be notified before class regarding cancellation and rescheduled. A limit of 15 participants per class.
Participants must be at least 14 years old to attend the class.
This class is offered FREE to parents, guardians or spouses wishing to sit in with the participant.
For more information on Prime for Life, please click on the link below.
What Is Prime For Life

Circle of Security-Parenting Classes in North Platte, NE.
2023-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Mid-Plains Community College- NORTH campus, 1101 Halligan Dr., Room # 204, North Platte, 69101
All parents wonder if they are getting it right.
You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what your child needs, what her behaviors mean and if you’re doing right by him. Imagine what it might feel like if you could make sense of what your child is really asking from you.
Circle of Security™ Parenting is an opportunity to join other parents just like you, for an 8-week class where you’ll learn to:

Strengthen your relationship with your child
Be present with your child during the best and toughest of times
Recognize your child’s needs and make sense of his or her behavior
Meet your child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind

Who should attend:
Parents, newly expecting parents, caregivers, foster parents,
guardians, adoptive parents and daycare providers
Location: Mid-Plains Community College
North Campus– Room #204
1101 Halligan Dr., North Platte, NE
Dates:
Monday evenings, September 11- Oct. 30, 2023
The class will be held once a week for 8 weeks.

Must attend all 8 classes in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Time:
5:30-7:30 pm CST
NO FEE! Cost for the classes is sponsored by Region II Human Services
How to register:
Registration is required. Please call Shannon Sell at 308.529-0595
Presented by:
Stephaine Morse, LIMHP, LADC
COS CLASS Sept 11-Oct 30 2023
Sponsored by: Region II Human Services; “This activity was supported in whole or part, from state and federal funds received from the Division of Behavioral Health of the NE. Department of Health and Human Services.”

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training- Lexington, NE.
2023-09-22 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Community College- Lexington, NE. Campus, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway , Lexington, NE., NE, 68850, United States
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Mental Health First Aid is an international program proven to be effective. Peer-reviewed studies
published in Australia, where the program originated, show that individuals trained in the program:
• Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
• Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or
addiction.
• Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
• Show increased mental wellness themselves.
Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of
individuals with mental illnesses.
When: Friday, September 22, 2023
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm CT
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Facilitators: Michelle Kohmetscher
Where: Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
There is no registration fee to attend.
Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Central Community College, Lexington Center
REGISTRATION:
Please fill out the registration information below and send to cherylbowers@cccneb.edu or call
CHERYL BOWERS-RICHARDSON at 1-308-324-8480. 23/NC AVOR 9000 CLE12
Additional questions, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@localhost
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the
training.
Adult MHFA Sept 2023

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training- North Platte, NE.
2023-09-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Bethel Church, 2700 West Philip AVe, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Mental Health First Aid is an international program proven to be effective. Peer-reviewed studies
published in Australia, where the program originated, show that individuals trained in the program:

Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
Show increased mental wellness themselves.

Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm CT
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Facilitators: Michelle Kohmetscher
Where: The Bethel Church
2700 W Phillip Ave.
North Platte, NE 69101
There is no registration fee to attend.
Sponsored by Region II Human Services & The Bethel Church in North Platte, NE.
REGISTRATION:
Please fill out the registration information on link below and email to shannonsell@localhost
Additional questions, please contact Shannon at 308-534-6029 ext. 208 or at shannonsell@localhost
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.
Please register by Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Class size is limited.
Adult MHFA NP Sept. 30 2023-Bethel Church

Circle of Security-Parenting Classes in Imperial, NE.
2023-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Mid-Plains Community College- Imperial, NE, 1324 Broadway, Imperial, 69033, United States
All parents wonder if they are getting it right.
You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what your child needs, what her behaviors mean and if you’re doing right by him. Imagine what it might feel like if you could make sense of what your child is really asking from you.
Circle of Security™ Parenting is an opportunity to join other parents just like you, for an 8-week class where you’ll learn to:

Strengthen your relationship with your child
Be present with your child during the best and toughest of times
Recognize your child’s needs and make sense of his or her behavior
Meet your child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind

Who should attend:
Parents, newly expecting parents, caregivers, foster parents,
guardians, adoptive parents and daycare providers
Location: Mid-Plains Community College- Imperial Campus
1324 Broadway, Imperial, NE 69033
Dates:
Monday evenings, starting on October 2, 2023-November 20, 2023
The class will be held once a week for 8 weeks.
COS-Imperial Oct-Nov 2023
Must attend all 8 classes in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Time:
5:30-7:30 pm MST
NO FEE! Cost for the classes is sponsored by Region II Human Services
How to register:
Registration is required. Please call 308-882-5972 or send an email to imperial@mpcc.edu
Presented by:
Carol Kunnemann

Sponsored by: Region II Human Services; “This activity was supported in whole or part, from state and federal funds received from the Division of Behavioral Health of the NE. Department of Health and Human Services.”
