Region II Human Services

Weekly Seeking Safety Drop-in Group in Ogallala, NE.
2022-12-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 5 more dates | 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.

Prime for Life- Drug & Alcohol Education Class
2022-12-03 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).
To register, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595
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.
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.

*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.

Adult Mental Health First Aid- McCook, NE.
2022-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
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, November 18, 2022
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm CT
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Where: Mid-Plains Community College- McMillen Hall # 213
1205 East 3rd Street, McCook, NE 69001
There is no registration fee to attend. Please register by Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Mid-Plains Business & Community Education.
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.
REGISTRATION: Please download the PDF below and email to Shannon at shannonsell@localhost
Adult MHFA Nov 2022- McCook

Additional questions, please contact Shannon at 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@localhost

Prime for Life- Drug & Alcohol Education Class
2022-11-05 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).
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.

Virtual Suicide Prevention Training (QPR- Question, Persuade and Refer)
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This training will be held virtually on November 2, 2022 at 2pm CST. There is no need to register ahead of time. Please click on the zoom link provided below.
(Question, Persuade & Refer)- Become a QPR Gatekeeper. A gatekeeper is anyone trained to recognize a suicide crisis and, because of their training, knows how and where to find help. Gatekeepers are given information that is easy to understand and reinforced by a QPR booklet and card complete with warning signs, methods to encourage a person to get help and a list of resources available in your community.
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89374762120

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training- Lexington, NE.
2022-10-21 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
When: Friday, Oct 21, 2022
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm CT
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Where: Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
There is no registration fee to attend. Please register by October 18, 2022.
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.
REGISTRATION: Please download the PDF below and send to cherylbowers@cccneb.edu or call CHERYL BOWERS-RICHARDSON at 308-324-8480. AVOR 9000 CLE11
Youth MHFA Oct 2022- Lexington

Any additional questions, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@localhost
Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Central Community College.
