Region II Human Services

Weekly Seeking Safety Drop-in Group in Ogallala, NE.
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 4 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
2023-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-04 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

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training- Lexington, NE.
2023-03-31 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, March 31, 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 and send to cherylbowers@cccneb.edu or call CHERYL BOWERS-RICHARDSON at 1-308-324-8480. 22/NC AVOR 9000 CLE17. Click on the link for the registration form.
Adult MHFA March 2023
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.
Please register by Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Class size is limited.

Circle of Security- Parenting Classes in North Platte, NE.
2023-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Mid-Plains Community College- NORTH Campus room #204, 1101 Halligan Drive Room 204, North Platte, NE, 69101, 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
North Campus– Room #204
1101 Halligan Dr., North Platte, NE
Dates:
Monday evenings, March 13, 2023- May 1, 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
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.”

COS CLASS March 13-May 1, 2023

Suicide Prevention Training (QPR) presented in SPANISH
2023-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual event via Zoom, NE, United States
WHAT IS QPR?
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer —three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR saves lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. QPR trains ordinary people to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and then to question, persuade, and refer someone for help.
We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
WHAT’S A QPR GATEKEEPER?
A QPR Gatekeeper is anyone who can recognize warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. QPR Gatekeepers include parents, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others who can identify someone at risk of suicide and refer them to services that will help keep them safe for now.
Trained QPR Gatekeepers can:

Recognize the warning signs of suicide
Know how to offer hope
Know how to get help and save a life

ASK A QUESTION, SAVE A LIFE
The training will be facilitated in Spanish.
Training sponsored by West Central District Health Dept. and Region II Human Services
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Location: West Central District Health Dept. or join virtually by Zoom (link below).
Times: 11:00am-12:30pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm CST (you only need to attend one training).
Who: Adults age 19 and older
NO COST TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL TRAINING.
Please click on the link below to join the virtual training (registration not required).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84865875351
Please call Shannon at 308-534-6029 ext. 208 with any questions.

Formación de un Guardian de QPR
MARTES 7 DE MARZO DE 2023
¿QUÉ ES QPR?
QPR significa Preguntar, persuadir y referir: tres pasos simples que cualquiera puede aprender para ayudar a salvar una vida del suicidio. QPR salva vidas al proporcionar capacitación innovadora, práctica y comprobada para la prevención del suicidio. QPR capacita a la gente común para reconocer las señales de advertencia de una crisis suicida y luego cuestionar, persuadir y referir a alguien para pedir ayuda.
Creemos que la educación de calidad empodera a todas las personas, independientemente de sus antecedentes, para marcar una diferencia positiva en la vida de alguien que conocen.
¿QUÉ ES UN GUARDIÁN QPR?
Un QPR Guardian es cualquier persona que pueda reconocer señales de advertencia de que alguien puede estar contemplando el suicidio. Los guardianes de QPR incluyen padres, amigos, vecinos, compañeros de trabajo y otras personas que pueden identificar a alguien en riesgo de suicidio y referirlos a servicios que ayudarán a mantenerlos seguros por ahora.
Los guardianes QPR capacitados pueden:

Reconocer las señales de advertencia de suicidio
Saber ofrecer esperanza
Sepa cómo obtener ayuda y salvar una vida

HAZ UNA PREGUNTA, SALVA UNA VIDA
La capacitación se facilitará en español.
Capacitación patrocinada por el Departamento de Salud del Distrito Central Oeste y Servicios Humanos de la Región II
Fecha: martes, 7 de marzo de 2023
Ubicación: West Central District Health Department o únase virtualmente por Zoom (enlace a continuación).
Horario: 11:00am-12:30pm y 5:30pm-7:00pm CST (solo necesita asistir a una capacitación).
Quién: Adultos mayores de 19 años
SIN COSTO PARA ASISTIR A LA CAPACITACIÓN VIRTUAL.
Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para unirse a la capacitación virtual (no es necesario registrarse).

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84865875351

Los fondos proporcionaron el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Nebraska, la División de Salud del Comportamiento y los Servicios Humanos de la Región II.

Circle of Security Parenting Class- Lexington
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Community College- Lexington, NE. Campus, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway , Lexington, NE., NE, 68850, 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
THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Location: Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE 68850
Dates: Thursday evenings, March 2-April 20, 2023
Must attend all 8 classes for a certificate of completion.
Time: 6:00-8 pm CT
NO FEE!
How to register:
Maricela Novoa at 308-325-2644 or mnovoa@esu10.org
Maricela will be offering the class in English.
Nancy Pinedoat 308-324-3764 or nancy.pinedo@lexschools.org
Nancy will be offering the class in Spanish.
Presented by:
Maricela Novoa and Nancy Pinedo
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Sponsored by: Dawson County Rooted in Relationships, Early Childhood Program/Early Development Network (Planning Region 27) and Families 1st Partnership.

Circle of Security Parenting Classes (Spanish)- Lexington, NE
2023-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Dawson Area Development Meeting Room suite 1, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington, NE., NE, 68850, 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: Dawson Area Development Meeting Room
1501 Plum Creek Pkwy Suite 1, Lexington, NE 68850
Dates: Thursday evenings Feb. 16-April 6, 2023
Must attend all 8 classes for a certificate of completion
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm CT
NO FEE!
How to register:
Registration is required. Please contact Diana Romero at 402-838-6323 or dianaromd15@gmail.com
Presented by:
Diana Romero
Sponsored by: Dawon Co. Rooted in Relationships and 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.”
