mental health

On today's show, Maria Corpuz is in conversation with Bug Heaven’s Drew Shuck and M34n Str33t’s Adam Haug about the Omaha DIY music scene and their upcoming show at The Slowdown on Sept. 7.

Omaha's Friendship Program is closing its doors. The center at 73rd and Maple streets serves adults with mental health needs, and it also provides an…

An Omaha hospital is launching a new tool to help residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Methodist Hospital has created a new phone line to offer…

Omaha Public Schools recently launched its SAFE Schools Hotline. Nancy Bond, School Counseling Supervisor for OPS, says the hotline is meant to offer…

Thanks to a $300,000 federal grant to UNMC’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, (BHECN), and Monroe-Meyer Institute, 21 masters-level…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have confirmed a new director for the state's behavioral health division.Senators voted 36-0 on Tuesday in favor…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska legislative committee has released a report recommending more oversight of how the state addresses access and funding…

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Experts say the lack of access to mental health care in rural areas of Nebraska isn't improving.The June 2015 Nebraska…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad is supporting a proposal to switch two state mental health facilities to private care next…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill that would keep two state mental health facilities open longer.The Appropriations Committee…