Newsroom > DHHS News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2008
CONTACT
Marla Augustine, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-4047 or marla.augustine@dhhs.ne.gov
Substance Abuse Grants Awarded
Lincoln—Eight entities will receive a total of $294,323 from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, for substance abuse prevention activities, primarily among school-age youth. The source of the funding is the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools.
The goals of the funded activities are to decrease the number of youth who engage in substance abuse and/or violence; delay the age when youth begin to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; improve academic achievement; promote positive adult/youth relationships; and provide community supports for youth both before and after school.
| Recipient |
Location |
Amount |
Service Area |
Description |
| Sherman Co. Prevention Policy Board |
Loup City |
$39,814 |
Sherman Co. |
After-school program |
| Omaha Nation Community Response Team |
Walthill |
$40,000 |
Thurston Co. |
Outpatient treatment for youth |
| Grand Island Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition |
Grand Island |
$39,509 |
Hall, Hamilton, Merrick Cos. |
Prevention strategies to strengthen families program, prevention education & ad campaign |
| People United for Families |
Nebraska City |
$15,000 |
Otoe Co. |
Expansion of All Stars Program |
| Nebraska Department of Education |
|
$40,000 |
Northeast Nebr. & Panhandle |
Response Ability Pathways training for teachers |
| Oasis Counseling International |
Norfolk |
$40,000 |
Madison Co. |
Family mentoring; expand Befriend Project |
| Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board |
Kearney |
$40,000 |
Buffalo Co. |
Alcohol awareness campaign and youth advisory committee |
| Kids Plus |
Sidney |
$40,000 |
Cheyenne Co. |
Implement Cool Kids Club |
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Note: For more information about individual projects, contact the following:
For more information about individual projects, contact the following: Sherman County Prevention Policy Board: Kris Hervert, (308) 745-1513, ext.105
Omaha Nation Community Response Team: John Penn, (402) 846-5280
Grand Island Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition: Randy See, (308) 385-5520
People United for Families: Jacki Schmitz, (402) 873-6343
Nebraska Department of Education: Carol Rempp, (402) 471-2960
Oasis Counseling International: Dr. Mark Stortvedt, (402) 379-2030
Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board: Denise Zwiener, (308) 865-2280
Kids Plus: Jan Lawler, (308) 254-7397 |