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Region 6
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| | Welcome to Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare | | Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare is responsible for planning, development, funding, monitoring and evaluation of behavioral health services in the five county area of Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in eastern Nebraska. This publicly funded behavioral health system includes mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by a network of providers, supported by federal, state and county dollars. In addition to the regional network of providers, Region 6 provides five in house programs including: Integrated Care Coordination Unit (ICCU), Regional Prevention System Coordination Services, Professional Partner Program, School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) Program, and The Spring Center. DHHS Unveils New Strategic Direction for Children and Adolescent Behavioral Health January 4, 2008 LB 542 Implementation Report: Creating Change and Providing Hope for Nebraska’s Children, Adolescents and Their Families Issued by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Full Article | | Region 6 Behavioral Health Advisory Committee | ■ BHAC Agenda - No July BHAC meeting - Meetings resume 8/6/08
■ BHAC Meeting Minutes for April 2, 2008
■ Past meeting agendas and minutes
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Overweight and obesity are fast becoming America's major public health crisis. Both adults and children are at risk for the health consequences of too much weight. In just 30 years, overweight has more than doubled among children ages 2-5 and adolescents ages 12-19, and more than tripled among youth ages 6-11. This also has directly contributed to the dramatic increase of Type 2 diabetes in children as well as other health problems such as high blood pressure and the metabolic syndrome.
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