Behavioral Health Resources for School Nurses
Behavioral Health Resources for School Nurses presented by Bernie Hascall, System of Care Administrator for the DHHS Department of Behavioral Health, and Kyle Kinney, Program Manager for the Nebraska Family Helpline on February 8, 2021.
School Nurses work every day to help students with behavioral and mental health problems in school, but in order for a student to succeed, they must have the help they need outside of school as well. That's why it's so important for school staff to be able to identify resources to help students and families when they are struggling. But with all the different resources out there, how do you know which one to call, or what will work best for different students' needs?
In this webinar, we will be speaking with Bernie Hascall, System of Care Administrator for the DHHS Department of Behavioral Health, and Kyle Kinney, Program Manager for the Nebraska Family Helpline, on how School Nurses can utilize free resources to help connect families with services. We will be taking a closer look at the Nebraska Family Helpline, why and how to use it as a tool to help your students, and the DHHS guide, "Behavioral Health Resources for Schools".
Presenters:
Bernie Hascall is the Nebraska System of Care Administrator for the Division of Behavioral Health. He has been with the DBH since December 2016. Prior to joining DBH Bernie gained experience working within the system of care in central Nebraska through the Integrated Care Coordination Unit, Care Management Team and Professional Partner Program. During the past 20 years, Bernie has worked across systems and draws experience from both the private and public sectors having worked in juvenile justice, child welfare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and domestic violence.
Kyle Kinney is the program manager for the Nebraska Family Helpline. Kyle is a therapist by trade while working across systems as a human services professional, serving youth and families in the foster care system, high school dropouts, long-term residential care, resource management, and in private practice. He has been with the Nebraska Family Helpline for the past 7 years.
