Behavioral Health Reform
Consumer membership required on all Nebraska Regional Behavioral Health Advisory BoardsNebraska Administrative Code Title 204: Regulations for Organizing and Implementing Community Mental Health Programs
Ch. 3, Sec. 002.01: Regional Advisory Boards
"Transforming Mental Health Care in America. The Federal Agenda: First Steps"
SAMHSA, US Dept. Health and Human Services 2005 "The Road to Recovery: Balancing New Adult Behavioral Health Community Supports." The Lewin Group February, 2004
Nebraska Behavioral Health Reform Act (LB1083) 2004
Cultural Competency
"Meeting The Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives."Spero M. Manson, Ph.D.
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 2004 Creating Cultural Competent Mental Health Systems for Latinos: Perspectives From an Expert Panel."
Elaine Viccora, L.C.S.W.
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 2001 "Cutural Competence Standards in Managed Care Mental Health Services for Four Underserved/Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Groups."
Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA 1998
Stigma
"Mental Health Literacy: Public Knowledge and Beliefs About Mental Disorders."A. F. Jorm, British Journal of Psychiatry 2000 "Stigma and Violence."
Treatment Advocacy Center "Pentagon Aims to Reduce Stigma for Troops Seeking Mental Health Care."
Jon R. Anderson, Stars and Stripes February, 2005 "Erasing the Stigma, with Rosalynn Carter."
The Carter Center, 2003
Self-Directed Care
"Consumer Control and Choice: An Overview of Self-Determination Initiatives for Persons with Pshchiatric Disabilities."National Mental Health Association 2004 "Participatory Dialogues: A Guide to Organizing Interactive Discussions on Mental Health Issues among Consumers, Providers, and Family Members."
SAMHSA 2000 "Emerging New Practices in Organized Peer Support."
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors 2003 "Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care."
National Mental Health Information Center 2003
Transportation
"Getting There: Helping People with Mental Illness Access Transportation."SAMHSA, US Department of Health and Human Services 2004


