Terese Jose
[email protected]
402-238-2690
Role of the Behavior Point of Contact:
- Coordinate access to behavioral health services for students and families.
- Inform families about school based and community resources.
- Facilitate student access to services during the school day at their school.
Available Resources
- The Nebraska Network of Care
This is a statewide registry selected to provide Behavioral Health resources to support students, schools, students, and families.
- Safe2Help Hotline
Safe2HelpNE is a report system designed for students, staff, and parents to anonymously report concerning behavior which could impact the safety of students or schools across Nebraska. Visit the website at https://safe2helpne.com/ or call 833-980-7233.
- Nebraska Family HelpLine
The helpline allows families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or provide referrals to appropriate resources. Call 888-866-8660.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit the website at https://988lifeline.org/ or call 988.
- Bennington Public Schools Community Resource Guide
This guide is not a comprehensive list of all services in the Bennington/Greater Omaha area, or a recommendation for services. Bennington Public Schools does not promote or recommend individual agencies. This information is intended as a starting point for parents and families beginning the process of seeking available community resources.