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Behavioral Health
Specialists, Inc.
900 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 370-3140
Fax (402) 370-3373
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What is Project Connect?
Project Connect is a multi-faceted
program designed to connect substance abusing youth and their families
to any needed services, training and support. This program is
designed to help them improve their lives and to be successful in
meeting the requirements ordered through the court system. The
program is provided at no cost to participants and priority is given to
those who live in the following counties: Madison, Stanton,
Pierce, Cuming, Knox, Antelope, Cedar and Wayne.
The goals of this program will be met
through drug and alcohol education classes, parent outreach services and
community support.
Three Components of Project Connect
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Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Education/Intervention.
An alcohol and drug education series has been created which will be offered
in a community based setting for youth on probation with the District 2
Probation office. This will also be offered at the Northeast Nebraska
Juvenile Service center to youth that are currently incarcerated.
While a variety of training topics will be presented, all will have a
specific tie to the youth's substance abuse history. The curriculum
consists of traditional teaching methods such as videos, interactive
learning activities, role-playing and small group projects. The series
consists of a minimum of ten one-hour sessions. Youth participating in
the community-based series will attend the sessions once per week over a
ten-week period and are required to attend all sessions. The sessions
at NNJS will be held each weekday (M-F) throughout the year and the youth
incarcerated at the NNJS center may select which/how many sessions they
attend.
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Parent Outreach. This very crucial component of our
program focuses on advocacy, support, resource acquisition and connection to
any needed services for parents with a child involved in the juvenile
justice system. We believe that with the right education and support,
parents will be more empowered and effective in addressing the challenges
that are present when a child struggles with alcohol/drug abuse and legal
issues. CSP-JV providers will initiate contact with parents whose
child is incarcerated at NNJS to advise them of the services of the program
and offer any needed assistance to the parents.
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Community Support for Juveniles (CSP-JV). CSP-JV is
designed for the youth at a known higher risk of continued alcohol/drug use.
Youth gain access to this program only through a direct referral from their
District 2 Probation Officer. This program provides the youth and
their parents 24-hour emergency access to our trained staff.
Assistance provided includes one-on-one skills training in peer refusal,
daily living skills/independent living skills, communication skill building,
conflict resolution and relapse prevention. Other assistance proveded
includes transportation to appointments and linkage to community services.
In this program, the CSP-JV provider and the youth meet as often as needed
to maintain stabilization and ensure the highest probability for success.
CSP-JV providers will work closely with parents, educators, probation
officers, employers, mentors and other that play a significant role in the
youth's life.
Our Goals
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Assist youth to attain abstinence form
alcohol/drug use and attendant illegal activity.
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Assist parents to become better
equipped and connected to necessary supports to meet the challenges
of intervening successfully with an alcohol/drug involved child.
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Assist youth to successfully fulfill
the court and probation requirements they're responsible for and to
improve their functioning in multiple life areas.
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