Learning new skills, communication and building relationships are important parts of work at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) held a Case Management Retreat for its unit teammates to focus on enhancing these skills.

The day-long event was spent learning at the Cornhusker State Industries Conference Room and also at Pioneers Park where the group conducted several team building exercises.

“Tony Cruz presented information on how to continue assisting the people living at the facility with a positive path throughout their time there,” said...Read more

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) hosted its first official RISE kickoff.

This moment in the class signifies a time when the women take ownership over their lives and focus on taking control of their future as they work to be positive contributors to their community.

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The Mental Health Association (MHA) of Nebraska recently held its 4th Annual Grill & Chill at its newest Honu Home of Lincoln. The Honu Home is a respite facility operated by the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Nebraska. It provides continual peer support to clients who qualify for placement at the home. These clients are men and women who used to live at NDCS facilities who may struggle with mental and behavioral health challenges.

The new, larger Honu Home is able to house and assist 20 people at a time. The event doubled as an open house and thank you to the community and volunteers who stepped up to donate...Read more