Emotional Dimension
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Regional West Physicians Clinic-Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: Offers a range of services, including child psychiatry, acute care inpatient programs,
telemedicine, and outreach clinics.
Address: Medical Plaza North, Two West 42nd Street, Suite 3200, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone: 308-635-3888
Fax: 308-630-1817
Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority: Provides various services, including crisis response, community support, and housing
assistance.
Address: 4110 Avenue D, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone: 308-635-3173
Fax: 308-632-2326
Options in Psychology, LLC:A multi-service clinic supporting children, adolescents, and adults in the western
Nebraska region.
Phone: (308) 632-8547
Midwestern Behavioral Health Services: Offers psychological evaluations.
Phone: (308) 641-8409
Fulcrum Counseling Services, LLC: Offers counseling services.
Phone: (308) 225-0500
Marsha Estrada, LIMHP, LACD: Provides mental health services.
Phone: (308)635-2256
Address: 3321 Ave I Scottsbluff, NE
Hope Squad: A program implemented in area schools to prevent suicide.
Contact PPHD: (308) 633-2866
Crisis Support:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides free and confidential emotional support 24/7.
- Call or text: 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Crisis Response Team: Utilized to respond to mental health or substance use emergencies.
- Nebraska Family Helpline: Provides confidential support and resources for parents and families facing mental health challenges. Phone: 1-888-866-8660
The Doves Program-Gering: Provides emergency safe shelter, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, one-on-one and group support, emergency & short-term financial assistance, transportation, food pantry and emergency cell phones.
Nebraska Resource and Referral System: Provides information on various services, including counseling, support, and maternal mental health services.
NAMI Nebraska: Provides free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education.
Campus Safety: Each year, WNCC hosts thousands of students, community members, and visitors on campus. We strive to provide a welcoming and safe environment for each of them.
Panhandle Partnership: Mental Health Resources
WNCC Counseling: We’re here to help. We have professionally trained counselors on staff ready to provide the support you need. To set up a free and confidential visit, please call 308.635.6050.
Tranquility Health: We offer services to assist you in strengthening your relationships and restoring balance in your life. Call us at (308) 633-2845.
Mental Health Alliance: Puzzled about life? We can help. Discover Support and Guidance for a Brighter Tomorrow. Call Us Now: 308-225-6572
Discussing alcohol and drug use with college students plays a significant role in their emotional development by fostering self-awareness, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. Here’s how these conversations contribute to their growth:
- Encourages Self-Reflection: Talking about substance use helps students evaluate their values, beliefs, and behaviors. This self-awareness allows them to understand their motivations and the potential impact of their choices on their goals and relationships.
- Builds Emotional Intelligence: These discussions provide an opportunity to explore how emotions like stress, anxiety, or peer pressure may influence their decisions. Understanding these connections helps students develop healthier coping mechanisms and manage their emotions effectively.
- Strengthens Decision-Making Skills: Engaging in open dialogue helps students weigh risks and benefits, consider long-term consequences, and practice making thoughtful choices. This reinforces their ability to navigate complex situations with confidence and accountability.
- Fosters Open Communication: Discussing sensitive topics like alcohol and drugs models healthy communication. It teaches students the importance of honesty, active listening, and expressing their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
- Enhances Resilience: By addressing potential challenges and strategies for managing peer pressure or risky situations, these conversations help students build the resilience needed to handle difficult social dynamics and setbacks.
Ultimately, these discussions nurture the emotional skills students need to grow into self-reliant, thoughtful adults capable of navigating life’s complexities with confidence and integrity.