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Linda Schmechel. Linking Lives: A Guide for Accessing Rural Mental Health Resources. Lincoln, NE, USA: Nebraska Department of Public Institutions

Recommended By: Interchurch Health Ministries, Nebraska
To Acquire Contact: Contact: COMHT Project, Nebraska Department of Public Institutions, P.O. Box 94728, Lincoln, NE 68509
Notes: An excellent little booklet to help rural people care for each other. It shows how to notice signs of difficulty in other community members, how to approach and care for them and help them get connected to professionals if needed. Sections are: "Concern for others--recognizing needs and crises" "communicating concern" "Active Helping" "Connecting Lives--who to call, what to expect, confidentiality and costs"

Related Subject(s): Caring for neighbours, Stress, Depression

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Passages: Rural Life Associate Training Program. Des Moines, IA, USA: National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Recommended By: National Catholic Rural Life Conference
To Acquire Contact: Contact the National Catholic Rural Life Conference at 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines IA 50310-2199. On the web at www.ncrlc.com/passages.html Phone 515-270-2634. Email: ncrlcca@mchsi.com
Notes: Passages is part of the "Ligutti Rural Community Support Program". Rural Life Associates are trained to be care-givers in their communities, learning how to minister to their neighbours.

Related Subject(s): Caring for neighbours, Stress, Health

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