Building Collaborative Systems in Nebraska Pediatric Mental Health:
WHO’S WHO & HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE EARLY CHILDHOOD & PK-12 EDUCATION HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY AGENCIES STATE &
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
The children’s mental health system is composed of interconnected groups of organizations. Each of these organizations has a role in recognizing, addressing, and supporting children’s mental health. Families may begin or continue their journey with any organization and expect their care providers to collaborate in the following ways:
• Sharing observations/positive screenings
• Referring children and families to resources and support
• Creating a network of support and resources for identified children and families
• Maintaining network connections
• Sharing a treatment plan and coordinating care with applicable systems
• Collaboratively providing quality care by following a treatment plan
• Collaboratively creating a treatment plan for long‑term support with families and partners
• Implementing a warm hand off for long‑term support
Note: a release of information and other relevant consent forms are required to protect confidentiality under HIPAA, FERPA, and other privacy laws; consider creating a standardized process to ask parents for such forms.
