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Lancaster County, NE (Lincoln)
Project Name
Open Door InitiativePartners
Friendship Home 
(http://www.friendshiphome.org/)
Voices of Hope
(http://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org)
Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
(http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/cnty/mental/)
St. Monica's Behavioral Health Services for Women
(http://www.stmonicas.com/)
Centerpointe, Inc.
(http://www.centerpointe.org/)
Vision
The vision of the Open Door Initiative is that women in Lancaster County who are survivors of domestic violence with mental health concerns who may also experience substance use issues will be welcomed into an empowering, inclusive, respectful environment when they access our services. Regardless of which agency door they open, women will access a rich array of comprehensive, individualized, seamless services and will be safer as a result of our collaboration.
Mission
The mission of the Open Door Initiative is to transform services in Lancaster County into a seamless, responsive, and sustainable system that fully meets the needs of women who are survivors of domestic violence with mental health concerns who may also experience substance use issues. Within and among their collaborating agencies, the Open Door Initiative will promote and foster:
A culture that honors and empowers the women we serve.A nimble collaboration that is innovative, intentional, and ethical in its communication.Knowledge of these co-occurring issues that ensures integrated and individualized services.Environments that are physically and emotionally safe.Policies and practices that promote safety and accessibility.
Contact Information
Friendship Home
Deb Weston402-437-9366 (v)
Email: debw@friendshiphome.org
