Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drugs Prevention Program (Atod-Year 4) Evaluation Report: Final Report

This final report documents the major findings of an evaluation of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Program (ATOD-Year 4) conducted by the Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC). The purpose of the study is to provide an analysis of several key NUIHC substance-abuse prevention initiatives. The study consists of four parts: 1) an analysis and comparison of the results obtained from NUIHC’s administration of their risk/need and outreach/discussion form, 2) an update and analysis of the results obtained from a survey of community perceptions/needs at the Omaha Metro Powwow, 3) the results obtained from a pre- and post-test of participants in NUIHC’s Strengthening Families Program (SFP) program and 4) the results obtained from post-tests of participants in NUIHC’s Protecting You/Protecting Me (PY/PM) classes

An Attitude Survey of Residents of Omaha\u27s Neighborhood Housing Services Program Area

In the Omaha Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) program, as in the planning and policy making stages of any revitalization project, a realistic and comprehensive understanding of the targeted area is an essential element and a logical starting point

Native American Methamphetamine And Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation (Year-5): Omaha, Nebraska, Final Report

This final report documents the major findings of the evaluation of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI Year-6), also referred to locally as the Soaring Over Methamphetamine and Suicide Program (SOMS), funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health. The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) contracted with the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) to provide technical assistance in completing this evaluation and the report. The evaluation study consists of information collected and analyzed from three sources: 1) a review and summary of program-implementation, process and outcome data that was collected and reported in semi-annual and annual grant reports to IHS, 2) in-person interviews with NUIHC administrators and staff to gather additional program-evaluation information and 3) evaluations of program assessment initiatives undertaken by NUIHC to better understand and provide services for the client population. The study also includes recommendations to improve both NUIHC MSPI-program performance and evaluation efforts in future years

Native American Perceptions of Community and Social Problems Affecting Health and Well-being

In addition to significant unmet healthcare-coverage and services needs for Native Americans described in an earlier post,1 the 2010 UNO Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) study results helped document widespread community and social problems facing low-income areas of Omaha and Lincoln

Soaring Over Methamphetamine And Suicide (Soms) Program Evaluation (Year-6): Omaha, Nebraska With A Catalog Of Native-American Community Survey, Youth Risk/Need Assessment And Program Evaluation Instruments

This final report documents the major findings of the evaluation of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI Year-6), also referred to locally as the Soaring Over Methamphetamine and Suicide Program (SOMS), funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health. The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) contracted with the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) to provide technical assistance in completing this evaluation and the report. The evaluation study consists of information collected and analyzed from three sources: 1) a review and summary of program-implementation, process and outcome data that was collected and reported in semi-annual and annual grant reports to IHS, 2) in-person interviews with NUIHC administrators and staff to gather additional program-evaluation information and 3) an evaluation of the “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR) suicide-prevention training program undertaken by NUIHC to better understand and provide services for the client population

Re-Use of the Muse Theatre: A Study of Consumer Preferences

In February 1986, Park East, Inc., a nonprofit redevelopment agency, contracted with the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to conduct a marketing survey related to the redevelopment of the Muse Theater at 24th and Farnam Streets. Representatives of Park East, Inc., believe that two critical trends have converged to create an opportunity for redevelopment in this area--the ongoing and already successful redevelopment of downtown Omaha and adjacent areas and the recent increase in the population of young, well-educated, professionals living and working near downtown Omaha. Mutual of Omaha, the largest employer in Omaha, and the numerous medical complexes in the area (the University of Nebraska Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital, Creighton University Hospital, Veterans\u27 Hospital, and Clarkson Hospital) employ many of these individuals

Native American Methamphetamine And Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation: Omaha, Nebraska, Final Report

This final report documents the major findings of the evaluation of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI Years 1-3), also referred to locally as the Soaring Over Methamphetamine and Suicide Program (SOMS), funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Behavioral Health. The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Consortium for Organizational Research and Evaluation (CORE) recently contracted with the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) to provide technical assistance in completing this evaluation and the report. The evaluation study consists of information collected and analyzed from three sources: 1) a review and summary of program-implementation, process and outcome data that was collected and reported in semi-annual and annual grant reports to IHS, 2) in-person interviews with NUIHC administrators and staff to gather additional program-evaluation information and 3) an analysis and integration of the findings of these two components of the evaluation, which includes recommendations to improve both NUIHC MSPI-program performance and evaluation efforts in future years

Kellom Heights Stage II: Trends and Conditions Impacting Commercial and Office Space Development

This report was prepared in response to a request for assistance from the Omaha Economic Development Corporation for the collection of information pertaining to the development of a neighborhood commercial and office center near 24th and Cuming Streets. The primary purpose of the report is to provide an accurate description of current conditions and significant trends in the immediate Kellom Heights area that would have an impact on the proposed development

A Study of Business/Industry and Training Needs in Northeast Nebraska

In February 1986, the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NNEDD) contracted with the Center for Applied Urban Research GCAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to conduct a business survey related to training needs and business conditions in the region. The Northeast Technical Community College and NNEDD designed the survey instrument to collect information which would be useful in economic development program planning and determining training needs and areas of interest. A total of 896 questionnaires were mailed to businesses in the region during February by CAUR and 208 responses were received; a response rate of 23.2 percent

Jefferson Square Business Association Area: Profiles and Prospects

The Jefferson Square business area covers approximately 196 acres and is bounded by 13th Street on the east, 24th Street on the west, Cass Street on the south, and Nicholas Street on the north. (See Map 1.) According to the Jefferson Square Business Association 150 firms in the area employ approximately 3,167 people