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COPE
CHILDREN’S OUTREACH AND PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Supporting Pediatric Providers. Strengthening Behavioral Health Care.
The Children's Outreach and Provider Education (COPE) Program supports pediatric primary care providers across Nebraska in addressing children's mental and behavioral health needs. Through education, provider consultation, and referral support, COPE connects primary care clinics with child psychiatrists and behavioral health experts.
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Connecting Pediatric Providers to Behavioral Health Support
The COPE Program bridges gaps in pediatric mental health care by connecting primary care providers with child psychiatrists and behavioral health experts.
Through education, consultation, and referral support, COPE helps pediatric providers build confidence in identifying and managing children's mental and behavioral health needs.
How Cope Supports You
Education & Training
Equip primary care providers to identify, treat, and manage mental health conditions early.
Provider Consultations
Access direct, peer-to-peer guidance from licensed mental health experts and child psychiatrists.
Referral & Linkage
Connect patients with the appropriate level of ongoing behavioral health care.
This section gives visitors a very quick understanding of what COPE actually does for providers.
Why Cope Matters
COPE works to:
Expand Access
Address critical shortages in rural and underserved Nebraska communities where mental health providers are scarce.
Support Early Intervention
Help prevent emotional and behavioral concerns from escalating by addressing them during regular pediatric visits.
Strengthen Primary Care
Increase provider confidence and reduce unnecessary specialty referrals and medication costs through informed primary care management.
1 in 5
Mental Health Condition
U.S. children report experiencing a mental health condition each year
24%
Emergency Room Visits
increase in mental health-related emergency room visits among 5- to 11-year-olds
15-19 year old
Suicide Deaths
Nebraska exceeds national trends for number of suicide deaths in 15- to 19-year-olds
1/3
Lack of Heatlh Provider
One-third of Nebraska counties lack a behavioral health provider