What is the H.O.P.E program and supported employment?
How can we help you with your benefits?
What Services Do You Provide?
At the HOPE program one of our Employment Specialists will meet with you to develop an individualized Employment Plan that meets your interests and desires and help you achieve you goals!
We assist individuals seeking competitive and permanent employment in our community.
We may also help you understand how going to work may effect your State or Federal Benefits
Who can Join the Program?
At this time we are only able to serve Adults 19 and older with a Mental Health &/or Substance Diagnosis living in the Region V Systems Provider area. Download a HOPE program referral rorm. Email the completed form to kmagdanz@mha-ne.org or mail to:
Mental Health Association of Nebraska
1645 "N" Street, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68508For more information please call us at (402) 441-4372 and we would be glad to assist you
Meet our Staff
Kara Magdanz: Program Coordinator, 2006-present
Kara is a native of to Lincoln she received her degree in Human Services from South East Community Collegein 2006. Kara began her involvement with MHA while she was still a student, and advanced to become a full time employee.
She believes that everyone has the potential to grow and recover, and works hard at helping people achieve for themselves!
Her past experience is working in childcare, customer service, and home remodeling. She enjoys gardening and being outdoors. She spends time with her children and husband.
