On Wednesday, South Eugene High School responded to the second bomb threat in a week with lockdown and evacuation. The next morning, the school activated its care and advocacy team to respond to any distress experienced by students.
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IRON MOUNTAIN Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare Systems is establishing therapeutic homes in Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties as an alternative to institutional placements for youth with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
In creating these homes, Northpointe hopes to keep children close to their families and provide effective treatment for the child and the home they return to after treatment.
Dickinson County Board heard a presentation Monday from Beth Hellman, Northpointe clinical care manager, and recruiter Bionca Nattiel. Community members in all three counties are needed to provide homes for children primarily ages 7 to 11, the board was told.
“It’s a six- to nine-month commitment and it can be a one-time commitment,” Nattiel said.