Samantha Byrns
MSEd, LIMHP, LPC, NCC, IMH-E®
Assistant Project Director
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Mental health begins in infant and early childhood.
The First Five Years
The first five years of a child's life have a significant impact on their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
The development of a young child can be adversely affected by factors such as disruptions in attachment that can be caused by parental substance abuse, parental mental health issues, and traumatic loss, which can result in toxic or chronic stress.
IECMH services can mitigate or prevent the negative impacts of adverse factors.
Support Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
IECMH Services in Nebraska Guide
Guide to choosing the appropriate infant and early childhood mental health services available in Nebraska for families. Links to IECMH providers directories.
IECMH Trainings & Courses
Discover training and courses available to clinicians and other professionals in Nebraska who work with at-risk infants and young children.
IECMH Resources
Find infant and early childhood mental health resources to support your work.
IECMH Community of Practice
Connect with other clinicians across Nebraska to build community through ongoing events and workshops.
Meet Our IECMH Team
Lindsey Ondrak
LIMHP, LPC, IMH-E®️
Outreach and Training Specialist
Melissa Villarreal
Senior Training Associate
Haifaa Al-saadi
Training Associate