Gage County M.A.P.S. (Multiple Agencies Partnering for Success)      is made up of individuals from across Gage County representing many areas including human service, health care, mental health, education, law enforcement, churches, youth, and community volunteers. The following Vision and Mission describe the work of the coalition:
Vision: Building on the strengths of our communities to improve the quality of life for all people.
Mission: To coordinate, enhance and broaden countywide services that promote healthy attitudes and behaviors for individuals, families and communities.
Quality of Life: The quality of life of our citizens includes the broad areas of physical well-being, positive relationships with others, positive social involvement, and a sense of personal fulfillment. It is our mission to promote a lifestyle that is free from unlawful and unhealthy alcohol and drug use.
Much of the work of Gage County M.A.P.S. is done through four Task Force Committees:
Individuals, Youth and Families Task Force
Expanded Education Task Force
Community Justice Task Force
PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health)/Healthy Lifestyles Task Force
Anyone who lives and/or works in Gage County is welcome and encouraged to become involved in the work of Gage County MAPS. For more information on the Task Force Committees and their activities, contact the Gage County M.A.P.S. office (Tara Kuipers, director) at (402) 223-1500, ext. 1059.