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Behavioral Health
 
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What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

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​As the designated single state mental health and substance use authority, the Division administers, provides funding and oversight for a community-based prevention, treatment and recovery support system. The Division is charged to plan, organize, coordinate and budget for a statewide system of care for individuals and families that need public mental health and substance use disorder services.

The Office of Consume​r Affairs advocates for consumers of behavioral health services. The office has a variety of advocacy services, including Peer Support Specialist Core Curriculum and Certification.

The Division of Behavioral Health administers the State's behavioral health system through the six behavioral health regions. For more information about access to services, please see the Treatment and Recovery​ page.

The Division supports the Behavioral Health Network of Care, the Nebraska Family Helpline, and the 988 Crisis Hotline.

Dr. Thomas Janousek​, Director
Dr. Thomas Janousek​, Director

The Division of Behavioral Health's mission is to provide leadership and resources for a system of care that promotes and facilitates resilience and recovery for Nebraskans.​

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The 2026 Nebraska Recovery Month Celebration is September 10​


Come celebrate the journey of recovery, connect with community resources, enjoy time with therapy dogs, and help honor outstanding individuals and organizations receiving the 2026 Excellence in Recovery awards.

This event welcomes everyone — individuals in mental health or substance use recovery, family members and friends offering support, and anyone interested in learning more about resources in our community.

Join us on September 10 from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Park Shildneck Bandshell (1630 Memorial Drive, Lincoln, NE).

Recovery is a journey worth celebrating. Come be part of a community gathering that strengthens, supports, and uplifts Nebraskans.

​2026 Recovery Month Flyer
View an accessible PDF
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OpenBeds

Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health has been working with Bamboo Health's OpenBeds® platform that will identify, unify, and track all mental health and substance use disorder inpatient and outpatient treatment resources in a single, common network, available 24/7. This HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based solution:

  • replaces inefficient manual tracking, search, communication, and reporting functions;
  • facilitates rapid referrals and feedback; and
  • fosters collaboration and coordination among hospitals, primary care, behavioral health, law enforcement, courts, crisis systems and other community service organizations.

​Nebraska's implementation will occur in phases. Lear​n more.​

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