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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 supports the Behavioral Health Network of Care and the Nebraska Family Helpline.
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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2024 Tornadoes - Washington and Douglas Counties

If you or someone you know has been affected by the tornadoes in Washington and Douglas counties in Nebraska, and need emotional or psychological support, please call Region 6 Behavioral Health to be connected with an outreach worker. Please call (402) 444-6573 and ask for Storm Outreach.


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Attention Veterans

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Routines create momentum that can carry you through on the days you don't have the strength to carry yourself. Take advantage of your personal assistant to keep you focused on what is important to you and what brings joy to your life.

DHHS is funding an app called LightBridge, which is a phone app designed to help veterans with mental health, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries in their transition into civilian life.

Learn more
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LightBridge App for Veterans​

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​​DHHS Behavioral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2024​

The DHHS Behavioral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2024 Influence - Integration - Inclusion - Innovation - Value​ is now available.​

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.  For more information and to find out how you  can enroll, click here: https://bamboohealth.com/ne-openbe​ds-onboa​rding-resources/



Continuum of Care Manual

View the Continuum​ of Care Manua​l here. For all services funded by the Division of Behavioral Health on or after November 1, 2021, service delivery must meet the definitions as identified in the Continuum of Care  manual. The new Continuum of Care Manual includes updated service definitions, guidance on telehealth service provisions, and prevention information. The utilization management guidelines and billing processes have not changed.

General Documents 

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