Behavioral Health

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

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 Consumer 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.

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.

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

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Same Day Scheduling and Walk-In Access

Treatment and Recovery

Prevention and Promotion

Nebraska Family Helpline

Consumer Advocacy / Peer Support

Public Participation and State Committees

Psychiatric Hospitals

Prescription Assistance Program

Rules, Regulations and Guidance

Training for Professionals and Practitioners

Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee

Network of Care

Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative

Grant Application Opportunity

Forensic Mental Health Services

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. Learn more.

General Documents

	Type	Name	Modified
		Nebraska_PATH-2026-Application-submitted	9/4/2026 12:02 PM
		People Trained to Serve on Mental Health Boards	9/1/2026 9:44 AM
		Prevention System Manual	8/21/2026 2:55 PM
		FY27 Shift Form Template	8/21/2026 2:25 PM
		FY27 Provider-Service Form 022326	8/21/2026 2:20 PM
		FY27-Network Operations Manual	8/21/2026 2:20 PM
		EBS Provider Manual	8/21/2026 12:02 PM
		Behavioral Health Resources for Schools	8/20/2026 2:11 PM
		Nebraska Opioid Overdose Standing Order 26-27	8/5/2026 4:14 PM
		Nebraska's 6 Behavioral Health Regions	7/22/2026 9:39 AM
		Sex Offender Treatment Directory June 2026	6/16/2026 2:49 PM
		Nebraska Epidemiological Profile 2025	5/20/2026 3:32 PM
		Nebraska Same Day and Open Access	3/24/2026 2:56 PM
		988 Annual Report - FY 2025	3/24/2026 2:56 PM
		ADVANCE MENTAL HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE	2/18/2026 2:21 PM
		Nebraska Annual Synar Report-Final-FFY 2026	1/20/2026 1:11 PM
		NPIRS Guide-2026	1/9/2026 11:07 AM
		Direct Contract Proposal Template_2025	12/29/2025 7:05 AM
		DBH Service Definition Manual-December 2025-DRAFT	12/9/2025 10:46 AM
		Mental Health Board Reference Manual - 2024	11/20/2025 1:30 PM
		Continuum of Care Manual	11/20/2025 1:29 PM
		FY26 Audit Manual-Final	10/27/2025 2:09 PM
		988 Nebraska Manual Public	10/27/2025 2:09 PM
		LOI Capital Assesment Fillable	10/8/2025 8:49 AM
		Peer Support Code of Ethics	9/30/2025 8:52 AM
		Intent to Award	9/30/2025 8:52 AM
		NRRI Frequently Asked Questions	9/9/2025 9:37 AM
		OCR Program Overview - Revised 5-2023	9/9/2025 9:37 AM
		Mental Health Commitment Report - July 2025	9/3/2025 10:10 AM
		Nebraska_FY-2026-2027_Combined_MHBG-SUPTRS-BlockGrant_App-082925	9/2/2025 11:18 AM

1 - 30

javascript: SP.SOD.executeFunc('followingcommon.js', 'FollowDoc', function() { FollowDoc('{ListId}', {ItemId}); });

0x0

ContentType

0x01

1100

Compliance Details

javascript:if (typeof CalloutManager !== 'undefined' && Boolean(CalloutManager) && Boolean(CalloutManager.closeAll)) CalloutManager.closeAll(); commonShowModalDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/itemexpiration.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}', 'center:1;dialogHeight:500px;dialogWidth:500px;resizable:yes;status:no;location:no;menubar:no;help:no', function GotoPageAfterClose(pageid){if(pageid == 'hold') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/hold.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'audit') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Reporting.aspx' +'?Category=Auditing&backtype=item&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'config') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/expirationconfig.aspx' +'?ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;} if(pageid == 'tag') {STSNavigate(unescape(decodeURI('{SiteUrl}'))+ '/_layouts/15/Hold.aspx' +'?Tag=true&ID={ItemId}&List={ListId}'); return false;}}, null);

0x0

0x1

ContentType

0x01

898

Edit in Browser

/_layouts/15/images/icxddoc.gif?rev=44

/_layouts/15/formserver.aspx?XsnLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser&Source={Source}

0x0

0x1

FileType

xsn

255

Edit in Browser

/_layouts/15/images/icxddoc.gif?rev=44

/_layouts/15/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser&Source={Source}

0x0

0x1

ProgId

InfoPath.Document

255

Edit in Browser

/_layouts/15/images/icxddoc.gif?rev=44

/_layouts/15/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser&Source={Source}

0x0

0x1

ProgId

InfoPath.Document.2

255

Edit in Browser

/_layouts/15/images/icxddoc.gif?rev=44

/_layouts/15/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser&Source={Source}

0x0

0x1

ProgId

InfoPath.Document.3

255

Edit in Browser

/_layouts/15/images/icxddoc.gif?rev=44

/_layouts/15/formserver.aspx?XmlLocation={ItemUrl}&OpenIn=Browser&Source={Source}

0x0

0x1

ProgId

InfoPath.Document.4

255

Document Set Version History

/_layouts/15/images/versions.gif?rev=44

javascript:SP.UI.ModalDialog.ShowPopupDialog('{SiteUrl}'+ '/_layouts/15/DocSetVersions.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')

0x0

ContentType

0x0120D520

330

Send To other location

/_layouts/15/images/sendOtherLoc.gif?rev=44

javascript:GoToPage('{SiteUrl}' + '/_layouts/15/docsetsend.aspx' + '?List={ListId}&ID={ItemId}')

0x0

ContentType

0x0120D520

350

Behavioral Health

page description // <![CDATA[ _spBodyOnLoadFunctionNames.push("setupPageDescriptionCallout"); // ]]>

What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

The 2026 Nebraska Recovery Month Celebration is September 10​

OpenBeds

General Documents

The 2026 Nebraska Recovery Month Celebration is September 10