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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.


Attention Veterans

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

​​DHHS Behavioral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2024​


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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pdf FileNebraska-PATH-2025-Application-SubmittedApril 1
pdf FilePeople Trained to Serve on Mental Health BoardsApril 1
pdf FileNebraska_PATH_2025_MiniApplication-PostDraftMarch 10
pdf FileDivision of Behavioral Health Annual Report-FY2024February 11
pdf FileNebraska Same Day and Open AccessJanuary 15
pdf FileMHB Manual Affidavit of CompletionJanuary 13
pdf FileFFY 2025 Nebraska Annual Synar ReportDecember 27, 2024
pdf FileBehavioral Health Resources for SchoolsDecember 2, 2024
pdf FileFY24 Audit Manual-FinalOctober 24, 2024
pdf FileFY25 Network Operations Manual-FinalOctober 24, 2024
pdf FileNebraska-Combined-2025-Mini-Application-FFY2024-25_MH_SUPTRS_Block_Grant-DRAFTAugust 29, 2024
pdf FileStrategic Plan Performance Summary CY2023August 15, 2024
pdf FileContinuum of Care ManualAugust 15, 2024
pdf FileStrategic Plan Metrics 2023August 15, 2024
pdf FileNPIRS-UserManualAugust 7, 2024
pdf FileMental Health Board Reference Manual - 2024July 11, 2024
pdf FileBehavioral Health Consumer Survey Report - 2023May 31, 2024
pdf File2023 TIC ReportMay 31, 2024
pdf File2023 Compass ReportMay 31, 2024
pdf FileDivision of Behavioral Health Annual Report-SFY23April 23, 2024
pdf FileSex Offender Treatment Directory April 2024April 19, 2024
Excel workbookDBH Region Budget Shift FormMarch 6, 2024
pdf FileStatute 69-2409.01 Status Report December 2023February 13, 2024
pdf FileFFY 2024 Annual Synar ReportDecember 27, 2023
pdf FileNebraska_2024_SUPTRS_Block_Grant_ReportDecember 18, 2023
pdf FileNebraska_2024_Mental_Health_Block_Grant_ReportDecember 18, 2023
pdf FileNebraska_Combined_FFY2024-25_MH_SUPTRS_Block_Grant_ApplicationDecember 18, 2023
pdf FileNebraska Family Helpline Quarterly Report Q4 FY2023October 5, 2023
pdf FileStatute 69-2409.01 Status Report December 2022July 13, 2023
pdf FileNebraska-2023-Combined-MHBG-SABG-Application-Rev040423July 11, 2023
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