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.
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.