Behavioral Health

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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 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 supports the Behavioral Health Network of Care and the Nebraska Family Helpline.

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.

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

Upcoming Community-Based Behavioral Health Services

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.

Continuum of Care Manual

View the Continuum of Care Manual 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

	Type	Name	Modified
		People Trained to Serve on Mental Health Boards	11/3/2025 10:29 AM
		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
		Behavioral Health Resources for Schools	10/6/2025 2:27 PM
		FY26 Shift Form Template- Updated 11.21.24	10/1/2025 1:31 PM
		Sex Offender Treatment Directory September 2025	9/30/2025 2:14 PM
		Peer Support Code of Ethics	9/30/2025 8:52 AM
		Intent to Award	9/30/2025 8:52 AM
		FY26 Provider-Service Form	9/19/2025 7:04 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
		Draft Court Order - Inpatient Restoration	8/29/2025 10:54 AM
		Draft Court Order - Outpatient Competency Restoration	8/29/2025 10:54 AM
		NRRI - Community Treatment Flowchart	8/29/2025 10:54 AM
		NRRI Annual Report Template for community providers	8/29/2025 10:53 AM
		Competency Restoration Flowchart - Inpatient	8/29/2025 10:51 AM
		R-2025 Addendum 3 - Schedule of Events	8/25/2025 2:09 PM
		Provider-Service Change Request	8/18/2025 1:19 PM
		FFY2024-25 Combined MH-SUPTRS Block Grant-submitted 090324	8/18/2025 1:12 PM
		Corrective Action Plan Template	7/31/2025 9:37 AM
		Addendum 2 Form Change July 2025	7/21/2025 8:27 AM
		Nebraska Same Day and Open Access	5/27/2025 12:31 PM
		Workforce Stabilization Grant Report - 2024	5/20/2025 3:54 PM
		Nebraska-PATH-2025-Application-Submitted	4/1/2025 1:47 PM
		Nebraska_PATH_2025_MiniApplication-PostDraft	3/10/2025 4:20 PM
		MHB Manual Affidavit of Completion	1/13/2025 2:37 PM
		FFY 2025 Nebraska Annual Synar Report	12/27/2024 1:59 PM

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What would you like to do?

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OpenBeds

Continuum of Care Manual

General Documents