Mental Health Commitment Process
Training Handbook
July 2006 - Revised October 18, 2006

All parts of this handbook and its parts are available in PDF or MS Word format.  The handbook is also available in printed form by request below.

Complete Handbook:

PDF Format (437 KB)     Word Format (6300 KB)

Handbook Sections:

Self Study Objectives
PDF Format      Word Format

Excerpts from the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act
PDF Format    Word Format 

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Board
PDF Format    Word Format 

Personal Rights of Subjects
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Personal Rights of Subjects - Sex Offenders
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Precedent Setting Legal Cases
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Board Determination of Mental Illness
 PDF Format      Word Format 

        1.  Overview of Mental Illness
        2.  Overview of Substance Abuse versus Substance Dependency
        3.  Overview of Dual Disorders & Dual Disorder Treatment
        4.  Overview of Co-occurring Disorders & Dual Enhanced Treatment

Board Determination of Dangerousness
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1.  Magnitude, Likelihood, Imminence, Frequency
2.  Risk Factors
3.  Spectrum of Aggressive Behavior
4.  Danger to Self:  Suicide
5.  Danger to Self:  Self Neglect

Information Required to Determine Commitment
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Questions for MH Board Members to Ask at Hearings
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1.  Questions to Ask MH Professionals and Licensed Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counselors
2.  Questions to Ask Subjects

The Commitment Decision
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The Board's Responsibility in Reassessing Level of Care Decisions
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Behavioral Health Reform
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Conclusion
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Forced Medication
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Access by Law Enforcement to Mental Health Board File
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Statutory Role of Mental Health Board Duties & Responsibilities
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Immunity
 PDF Format      Word Format 

Self Study Exam Instructions
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Self Study Exam
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Appendices

A.  Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act
 PDF Format      Word Format 

B.  Snapshots of Nebraska Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Definitions
 PDF Format      Word Format 

C.  Glossary of General Terms
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D.  Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Matrix of Public Safety and Service Intensity
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E.  Regional Contact for Local Services and Providers
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F.  Map of Behavioral Health Regions
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G.  Warrant of Arrest Form
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H.  Mental Health Individualized Treatment Plan
 PDF Format      Word Format 

I.  Warrant of Inpatient Admission Form
 PDF Format      Word Format 

J.  Outpatient Commitment Order Form
 PDF Format      Word Format 

K.  Emergency Protective Custody Admissions Procedure for
Dangerous Sex Offender
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L.  LB 1199 Flow Chart
 PDF Format      Word Format

M.  Transportation Costs Determination Flow Chart
 PDF Format      Word Format

N.  Mental Health Professional Certificate
 PDF Format      Word Format

O.  Emergency Admittance Pursuant to Certificate of A Peace Officer
 PDF Format      Word Format

 

To order Printed Copies of the Handbook Contact:  

Iliana Martin -  402- 471-7854

For more information contact:

Dan Powers - 402- 471-7857
MH Board Training Coordinator
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Behavioral Health
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln NE 68509-5026
Fax:  402- 471-7859

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