Save these dates:

Statewide Substance Abuse
Prevention Conference

Pre-public hearing draft of regulations:
Title 206 Behavioral Health Services
Comments requested by July 31, 2008.

On Line survey of Substance Abuse in Nebraska

Survey being conducted by
the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center
for the Division of Behavioral Health

Contact: Kate Speck, PhD, LADC
Senior Research Manager
University of Nebraska Public Policy Center
215 Centennial Mall South, Ste. 401
Lincoln, NE 68588-0228.
Phone: 402 472-0501

Division of Behavioral Health Mission:

The Division of Behavioral Health assures that Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Gambling Addiction Services are available to those without health insurance or funds to pay for services.

Objective of the Behavioral Health System:

To provide a public Behavioral Health System for the people of Nebraska.

Intent:

To work together as partners for a complete and thorough system driven by the people who need it.

Values:

The Division provides a comprehensive system of care that is:

• Person-centered and recovery-oriented
• Accessible 
• Focused on positive outcomes
• Cost effective

• Alcohol & Substance Abuse
• Gambling Addiction Program (GAP)
• Mental Health Services
• Tobacco / Chew / Secondhand Smoke
• Tobacco Compliance (SYNAR)

• Behavioral Health Citizen Advocacy & Planning Groups
• Behavioral Health Listserves
• Behavioral Health Medicaid Service Definitions
• Behavioral Health Professional Development
• Mental Health Commitment Board Training

• Recent Reports
• Useful Links

• Finding Treatment for:
  - Alcohol & Substance Abuse
  - Gambling Addiction
  - Mental Health
  

• Behavioral Health Network Managers & Mental Health and Substance Abuse Regional Governing Authorities (Map of Behavioral Health Regions) - see what regional office can help you find the services you need closest to you.
• Nebhands.nebraska.edu/ - a faith-based Community Initiative that offers a community guide to services.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center - Rural Outreach Behavioral Health Clinics

For more information, contact:

Division of Behavioral Health
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 98925
Lincoln NE 68509-8926
Phone: (402) 471-7818
Fax: (402) 471-7859

Physical Address:

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Behavioral Health
3rd Floor State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln NE 68509

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