24/7 Crisis Line: 1-877-492-7001 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 Crisis Text: Text "REG" to 741-741 Substance Abuse Crisis: 1-833-789-7177

Programs & Services

Comprehensive behavioral health services for the Nebraska Panhandle

24/7 AVAILABLE

Emergency & Crisis Services

Our Crisis Response Teams (CRT) handle mental health and substance use emergencies, working in conjunction with local law enforcement to provide the best outcome for persons in a mental health or substance use crisis.

CRT units work to prevent Emergency Protective Custody holds and psychiatric hospitalization whenever possible, connecting individuals with appropriate services and support.

Services Include:

  • 24/7 access to mental health and substance abuse professionals
  • Risk assessments and crisis intervention
  • Brief supportive counseling
  • Service recommendations and referrals
  • Law enforcement consultation

Crisis Numbers

Western NE Mental Health Crisis
Substance Abuse Crisis Line
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis Text Line
Text "REG" to 741-741
Nebraska Family Help Line

Housing Program

The Housing Assistance Rental Transition (HART) Program helps adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse secure affordable housing to prevent homelessness. It primarily serves individuals being discharged from inpatient placements without housing, bridging the gap to long-term stable housing options like Section 8 or public housing.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum age 18 years old
  • Meet program financial guidelines
  • Diagnosed with mental illness or substance abuse dependency
  • Have a Community Support Worker and willingness to pursue independent living goals
  • Currently receiving Division of Behavioral Health registered or authorized services
  • Nebraska residency required

Program Impact

90
Consumers Served (FY20)
56
Rental Assistance Vouchers
15
Successful Program Discharges

Prevention Programs

Our prevention program creates an environment where alcohol use is acceptable only for those of legal age and illegal drugs and tobacco are not used.

Regional Coordination

Leading prevention efforts across the region, offering guidance to providers, community coalitions, and stakeholders on planning and implementing evidence-based strategies.

Technical Assistance & Training

Support for coalition development, sustainability planning, community assessment, and implementation of culturally appropriate prevention approaches.

Strategic Prevention Framework

Data-driven planning using the SPF model to identify community needs and implement targeted, evidence-based prevention strategies.

Interested in Prevention Programs?

Contact our Prevention Team to learn more about our programs and how to get involved.

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Professional Partner Program

Collaborative Care Partnerships

The Professional Partner Program builds collaborative relationships between Region 1 and healthcare providers across the Panhandle to ensure coordinated, high-quality behavioral health care delivery. Through professional partnerships, we expand access to services and strengthen the regional behavioral health network.

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Consumer Advisory Coalition

Consumer Voice & Advocacy

The Consumer Advisory Coalition empowers individuals with lived experience to have a meaningful voice in the planning and delivery of behavioral health services. Through advocacy, education, and peer support, the coalition helps ensure that services meet the real needs of our community.

Get Involved

Service Access Portal

Connect with Services

Tell us how we can help and an appropriate service provider will be in contact with you. Submit an inquiry through the Service Access Portal and we’ll route it to the right team.

Open Service Access Portal

In Crisis? Help Is Available 24/7

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency, reach out immediately.

1-877-492-7001
Western NE Crisis Line
988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Text "REG" to 741-741
Crisis Text Line