Behavioral Health Matters! - Listen to the NABHO PodcastMember Spotlights (2021-2022)Region 3 Behavioral Health Services is our next member spotlight! We want to highlight Region 3’s devotion to fostering recovery and resiliency for individuals and their families in central Nebraska who experience a behavioral health challenge. Region 3 provides direct support services, offers training activities for the behavioral health workforce and system partners, and manages a network of organizations providing behavioral health prevention, treatment and recovery support services. For more information, visit https://region3.net/.
This week we are spotlighting the Women’s Empowering Lifeline (WELL), one of our member organizations! The WELL offers holistic treatment services for individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. In March 2022, @WomensLifeline added a men’s long-term dual disorder residential treatment program, extending their reach beyond women specific care.
All providers at the WELL are committed to helping individuals find the help they need for overall health, well-being, independence and capabilities. For more info, visit https://womenslifeline.net/.
The Nebraska Methodist Community Counseling Program is this week’s member spotlight! This program is led by a team of mental health practitioners who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those experiencing unique mental health and emotional challenges. The focus of the program is providing counseling services to middle school, high school, and alternative program students in Omaha Public Schools. For more information, visit https://bestcare.org/specialties/community-counseling-program. May 16, 2022 This week we are spotlighting @naminebraska! NAMI Nebraska (NE) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization that offers high-quality mental illness education to the public and support services to those whose lives are impacted by mental illness. Through a variety of collaborations, NAMI NE works to improve and expand mental health services and advocates for statewide mental health reform, equitable medical insurance, affordable housing, employment, and civil liberties. For more information, call the toll-free NAMI NE helpline at 1-800-950-6264 or visit http://naminebraska.org.
We have a few more member organizations we want to spotlight! Next up is @NorthpointRecovery. Northpoint Nebraska is a new 44-bed, dual diagnosis, substance use and mental health treatment center in Omaha. The Northpoint mission focuses on saving lives and restoring relationships. Offering full medical detox, 24/7 onsite medical care, group, one-on-one and family therapy, Northpoint prides itself on its cutting-edge medical technology and a strong reputation for clinical excellence and quality healthcare. Northpoint also offers outpatient programming consisting of Partial Hospitalization Programs running five days a week, and Intensive Outpatient Programs that run three days per week. To learn more, visit www.northpointnebraska.com, or call the 24-hour admissions line at 402-242-3770.
Our last member spotlight of the year is Wholeness Healing Center! Since 1998, Wholeness Healing has provided traditional mental health counseling and adjunct holistic services helping individuals achieve a healthy, balanced whole life. Wholeness Healing has also developed an Employee Assistance Program for businesses. This program provides employees with counseling, health, and wellness services to assist with personal or work-related problems that may impact job performance, health, mental and emotional well-Being. Through a vast array of treatment options, Wholeness Healing brings healing to people in a non-judgmental, compassionate way. To learn more on the Center, visit https://wholenesshealing.com/. FB: @WholenessHealingCenter https://www.facebook.com/WholenessHealingCenter/ Twitter: @WholenessHC https://twitter.com/Wholenesshc The Wellbeing Initiative Inc. (@wellbeinginitiativeinc) is this week’s member spotlight! The mission of the Wellbeing Initiative is to empower individuals living with behavioral health challenges to reach their fullest potential. In 2022, the Wellbeing Initiative will open a Wellness & Education Center providing education in different trades and vocations, skills to maintain employment, whole health education, movement arts, and space for community events! In partnership with Southeast Community College, the Wellbeing Initiative also runs a P.E.E.R. (PEERiodical Education Expansion Research) Initiative providing experiential training, scholarships, and stipends to Nebraska students interested in becoming Certified Peer Support Specialists. For more information on the Wellbeing Initiative, visit wellbeinginitiatives.org. Wellness & Education Center: https://bit.ly/3I1xQyZ P.E.E.R. Initiative: https://bit.ly/3FYwfYQ We are spotlighting South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) this week! SCBS provides trauma informed mental health and substance use disorder services to inspire hope and empower individuals to achieve recovery and well-being. These services are available to adults, children, and families. Show your support for SCBS by shopping at https://amzn.to/3x9HqL0 and Amazon will donate to SCBS at no cost to you. For more information on SCBS, visit scbsne.com. South Central Behavioral Services Facebook South Central Behavioral Services Twitter November 29, 2021
We are featuring Siena Francis House this week! Siena Francis House welcomes and empowers those experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing. 24/7, 365 days a year, Siena Francis House provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, and other urgent/crisis services. In addition, Siena Francis House offers case management services to help clients develop housing plans and strategies, residential substance use disorder treatment, and Permanent Supportive Housing apartments for individuals who have a disability and are chronically homeless. To learn more on Siena Francis House, visit sienafrancis.org. November 22, 2021
Santa Monica House is the member spotlight of the week! Since 1972, Santa Monica has administered a caring, comprehensive program for women who desire to live without the burdens of addiction. This December, Santa Monica will open an Intermediate Residential program to complete their vision for a continuum of care. This added program will allow women to have their entire treatment experience with Santa Monica, providing a better chance of long-term, successful recovery. For more information on Santa Monica House, visit bit.ly/3H142Sy. November 15, 2021
The Salvation Army of Omaha is this week's member spotlight! The Salvation Army of Omaha continues its metro-wide efforts to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. See above for a snapshot of the work the organization has been doing since the start of the pandemic. The Salvation Army of Omaha Facebook The Salvation Army of Omaha Twitter 11-08-21 Our next member spotlight is Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare (BH)! Region 6 BH is responsible for organizing and providing a comprehensive behavioral health system in Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington County in Nebraska. Region 6 BH is also working to reduce mental health stigma through two campaigns: Spokesimals Midwest and WhatMakesUs. Spokesimals Midwest features encouraging and educational messages on mental health from animals and pets, and WhatMakesUs is a collection of shared stories to show that no one is defined by a mental health condition. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3pneAVM For more information on Region 6 BH, visit https://bit.ly/3nfChwi. November 1, 2021
This week’s member spotlight is Houses of Hope of Nebraska! The mission of Houses of Hope is to provide affordable residential treatment and support services for individuals in recovery from substance use and related mental health disorders. Houses of Hope offers three programs: Halfway House (transitional residential substance use), Touchstone (short-term residential substance use) and TASC (Targeted Adult Service Coordination). Since its founding in 1962, Houses of Hope services have granted individuals in recovery with “a chance and a choice.” For more information on Houses of Hope, visit housesofhope.com. October 26, 2021
![]() Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services, Inc. (Mid-Plains Center), a non-profit, COA accredited, behavioral healthcare organization is this week’s member spotlight. Mid-Plains Center provides a full range of adult and youth behavioral healthcare and substance use disorder services including prevention, treatment, crisis intervention, and aftercare services. Mid-Plains Center offers the only medically assisted adult detoxification and mental health crisis stabilization unit in Nebraska and was the first non-profit, Nebraska organization to offer Multisystemic Therapy. To learn more about Mid-Plains Center and the full array of services offered, visit midplainscenter.org or call 308.385.5250. Friday, October 8, 2021 We will be spotlighting Region V Systems this week! Region V is made up of 24% of Nebraska’s population. @Region5Systems is responsible for developing and coordinating a network of behavioral health community providers in this region. These providers offer a full range of mental health and substance use disorder services to support consumers in their recovery journey. Region V Systems helps ensure that consumers have access to high-quality and cost-effective behavioral health services. To learn more on Region V Systems, visit bit.ly/3kDk2AT.
Region 4 Behavioral Health System (BHS) is this week’s member spotlight! The mission of Region 4 BHS is to ensure affordable, accessible, quality mental health and substance use disorder services are available to the residents in its 22 counties. The goal is to create a more unified and comprehensive behavioral health system that is driven by consumer needs. Region 4 BHS has an online site with tips and tools on substance use prevention for kids. This site offers local, national and crisis resources and info sheets on substance use prevention, treatment and mental health concerns. Check it out here: https://region4resources.org/ For more information on Region 4 BHS, and all of the services and support this system offers, visit https://region4bhs.org/. September 27, 2021 This week we are spotlighting @Region1BHA. Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) organizes and supervises comprehensive behavioral health services in the 11 counties of the Panhandle of Nebraska. Region 1 BHA offers emergency services, housing assistance and partnership programs, substance use prevention coordination, and a service access portal. These services help approximately 88,000 people in the Nebraska Panhandle, which covers 15,000 square miles. To learn more on Region 1 BHA, visit https://bit.ly/3C3BILN. September 27, 2021 Project Harmony is the member spotlight of the week! Project Harmony makes it a priority to reach beyond its front doors to ensure children and families are receiving the supports needed for a healthy and strong family unit. https://bit.ly/3lioQen September 13, 2021 We will be spotlighting Omaha Home For Boys (OHB) this week! The mission of OHB is to support and strengthen youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent, productive lives. OHB offers a variety of integrated programs and services providing a true continuum of care. OHB’s programs and services include residential, transitional and independent living, supportive housing, clinical behavioral health care, and crisis stabilization. Programs address a number of needs including employment, housing, education, health, basic life skills and transportation. To learn more on how OHB transforms lives and strengthens communities, visit ohb.org. September 3, 2021
NOVA Treatment Community is this week’s member spotlight! NOVA offers recovery and person-centered services for individuals and families in need. There are residential treatment programs to help adolescents and adults dealing with substance use and mental health disorders as well as behavioral adversities. These programs offer a safe environment for individuals to experience new options, values, and achievements. NOVA also offers foster care and in-home services. NOVA ensures children and adolescents are placed in safe, nurturing and stable foster homes and offers supportive guidance to foster parents. NOVA’s in-home services are designed to help families navigate the child welfare system and reunify. To learn more about NOVA, visit novatc.org. August 25, 2021 We are highlighting the Nebraska Psychiatric Society (NPS) this week! NPS is a 150-member district branch of the American Psychiatric Association. Members are psychiatrists who are practitioners, academicians, administrators, trainees, and retirees. NPS is based in Omaha and operates out of the Metro Omaha Medical Society offices, from whom is contracted out for administrative services. The mission of NPS is to promote the highest quality mental health care, improve mental health and well-being, advance the psychiatric profession, and represent and serve the professional needs of its membership. NPS is dedicated to the education and scientific values of psychiatry. To learn more on NPS, visit nebraskapsych.org. This week we are spotlighting the Nebraska Counseling Association (NCA). The NCA works to enhance human development throughout the life span. This organization is made up of counseling and human development professionals across 6 districts. These professionals work in education, residential, private practice, community agency, and business and industry settings. Each month NCA offers a free CEU for members. This fall NCA is also hosting a hybrid Conference. At this Conference, Elliot Connie will present his Level 1 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Certification Course. Connie is the world’s leading SFBT instructor. To attend the NCA Conference on October 1st, register here https://bit.ly/3lxJHMm. For more information on NCA, visit necounseling.org. August 13, 2021
The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE) is the member spotlight of the week! @TheMentalHealthAssociationOfNebraska is the only nonprofit peer-run, participant-driven organization in Nebraska dedicated to serving and providing alternative programs to those experiencing mental health and/or substance use and addiction disorders. Peer Specialists draw from life experiences to support participants' wellness and recovery journey. The MHA-NE team offers a supported employment program, short-term, Peer Specialist staffed housing for adults, diversion and reentry programs, COVID-19 assistance, and a benefits program for those who fear losing Social Security and other public benefits. To learn more on MHA-NE, visit https://mha-ne.org/ or view this informational video https://bit.ly/3ydjIgG. August 6, 2021 Our next member spotlight is Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH), located in Hastings, Nebraska. Since 1915, @MLHealthcare has offered hope, health, and healing through service, education and community involvement. MLH is Joint Commission-accredited and has received numerous awards over the years for high quality care. The Mary Lanning campus includes a 308,000 sq. ft. hospital, the Morrison Cancer Center, and the Medical Services Building. Across the street from the main hospital is “Home Away From Home,” housing for families of MLH patients. For more information on MLH, visit https://www.marylanning.org/. July 30, 2021
Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is the member spotlight of the week! LFS provides support to US military vets; help people find freedom from the grip of substance and alcohol abuse (Lincoln locations are CCBHCs – that’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers), and nurture people back to mental health wherever they are across our great state. With 18 locations and more than 70 secure remote telehealth rooms, LFS can provide services and programs to anyone in Nebraska!
If you’re in Lincoln on Saturday, join LFS for the grand opening of the Schroder Park Wellness Campus! There’s a Party in the Park from 10 AM until 1 PM. Check it out on the LFS Facebook page https://bit.ly/3hOZUKS. To learn more about Lutheran Family Services, visit www.lfsneb.org.
NABHO Mental Health Awareness Month Wrap Up InterviewsHopeSpokeSt. Monica'sWellbeing InitiativeJune 2, 2021 NABHO Member SpotlightsChildren’s Hospital & Medical Center Twitter Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Facebook April 23, 2021 This week we are highlighting CHI Health, specifically its Behavioral Care. For more than three decades, CHI Health has specialized in psychiatric and chemical dependency services. These services are rooted in CHI Health’s unified mission of nurturing the healing ministry of the Church to create healthier communities. Their vast team of experts provide individualized care to heal the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. To learn more about CHI Health’s Behavioral Care visit bit.ly/3rEs5xK. April 8, 2021 For our member spotlight this week, we are highlighting CenterPointe, a behavioral and physical healthcare provider. The mission of CenterPointe is to help those they serve to get better, sooner, for longer. CenterPointe provides physical health, mental health, and substance use disorder care through over 35 programs. These programs offer a variety of treatment, rehabilitation, housing, peer support, and crisis response options. CenterPointe’s care providers partner with patients to plan a recovery journey that aligns with their individual needs. Throughout the pandemic, CenterPointe has expanded its services and never turned away an individual who needed help. To learn more about CenterPointe, visit http://bit.ly/318z4UV. April 5, 2021
Our next member spotlight is the Live Well Counseling Center of Kearney (LWCC). The LWCC provides outpatient behavioral health and wellness services for individuals and families in Kearney and the surrounding areas. The Center offers a wide variety of mental health services dedicated to fostering hope and healing. LWCC has several clinical specialists committed to restoring lives impacted by stress and personal challenges. These professionals partner with each client to help them meet their own personal goals. Businesses, organizations, community groups, and agencies can also learn from LWCC staff members through workshops, presentations, and specialized training opportunities. To learn more about the Live Well Counseling Center of Kearney visit http://bit.ly/3lwbomE. March 29, 2021
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha is our member spotlight of the week. Last year, more people turned to Catholic Charities for help in navigating through the COVID pandemic. The organization provides life-changing Outpatient Behavioral Health Services to children, adults and families living with mental health and substance use issues, as well as students in over 20 Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese. Catholic Charities is touching the lives of people every day by providing the support needed to relieve symptoms of depression/anxiety/trauma, improve daily functioning, increase self-worth, and enhance family communication. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3qpquLn or call 531.213.7396. Therapy sessions are offered in-person and remotely. If you, or someone you love, needs help navigating through life's most difficult challenges, contact Catholic Charities today. March 22, 2021
For this week’s member spotlight, we are highlighting the Behavioral Health Services at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bryan provides compassionate care through a wide range of outpatient and inpatient treatments and services that give patients the tools needed to cope with the challenges they face. Bryan offers 24/7 crisis/emergency mental health care, non-emergency mental health care, and alcohol & drug treatment services. For any non-emergency health care needs, Bryan has a counseling center and a psychiatry center. Alcohol and drug treatment services are provided through the Bryan Independence Center. The Bryan Independence Center helps individuals and their families begin and maintain their recovery from the effects of substance use. Bryan also offers free, confidential online screenings for depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and alcohol use. See below for more information on these services. To learn more about Bryan Mental Health Care, visit http://bit.ly/3uzxDwf. To learn more about the Bryan Independence Center, visit http://bit.ly/2NHj6On. March 12, 2021
The Bridge is our member spotlight of the week! The Bridge offers long-term residential substance use disorder treatment for women and their families in Hastings, Nebraska.. The program is designed for women who have not found recovery after repeated short-term or less-restrictive treatment or have suffered devastating impacts from their substance use. The Bridge fosters daily living in a family atmosphere to help individuals develop a sense of normalcy and community in a safe, nurturing environment that is alcohol and chemical-free. The Bridge provides many components to assist full-family healing and restoration. They offer parenting education for residents as well as one-on-one sessions, a family education group, and individual therapy for children of the mothers who reside in the program. Once a week, "Kids Group" is provided. Currently, there are three different groups based on age that give children the opportunity to develop relationships and friendships with other children who are residing in the program. Kids Group offers participants a safe place to discuss some of their fears and feelings about past and present situations. It builds a special relationship amongst the children who reside in the program. The Bridge utilizes this group to address and process trauma, to develop coping skills and safety plans, and to discuss daily stressors the kiddos may face and dreams and goals they have for themselves, all in an encouraging atmosphere in which the children can grow. The program provides very tight-knit treatment for the family unit! To learn more about The Bridge visit http://bit.ly/2NIjXy9. March 3, 2021
![]() This week we are highlighting The Bridge Behavioral Health. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, The Bridge is a professional, nationally accredited treatment center specializing in treating alcoholism and drug addiction. For the past 37 years, The Bridge has provided substance abuse, trauma, and mental health treatment services catered to each individual’s specific needs. The center offers medically supervised detoxification, outpatient and residential treatment, and various recovery support services. The Bridge Behavioral Health is a safety net for those suffering from addiction and related mental health issues in the Lincoln community. To learn more about The Bridge Behavioral Health visit http://bit.ly/3aDbyog.
February 25, 2021
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This week’s member spotlight, the Boys Town Residential Treatment Center (RTC), has provided life-changing behavioral and mental health services to youth in need for 25 years. The center offers individualized treatment in a safe and secure environment for children and adolescents who do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Treatment is approached in a family-centered, culturally competent, and developmentally appropriate manner. Over the past 25 years, RTC has cared for 3,000 youth from 30 states and 7 countries. To learn more about the Boys Town Residential Treatment Center, visit https://bit.ly/374YK81.
February 17, 2021
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Our next member spotlight is Blue Valley Behavioral Health (BVBH). BVBH is the largest outpatient behavioral health organization in Nebraska with 12 offices throughout 16 mostly rural counties in Southeast Nebraska. BVBH provides a variety of professional mental health, substance abuse, medication management, community support, and emergency services. These services are available to all ages on an individual, family/marital, and group basis. The purpose of BVBH is to help those dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues to find hope, healing, and wellness. To learn more about BVBH visit https://bvbh.net/. February 10, 2021
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The Behavioral Health Support Foundation (BHSF) is the member spotlight of the week. The BHSF's mission is to increase access to services and help providers add services for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use issues. The foundation works as an advocate rather than a provider of services. BHSF advocates across and between not-for-profit organizations to expand mental health and substance use services in the Region 6 community.
February 3, 2021
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This week we are spotlighting the Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS). BHS has been committed to excellence in the provision of comprehensive behavioral health care & family services for over 27 years. They are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable and accessible services that honor each client's confidentiality, dignity, and self-determination. These services include two residential treatment programs, foster homes, respite care homes, family support services, and community support services that extend throughout northeast Nebraska. To learn more about BHS visit: http://bit.ly/2MhFi0d.
January 28, 2021
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Our member spotlight of the week is The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN). BHECN works to improve behavioral health care access across Nebraska by developing a skilled and passionate workforce. BHECN’s Nebraska Behavioral Health Education Partners Program focuses on connecting behavioral health (BH) graduate students to provide them with more professional development opportunities. It also helps in the creation of the organization’s webinar series which educates BH trainees and providers on a variety of BH topics. BHECN hosts an annual Behavioral Health Policy Forum, allowing policymakers to hear about vital behavioral health issues in Nebraska and beyond. This forum highlights the importance of having a qualified behavioral health workforce now and in the future. To learn more about BHECN’s important work visit: https://bit.ly/3bHeAcm. Posted: January 22, 2021
ARCH, Inc. is our member spotlight of the week! ARCH is a non-profit mental health & substance use treatment center for adult males suffering from drug and alcohol use disorders. This organization has provided long-term behavioral health treatment and transitional living to the Omaha community since 1972. ARCH utilizes evidence-based therapeutic models and community-based resources to foster holistic growth. Bi-monthly meetings are offered to program graduates as they transition to independent living so they can stay plugged into the ARCH community. ARCH, Inc. provides a unique framework that fosters a comprehensive and structured program for individuals to move through the stages of change to a new life of recovery. To learn more about ARCH, Inc. click here. Posted: January 13, 2021 |