Nebraska Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in Nebraska
If you’re living in the Cornhusker State, you’ll find many of your friends and neighbors spending their days on beautiful farmland or enjoying all that Omaha has to offer. But beneath the surface, they may be fighting battles you aren’t aware of. Over 250,000 adults in Nebraska are living with a mental illness, including 62,000 who have a serious mental illness. Teenagers suffer as well, as over 22,000 teens in Nebraska have depression.
What’s interesting is that Nebraska has significantly more psychiatrists available than most states in the US. While the US overall only has enough psychiatrists to meet 28% of the need for them, Nebraska has enough psychiatrists to meet 48% of the need. Still, 30% of adults and 60% of teenagers with a mental illness don’t get the care they need.
This can happen because of many different factors, from costs to stigma, but learning about the resources available for your mental health in your area is an excellent first step to making sure that you and your loved ones can get the care you need.
Over 250,000
Nebraska adults living with mental illness
62,000
Nebraska adults with a serious mental illness
Over 22,000
Teens in Nebraska with depression
Free Mental Health Resources in Nebraska
Mental Health America Nebraska is a peer-operated nonprofit organization providing alternative services to those leaving a state correctional facility and have challenges with addiction or mental health conditions. Programs a group living home, finding a job, and a peer specialist who helps and advocates for you as you move back into the community.
The Youth Mobile Crisis Response (YMCR) provides 24/7 free resources to families and youth experiencing a crisis. Trained operators assess immediate needs and connect you to emergency resources in the community, virtually, or at home as needed. They seek to keep children at home when possible and provide 24-hour follow-up contact.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Abuse
The Nebraska Family Helpline is a free resource that addresses behavioral health crises in youth and families. They provide a single point of contact 24/7 with trained operators who can identify needs and make the appropriate referrals. They offer resources for child behavioral and mental health issues and professionals.
Women's Fund of Omaha advocates for women in the community who have experienced violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking. They work with lawmakers to strengthen protection for survivors and provide resource tool kits and community response teams committed to improving how agencies respond to crime.
Provide Services for
Domestic Violence
Nebraska Coalition to end Sexual and Domestic Violence is a statewide organization advocating for women by dismantling systems that perpetuate violence, including human trafficking. They have a network of survivor support organizations and provide resources that help individuals learn how to respond to and prevent stalking, and teen dating, domestic and sexual violence.
Provide Services for
Domestic Violence
The League of Human Dignity advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in five underserved counties in Southeast Nebraska. They operate centers for independent living and partner with community organizations to provide crucial services to this population, including advocacy, peer support, training, and help transitioning to adulthood.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Disability
The Salvation Army of Omaha provides resources in the Omaha Metro area to combat addiction, service at-risk youth, housing, and support individuals with mental health conditions, including treatment and support services. The goal is to meet your greatest need and equip you with the necessary tools and resources.
Catholic Charities of Omaha works with volunteers, donors, and public and private organizations to provide food, safety, and support to the community. This includes areas of mental health, domestic violence, and a senior program that connects seniors with an extended family. The microbusiness program provides tools for every stage of the business cycle.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
Capstone Behavioral Health of Nebraska has offices in Omaha and Fremont. They are a fully accredited mental health facility providing outpatient and community services with licensed and provisionally licensed mental health practitioners. Free and highly discounted services apply to addiction evaluations and treatment.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
Can Unity Alliance provide comprehensive and integrated services addressing your mental, physical, and social health. Those facing mental and addiction challenges can access a customized program including residential or day rehab, community support, and Assertive Community Treatment helping you manage symptoms outside a hospital setting.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
Aging and Disability Resource Center program is for those 60 years and older and people with disabilities of all ages. They provide information and referral, counseling for people who need long-term care or help with a time limited concern, benefits assistance and training that helps their clients use public transportation services.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Disability
The Aging Office of Western Nebraska is part of the Aging and Disability Resource Center, providing meals at home for seniors aged 60 and over or people with disabilities. In person or virtual counseling is also provided to help make informed choices about services or living situations.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Disability
Adult Protective Services is part of the Department of Health and Human Resources, meeting the needs of vulnerable adults and offering information, advocacy, and support for at risk adults. They provide links to state laws and regulations and information about signs of abuse and what to expect when reporting adult abuse.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Disability
Nebraska Mental Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a centralized location to access information about basic mental health care, find a local therapist, common definitions of mental health treatment and links to resources that address many of your basic needs.
NAMI Nebraska addresses mental health issues with peer led groups for individuals and families. They offer links to local resources about mental illness and recovery and community education with volunteers who provide skills training and support. Homefront addresses the needs of families and friends of veterans with mental health needs.