Resources
The Jasm;ne Foundation provides a list of resources available in the Lincoln Area and is unable to advise or make recommendations on services or providers.
What options are available for mental health crises?
Wellness Check: Call local law enforcement nonemergency number and ask for a wellness check to be completed for your friend or family member. Law enforcement will go to their residential address; and assess if other action is needed. Law enforcement will return the call with an update. Lincoln Police Department nonemergency phone number 402.441.6000
National Suicide Hotline 988 or Chat Online: Visit 988lifeline.org to chat with a counselor
CenterPointe Lincoln NE : Crisis Response 24/7 crisis line at 402.475.6695
Walk-in to meet with a therapist, counselor, peer support specialist, crisis team member, or care manager, Mondays-Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Blue Valley Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1.887.409.6600
Lancaster Crisis Center 24-hr Crisis Line Phone: 402.475.6695: The mission of the Crisis Center is to provide custody, screening, emergency evaluation and crisis intervention to acutely mentally ill individuals, age 18 and older, who are detained under Nebraska Civil Commitment Statutes within Region V.
Bryan West Mental Health Emergency Lincoln, NE: 2300 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Integrated Behavioral Health: Voluntary Crisis Response &Mental Health Respite Center, Lincoln, NE Phone: 531.500.4429 Must complete a referral.
Keya House, Lincoln, NE, phone: 402.476.0333: provides respite for up to 5 days free of charge for those experiencing distress due to mental health or substance use issues. Individuals must be independent in providing their own meals and administering medications. They must have a place to reside once leaving Keya House. Peer support is available.
The Bridge Behavioral Health: 721 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, info@thebridgenebraska.org, 402.477.3951. The Bridge Behavioral Health is an essential part of our community’s safety net, connecting people suffering from addiction and related mental health issues with support and treatment.
Lasting Hope Recovery Center: 415 S 25th Ave, Omaha, NE 68131 402.717.5400
How to support someone with mental wellness issues who is not competent to make decisions?
If an individual is willing to accept aid, they can call the Social Security office and allow you to be their payee to help with financial matters. They can agree to sign a document assigning you as the role of Power of Attorney for some or all of the following categories: medical, financial, residential decisions and property. There are free documents on line that will need to be signed in front of a notary: On Line Power of Attorney Templates , Nebraska Power Attorney of Healthcare Form. Nebraska has an Advanced Mental Health Directive that must comply with Nebraska Statutes check out the link: Nebraska Mental Health Directive FAQ. A lawyer can be consulted to complete legal documents.
In a crisis, a temporary guardianship can be filed to allow an advocate to make decisions on healthcare and financial matters. This must be filed with the courts. An attorney with expertise in guardianship needs to be consulted.
Long-term guardianship will need to go through the county courts. An attorney with experience in guardianship needs to be consulted. The attorney will guide the advocate through the process. The person seeking guardianship will need to pay attorney fees, court fees, provide a background and credit check, and complete a guardianship course.
To learn more about supported decision making, Power of Attorney, and guardianship, check out this PowerPoint, Guardianship, Alternatives and the Office of Public Guardian, provided by the Nebraska Office of Public Guardian. 402.471.2862
How to apply for Social Security Benefits?
If unable to work full-time due to mental health issues, an individual can apply for social security benefits. Proof of diagnosis and the onset of disability date will need to be provided when applying. The Individual will need to state the reasons they are unable to work. It is important to gather documentation regarding disability before applying. One may work with the Social Security Office to apply. This is a complex process, and often people are denied the first application.
Working with someone with expertise in this area can be very beneficial. One can hire an attorney who specializes in applying for Social Security benefits. Centerpointe offers support and aid in applying for Social Security Benefits with their SOAR(SSI/SSDI Outreach Access and Recovery) program.
What supports are available for the various levels of need for mental wellness?
Secure Residential Programs are locked facilities that support those who are a danger to themselves or others. This program will need a referral from a mental health provider. This includes the Regional Center of Nebraska. The goal is to treat them so they can move to a lower level of care within the community.
Residential Programs are designed for those who are not a danger to themselves or others but need a high level of support to cope with symptoms of their illness and regain skills in coping and self-care. A referral is needed by a mental health agency or provider.
Assisted Living Residential Programs for individuals whose symptoms are stable but still need support in medication management, maintaining health appointments, and providing meals. Referral needs to be completed.
Assisted Living for Mental Health in Lincoln:
Asterhill Assisted Living (males only) 402.475.3854
Community Support of Lincoln: (402) 466-2688
Prescott Place: (402) 483-4086.
OUR Homes: 402.474.4922
Day programs provide community socialization for those unable to work.
Community Support programs assist in aiding individual access to the community. Individual goals are designed. Assist in transportation to appointments and for shopping, while working on skills needed to be an independent and integral member of society.
Peer Support programs work with individuals focused on living independently and successfully while coping with symptoms of their mental wellness issues. The Peer Support personnel are those who have firsthand experience living and coping with mental wellness issues.
Region V Systems provides a webpage listing adult services.
What other resources may be available besides those directly related to mental health management?
Housing assistance: check out this link from Region V Housing Assistance
Food, Medicaid insurance, Utility aid: apply at Iserve Nebraska
What mental health services are available for youth?
Boys Town National Hotline: provides free, 24/7 crisis support via phone, text, and email for children, teens, and parents dealing with issues like suicidal thoughts, abuse, depression, and family problems, also handling calls for the national 988 Lifeline, offering services in multiple languages, and connecting callers to local resources. You can reach them by dialing 1-800-448-3000, texting VOICE to 20121, or emailing hotline@boystown.org for text/hearing-impaired users, with support available 365 days a year.
Boys Town Behavioral Health: 531.335.3500
Bryan West Behavioral Emergency has a program referred to CAPS for youth who need hospitalization for stabilization. 2300 S 16th St Lincoln, NE · 402. 481.1111
HopeSpoke: 2444 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: 402.475.7666 provides a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the mental health needs of those we serve, including: extended day treatment, outpatient services, residential services, and school programs.
Blue Valley Behavioral Health: 3901 Normal Blvd. Suite 201 Lincoln, NE 68506 402. 261.4017 provides assessment and outpatient services
Children's Nebraska Behavioral Health & Wellness Center :8550 Indian Hills Dr, Omaha, NE 68114 402 .955.4700
UNMC Meyer-Munroe Institute: 6902 Pine St. Omaha, Nebraska 68106 402.559.6418
Where to find healthcare without
insurance or with Medicaid?
Centerpointe: 2202 S 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: (402) 475-5161 has a sliding fee scale according to financial status
Lutheran Family Services: 2301 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 441-7940 has a sliding fee scale according to financial status.
Clinic with a Heart: 1701 S 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402. 421.2924 free healthcare.
Many medical providers will accept Medicaid and Medicare. Please check with your insurance provider to get a listing.
What supports are available for family members aiding loved ones with mental health issues?
NAMI Lincoln has support groups for individuals and families, as well as education programs. 6101 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: (402) 345-8101 Nami HelpLine 10 am to 10 pm ET Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Text: 62640 Chat: nami.org/help Email: helpline@nami.org
Blue Valley Behavioral Health: 3901 Normal Blvd. Suite 201 Lincoln, NE 68506 402. 261.4017 Every Wednesday 6 pm- 7:30 pm. No need to register attend any Wednesday. Call to check during the holidays if the Support Group is available.