Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare
3801 Harney Street
Omaha, Nebraska  68131
402/444-6573 Ι 800/311-8717 Ι Fax 402/444-7722

LiveWise is a regional substance abuse prevention system representing the six-county area of eastern Nebraska that includes Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington counties.

LiveWise is a multi-cultural alliance representing a regional coalition and four local chapters.

LiveWise Vision.  The collaborative leadership of LiveWise unites and empowers local communities through comprehensive education and strategies
aimed at motivating individuals to change societal norms reflecting healthy lifestyles free from the problems caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco,
and other drugs (ATOD).

The Issue

The Response

Local People Solve Local Problems Best

Together, members of local coalitions will help bring about the necessary changes that will
ultimately make our communities safe, strong and healthy.  We want the youth of our communities
to live healthy lives, free from the problems caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco and other substances.

Heartland Chapter
(Douglas and Sarpy counties)

      ■ Increases the awareness and use of
      community activities and services available to 
      families in the Douglas county area.
      ■ Promotes parental education programs to
      actively engage in practices that reduce the
      use of ATOD in their homes.
      ■ Supports a parent network to advocate for
      healthy youth free from ATOD.
      ■ Advocates for policy change and stricter  
      enforcement of ATOD laws that impact
      substance use.
      ■ Supports culturally sensitive American Indian
      initiatives.
 

Parochial Chapter
(Catholic schools and community)

      ■ Addresses the unique interests and
      opportunities within the Catholic community.
      ■ Fosters a unified parent network to advocate
      for healthy youth free from alcohol, tobacco,
      and other drugs.
      ■ Explores youth and adult perceptions of
      ATOD use in order to examine these views
      as they relate to their faith and beliefs.
      ■ Increases awareness and promotes
      programs and activities that encourage
      healthy adult/youth relationships.

Sarpy/Cass Chapter
(Cass county)

      ■ Examines community conditions that
      contribute to and prevent youth ATOD use.
      ■ Identifies and promotes programs and
      services for youth and families.
      ■ Advocates for policy change and stricter 
      enforcement of ATOD laws that impact
      substance use.
      ■ Collaborates to decrease the number of
      youth referred to the juvenile justice system.



 

Three Rivers Chapter
(Dodge, Saunders, and Washington counties)

      ■ Promotes enforcement of existing laws
      restricting youth access to alcohol, tobacco,
      and other drugs.
      ■ Advocates for policy change and stricter
      enforcement of ATOD laws that impact 
      substance use.
      ■ Fosters a positive connection to school
      during the elementary, middle, and high
      school transition periods.
      ■ Promotes community awareness about
      the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
      by youth.
 

Make a difference in your community by joining the
coalition fighting substance abuse

For more information contact Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare,
3801 Harney Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131
or call 402/546-1099 or email contact@regionsix.com

LiveWise brochure (PDF)
LiveWise bylaws and membership form (PDF)

This project is supported by Federal State Incentive Cooperative Agreement funds awarded to the contractor by Nebraska
Partners in Prevention on behalf of the Nebraska Governor's Office, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, and the Division of Behavioral Health Services of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
 

More Resources

Nebraska Partners in Prevention
PRIDE-Omaha, Inc.
Tobacco Free Nebraska