LEADING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY

Connecting people, providers and partners to improve access and strengthen the systems that create better outcomes for Nebraska.

WHAT WE DO (AND WHY IT MATTERS)

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare is the behavioral health authority for Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in eastern Nebraska.

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare has the responsibility to plan, fund and coordinate a network of behavioral health providers and community partners to help people access the behavioral health services and support they need, including mental health, substance use prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, supported through federal, state and county funding.

HOW WE IMPROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

We lead and support programs that expand access to care, strengthen communities and improve health across our region.

Network Management

We plan, fund, and manage a coordinated network of behavioral health providers to ensure accessible, high-quality prevention, treatment and recovery services across our region for individuals and families in need.

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Prevention

We coordinate, plan and implement substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion and suicide prevention activities through a variety of state and federal funding sources.

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Housing Voucher Programs

We connect individuals with rental assistance, education and support services that promote long-term stability.

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Peer and Recovery Initiatives

We support peer-led and recovery-focused programs that promote lived experience, foster connection, and help individuals maintain long-term wellness in their communities.

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Professional Partner Program

We support youth and families through Wraparound, a team-based approach that connects people with existing community resources, builds on strengths and empowers parents to guide their child’s care and future.

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Justice Behavioral Health

The Stepping Up Initiative supports local jurisdictions in establishing and reaching measurable goals that demonstrate reduced prevalence of serious mental illness across the justice system.

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Crisis Resources/Disaster Response

We support crisis response systems that provide immediate access to care and connect individuals to the next step in their recovery.

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GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Region 6 operates with public accountability and local leadership.

Our Governing Board, made up of elected officials from each county we serve, provides oversight and direction for publicly funded behavioral health services across the region. The board meets monthly and is open to the public.

REGIONAL GOVERNING BOARD

Cass County – Taylor Boyle
Dodge County – Pat Tawney (Chair)
Douglas County – Mary Ann Borgeson
Sarpy County – Don Kelly (Vice Chair)
Washington County – Lisa Kramer (Secretary/Treasurer)

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Our Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides
additional insight and guidance on community
needs, services and system improvements.

The committee consists of two representatives from
each county and other stakeholders, including
consumers and/or family members.

Cass – Jeff Leach (Chair) & Cameron Soester
Dodge – John Brady (Vice Chair) & Katlynn Osborn
Sarpy – Julie Nielsen & John Sheehan
Douglas – Christopher Kelly & Medjine Desgraves
Washington – Amy Zimmer & *Open Position
Consumer Advisory Team – Michelle Gerdes
At Large Consumer and/or Family Member – Michaelle Vega-Hernandez & *Open Position

LATEST NEWS & COMMUNITY IMPACT

See how Region 6 is working with partners, policymakers and communities to improve behavioral health across our region.

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