12 verified resources.
12 Resources
1. NAMI Nebraska — Free
State chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering free peer-led support groups, family education classes, and mental health advocacy across Nebraska. Fathers and family members can connect with local groups, request referrals to clinicians, and attend Family-to-Family courses. The Omaha office on South 42nd Street answers calls and emails weekdays. All core peer support programs are free and confidential.
402-345-8101 · 1941 S 42nd St #122, Omaha, NE 68105 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2. CHI Health Behavioral Health – Omaha — Paid
Outpatient and inpatient mental health services through CHI Health's Omaha-area hospitals and clinics, including psychiatric evaluation, therapy, and medication management for fathers dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders. Call the main line during weekday business hours to request intake and verify insurance. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications to your first visit.
402-398-5566 · Omaha, NE 68124 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Nebraska — Free
Free, confidential crisis line available around the clock by calling or texting 988 from any Nebraska phone. Trained counselors help callers in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or substance-related emergencies and can connect Nebraska fathers to local follow-up care. Appropriate for yourself or someone you are worried about. Spanish-speaking and veteran-specific options are available through menu prompts.
988 · 24/7 · Visit Website
4. Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare – Omaha — Paid
Community behavioral health authority coordinating publicly-funded mental health and substance use services across Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington, and Dodge counties. Fathers can call the South 132nd Street office to locate network providers, access crisis services, or request care coordination. Weekday business hours; crisis help available after-hours through regional providers. Sliding-scale fees apply through partner clinics.
402-444-6573 · 4715 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68137 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
5. South Central Behavioral Services — Paid
Community mental health provider serving south central Nebraska with outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment for adults and families. The Kearney office on 2nd Avenue accepts intake calls weekdays. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid accepted. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications or prior providers to your first appointment to speed intake and care coordination.
308-237-5951 · 4715 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
6. Panhandle Mental Health Center — Paid
Regional behavioral health provider serving the Nebraska panhandle with outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, crisis response, and substance use treatment. The Scottsbluff office on Avenue D accepts intake calls during weekday business hours. Medicaid and private insurance accepted; sliding-scale options available for qualifying fathers. Bring photo ID, insurance information, and medication list to your first appointment.
308-635-3171 · 4110 Ave D, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
7. Region V Systems – Lincoln — Free
Regional behavioral health authority coordinating publicly-funded mental health and substance use services across 16 southeast Nebraska counties including Lancaster. The N Street office in Lincoln helps fathers locate contracted providers, access crisis services, and navigate Medicaid behavioral health benefits during weekday business hours. Call for referrals if you are uninsured or need help finding a therapist near you.
402-441-4343 · 1645 N St, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
8. Community Alliance – Omaha — Paid
Nonprofit psychiatric rehabilitation agency in Omaha providing integrated mental health recovery services including supported housing, employment assistance, day programming, and peer support. Fathers with serious mental illness can access services at the Leavenworth Street campus during weekday business hours. Medicaid and sliding-scale fees accepted. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and any prior psychiatric records to streamline intake.
402-341-5128 · 4001 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
9. Grand Island VA – Mental Health — Free
VA outpatient mental health clinic serving central Nebraska veterans with individual therapy, group programs, psychiatric medication management, and PTSD treatment. The North Broadwell Avenue clinic in Grand Island serves enrolled veterans weekdays. Bring your VA ID, insurance information if applicable, and a list of current medications. Same-day access programs may be available for urgent needs; call first to confirm availability.
308-382-3660 · 2201 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
10. Boys Town National Hotline — Free
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis line based at the Boys Town campus in Nebraska serving parents, teens, and families nationwide. Trained counselors help with parenting questions, family conflict, depression, substance use concerns, and suicidal thoughts. Fathers can call for guidance on difficult conversations with their kids or immediate support in a crisis. Interpretation available for Spanish and other languages.
800-448-3000 · 14100 Crawford St, Boys Town, NE 68010 · 24/7 · Visit Website
11. Region 3 Behavioral Health – Kearney — Free
Regional behavioral health authority coordinating publicly-funded mental health and substance use services for 22 central Nebraska counties. The Kearney office on 6th Avenue helps fathers find contracted providers, connect to crisis response, and access Medicaid behavioral health benefits during weekday business hours. Call if you are uninsured, in rural Nebraska, or need help locating therapists or psychiatrists near your community.
308-237-5113 · 4009 6th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
12. Lasting Hope Recovery Center – Omaha — Paid
24/7 psychiatric emergency and crisis stabilization center operated by Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, offering voluntary and emergency assessment, short-term inpatient care, and detox services. Fathers in mental health crisis can walk in to the South 25th Avenue location at any hour or be referred by 988. Insurance accepted; emergency services provided regardless of ability to pay at the time of arrival.
402-717-4673 · 415 S 25th Ave, Omaha, NE 68131 · 24/7 · Visit Website