Nebraska DHHS – Substance Abuse

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Division of Behavioral Health at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services oversees statewide substance use prevention, treatment funding, and recovery support. The Centennial Mall South office in Lincoln handles policy and provider relations weekdays. Fathers seeking treatment should call the SAMHSA helpline or their regional behavioral health authority for direct referrals; this state office sets standards and funds providers.

Contact & Details

Address: 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 402-471-8553

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid provider statewide.

More Substance Abuse in Nebraska

  • SAMHSA Helpline – Nebraska — Free, confidential 24/7 national helpline run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that connects Nebraska father
  • CenterPointe – Lincoln — Comprehensive addiction and behavioral health provider in Lincoln offering detox, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, medication-assi
  • CHI Health – Addiction Services Omaha — CHI Health's Omaha hospitals offer substance use evaluation, detox, and outpatient addiction services integrated with psychiatric and primar
  • Valley Hope – O'Neill — Residential substance use treatment center in north central Nebraska providing inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient servi
  • AA Meetings – Nebraska — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held across Nebraska cities and towns daily, offering free peer support for fathers working on sobriety fr
  • Region 6 – Substance Abuse Services — Regional behavioral health authority covering Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington, and Dodge counties, coordinating publicly-funded addiction t

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.