You are not alone. Help is available. Below is a list of local organizations, crisis services, and support programs serving men, women, and children in Lincoln and Lancaster County.

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CRISIS & IMMEDIATE HELP

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

National

PHONECall or text: 988 (free, 24/7)

CHAT 988lifeline.org

Confidential emotional support 24/7. Speak, text, or chat with a trained crisis counselor. Specialized support available for LGBTQ+ youth and Veterans.

All agesLGBTQ+Veterans

Crisis Text Line

National

TEXT HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7)

WEBSITE crisistextline.org

Text-based crisis support for anyone in a difficult moment. A trained crisis counselor responds in real time.

All ages

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Mental Health Crisis Center of Lancaster County

Crisis

ADDRESS825 J Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

PHONE(402) 441-8276

CRISIS LINE(402) 475-6695 (24/7)

HOURSWalk-in 8 AM–4:30 PM; Crisis line 24/7

WEBSITE lancaster.ne.gov

County-operated facility providing emergency evaluation, crisis stabilization, and short-term inpatient treatment. Admission through law enforcement or walk-in. Sliding fee scale.

Adults 18+

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Bryan Health — Mental Health Emergency Department

Crisis

ADDRESS 2300 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 (Bryan West Campus)

PHONE (402) 481-5991 (M–F 8:30 AM–5 PM)

EMERGENCY Walk-in ER — 24/7, no appointment needed

WEBSITE bryanhealth.com

Home to Lincoln's only 24/7 mental health emergency department. Offers crisis assessments, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient counseling.

ChildrenAdultsSeniors

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CenterPointe — Crisis Line & Mobile Crisis Response

Crisis

ADDRESS 2202 S. 11th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

CRISIS LINE (402) 475-6695 (24/7)

WALK-INM–F, 8 AM–5 PM

WEBSITE centerpointe.org

Operates Lincoln's 24/7 crisis phone line and a Mobile Crisis Response Team that deploys within Lincoln city limits. Also provides adult residential and outpatient programs.

AdultsYouth

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OUTPATIENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Blue Valley Behavioral Health

Outpatient

ADDRESS 3901 Normal Blvd., Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68506

PHONE(402) 261-4017

WEBSITE bvbh.net

Nebraska's largest outpatient behavioral health nonprofit. Offers mental health therapy, medication management, substance use treatment, DBT, telehealth, and community support. Free family support group (Strong Ties) meets Wednesdays 6–7:30 PM.

ChildrenAdolescentsAdultsSeniorsVeteransLGBTQ+

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Nebraska Mental Health Centers

Outpatient

ADDRESS 4545 S. 86th Street, Lincoln, NE 68526

PHONE (402) 483-6990

HOURSMon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM  |  Fri: 9 AM–5 PM

WEBSITE nmhc-clinics.com

Outpatient behavioral health services including individual, group, and family therapy; psychological assessments; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); and medication management. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Telehealth available.

ChildrenAdolescentsAdultsSeniors

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Lutheran Family Services — Health 360 Integrated Care

Outpatient

ADDRESS 2301 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

PHONE (402) 441-7940

WEBSITE lfsneb.org

Integrated mental health and substance use services including therapy, substance use evaluations, medication management, and telehealth. Open access hours available — no referral needed.

YouthAdults

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MidPointe Day Rehabilitation

Outpatient

ADDRESS 2966 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

PHONE (402) 261-6065

Partial hospitalization and day treatment program offering group therapy and structured support for individuals with serious mental illness, including dual diagnosis treatment.

AdultsYoung AdultsSerious Mental Illness

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Behavioral Health Resources, LLC

Outpatient

ADDRESS 7441 O Street, Suite 107, Lincoln, NE 68510

PHONE (402) 486-1101

WEBSITE bhr-llc.com

CARF-accredited outpatient treatment for mental health, substance use, and trauma (PTSD, dissociation). Specializes in EMDR therapy, clinical hypnosis, and ego state therapy. CBT, dual diagnosis, and family psychoeducation also offered.

AdultsYoung AdultsSeniorsVeteransCourt-referred

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INPATIENT & RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

Lincoln Regional Center

Inpatient

ADDRESS Folsom at West Prospector Place, Lincoln, NE

AGENCY Nebraska DHHS — (402) 471-4444

WEBSITE dhhs.ne.gov

250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital. Admission is through court order or Mental Health Board referral only. Provides highly structured inpatient and residential care for severe and persistent mental illness.

AdultsAdolescentsSevere Psychiatric Illness

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The Bridge Behavioral Health

Residential

ADDRESS 721 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

PHONE (402) 477-3951

WEBSITE thebridgenebraska.org

Offers medical withdrawal management, residential treatment, and recovery support and outreach services for substance use and related mental health needs.

AdultsSubstance UseCo-occurring Needs

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SUPPORT GROUPS, PEER SERVICES & ADVOCACY

NAMI Nebraska / NAMI Lincoln

Peer Support

ADDRESS 6101 Havelock Ave., Suite 2A, Lincoln, NE 68507

PHONE (402) 345-8101

EMAIL office@naminebraska.org

WEBSITE naminebraska.org

Free support groups, education programs, and advocacy. Programs include NAMI Connection (peer support for adults), NAMI Family Support Group, and NAMI Family-to-Family (8-session course). All programs are free of charge.

All AgesFamiliesCaregivers

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Mental Health Association of Nebraska — Warm Line & KEYA House

Peer Support

PHONE (402) 441-4371

WARM LINE (402) 261-5959

WEBSITE mha-ne.org

Peer-run organization where staff have lived experience with mental illness. Offers navigation help, benefit analysis, supported employment, and the KEYA Respite House — a free respite home for people in mental health distress.

AdultsPeer-led

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CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

CEDARS

Youth & Family

PHONE (402) 434-5437

WEBSITE cedarskids.org

Provides crisis stabilization, individual and family counseling, assessments, respite care, and education programs for youth with behavioral and mental health challenges.

ChildrenYouthFamilies

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Families Inspiring Families (FIF)

Youth & Family

PHONE (402) 441-4369

WEBSITE familiesinspiringfamilies.org

Nonprofit that helps parents navigate the mental health and behavioral health systems, providing tools, support, and community to families dealing with a child's mental health challenges.

ParentsFamiliesChildren with MH Challenges

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This resource list is maintained by The Healing Heights Foundation.
Know of a resource that should be included? Contact us at healingheightsfoundation.org

Last updated: June 2026

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