When speaking to an individual looking for help:
- Let them lead the conversation at their own pace. Repeat what you hear them say.
- Offer reassurance. You are not alone. We all go through tough times and overwhelming circumstances. Seeking help is not a weakness. It demonstrates self-awareness.
- Be patient. It might take several discussions before professional care is utilized.
- Eliminate distractions. Set your phone down and focus on the individual.
- Be nonjudgmental. Avoid confrontation. Do not try to diagnose or problem solve.
- Ask open-ended questions. Be curious about understanding their fears.
- Bring it all together. Offer future support, assistance in contacting a trusted individual, or support to access professional care.
Mental Health Resources in Nebraska
Call or text 988, or webchat at 988lifeline.org
Access mental health and substance use crisis response, suicide prevention response, crisis de-escalation, and connection to local care and treatment resources.
Same Day Scheduling and Walk-In Access
Same Day Scheduling – Call the regional behavioral health provider and schedule an appointment for the same day.
Walk-In Access – Walk in and obtain an immediate appointment.
Locate assistance in your behavioral health region. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Same-Day-Open-Access.aspx
NARCAN
Access NARCAN nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose. stopodne.com
Network of Care
Find numerous resources in your zip code to assist you with housing, recovery, employment, healthcare, transportation, education, respite, legal services, food, clothing, mental health services and facilities, and more. https://portal.networkofcare.org/NebraskaBehavioralHealth
Nebraska Family Helpline
Raising kids is hard. Call 888-866-8660 any time and for any problem to receive help. Few topics parents most often call about include bullying, out-of-control behavior, family relationship problems, and not following the rules. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
Peer Support
A peer support specialist is a person who is trained to use their personal lived experience and recovery with mental health or substance use to mentor others who want to achieve recovery. Through DBH you can be trained to work with kids or adults. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Peer-Support-Training-Certification.aspx
Recovery Friendly Workplaces
The DBH Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Program provides free training on tactics for employers to create a workplace environment supportive of mental health and substance use recovery for employees. Organizations designated as RFWs provide resources and guidance on structure and how to encourage the success of all employees. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Recovery-Friendly-Workplace-Initiative.aspx
More information about DBH services can be found at: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Behavioral-Health.aspx.
