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INTRODUCTION

In 1974, The Nebraska Unicameral passed LB.302, THE NEBRASKA COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT, stating "It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Nebraska that all persons residing in Nebraska shall have access to mental health facilities, programs and services". In 1977, LB.204 was passed which added to the provision of substance abuse services.

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services is one of six Mental Health and Substance Abuse Regions in Nebraska. Each Region is unique, yet all play an important role in the provision of behavioral health services across Nebraska. Nebraska is an extremely diverse state with diverse needs and resources to meet these needs. The Regional system provides the avenue of local participation and local autonomy in the development and delivery of needed services.

Region 3 facilitates behavioral health services based on individual and community needs and resources by being close to the point of service delivery. Region 3 is in close contact with service providers and works directly in communities with community leaders, consumers, and service providers much needed coordination of service delivery to avoid duplication of effort to maximize financial and human resources.

The effectiveness of Region 3 over the years has been in our ability to represent and respond to local needs. This effectiveness is then enhanced through the partnerships we have forged with contract agencies, the State, other health and human services providers, and the people were are responsible to serve.

Region 3 is a political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. The Region is governed by elected officials, county commissioners or supervisors, one from each of the following twenty-two counties: Adams, Blaine, Buffalo, Clay, Custer, Franklin, Furnas, Garfield, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Kearney, Loup, Merrick, Nuckolls, Phelps, Sherman, Valley, Webster, and Wheeler.

The Governing Board contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services for federal and state funds. The counties also provide local match funds. The Governing Board utilizes these funds to : (1) manage a network of behavioral health providers; (2) provide care coordination for children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders and their families; and (3) ensure the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation and support, and prevention services for the residents of Central Nebraska. The Governing Board oversees the service provision assisted by the input of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.


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	[Mission] [Governing Authority]		INTRODUCTION In 1974, The Nebraska Unicameral passed LB.302, THE NEBRASKA COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT, stating "It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of Nebraska that all persons residing in Nebraska shall have access to mental health facilities, programs and services". In 1977, LB.204 was passed which added to the provision of substance abuse services. Region 3 Behavioral Health Services is one of six Mental Health and Substance Abuse Regions in Nebraska. Each Region is unique, yet all play an important role in the provision of behavioral health services across Nebraska. Nebraska is an extremely diverse state with diverse needs and resources to meet these needs. The Regional system provides the avenue of local participation and local autonomy in the development and delivery of needed services. Region 3 facilitates behavioral health services based on individual and community needs and resources by being close to the point of service delivery. Region 3 is in close contact with service providers and works directly in communities with community leaders, consumers, and service providers much needed coordination of service delivery to avoid duplication of effort to maximize financial and human resources. The effectiveness of Region 3 over the years has been in our ability to represent and respond to local needs. This effectiveness is then enhanced through the partnerships we have forged with contract agencies, the State, other health and human services providers, and the people were are responsible to serve. Region 3 is a political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. The Region is governed by elected officials, county commissioners or supervisors, one from each of the following twenty-two counties: Adams, Blaine, Buffalo, Clay, Custer, Franklin, Furnas, Garfield, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Kearney, Loup, Merrick, Nuckolls, Phelps, Sherman, Valley, Webster, and Wheeler. The Governing Board contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services for federal and state funds. The counties also provide local match funds. The Governing Board utilizes these funds to : (1) manage a network of behavioral health providers; (2) provide care coordination for children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders and their families; and (3) ensure the provision of mental health and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation and support, and prevention services for the residents of Central Nebraska. The Governing Board oversees the service provision assisted by the input of the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.