Douglas County Mental Health Center

Douglas County Behavioral Health offers one of the more complete care continuums available through a publicly operated facility in the Omaha area. Individuals can enter at the detoxification level and move through inpatient treatment before transitioning into an Intensive Outpatient Program or standard outpatient program — a progression that mirrors what long-term recovery research consistently supports.

The IOP and outpatient tracks are particularly relevant for people who have stabilized and are now focused on sustaining recovery while returning to daily responsibilities. Whether someone is managing family commitments, employment, or legal requirements, the outpatient program structure at Douglas County allows continued treatment without requiring residential placement.

Substance use rarely travels alone. Douglas County Behavioral Health specifically treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, meaning clients dealing with both mental health conditions and substance use can receive integrated care rather than being routed between separate systems. This integrated approach is reflected in the clinical staff, which includes Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers alongside Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

For the Sober Nation community, this matters: many people in longer-term recovery find that unaddressed mental health challenges are the hidden driver of relapse. Having a recovery center that treats both sides of the picture within a single program is a meaningful distinction when evaluating outpatient or residential treatment options.

As a county-operated substance abuse treatment facility, Douglas County Behavioral Health accepts a notably wide range of payment methods: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, sliding scale fees, and financial assistance. This breadth reflects the facility's public-service mission and makes it one of the more financially accessible addiction treatment options in the Omaha metro area.

The center also serves populations with specific needs that narrower private programs may not accommodate — including Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and those entering treatment through the court system. Court-ordered and justice-involved clients represent a significant share of people entering recovery, and a facility with explicit experience serving that population can make a meaningful difference in outcomes.

Douglas County Behavioral Health operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays. The facility is located at 1709 Jackson Street in Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Prospective clients or family members can reach the center by phone at (402) 599-2713 or by email at [email protected].

For individuals evaluating substance use treatment options in Douglas County, the facility's public website at cmhc.douglascounty-ne.gov provides additional program information. Given the range of levels of care available — from detox through ongoing outpatient programming — contacting the center directly is the best way to determine which level of care fits a specific situation.