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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Omaha, NE

Compare 45 addiction treatment centers in and around Omaha, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Nebraska for yourself or someone you love.

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ARCH Halfway House NE 68105

ARCH Halfway House

604 South 37th Street, Omaha, NE 68105

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

Since 1972, The ARCH in Omaha, Nebraska, has helped men struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) by providing transitional housing and addiction treatment services. They have two facilities, both located in midtown Omaha. This one, fondly referred to as The Big House, has 18 beds. Support from Professionals Who Understand Their mission is to give men the tools they need…

CenterPointe Campus for Hope NE 68102

CenterPointe Campus for Hope

1490 North 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

CenterPointe Campus for Hope is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization in Omaha, Nebraska. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. The Campus for Hope offers treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and co occurring mental health challenges. They have residential and short term residential programs for unhoused, low-income adults 19 years of age and above. Residential Addiction and…

Heartland Family Service NE 68105

Heartland Family Service

2101 South 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68105

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Heartland Family Service bases its counseling for Nebraska at this office. Outpatient counseling runs on weekdays and treats mental health issues, substance use and other behavioral concerns together. Youth with a substance use problem can get multidimensional family therapy from the counseling team. Heartland runs its substance use treatment in Council Bluffs, Iowa not at this Omaha office. The Council…

Inroads to Recovery NE 68134

Inroads To Recovery

2808 North 75th Street, Omaha, NE 68134

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Inroads to Recovery in Omaha, Nebraska presents adults with healing options for their drug and alcohol use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. Their approach combines both evidence-based therapies and holistic therapies to address every aspect of recovery. They offer both residential treatment and outpatient care as their levels of care. Medication Assisted Treatment in Residential Rehab Along…

NOVA Treatment Community NE 68152

NOVA Treatment Community

8502 Mormon Bridge Road, Omaha, NE 68152

  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Tucked away on the northern outskirts of Omaha, Nebraska, Nova Treatment Community is a treatment facility that supports adults and adolescents struggling with drug or alcohol use. This facility sits on the Cooper Village Memorial Farms, a property owned by the Omaha Home for Boys, but provides you with a scenic and tranquil recovery environment. There are designated programs for…

Riverwood Group Omaha Treatment Center NE 68137

BAART Programs Omaha West

11215 John Galt Boulevard, Omaha, NE 68137

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Riverwood Group Omaha Treatment Center is now BayMark Health Services. The acquisition happened in 2021 and expanded BayMark's services, making it one of the largest providers of medication assisted treatment (MAT) in North America. Their Omaha, Nebraska, location offers outpatient services through their BAART Program, a specialized program that provides opioid addiction treatment and counseling. This clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare,…

Siena Francis House Miracles Addiction Treatment and Recovery Program NE 68110

Siena Francis House Miracles Addiction Treatment and Recovery Program

1111 N. 17th St, Omaha, NE 68110

  • Inpatient

Siena Francis House is an organization in Omaha, Nebraska, that provides services to clients experiencing homelessness. One of the programs is the Miracles Addiction Treatment & Recovery Program. This is a CARF-accredited residential treatment program licensed by the State of Nebraska. The program is free for unhoused clients or those at risk of losing their housing due to substance use…

Stephen Center Omaha NE 68107

Stephen Center Omaha

2723 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68107

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

The Stephen Center Omaha on Q Street in Omaha, Nebraska has general outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment options available for adults battling addiction. There are substance abuse assessments available through the walk-in clinic on Tuesdays. Evaluations take approximately two and a half hours and have a non-refundable fee of $100. Positive Reviews and Experience They take a client-centered, evidence-based…

Valley Hope of Omaha NE 68127

Valley Hope of Omaha

11815 M, St #100, Omaha, NE 68137

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Valley Hope is an addiction treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska. They don't offer medical detox or a residential stay at this location. The team treats substance use and mental health conditions together and you have to be 18 or older. Flexible Day Treatment in Omaha Valley Hope sits near South 120th Street and Highway 275. Partial hospitalization includes group therapy,…

Northpoint Nebraska NE 68124

Northpoint Nebraska

7215 Ontario St, Omaha, NE 68124

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Northpoint Nebraska, located in Omaha, Nebraska is a 44 bed inpatient treatment center that uses proven practices to address substance use dependency and mental health difficulties. Here, they personalize their treatment plans to meet the sensitive needs of each person they serve. To make their services as accessible as possible, they extend admission the same day you inquire and their…

Omaha Treatment Center NE 68137

Omaha Treatment Center

11215 John Galt Blvd, Omaha, NE 68137

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Omaha Treatment Center is a Nebraska clinic that treats opioid use disorder. This Omaha location is their BAART Programs Omaha West clinic. The clinic has methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone for opioid addiction. They pair them with counseling and personalized care plans that they review every 90 days so they can adjust them as you go. Virtual Reality Group Counseling The…

Arbor Family Counseling NE 68144

Arbor Family Counseling

11605 Arbor Street Suite 106, Omaha, NE 68144

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Arbor Family Counseling is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska offering substance use evaluations, counseling and recovery support for individuals, couples and families. The practice provides both outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, along with telehealth options for flexible access. Arbor Family Counseling takes a family systems approach, integrating evidence based addiction treatment with mental health counseling to address…

BAART Programs Omaha NE 68105

BAART Programs Omaha

1941 South 42nd Street Suite 210, Omaha, NE 68105

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

BAART Programs provides opioid addiction treatment in Omaha, Nebraska. The center offers medication, counseling and recovery support for adults struggling with fentanyl, heroin or prescription opioid use disorders. The program combines personalized recovery planning with a non-judgmental, personalized approach to long-term healing. Focused Opioid Treatment Care typically begins with a comprehensive medical assessment to determine the most appropriate medication and…

Capstone Behavioral Health NE 68105

Capstone Behavioral Health

1941 South 42nd Street #328, Omaha, NE 68105

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Capstone Behavioral Health is an outpatient addiction treatment and mental health provider in Omaha, Nebraska offering community based care for individuals and families. Services include individual and group therapy, substance abuse evaluations, psychological testing and specialized programs for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The practice is CARF accredited and advertises a no waiting list policy, with sessions available…

CHI Health Clinic Psychiatric Associates Immanuel Suite 202 NE 68152

CHI Health Clinic Psychiatric Associates Immanuel Suite 202

7101 Newport Avenue Suite 202, Omaha, NE 68152

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

CHI Health Clinic Psychiatric Associates at Immanuel Suite 202 is an outpatient behavioral health location in Omaha, Nebraska offering psychiatric and addiction recovery services for youth and adults. The clinic provides comprehensive assessments, medication management and psychotherapy, case management and co-occurring disorder treatment for a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns. As part of CHI Health's larger…

Lutheran Family Services Children Services Center Omaha NE 68131

Lutheran Family Services Children Services Center Omaha

124 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68131

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Lutheran Family Services Children Services Center provides outpatient addiction treatment at its Omaha, Nebraska location on South 24th Street. The program addresses alcohol and opioid use disorders with evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, alongside cooccurring disorders treatment. Specialized programming for men, women and young adults offers population specific support in a private, accessible setting. Outpatient Addiction…

Lutheran Family Services North Omaha Center for Healthy Families NE 68111

Lutheran Family Services North Omaha Center for Healthy Families

3040 Lake Street, Omaha, NE 68111

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Lutheran Family Services North Omaha Center for Healthy Families is a nonprofit behavioral health and addiction treatment provider serving adults in Omaha, Nebraska. The center offers outpatient substance use care, co-occurring disorders treatment and behavioral health services for men and women, young adults and older adults. As part of a longstanding community focused nonprofit, Lutheran Family Services delivers compassionate, inclusive…

Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition NE 68102

Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

2240 Landon Court, Omaha, NE 68102

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition is a substance use and mental health treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska serving American Indian and Alaska Native adults across the metro area. The organization offers residential treatment, outpatient counseling and transitional living supports designed for individuals seeking recovery within a culturally grounded framework. The program blends evidence based therapies with Native wellness traditions to…

OneWorld Community Health Centers NE 68107

OneWorld Community Health Centers

4920 South 30th Street Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68107

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

OneWorld Community Health Centers Livestock Exchange Building Campus is a Federally Qualified Health Center offering outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment services in Omaha, Nebraska. The center provides individual, family and group therapy alongside medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder treating adults and adolescents, children and seniors. OneWorld's integrated care model combines medical, behavioral health and addiction services…

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center NE 68107

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center

2602 J Street, Omaha, NE 68107

  • Outpatient

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center is a tribally operated outpatient addiction treatment program in Omaha, Nebraska serving Native Americans and others eligible for Indian Health Services. Located at 2602 J Street, the clinic offers substance use counseling, mental health services and dual diagnosis treatment for adolescents through adults along with youth prevention programming for ages…

Santa Monica House NE 68131

Santa Monica House

401 South 39th Street, Omaha, NE 68131

  • Inpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Santa Monica House is a women-only addiction treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska, offering a home-like residential recovery environment for women facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. The nonprofit program provides a structured continuum from long-term residential care through step-down housing and transitional living apartments, with specialized support for mothers, trauma survivors and court-referred clients. Santa Monica House…

Omaha VA Medical Center NE 68105

Omaha VA Medical Center

4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Omaha VA Medical Center provides comprehensive addiction treatment for military personnel, veterans, and their families in Omaha, Nebraska. They offer medically supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), standard outpatient programs (OP), and aftercare services. Dedicated programming is available for adolescents, young adults, seniors, trauma survivors, active military, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons…

Omaha Home For Boys NE 68104

Omaha Home For Boys

4343 N 52nd St, Omaha, NE 68104

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Omaha Home For Boys is a youth and family serving organization offering residential living, clinical services and transitional supports for adolescents and young adults in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization provides trauma focused, strengths based treatment for mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse through individual, group and family therapy in a supportive campus setting. OHB delivers a full continuum of…

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ARCH O Hanlon

1502 North 58th Street, Omaha, NE 68104

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

RCH O'Hanlon is a substance use treatment facility for men in Omaha, Nebraska. The program offers services for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, integrating therapies with practical recovery supports. ARCH is guided by a mission to provide compassionate, research-informed care in a safe and structured environment that helps men rebuild their lives and return as productive members…

Map showing Nebraska Medicine Addiction Treatment Clinic at Clarkson Doctors Building South

Nebraska Medicine Addiction Treatment Clinic at Clarkson Doctors Building South

4239 Farnam St # 701, Omaha, NE 68131

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Nebraska Medicine Addiction Treatment Clinic at Clarkson Doctors Building South is an outpatient substance use treatment program in Omaha, Nebraska serving adults with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. The clinic offers long term outpatient care and an intensive outpatient program, with medication assisted treatment available for opioid and alcohol use disorders. As part of an academic health system, Nebraska…

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“Fortunately, this type of collaboration is in the works, so state, local and federal officials can take out entire distribution networks together.”

When it comes to drugs, one of Omaha’s biggest challenges is Interstate 80. The I-80 corridor is a well-known route for drug traffickers. The highway provides access to the northern half of the U.S., from coast to coast. Drugs make their way along this route from Mexico to Omaha and beyond. Nebraska law enforcement makes more than 430,000 traffic stops per year, and many result in successful drug seizures. But it’s time to take things to the next level. Rather than arrest a smuggler here and there, those on the front lines should share intelligence and take out the big fish.

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What to know about rehab in Omaha

How We Rank Listings

Every facility in our Omaha directory is evaluated against a consistent set of objective criteria. No center pays for placement or a higher position in search results. We assess each listing on accreditation status (Joint Commission, CARF, LegitScript), levels of care offered, accepted payment types and insurance programs, verified contact information and user reviews aggregated from independent sources. Our goal is to give you and your family enough reliable information, all in one place, to start a confident conversation with a provider. Listings are updated regularly to reflect changes in services and accreditation. If you spot an error, use the contact link on any individual listing page.

Rehab in Omaha: What to Know

Omaha is the seat of Douglas County and Nebraska's largest city, home to 45 substance use disorder treatment facilities that span medical detox, residential care, partial hospitalization and a wide range of outpatient services. Those searching beyond Omaha will find additional programs listed in the Nebraska drug and alcohol rehab directory, which covers facilities statewide from Grand Island to Scottsbluff.

The county's primary publicly funded treatment system is the Douglas County Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), which operates a 24/7 detoxification unit at its North 16th Street location and outpatient behavioral health services at the Woolworth Avenue campus. CMHC serves as the safety-net provider for Region 6, a five-county area covering Douglas, Dodge, Sarpy, Washington and Cass counties. Major health systems, including CHI Health, Methodist Health System, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, complement the independent treatment programs listed in our directory. Two Omaha facilities hold Joint Commission accreditation and seven hold CARF accreditation, providing a meaningful quality benchmark for families comparing options.

Douglas County established a dedicated overdose fatality review team in 2024, following a year in which at least 60 people in the county died from drug overdoses. The team examines the circumstances surrounding each death to identify gaps in the local response and is modeled on similar programs operating across the country.

Methamphetamine addiction has long been the primary driver of treatment admissions in Nebraska, and Omaha reflects that statewide pattern. Fentanyl presents a growing secondary threat; the DEA's Omaha Division has documented fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills circulating in the metro area, and synthetic opioids were involved in roughly 35 percent of Nebraska's drug overdose deaths in 2023. Many people seeking care in Omaha are dealing with more than one substance or a co-occurring mental health condition, which is reflected in the 34 programs in the directory that offer dual diagnosis treatment.

With 45 programs, Omaha offers access to a full range of addiction treatment options that is uncommon outside major metro areas. That breadth means most people can find a program that fits their clinical needs, insurance type and schedule without leaving the city.

Cost of Rehab in Omaha

The cost of treatment in Omaha is in line with broader Nebraska averages, which vary considerably by level of care. Medical detox, which requires around-the-clock nursing and physician oversight, is the most expensive entry point. Standard outpatient programs cost a fraction of residential care and work well for people with stable housing and a strong support network. Verifying your insurance benefits before choosing a program is the most direct way to understand your actual out-of-pocket costs. Nebraska averages by level of care are shown below.

Several factors influence where your costs land within these ranges. A residential program that includes psychiatric services, medication management and structured aftercare will cost more than a basic 30-day stay at a standard residential center.

Level of care inpatient programs cost significantly more than outpatient
Length of stay 30-, 60-, and 90-day programs differ substantially in total cost
Insurance coverage your plan, deductible and network status shape out-of-pocket costs
Facility type hospital-based detox generally costs more than freestanding residential centers
Co-occurring treatment dual diagnosis programs add psychiatric services that can increase cost
Urban vs. rural setting metro-area programs in Omaha may run slightly higher than rural Nebraska facilities
How to Pay for Rehab in Omaha

Of the 45 facilities in the Omaha directory, 43 accept self-payment or cash and 34 accept private health insurance. Public programs including Heritage Health (Nebraska's Medicaid), Medicare and TRICARE give additional entry points for those who qualify. Sliding-scale fees, financial assistance programs and financing options are also available at multiple facilities in the city.

Medicare

Medicare covers substance use disorder treatment for eligible adults, including medical detox, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling and certain medications used in medication-assisted treatment. Seventeen facilities in Omaha accept Medicare. Coverage specifics, including what portion of inpatient stays is covered and how deductibles apply, vary by plan. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, confirm that your chosen facility is in network before admission.

Medicaid (Heritage Health)

Nebraska's Medicaid program operates under the Heritage Health name and is managed by three contracted health plans: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Molina Healthcare of Nebraska (added January 2024) and WellCare. All three plans provide coverage for substance use disorder services, including detox, inpatient and outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), naltrexone (Vivitrol) and buprenorphine tablets. Twenty-two Omaha facilities accept Heritage Health. Nebraska residents can apply through the iServe Nebraska portal and then select a managed care plan. Eligibility no longer requires meeting a work requirement as of 2021.

Military Benefits and TRICARE

Nineteen facilities in Omaha accept TRICARE, the health coverage program for active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members and their families. The Omaha VA Medical Center provides a separate, VA-specific path to residential and outpatient substance use treatment for eligible veterans at no cost. For more information on both options, see our guide to addiction resources for veterans and military families.

Insurance and Private Pay

Most major private insurers operating in Nebraska cover behavioral health services, including substance use disorder treatment, under parity rules established by the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Common carriers accepted at Omaha facilities include:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WellCare

Coverage terms, out-of-pocket maximums and prior authorization requirements vary significantly between plans. Contact your insurer's member services line to confirm in-network status before selecting a facility.

Sliding-Scale Fees and Financial Assistance

Seventeen Omaha facilities offer sliding-scale fees that adjust your cost based on income, and 20 offer financial assistance in some form. If you are uninsured or underinsured, ask about both options during your intake call. Separately, rehab scholarships are available through national programs for those who qualify and cannot cover the remaining cost after other sources are applied.

Levels of Care Available in Omaha

Omaha's treatment network spans the full continuum from supervised medical detox through sober living, with 12 detox facilities, 21 inpatient programs and 39 standard outpatient clinics. The city's depth of co-occurring treatment programs, at 34, reflects the high overlap between substance use and mental health conditions seen locally.

Medical detox is the recommended starting point for anyone physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines or other substances where sudden cessation carries medical risk. Omaha's 12 medical detox programs provide nursing supervision, withdrawal management medications and clinical monitoring until the person is stable enough to step down to the next level of care. Douglas County Detoxification Services at 1490 N. 16th St. operates around the clock as a no-cost public entry point for region residents.

Inpatient (residential) rehab provides structured, 24-hour care in a live-in setting. Programs typically run 28 to 90 days and combine group therapy, individual counseling, psychoeducation and relapse prevention planning. For those whose home environment is not conducive to early recovery, residential treatment removes the daily stressors and triggers that make outpatient-only care difficult. Learn more about what to expect in an outpatient program if you are weighing residential against community-based options.

Partial hospitalization (PHP) involves attending structured programming five to seven days per week for several hours each day while living at home or in a sober living environment. One partial hospitalization program is available in Omaha. Those needing this level of care but unable to access the local program may find additional options in the broader metro area or in Lincoln.

Standard outpatient care is the most flexible level, with sessions ranging from weekly individual therapy to group-based programming several times per week. Thirty-nine outpatient clinics in Omaha serve people who have completed a higher level of care or whose needs can be safely managed in a community setting.

Dual diagnosis programs address substance use and a co-occurring mental health condition, such as co-occurring anxiety or depression, within a single integrated treatment plan. Thirty-four facilities in Omaha offer this approach, which is critical given the high rates of co-occurring conditions among people seeking treatment locally.

Sober living homes provide stable, substance-free housing after formal treatment ends. Six sober living homes operate in Omaha. They offer accountability through house rules, peer support from fellow residents and continued connection to community services. Aftercare and continuing care planning should begin during residential treatment, not after discharge.

Specialty Programs in Omaha

Omaha's treatment directory includes programs designed for specific populations, including women, men, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, young adults, older adults and people seeking targeted alcohol or opioid treatment. The counts below reflect programs that specifically identify serving each group.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Omaha

Several publicly funded and nonprofit organizations in Omaha provide treatment or recovery support at little or no cost. The resources below are organized by category. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which connects callers to mental health and substance use crisis support around the clock. For general referrals and guidance on finding crisis support resources in the Omaha area, 988 is the fastest starting point.

Crisis Lines

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988, 24/7. Connects to crisis counselors who handle both mental health and substance use emergencies. Chat available at 988lifeline.org.
  • Douglas County Crisis Line | (402) 717-4673, 24/7. Operated by Douglas County Community Mental Health Center for residents experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7, free and confidential. Provides treatment referrals and information in English and Spanish. Available at samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.

County Health and Public Treatment

  • Douglas County Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) | 4102 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105 | (402) 444-7931 | cmhc.douglascounty-ne.gov. Operates a 24/7 detox unit at 1490 N. 16th St. and outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults in Region 6. Accepts sliding-scale fees and Region 6 Behavioral Health funding. Walk-in psychiatric emergency services available.

Community Nonprofits

  • Heartland Family Service | 2101 S. 42nd St., Omaha, NE 68105 | (402) 552-7400 | heartlandfamilyservice.org. A certified community behavioral health clinic offering outpatient substance use treatment, mental health counseling and dual-diagnosis services. Sliding-scale fees available. Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

Veterans and Military

  • Omaha VA Medical Center | 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105 | (402) 346-8800 | va.gov Provides residential substance use treatment, intensive outpatient programs, individual and group therapy, peer support and telehealth services for eligible veterans. Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 and press 1.

Referral and Government Resources

  • Nebraska 211 | Dial 2-1-1, 24/7. https://search.ne211.org/ Free and confidential connection to local social services including substance use treatment programs, housing and food assistance across Nebraska.
  • Nebraska DHHS Family Helpline | 1-888-866-8660. Staffed by trained counselors who can answer questions about mental health, substance use disorders, and crisis response and connect callers to local resources. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Omaha

Douglas County recorded at least 60 drug overdose deaths in 2023, according to the Omaha World-Herald, prompting the county to launch a dedicated fatality review team the following year. Across Nebraska, the CDC reported 172 total drug overdose deaths in 2023, one of the lowest totals of any state. Public health researchers have raised concerns that Nebraska's low autopsy rates may lead to undercounting of actual drug-related fatalities. Methamphetamine and synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, are driving the most urgent treatment demand locally. Compare these figures to national substance use statistics to understand how Nebraska and Omaha fit within a broader picture.

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