Professional Partner Program

Region 4 Behavioral Health System is a Nebraska-based organization that has been committed to ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality mental health and substance abuse services for the residents of Region 4 since its inception in 1974. Our organization was established in response to the Nebraska Unicameral's passing of LB302, the Nebraska Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Act, which declared that all Nebraska residents should have access to mental health facilities, programs, and services. Later, in 1977, LB204 was passed, adding the provision of substance abuse services to our mission.

Our organization is one of six mental health regions in Nebraska, operating under the Nebraska Inter-local Agreement Act. Each region is unique, yet we all play a vital role in providing behavioral health services (mental health and substance abuse) throughout the state. Nebraska's diverse population, resources, and needs necessitate a regional system that allows for local participation and autonomy in the development and delivery of essential services. Over the years, our effectiveness has been rooted in our ability to represent and respond to local needs, which has been enhanced through our partnerships with contract providers, the State, other human service providers, and the people we serve.

Network of Care

We invite you to visit our Network of Care website, a comprehensive resource for information on community health services, laws, and related news. Additionally, our Network of Care offers communication tools and other useful features and links to help you find what you're looking for. By proudly serving 22 Nebraska counties, we strive to provide a wide range of resources and support to our community.

Crisis Response Number

In times of crisis, we are here to help. Our crisis response number is available 24/7 to assist Boone, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Nance, Platte, and Stanton counties at (888) 370-7003, Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cedar, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Pierce, and Rock counties at (877) 488-9928, and Burt, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston, and Wayne counties at (877) 958-7776.

Hours of Operation

Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding major holidays and weekends. We welcome you to visit us at our address: 206 W. Monroe Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701. You can also reach us via phone at (402) 370-3100, fax at (402) 370-3125, or email at info@region4bhs.org.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

*Mission:* To ensure affordable, accessible, quality mental health and substance abuse services that meet the needs of the residents of Region 4.

*Vision:* To create a more unified and comprehensive behavioral health system, driven by consumer needs.

*Values:* The Behavioral Health System will be a consumer-focused, caring system that ensures quality services which are flexible and responsive to consumer needs. The System will be collaborative, responsible, and accountable in delivering services to all consumers.