Nebraska Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Nebraska residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
In any given year in Nebraska, more than 53% of adults with a mental illness receive no treatment. That is higher than the national average, and a large part of the reason is access. Most of the state is short on providers, and in some counties there is no behavioral health provider at all.
Struggling with your mental health is hard enough. Trying to work through it alone can be almost impossible, and that is the reality for more than half of Nebraskans who need care. Asking for help is hard too, but it is the first step toward real change.
No shortage of providers, and no shortage of funds, should keep you from getting the help you deserve. The resources below are free of charge, confidential and available to all Nebraska residents, whether you are looking for yourself or for someone you love.
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Options for Nebraska Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Nebraska. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn, so explore what fits your needs.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in Nebraska, explore the page below:
Nebraska Mental Health Statistics to Know
The provider shortage in Nebraska is not evenly spread, and it shapes how long you may wait and how far you may travel for care. These figures show the scale of it:
Additional finding: More than half of Nebraska adults with a mental illness receive no treatment in a given year. Shortage figures are from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Help Is Here
A short list of local providers is a real barrier, and it stops a lot of Nebraskans before they start. It does not have to be where your search ends.
The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find the option that fits your situation, wherever in the state you are. You can share as much or as little as you want to.
Call when you’re ready.