Choices Treatment Center

03/18/2026

With March Madness upon us, sports betting and gambling problems have only amplified. Don't hesitate to ask for help. 👫

03/17/2026

Thank you to Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to host this Lunch and Learn, and discuss this important topic during !

Thank you to Mike at Choices Treatment Center for hosting our Lunch & Learn today celebrating Problem Gambling Awareness Month with us!
We’re happy to have the education and resources right here in our community.

03/16/2026

It is NCAA Tournament time! Save this bracket to your phone to follow and the 67 other teams throughout their journey towards a national championship.

And this bracket includes tips to enjoy the tournament without gambling-related harm.

Good luck to the Nebraska Men's Basketball and all the other teams battling in the college basketball postseason!

03/14/2026

Congratulations to Lincoln Southwest on their first Class A boys basketball championship!

First Class A boys champion in Lincoln in 23 years.

Both Class A girls and boys basketball champions reside in Lincoln for the first time in a very long time. Props to both North Star and Southwest.

03/02/2026

Choices is proud to partner with Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce to host the March installment of their Lunch and Learn Series.

Learn more about problem gambling awareness, prevention, and treatment at this great event at noon on Tuesday, March 17 at the Chamber Office.

This event is part of Choices' commitment to the theme of "Caring Communities, Stronger Futures" during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

02/11/2026

02/05/2026

With the big game this weekend, there will be a lot of parties and celebration. Make sure you are celebrating in a safe and responsible manner.

01/22/2026

As gambling behavior increases throughout the state and beyond, the need for problem gambling treatment is at an all-time high. We are extremely fortunate to have robust problem gambling treatment resources in our state through the Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program. For over three decades, this treatment has been a key component of reducing gambling-related harm in our state, reducing social costs, reducing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and saving lives. However, this sustainability of this treatment is potentially in danger through current proposed legislation.

Legislative Bill 1072 calls “to eliminate the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling and transfer the Gamblers Assistance Program to the Division of Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services”. This would potentially impact the allocation of current funding used towards problem gambling treatment, putting the ability to treat current and future problem gamblers and their loved ones in jeopardy.

As gambling options have increased over the past decade, the number of problem gambling clients being treated in Nebraska has grown. This growth has been navigated with responsible financial stewardship, increased treatment providers, and increased promotion of available services, thanks to the efforts of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. As stated on the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling website, their organizational mission is “to counter the negative impact of gambling addiction with effective, evidence-based prevention and treatment services for Nebraskans and their families.” We wholeheartedly agree that Commission has delivered on this mission through their leadership, allowing for the delivery of compassionate and effective levels of care needed to encourage problem gambling recovery.

In congruence with NeCPG’s mission to encourage availability of treatment services for problem gamblers and their families, it is our organization’s position to recommend that the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling remain intact. At such a dangerous point of increased problematic gambling behavior, we feel that continuity of services is vital to ensure all Nebraskans mitigate the risks of gambling-related harm.

12/29/2025

A special thank you to KLIR Radio in Columbus for a great partnership!

Every month, a representative from Choices joins Riley on air during the station's Community Spotlight segment. During this time, current topics involving problem gambling and substance use are discussed, along with highlighting free problem gambling treatment resources in Nebraska.

Choices looks forward to maintaining this partnership in 2026 and beyond!

12/24/2025

From everyone at Choices, have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season!

12/21/2025

As the Powerball jackpot climbs, and time is running out on holiday gift giving, please remember to .

Lottery (and lotto) tickets are not child's play! Do not buy tickets for minors.

12/18/2025

As we head into the final shopping days of this holiday season, please remember to .

Lottery tickets aren't child's play! Do not give them as gifts to minors.