Region 6

12/19/2025

Are you interested in learning more about mental health, how to identify a person who may be in crisis, or gaining skills in starting the conversation with a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge?

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Participants will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental illness. This course gives tools to help friends, family members, colleagues, and others in the community. Participants who complete the course are certified in Mental Health First Aid for 3 years. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-adult-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-1069506054399?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

⭐️ In-Person Training Event
📅 Tuesday, January 20th
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍Region 6 Behavioral Health Office

12/12/2025

The holidays bring more people under one roof, and that means safety matters more than ever. 🏠

Locking up medications and essentials helps protect kids, guests, and loved ones, giving everyone peace of mind during the busiest (and happiest) season of the year. A safe home lets you focus on what really matters: time together. Reach out to Region 6 if you would like to get a medication lockbox or locking bag.

12/03/2025

Our mission, vision, and values are what holds Region 6 together. Here’s what each one means to us and how we strive to help our 6 counties:

⭐️ MISSION
To organize and provide an effective and efficient system of quality behavioral health services for the people of Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties.

⭐️ VISION
To provide leadership through collaborative efforts with stakeholders for a united and comprehensive behavioral health system responsive to community needs and preferences.

⭐️ VALUES
- Region 6 values the planning, development and provision of accessible, culturally responsive, community strength-based services.
- Region 6 embraces the focus on wellness and recovery through quality preventive, treatment and rehabilitative systems of care.
- Region 6 promotes the active involvement of individuals, families, and communities while striving for continuous quality improvement.

11/26/2025

Feeling grateful this Thanksgiving for our entire Region 6 community. Your hard work, heart, and dedication make all the difference. Happy Thanksgiving from Region 6! 🧡🍂

11/21/2025

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) did a study that showed 64% of people with mental illness report that holidays make their challenges worse. Holidays can bring stress, anxious feelings, or loneliness. To combat these things and strive for good mental health through this season, try some of these tips:

⏰ Manage your time. Keeping plans lighter this time of year could give you less expectations to meet when stress rises. Find the happy medium where you can see your circle but not be overwhelmed by tasks.

❌ Set Boundaries. Families can be unpredictable, and gatherings may leave you feeling defeated. Setting boundaries gives the control back to you and how you react. Limit your time if you need to.

🚶‍♀️ Exercise Daily. With cold weather coming, it may be hard to exercise outside. If getting a gym membership isn’t accessible to you, try walking around big indoor facilities like a mall or do an at home workout on Youtube.

🫂 Find Support. This could be a therapist, a family member, or close friend. It’s great to have someone to confide in when you’re not feeling your best.

There are many more ways you can prioritize your mental health through the holiday season. Comment any others you’re thinking of!

11/18/2025

November 16-22 is Quit To***co Week in Nebraska! We have teamed up with the Nebraska
To***co Quitline, To***co Free Nebraska and other organizations across the state to share
resources and help you quit any type of to***co—for good.
Do you need help quitting to***co? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free, confidential support on your
quit journey!

11/03/2025

1,000 chances to save a life. Region 6 is proud to have been part of the 2025 AFSP Out of the Darkness walk, supporting loss survivors and community members through disseminating nearly 700 medication lockboxes, bags, and pill safes and 300 firearm trigger locks. If you or your organization are interested in similar resources, please reach out!

10/20/2025

Did you know that Heartland Family Service’s Crisis Center – Triage and Emergency Community Support is open 365 days a year to support individuals ages 19+ struggling with a mental health or substance use crisis? Region 6 is proud to partner with them to provide critical and free support to our community.

You can find the Crisis Center – Triage and Emergency Community Support at 302 American Pkwy, Papillion, NE 68046. They are open 24/7, 7 days a week. If possible, please call the crisis line prior to arrival at 402-990-1659.

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Jen Hazuka, Regional Consumer Specialist, on receiving the 2025 Peer Excellence Award for Nebraska! This honor reflects her outstanding dedication and impact. Well deserved, Jen!

10/15/2025

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare has an open position for Senior Manager of Community Coordination. Check out Indeed for more details.

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare

10/03/2025

Last week, representatives from various community and governmental organizations met to talk about the status of Opioid use in the Region 6 area and discuss additional strategies to reduce harm impacting individuals and communities. Thank you to our partners at the Opioid Response Network for facilitating the session.

To view more information about the Opioid Response Network, you can visit their website: https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/

09/26/2025

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare has partnered with ESU #3 and the eight school districts in Cass and Washington Counties to enhance mental health services and supports for students.

This data card showcases the impact of these efforts from December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2025, across the districts of:

⭐️ Arlington

⭐️ Blair

⭐️ Conestoga

⭐️ Elmwood-Murdock

⭐️ Fort Calhoun

⭐️ Louisville

⭐️ Plattsmouth

⭐️ Weeping Water

Together, we’re building stronger, more supportive school communities where youth mental wellness is a priority.

To request more information about the School Mental Health Services Program, please visit:

https://smhs.esu3.org/home

This program is 100% funded by the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances award through the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and through Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare.