LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NE INC

Health and wellness services, encompassing both behavioral health and children and family services programs, is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving optimal well-being by delivering integrated support services. Our staff are committed to addressing the unique needs of each individual and community through a holistic, client-centered framework that ensures health and human services are responsive to social, cultural, and linguistic requirements. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth.behavioral health services: adult behavioral health services: comprehensive support including mental health evaluations, ongoing counseling, substance use assessment and treatment, medication management, community and peer support-serving clients from diverse backgrounds, including active or veteran military members. Older adult behavioral health services: specialized programs addressing the unique behavioral health needs of older adults. Crisis response and co-responder services: around-the-clock crisis intervention in collaboration with law enforcement and the 988 helpline. Certified community behavioral health clinics (lincoln & fremont): holistic care coordination that removes barriers, focusing on the full spectrum of social determinants of health and meeting clients where they are. Integrated behavioral health home: coordinated care for clients needing integrated support across health and behavioral health needs. Services delivery: all services are offered both in-person and via telehealth, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for all clients.children & family services: children's behavioral health: mental health evaluations and ongoing counseling provided in school settings, along with family support and specialized treatment for children and families impacted by problematic sexual behaviors or child sexual abuse. Early intervention and family preservation: programs supporting infant and waiting child adoptions, post-adoption support, kinship adoptions, and kinship navigation care. Fatherhood initiative project: services designed for fathers seeking to strengthen bonds with their children and develop positive parenting skills. Family services: parent education focused on preventing abuse and neglect, building family self-sufficiency, enhancing parenting skills, and connecting families to vital community resources. Educational and learning services: classes on nurturing parenting, budgeting, financial literacy, and preventative/early intervention support for expectant mothers and families at risk.our staff take great pride in delivering holistic, client-centered care that responds to the individual social, cultural, and linguistic needs of each person and community.lfs served 8,909 behavioral health clients and 1,595 clients in our children and family services programs. Overall, with all services, lfs served 4,007 other clients with additional and supportive services.