The Commission provides mental health service coordination by:

• Meeting the communication needs of the people who are deaf or hard of hearing, which includes interpreting and auxiliary aids
• Educating and training mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse professionals
• Placing assistive listening devices in mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse facilities

The mental health specialist monitors and advises mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse professionals on how to best serve people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

For more information regarding mental health services in Nebraska, please contact Peggy Williams, Mental Health Specialist

"As a resource on mental health for deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Nebraska, the mission of the NCDHH Mental Health Services is to assist providers, consumers and the general public in promoting accessible mental health and alcohol/drug services for deaf and hard of hearing citizens in Nebraska." - NCDHH Mental Health Mission Statement

In 1995, Gov. Ben Nelson signed LB 25, which created the NCDHH mental health specialist position and granted the Commission the ability to engage in mental health coordination services. The Commission is not involved in delivering traditional mental health or substance services, but it assists persons in accessing these programs.

If you have a Comment or Complaint regarding services, you can easily and privately contact us.

NCDHH Online Comment / Complaint Form

The following is a list of local and national service providers that are "Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friendly"

Alcohol Anonymous (AA) Meetings Interpreted for the Deaf

• Lincoln, NE
• Omaha, NE

Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Hotline Information

• Domestic Violence Website for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• NCDHH Mental Health Specialist
• Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Service / Domestic Violence Hotline by VP (206) 787-6244

Counseling

• Specialized Mental Health Therapists, Substance Abuse Counselors and Psychologists in Nebraska
• NAD Position Statement on mental health services for deaf children
• Use of State Licensed Interpreters in Mental Health Settings

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