"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.
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.
Click on the links below to learn more about mental health services offered by the NCDHH.
- Alcohol Anonymous (AA) Meetings Interpreted for the Deaf
- Domestic Violence Vigil - Oct. 2, 2008
- LB 25*
- Mental Health Advisory Committee
- Specialized Mental Health Therapists, Substance Abuse Counselors and Psychologists in Nebraska
- Statement of Need for NCDHH Mental Health Services
- Whom to Contact for Additional Information
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