Nebraska Shifts to Local, Small Scale Treatment Programs for Mental Health Care

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

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Beginning next year, Nebraska is expected to assert greater state direction over mental health operations in line with a measure passed by the Nebraska legislature, LB 724. Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns will unveil far-reaching plans to shift the focus away from state mental institutions and toward local, small-scale treatment programs. LB 724 has already been signed by the governor . . .