Region 4 provides for a comprehensive, co-occurring capable and trauma informed psychiatric emergency system. Coordination with community based partners ensures that the needs of individuals in crisis are met in the safest and least restrictive setting. Emergency System Coordination also works in partnership with county attorneys and mental health boards on local system issues. Collaboration with community based providers, contracted hospitals and the Lincoln Regional Center facilitates a seamless transition to the most appropriate level of care. Emergency System Coordination also assists in the development of discharge plans for individuals who are deemed discharge ready by the Lincoln Regional Center.
Region 4 Emergency System Coordination is constantly evaluating and monitoring the emergency services in Region 4 to track service demand and waitlists and to ensure services are accessible to individuals who need treatment. Region 4 works closely with our Crisis Response Teams and Law Enforcement to ensure all individuals who could be diverted from and EPC have a supportive option.
Region 4 contracts with Faith Regional in Norfolk, NE, Richard Young, Kearney NE, and Great Plains Health, North Platte, NE to provide inpatient emergency services such as Emergency Protective Custody, Acute and Sub-acute care. Region 4 also utilizes the Lincoln Regional Center for individuals who need an extended hospital stay to stabilize their symptoms.
Crisis Response Numbers:
(888) 370-7003 Boone, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Nance, Platte, Stanton
(877) 488-9928 Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cedar, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Pierce, Rock
(877) 958-7776 Burt, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston, Wayne
(800) 515-3326 Crisis Stabilization – Mid Plains