What’s Happening

     Region 5 Systems has moved!

When:   March 3, 2025
To:   3600 Union Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516
Parking:   Free, accessible parking surrounding building.
Campus:  No Smoking, No Vaping, No E-Cigarettes, No Smokeless Tobacco ALLOWED ON PROPERTY OR IN THE BUILDING

Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone Number:  402-441-4343
Fax Number:  402-441-4335
Questions?   info@region5systems.net

NEBHjobs.com is Closing on July 1, 2025

After more than a decade of serving Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce, NEBHjobs.com will be discontinued on July 1, 2025.

In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), Region 5 Systems is proud to have supported job seekers and employers across the state for over ten years. As we prepare to sunset this platform, please take note of the following dates:

• Employers will not be able to post or edit job listings after June 30, 2025.
• Job seekers should consider if they want to download or save their resumes and any related employer information on or before June 30, 2025.

If you’re looking to post or search for healthcare job opportunities, we encourage you to visit 3RNet — a trusted platform connecting health professionals with job openings in rural and underserved communities.

For continued support and workforce development resources, visit  Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) website.

Thank you for being part of the NEBHjobs.com community.

The NEBHjobs Team

FY 23-24 Annual Report

Region 5 Systems’ FY 23-24 Annual Report summarizes strategic objectives and achievements.

Harm Reduction Vending Machines

We are excited to announce that Region 5 Systems and the Nebraska Pharmacists Association have partnered to make Narcan more accessible in Lincoln. Nebraska’s first Narcan vending machine was installed at CenterPointe last week!  The vending machine includes:

• Narcan: A medication that can reduce an opioid overdose
• Deterra: A drug destruction bag
• Safe sex kits
• First aid kits

Anyone can access these items at no cost, with no questions asked.  The vending machine is a part of CenterPointe’s compassionate and harm-reduction approach that is dedicated to meeting people where they at during their journey of recovery.

See the full news story here: https://www.1011now.com/2024/09/25/free-narcan-vending-machine-installed-centerpointe/

United States Department of Justice (DOJ)-Civil Rights Division

On May 14, 2024, Nebraska Health & Human Services (NHHS) was informed by the United States Department of Justice findings of the investigation on Nebraska’s administration of its behavioral health service system, including employment services, for adults with serious mental illness. The DOJ assessed the State’s compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §12131-§12134, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999).  It was determined by the DOJ “Nebraska is violating Title II of the ADA by unnecessarily segregating people with serious mental illness in assisted living facilities and day program facilities.” Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services is in the process of negotiating with the DOJ to come to a memorandum of agreement on what approach will be taken to conform with the American Disabilities Act. Region 5 Systems looks to collaborate with NHHS to support people’s recovery and wellness. Please see the full report from Department of Justice.

CARF Accreditation

Region 5 Systems received another three-year CARF accreditation, effective through 5/31/27, for our Family & Youth Investment, Regional Prevention Coordination, and Network Management.  Here is the full report from CARF.

CARF identified many organizational strengths that can be found on Pages 6-8 of the report.

The report is a reflection of our employees’ efforts, involvement, and commitment of excellence to support the wellness and recovery of the participants and stakeholders we serve.

New Opioid Project Webpage

We are pleased to announce that Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Project webpage is now available.  This is a great source of information on how southeast Nebraska will be using Opioid Settlement Funds to address the growing opioid epidemic.   Link:   https://region5systems.net/rvs-opioid-project

BHAC Committee Members Sought

Region 5 Systems is seeking applications from individuals who are interested in adult or children’s behavioral health services and wish to serve on the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC). We are interested in filling vacancies with persons who possess education, training, competencies, and/or personal life experience in behavioral health. If you are interested in serving on the BHAC, please click here for information on how to apply.

LPD Training for Increase in Mental Health Calls

Goals of BETA training:
Reduce trauma of persons in crisis;
Reduce stigma and prejudice; and
Partner with peer services.