Opioid Project

Mission Statement

The mission of Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Project is to ensure that resources from the opioid settlement funds are allocated effectively and efficiently within Region 5 Systems’ service area.

Current Events

Nebraska DHHS Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund Grant

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for opioid use disorder (OUD) and/or substance use disorder (SUD) treatment infrastructure renovations, development, or expansion to enhance the Nebraska treatment system.  Application materials and more information can be found at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Opioid-Treatment-Infrastructure-Cash-Fund-RFA.aspx.

Entities interested in requesting a letter of support from Region 5 Systems should send the following to Trina Janis at tjanis@region5systems.net for consideration:

• Brief Service Description
• Requested Funding
• Other Funding Sources
• Population to be Served
• Draft of Requested Letter

Region 5 Opioid Needs Assessment Reports

Brief Report           Full Report

New video unveiled at the 3/19/2024 Opioid Summit in Lincoln

The Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Steering Committee is proud to announce the release of our new documentary about our plans to address the opioid epidemic in Southeast Nebraska.   You can download the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWkpmm3SCts

Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint

The Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint is available for download.

Opioid Steering Committee

*** Effective January 2025, meetings are held every other month***