Mental Health or Substance Use
We integrate comprehensive physical and behavioral health care for adults, children, and families. We use a person-centered approach to help people get better, sooner, for longer.
Outpatient Services
Our outpatient programs support adults and youth through integrated mental health, substance use, and primary care services. We work alongside you to deliver the continuous, individualized care needed to reach your personal health goals.
Getting started is easy. Comprehensive assessments are available on a walk-in basis.
Lincoln
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays
Omaha
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays
Adult Outpatient serves adults 19 years and older experiencing concerns related to substance use and/or mental health.
Lincoln
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays (evening availability by appointment)
402-475-5161
Omaha
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays
402-827-0570, ext. 523
Includes:
- Pre-admission intake/screening
- Assessment and diagnostic services
- Individualized service planning
- Individual and family therapy (up to twice per week)
- Skill building and mindfulness activities
- 24-hour phone crisis support
- Family care management and peer support services
- Medication management and physical health services
- Transition/discharge planning
Our Youth Outpatient Program serves adolescents ages 5 to 18 years old with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays (evening availability by appointment)
402-475-5161
Includes:
- Pre-admission intake/screening
- Assessment and diagnostic services
- Individualized service planning
- Individual and family therapy (up to twice per week)
- Skill building and mindfulness activities
- 24-hour phone crisis support
- Family care management and peer support services
- Medication management and physical health services
- Transition/discharge planning
CenterPointe’s intensive outpatient addresses addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. The treatment program utilizes evidence-based practices and individualized care to best assist in recovery.
Intensive outpatient group sessions are held three times a week for three hours a day. Group sessions include addiction education focused on developing coping skills, sober supports and other important topics. Individual one-on-one therapy sessions are also included on a weekly basis.
Lincoln and Omaha
9:00am-12:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Psychiatric diagnostic assessments for both adults and youth are scheduled and available within 3-5 business days of request. Individuals may walk into the Lincoln or Omaha outpatient clinic during business hours or call our front desk to schedule an appointment. All ongoing psychiatric services are scheduled within 3-5 days of calling for an appointment.
Lincoln
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays (evening availability by appointment)
402-475-5161
Omaha
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays
402-827-0570, ext. 523
Includes:
- Pre-admission intake
- Diagnostic interview
- Medication administration
- Psychotherapy regarding medication effectiveness
- Education on mental health diagnoses
- Medically Assisted Treatment
- Nicotine Cessation
Peer Support Specialists use their lived experience with mental health and substance use to build meaningful connections and support individuals in achieving recovery and wellness as they define it. Support may include building healthy relationships, self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and finding purpose.
Common things people work on in Peer Support are:
- Exploring what recovery and wellness means to them
- Reaching & maintaining recovery/wellness
- Building natural supports & healthy relationships
- Setting boundaries, finding their voice, and advocating for themselves
- Socializing and engaging in positive recreational activities
- Exploring resources and integrating into the community
- Finding purpose
Individuals must be actively engaged in another primary service at CenterPointe, such as case management, therapy, or psychiatric services.
SOAR assists people in the process of applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income)/SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits. Walk into the Lincoln outpatient clinic and request consideration for SOAR or call 402-475-5161. Employees can complete an internal SOAR referral for individuals.
To be eligible for SOAR an individual must:
- Be at least 19 years old (or within 2 months of turning 19)
- Be experiencing homelessness or being at risk for homelessness
- Have a mental health condition(s) that significantly affects the ability to work
- Not have an active disability application
- Not have employment income over Social Security Administration Substantial Gainful Amount (this amount changes yearly—contact SSA or SOAR for current amount)
Includes:
- Pre-admission intake
- SOAR Screening
- Obtain and summarize the medical record
- Gather information about background and functioning
- Track progress of the case
- Work with the liaison at Social Security
- Assist correspondence and appointments
CenterPointe’s Community Support Program provides rehabilitation and support services that help individuals manage their mental health, maintain stability in the community, and reduce the need for higher levels of care.
Lincoln
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays (evening availability by appointment)
Omaha
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use diagnosis.
- Must have a comprehensive assessment completed within the last 12 months with deficits in 2 or the three following areas
- Vocational/education
- Social skills
- Activities of daily living
Includes:
- Meet with the Care Manager a minimum of 3 times a month for a total of 3 hours
- Apply for various resources i.e. Snap, Medicaid, etc.
- Assist with applying for/keeping rental assistance programs
- Provide active rehabilitation and support interventions that will enable the individual to reside in their community. The interventions will focus on activities of daily living, budgeting, medication adherence and self-administration, relapse prevention, social skills, and other independent living skills the individual is unable to complete due to symptoms of their diagnosis.
To obtain a Care Manager, a Comprehensive Assessment must be completed by a therapist recommending Community Support/Case Management. These referrals can be sent to integratedteamsreferrals@centerpointe.org.
Centered for Life is a program created to bring people in recovery together through ongoing events and activities. It’s all about connection, community, and support along the recovery journey.
MidPointe includes structured day services for adults living with severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI) or who experience SPMI and co-occurring substance use issues.
MidPointe can be an essential resource for ongoing recovery, mental wellness, and independent living. In this program, people learn skills to plan, budget, and shop for meals; handle financial issues; feel more comfortable in social settings; identify and address health issues; choose leisure activities; develop a social safety net; and more.
Referral preferred.
P.I.E.R. is our intensive home-based treatment and rehabilitation services for adults experiencing severe, persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
P.I.E.R. Individuals:
- Receive a full range of intensive services including therapy, medication management, and more in their home or other community setting
- Work toward a life not dominated by their mental health disorder
- May experience a reduced need for hospitalizations and/or fewer issues with the justice system
- Are empowered by living as independently as possible in the community
P.I.E.R. is a collaboration of CenterPointe and Lutheran Family Services.
SquareOne serves children and youth up to age 19 and their parents / caregivers. Starting with SquareOne isn’t about giving up or feeling defeated. It’s about embracing a fresh beginning with renewed determination. We provide 24/7 walk-in and mobile crisis response, up to two sessions with a licensed therapist for assessment and follow-up recommendations, and up to 90 days of post-crisis support.
Crisis Response is a service provided to adults, youth, and families in person, over the phone, or via telehealth. If you are currently experiencing a crisis, please call our 24/7 crisis line at 402-475-6695 or call/text 988.
CenterPointe partners with Genoa Healthcare to provide convenient, personalized pharmacy services. The pharmacy is open to everyone—you do not need to receive services at CenterPointe to use it. Services include prescription fills, medication packaging, refill coordination, and support with insurance and medication needs.
Residential Services
We offer a broad array of residential programs to improve quality of life, develop long-term recovery and independent living skills, and connect people with resources to meet basic needs.
This is an in-depth treatment experience designed to help you understand how your mental health and addiction interact with each other.
This program offers treatment for adults 19 and over who are experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance use.
Includes:
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Psychiatric care
- Nursing Care
- Recreational activities
- Nutritional services
- Mental health, substance use, wellness, and life skills education
- Care Management
A 24-hour psychiatric residential rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Recovery-focused services help individuals build daily living skills, increase independence, and successfully transition to community living.
Preference given to low-income individuals being discharged from hospitalization.
CenterPointe’s Veterans Transitional Housing program provides safe, supportive housing. Veterans receive individualized support to help build stability, strengthen independence, and move toward permanent housing.
Services include housing, care coordination, connections to healthcare and community resources, assistance accessing benefits, and support with employment and other goals. CenterPointe works alongside each veteran to address their unique needs and create a path toward long-term housing stability and well-being.
Must be an unhoused male veteran that is VA healthcare eligible
This is our short-term treatment program for individuals experiencing substance use or co-occurring mental health conditions in Omaha.
Provides short-term, residential treatment for addiction or co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, regardless of socioeconomic status. The expected stay is up to 60 days.
This program serves unsheltered and low-income adults 19 and older.
Includes:
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Psychiatric care
- Nursing care
- Recreational therapy
- Nutritional services
- Mental health, substance use, and life skills education
- Community support/Care management
- Peer support
This is an in-depth treatment experience designed to help you understand how your mental health and addiction interact with each other. Average length of stay is 4-6 months but varies according to each individual’s needs.
This program serves unsheltered and low-income adults 19 and older.
Includes:
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Psychiatric care
- Nursing care
- Recreational therapy
- Nutritional services
- Mental health, substance use, and life skills education
- Community support/Care management
- Peer support
Costs
CenterPointe accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay; however, we do not deny services to individuals based solely on inability to pay.
For individuals who do not meet the requirements for state or Medicaid funding or cannot afford co-pays with private insurance, and who have an annual household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Levels, we provide sliding fee services at rates that are discounted from our usual rates. The discounted rates offered are determined by the recipient’s household income and family size and are subject to residency in the State of Nebraska. A financial intake service must be completed to determine eligibility. Additionally, we offer flexible payment plans for any costs that are not covered by another payer.
CenterPointe is a private, non-profit corporation which relies on fees from services delivered for continued operation. We want you to understand your financial responsibility for the services provided to you and your potential responsibility to make payments to CenterPointe according to the policies outlined below.
All Individuals Served
At the time of your Intake for services you will complete Informed Consent, which will include collection of financial information and completion of a financial agreement. The financial information and financial agreement are updated annually. If your address, phone number or financial circumstances change, please notify CenterPointe staff. CenterPointe will NOT deny services due to inability to pay and utilizes a sliding scale fee to determine your potential liability for all services. Loss of Insurance or funding sources may impact your financial responsibility for services at CenterPointe. Timely Payment is expected for assigned co-pays, deductibles/co-insurance amounts, or balances due (medication management and assessments, individual and group counseling services).
Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/Commercial Insurance Holders
All insurance coverage must be disclosed at the time of your intake.
CenterPointe attempts to bill Private/Commercial insurance first for all eligible claims, followed by Medicare/Medicaid, and finally to the appropriate region with the Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health (for behavioral health services, as applicable). CenterPointe verifies insurance benefits and will provide a good faith estimate of possible expenses that may be incurred for services delivered. This list is not exhaustive or comprehensive, it is a good faith estimate. Our office will file insurance claims on your behalf for the eligible services provided, but you are responsible for the fees not covered due to deductibles, co-pays, and out of network provider rates.
Changes in your insurance status with Medicaid or private insurance companies may result in your responsibility for payment in full for the services provided, in line with our sliding fee scale. You may want or benefit from services that are not covered under your insurance. If no alternate funding can be determined, you are responsible for payment in full for these non-covered services.
Only MSW, APRN, LIMHP, and LMHP credentialed provider visits are eligible for reimbursement from Medicare at CenterPointe.
Deductible and co-insurance amounts payable by you are due upon receipt of your statement, unless other arrangements have been made. Credit and debit cards can be used for one-time payments or to set up recurring payments (Visa and MasterCard only).
Accounts with balance due amounts over $200 may be subject to scheduling limitations until the account is up to date. If you would like to set up a monthly payment plan, please contact our business office at 402-475-8717 x143.
Uninsured and High Deductible Plans
Individuals may qualify for a sliding fee according to income and family size. Individuals with high deductible insurance plans may also be eligible for sliding fee rates. Some services may have a hardship exemption from paying fees. If you are not income eligible and uninsured, you have the option of paying full cost for the services provided to you. CenterPointe’s Community Transitions program costs include $550 for rent and $250 for room and board (program fees).
Locations
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Lincoln
Campus for Health & WellBeing
Get Directions: Lincoln (opens in a new tab)2202 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502- Phone: 402-475-5161
- Fax: 402-799-1055
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Omaha
Campus for Hope
Get Directions: Omaha (opens in a new tab)1490 N. 16th St.
Omaha, NE 68102- Phone: 402-827-0570
- Fax: 402-827-0580
Providers
Melissa Belles is originally from Michigan and is now living in Missouri. She bridges the gap to mental health and addiction services by providing telemedicine resources to CenterPointe since August of 2021. She has over 30 years of psychiatric and addiction medicine experience that crosses the life span. She attended St. Louis University and completed her Adult Nurse Practitioner board certification in 2012. She provided both primary care and mental health services to the individuals in her area. Returning to her passion of holistic mental health and addiction services, she completed her post master’s certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board certified, through the University of New Hampshire in 2019. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her four children and her two dogs.
Ally, PMHNP-BC, is a Nebraska native, originally from just south of Lincoln. She graduated from University of Nebraska with a bachelor’s in nursing in 2017. While continuing her education at UNMC, she worked as a Neuroscience and Progressive care nurse then transitioned into Psychiatric Nursing at a local hospital. In 2024, she graduated from UNMC with a master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and working on many different crafting projects.
Brennan Winkler is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a deep-rooted commitment to behavioral health and the communities she serves. She earned her graduate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and brings several years of behavioral health experience to her practice. Brennan’s connection to CenterPointe began long before her career as a nurse practitioner. She first joined the team as a registered nurse in 2021. After becoming a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she returned to CenterPointe to serve the people in her care in a new capacity in an advanced practice role. She offers both telehealth and in-person visits for mental health and substance use services. In her free time she enjoys staying active and spending time with her family.
Model of Care
There are five central pillars of the CenterPointe Model of Care:
Bio-Psycho-Social Model
We provide care that treats the physical, behavioral, and environmental needs of the person served. By treating the whole person, we are able to help people get better, sooner, for longer.
Integrated Teams Model
We take pride in the interdisciplinary team model in our program, and value the voice of every professional and the individual in service.
Low-Barrier, High-Access Availability
We prioritize getting the person to safe, stable, supportive, permanent, and affordable housing whenever possible, and removing all systemic barriers possible in order to accomplish this.
Individualized Goals/Outcomes
We strive to “meet the person where they are at, but we don’t leave them there” and believe in the idea that “better is better.” We do not push goals onto people that they do not want for themselves.
Strength-Based Care
We focus on people’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences for their life and recovery, rather than on people’s deficits, diagnoses, labels, or problems.
Trauma-Informed Care
We assume that everyone, including team members and each individual in service, has experienced trauma. We actively work to recognize trauma and take active steps to avoid retraumatizing individuals.
Person-Centered Care
We treat people as unique individuals. We use strength-based language, personalize Recovery Plans to the needs of the individual, and customize the care we provide in every interaction we have.
Zero Suicide Framework (ZS)
A systems framework wherein every individual is screened for suicide risk, those with identified risk are assessed and provided with suicide-specific care, called our “Life Worth Living Pathway.”
Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
The use of FDA-approved medications to treat substance use disorders and support sustained recovery.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A set of communication techniques that are designed to help people engage in a change process.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A set of techniques that focus on helping people identify their unhelpful thoughts that are leading to emotional discomfort and behavioral problems.
Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
A set of techniques that helps people change maladaptive behaviors and learn new skills, focused on mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Contingency Management (CM)
A set of behavioral techniques that reward specific, pre-identified behaviors (such as attendance, participation, and engagement in a program) with a reward that has monetary value.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A structured therapy that helps individuals process and resolve traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation.
Collaborative and Concurrent Documentation
The practice of documenting the relevant information, interventions, responses, and plan during the session with the individual, in order to improve rapport.
Daily Living Activities (DLA-20)
A clinical assessment tool that we do in all of our behavioral health programs that focusing on whether or not the person’s functioning is improving in their day-to-day life.
CenterPointe Metrics
We have identified specific metrics that are evaluated overall as an agency and within each program, focused on: utilization, compliance, satisfaction, health & safety, outcomes, and employee engagement.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
We utilize real-time reporting tools inside of our electronic-health record and program-level committees to inform our CQI approach to providing better care.
Lean Six Sigma
A data-driven methodology that combines Lean principles and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste, eliminate variation, and improve efficiency and quality in organizational processes.
Intake Form
If requesting any services at our outpatient location, an intake is required prior to beginning services. Please complete our intake form on our website or our clinic support staff would be happy to assist you in person. All other CenterPointe services will require an intake at the time of admission.