South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) is a Community Behavioral Health agency providing mental health and substance use services for adults, children and families; and specialized services for youth and families. -SCBS is organized as a Nebraska non-profit organization [501(c)(3)], employing a staff of approximately 80. The current annual budget is $5.8 million. -SCBS programs are funded in whole or in part with County, State and/or Federal funds. -SCBS is a CARF accredited organization since 1996.
Services Offered
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling Services For Help And Hope With: *Depression *Anxiety *Substance Use Evaluations and/or Problems *Trauma *Family or Relationship Problems *TAC (Training for Adoption Competency Therapy) - Adoption Issues *Individual, group and family counseling are available
Weekly Outpatient Groups Stage of Change Group (for Substance Use) Outpatient Recovery Group (Helping Men & Women Recover/Relapse Prevention Group) Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group (DBT - Women's' Mental Health and Relationship Recovery) Seeking Safety Group (Substance Use and Trauma) *Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) For Substance Use Disorders Providing a structured treatment in the community to receive help while remaining at home and work
-3 groups per week (3 hours per group) -1 individual or family session weekly -Gender specific groups to address men's and women's issues -Primarily for Adults (under age 19 are assessed) -Relapse Prevention planning and Aftercare support
Fees and Payment
Everyone qualifies, regardless of age. If you do not have insurance or Medicaid, we are able to serve you based on your income, expenses and family size at a reduced rate. Cash, Credit and Debit cards are accepted.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
