Initial Contact with Clients Kearney NE

If possible, the BMDC component should be assigned its own phone number, and a receptionist answering the phone should respond with that component's name.

South Central Behavioral Services
(308) 237-5775
2701 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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South Central Behavioral Services
(308) 237-5951
3810 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lutheran Family Services
(402) 721-1774
513 North D Street
Fremont, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Blue Valley Behavioral Health
(402) 443-4414
543 North Linden Street
Wahoo, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alegent Health Psychiatric Associates
(402) 717-4673
6901 North 72nd Street
Omaha, NE
Hotline
(402) 717-4673
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Saint Francis
(308) 865-2338
1755 Prairie View Place
Kearney, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Santa Monica Inc
(402) 558-7088
130 North 39th Street
Omaha, NE
Hotline
(402) 558-7088
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Blue Valley Behavioral Health
(402) 245-4458
116 West 19th Street
Falls City, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Link Inc
(402) 371-5310
1001 Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men

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Initial Contact with Clients

nitial Contact With Clients

Receptionists and assessment staff members should be aware of the program’s advertisements, public service announcements, or other activities so that they can respond knowledgeably and professionally to telephone inquiries. Research participants report that any initial resistance or confusion by the treatment facility leads to a breakdown in the initiation process. A friendly, empathetic, and understanding atmosphere should begin with the first contact and continue throughout treatment and followup.

If possible, the BMDC component should be assigned its own phone number, and a receptionist answering the phone should respond with that component’s name. If an answering system is used, the message can distinguish the BMDC program from others offered by the agency. Callers may raise questions about BMDC’s specific components and its track record or demonstrated effectiveness to determine whether it can help them. They may be concerned about whether they will be treated in groups with people who use other drugs (e.g., cocaine) or alcohol. They may be relieved that BMDC specializes in treating “people like them” and pleased to know the program is based on scientific research. Callers need to know that the program is sensitive to their needs, that staff will take them seriously, and that the services are delivered professionally. MTP participants were apprehensive initially and wanted a counselor trained to treat marijuana problems.

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