Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Prevention — Lincoln & Lancaster County, Nebraska
If You Are in Immediate Danger
- Call 911
- Call or Text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, intense emotional distress, or concern for someone’s safety, immediate help is available.
Local Crisis & Emergency Mental Health Services
Bryan West Campus Emergency Department
Emergency mental health care
2300 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
☎ 402-481-1111
CenterPointe Crisis Line (24/7)
Suicide, substance use, and mental health crises
☎ 402-475-6695
CenterPointe Walk-in Crisis Response or Outpatient Services
Available Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM
2202 S. 11th St., Lincoln, NE 68502
☎402-475-8717
Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center
☎ 402-441-8276
Fax: 402-441-8624
24-Hour Crisis Line: 402-475-6695
825 J Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
🌐 https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/368/Mental-Health-Crisis-Center
Abuse & Assault Support (Local)
Friendship Home — Domestic violence advocacy, shelter, and support
☎ 24/7 Shelter Crisis Line: 402-437-9302
🌐 https://friendshiphome.org/
Voices of Hope — Domestic violence and sexual assault support
☎ 24-Hour Crisis Line: 402-475-7273
☎ Office: 402-476-2110
✉ info@voicesofhopelincoln.org
📍 Mailing Address: 2545 N St., Lincoln, NE 68510
🌐 https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org
Walk-in hours available on website
Adult & Child Abuse Hotline (Nebraska DHHS – 24/7)
☎ 1-800-652-1999
Peer Support & Warmlines (Non‑Emergency)
Warmlines provide emotional support from trained peer specialists. They are not for emergencies.
Safe Harbor Peer Services Warmline
☎ 402-715-4226
🌐 https://community-alliance.org/we-offer/safe-harbor-peer-crisis-services/
Nebraska Honu Warmline
☎ 402-975-2032
Keya Warmline / Keya House
Peer support and an alternative to crisis centers or emergency rooms
☎ 402-261-5959
Low-Cost Mental Health, Substance Use & Family Support (Local)
The Bridge Behavioral Health — Substance use withdrawal services, residential treatment, and recovery support
☎ 402-477-3951
✉ info@thebridgenebraska.org
📍 721 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
🌐 https://thebridgenebraska.org/
Bluestem Behavioral Health — Low-cost and sliding-scale mental health care
☎ 402-476-1455
📍 1021 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
🌐 https://www.bluestemlincoln.com
Blue Valley Behavioral Health — Low-cost and sliding-scale services
☎ 402-231-4014
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-877-409-6600
📍 3901 Normal Blvd, Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68506
🌐 http://bvbh.net/content/offices/lincoln.html
Nebraska Family Helpline
☎ 1-888-866-8660
CEDARS Family Services — Youth respite care, crisis stabilization, and family services
☎ 402-434-5437
📍 6601 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68506
Families Inspiring Families (FIF) — Support for parents of youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges
☎ 402-441-4369
Low-Cost Individual Therapy & Counseling
New Outlook Counseling
📍 610 J Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508
☎ 402-413-6247
✉ jamie@jamiehengcounseling.com
🌐 https://newoutlookcounseling.org/
Garden View Mental Health
☎ 402-327-1428
✉ contact@gvmentalhealth.com
🌐 https://www.gvmentalhealth.com/
National & Specialized Crisis Resources
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
☎ or Text 988
🌐 https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline — Substance use and mental health support
☎ 1-800-662-4357
National Child Abuse Hotline
☎ 1-800-422-4453
National Sexual Assault Hotline
☎ 1-800-656-4673
Domestic Violence Support
☎ 1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
Youth Crisis Hotline (Boys Town)
☎ 1-800-448-3000
🌐 https://www.boystown.org/hotline
Specialized Support
Trans Lifeline — Support for trans and questioning individuals
☎ 1-877-565-8860
🌐 https://translifeline.org/
The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ crisis and support services
☎ 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
🌐 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Fireside Project — Psychedelic crisis and harm-reduction support
☎ or Text 62‑FIRESIDE
Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm PT
🌐 https://firesideproject.org/
Additional Resource Directories
MyLNK — Community resources (website & mobile app; available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic)
🌐 https://lincolnne.mylnk.app/categories?language=en
Region 5 Services — Behavioral health resource directory
🌐 https://region5.ne.networkofcare.org/mh/services/index.aspx
Center for People in Need — Basic needs and community resources
🌐 https://centerforpeople.org/basic-needs/
This resource list is provided for informational purposes and may not be exhaustive. Availability and services may change. In emergencies, call 911.
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Garden View Mental Health
www.gvmentalhealth.com
402-327-1428