Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority

09/03/2026

💚🌈 Helping Families Thrive Across the Nebraska Panhandle 🌈💚

Every family faces challenges, but no family should have to navigate them alone.
The Professional Partner Program through Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority helps connect youth and families with individualized support, resources, and services through a family-centered Wraparound approach. 🤝💚

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who can benefit? ✅ Youth ages 3-25 ✅ Youth with a mental health diagnosis ✅ Youth experiencing challenges at home, school, or in the community ✅ Youth at risk of out-of-home placement, becoming a state ward, dropping out of school, or experiencing co-occurring conditions

🌱 How can the program help? 💚 One-on-one support 💚 Family advocacy and empowerment 💚 Connection to community resources 💚 Collaborative planning focused on strengths and goals 💚 Support tailored to each youth and family's unique needs
The Professional Partner Program works alongside families, helping create a team of supports that builds on strengths, promotes success, and encourages long-term well-being.

📍 Serving all 11 counties in the Nebraska Panhandle

📞 Learn more or make a referral: 308-635-3173
🌐 https://region1bhs.net/services.html -partner

Because every child deserves support, every family deserves a voice, and every success story starts with a caring community. 💚

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09/02/2026

09/02/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Month 💜

Recognizing the warning signs of su***de can help you support someone who may be struggling.

Some warning signs may include:
• Talking about wanting to die or feeling like a burden to others
• Expressing feelings of hopelessness or saying there's no reason to live
• Withdrawing from family, friends, or activities they usually enjoy
• Noticeable changes in mood or behavior
• Giving away meaningful belongings or saying goodbye in unusual ways
• Increased use of alcohol or other substances
• Significant changes in sleep or eating habits

These signs don't always mean someone is thinking about su***de, but they do signal that they may need support.

If you're concerned about someone, reach out. Listen without judgment, let them know you care, and ask directly if they're thinking about su***de. Having this conversation does not increase the risk—it can help someone feel seen and supported.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night.

💜 Together, we can help prevent su***de.

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09/02/2026

💚🤝 Need Behavioral Health Support in the Nebraska Panhandle? We're Here to Help. 🤝💚

Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority works with a network of providers across the Nebraska Panhandle to connect individuals and families with services that support mental health, substance use recovery, crisis intervention, case management, medication-assisted treatment, outpatient therapy, and more.

🌱 Available services may include:
💚 Outpatient mental health counseling
💚 Substance use treatment and recovery support
💚 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
💚 Case management services
💚 Emergency and crisis services
💚 Inpatient and residential treatment options
💚 Youth and family-focused behavioral health services

🏠 Services are available throughout the Panhandle, including Alliance, Chadron, Gering, Scottsbluff, Sidney, Kimball, and surrounding communities.

Recovery starts with reaching out. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, a family member, or a friend, there are caring professionals ready to support your journey toward wellness.

📞 Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority 308-635-3173

🌐 www.region1bhs.net

💚 Because everyone deserves access to hope, healing, and quality behavioral health care.

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09/01/2026

🧰🚨 September is National Preparedness Month! 🚨🧰

Emergencies and disasters can happen without warning. Taking steps now can help keep you and your loved ones safe when it matters most.

✅ Create a family emergency plan
✅ Identify meeting locations and emergency contacts
✅ Sign up for emergency alerts
✅ Download the FEMA app for preparedness resources and updates

At Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority, we know that preparedness supports both physical safety and emotional well-being. Planning ahead can help reduce stress and uncertainty during emergencies.

Learn more and get started at: www.ready.gov

Download the FEMA APP. Sign up for emergency alerts and know what to do during a disaster.

09/01/2026

💜 Su***de Prevention Walk at Lunch 💜

Take a Walk. Make a Difference. Show Your Support!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. for our Su***de Prevention Walk at Lunch as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and remind those around us that they are never alone.

Participating is easy—and you can make it your own!

🚶 Walk Your Way

Take a walk during your lunch break, whether it's around your workplace, neighborhood, or favorite walking route.

📸 Snap a photo!
Take a picture of yourself while you're out walking and send it to Kym Fries at [email protected].

💜 Walking at Region 1?

Join us at 4110 Avenue D, Scottsbluff, and make it a lunch outing!

After your walk, enjoy great food and drinks from local food trucks including Lemon Love, La Delicia, Bluffs BBQ, and Sancho Corn, all proudly supporting Su***de Prevention Awareness. Vendors will be available before, during, and after the event while helping us support Su***de Prevention awareness.

🎉 And there’s a little extra motivation! Everyone who submits a photo will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate!

Thank you for helping raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those impacted by su***de. Whether you walk with coworkers, friends, family, or on your own, your participation helps send a powerful message of hope and support.
Lace up your shoes, take a walk, enjoy some lunch, and help us take steps toward hope, healing, and su***de prevention. 💜

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08/31/2026

💚🌟 Behavioral Health Support Starts Here 🌟💚

Whether you're looking for mental health services, substance use treatment, prevention resources, housing assistance, crisis support, or information for a loved one, Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority is here to help.

Serving all 11 counties of Nebraska's Panhandle, Region 1 coordinates behavioral health services and resources to support individuals, families, and communities on their journey toward recovery, wellness, and resiliency.

🧠 Mental Health Services
💚 Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Support
🏠 HART Housing Assistance Program
🤝 Professional Partner Program
🌱 Prevention & Community Education
🚨 24/7 Crisis Services Availableregion1bhs

If you or someone you know needs support:
📞 Western Nebraska Crisis Line: 1-877-492-7001
📱 Call or Text 988
💬 Crisis Text Line: Text"REG" to 741741
📞 Substance Use Crisis Line: 1-833-789-7177region1bhs
📞 Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority 308-635-3173

Recovery is possible. Help is available. Hope is real. 💚

🌐 Learn more about services and resources: www.region1bhs.net

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Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority organizes and coordinates comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services for eleven counties in Western Nebraska — serving approximately 88,000 people across 15,000 square miles.

08/31/2026

💜🕯️ August 31 | International Overdose Awareness Day 🕯️💜

Today, we remember those we have lost to overdose, support those who are grieving, and stand with individuals living with substance use disorders and those in recovery. International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people that help is available.

📊 Did You Know? • The CDC estimates there were approximately 80,391 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2024, a decrease from 2023, showing that prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts are making a difference.

• Overdose deaths involving opioids decreased from an estimated 83,140 in 2023 to 54,743 in 2024.
• Despite this progress, overdose remains a leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 44. [cdc.gov] [cdc.gov] [infectious...dvisor.com]

Every number represents a person, a family, and a community affected by loss.

💜 How You Can Help
✅ Learn the signs of an overdose
✅ Carry naloxone if available in your community
✅ Support individuals seeking treatment and recovery
✅ Talk openly about substance use and mental health
✅ Help reduce stigma by treating every person with compassion and respect

Recovery is possible. Hope is real. No one should have to face addiction alone.

📞 Need help or know someone who does? • 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Free, confidential support is available 24/7.

💜 Today we remember. Today we support. Today we act!