Best Substance Abuse in Nebraska — 13 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

Substance Abuse in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.

13 Resources

1. CHI Health — Lasting Hope Recovery Center

Lasting Hope Recovery Center at 25th and St. Mary's in Omaha provides 24/7 acute psychiatric care, medically supervised detox, and a women's residential track with on-site OB collaboration for pregnant women. Walk-in assessments are accepted; call 402-717-4673 or come straight to the ER if in crisis. Insurance and Medicaid accepted.

402-717-4673 · 415 S 25th Ave, Omaha, NE 68131 · 24/7

2. CenterPointe — Lincoln

CenterPointe on South 13th in Lincoln offers an integrated continuum — outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient, residential, and housing-first programming — for women with co-occurring substance use and mental illness. Medication-assisted treatment is available. Call 402-475-8717 for intake; sliding fees and Medicaid are accepted.

402-475-8717 · 1000 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare — Kearney

Mid-Plains Center in Kearney serves a 12-county region of central Nebraska with outpatient SUD counseling, problem-gambling treatment, and DUI evaluations. Mothers can be seen on a sliding-fee basis if uninsured; call 308-237-5951 to schedule an assessment, the first step before treatment can begin.

308-237-5951 · Kearney, NE 68847 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

4. Catholic Charities of Omaha — Substance Abuse

Catholic Charities' Campaign for Hope in Omaha provides outpatient SUD counseling, DUI evaluations, and the Omaha drug-court track. Bilingual counseling is offered in Spanish; call 402-554-0520 to schedule. Services are open to all faiths; payment is on a sliding scale with insurance accepted.

402-554-0520 · Omaha, NE · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

FindTreatment.gov is SAMHSA's free, anonymous national treatment-facility locator. Filter Nebraska results by women-specific programs, MAT availability, Medicaid acceptance, and detox level of care. Particularly useful for mothers comparing options between Omaha, Lincoln, and rural facilities before committing to intake.

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6. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA Nebraska Central Office (omahaaa.org) lists meetings in every Nebraska town — including women-only, young-people, and Spanish-speaking meetings in Omaha and Lincoln. The free Meeting Guide app combines local and online meetings so mothers can join from home around bedtime routines.

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7. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA's Northern Plains Region covers Nebraska. The meeting locator at na.org lists daily meetings in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, and Norfolk, including women's meetings and beginners' formats. Phone meetings and Zoom meetings extend access to mothers in rural counties without local groups.

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8. SMART Recovery — Free

SMART Recovery is a secular, science-based alternative to 12-step programs using CBT tools. The site's directory shows in-person meetings in Omaha and Lincoln plus dozens of daily online meetings, including a women-only meeting and a family-and-friends track for parents supporting a struggling loved one.

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9. Women for Sobriety — Free

Women for Sobriety's 'New Life' program centers women's experiences with alcohol and substance use. The site lists in-person and online meetings — Nebraska women without a nearby group can join the daily WFS Online forum, video chats, and phone meetings free after registering.

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10. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free

Al-Anon helps women whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Nebraska AFG district meetings happen daily in Omaha and Lincoln, with phone and online options statewide. Free, anonymous, and unaffiliated with treatment — useful before, during, and after a loved one enters recovery.

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11. Nar-Anon — Free

Nar-Anon is the 12-step program for friends and families affected by another person's drug use — the addiction-side companion to Al-Anon. The site's meeting finder includes Nebraska in-person groups and online meetings; literature and pamphlets can be downloaded free.

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12. Shatterproof — Free

Shatterproof, founded by Gary Mendell after losing his son to addiction, focuses on evidence-based treatment and stigma reduction. The site's Treatment Atlas scores Nebraska facilities against the National Principles of Care, helping mothers vet providers before paying for residential placement.

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13. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

Faces & Voices of Recovery organizes the recovery community to change policy and public perception of SUD. Its Recovery Community Organization directory lists Nebraska peer-led RCOs where mothers in recovery can find mentorship, volunteer roles, and recovery-friendly employer connections.

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Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in Nebraska?
Women's Corner tracks 13 substance abuse resources for women in Nebraska.
Are substance abuse resources in Nebraska free?
9 of the 13 listed substance abuse resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nebraska have substance abuse resources?
Listings span cities including Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Nebraska?
Featured entries include CHI Health — Lasting Hope Recovery Center, CenterPointe — Lincoln, Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare — Kearney, Catholic Charities of Omaha — Substance Abuse, SAMHSA Treatment Locator.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
4 of 13 Nebraska substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?
Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?
Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.