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7.7/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.66 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 2 Google reviews (3.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About Douglas County – Mental Health Center
Douglas County – Mental Health Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1490 North 16th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a public provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and 12-step facilitation.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Douglas County – Mental Health Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
✓Offers residential treatment: only 12 of 33 programs in Omaha do.
✓Accepts Medicare: 21 of 33 programs in Omaha do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Recovery support
Self-help groups
Assistance with obtaining social services
Counseling & education
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages accepted
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Local, county, or community government
Treatment access in Douglas County, NE
32Treatment facilities
5Offer detox
13Buprenorphine or methadone
12Offer 24-hour care
Douglas County, NE has 32 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 601,158 residents. Douglas County – Mental Health Center is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 67 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 7.6 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Questions about Douglas County – Mental Health Center
What services does Douglas County – Mental Health Center offer?
Douglas County – Mental Health Center lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does Douglas County – Mental Health Center accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Douglas County – Mental Health Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does Douglas County – Mental Health Center offer detox?
Yes. Douglas County – Mental Health Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Is Douglas County – Mental Health Center accredited?
Yes. Douglas County – Mental Health Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does Douglas County – Mental Health Center treat?
Douglas County – Mental Health Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Douglas County, NE?
Douglas County, NE has 32 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 601,158 residents: 5 list detox services, 13 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 12 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
How does Douglas County – Mental Health Center rank among rehab centers in Omaha?
Douglas County – Mental Health Center is #7 of 26 ranked programs in Omaha in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
What is Douglas County – Mental Health Center's Google rating?
Douglas County – Mental Health Center has a 3.0-star rating from 2 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to Douglas County – Mental Health Center or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Douglas County – Mental Health Center directly at 402-444-1975. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Douglas County – Mental Health Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Douglas County – Mental Health Center.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Douglas County – Mental Health Center.
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