3810 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68848
Part of South Central Behavioral Services · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 3810 Central Avenue in Kearney, Nebraska. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance, and government funding for people who qualify. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Buffalo County, NE has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 51,156 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.
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.
South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients who have experienced trauma.
Buffalo County, NE has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 51,156 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Compassion (Kearney, under 1 miles), Oxford House Harmon Park (Kearney, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Kearney (Kearney, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic has a 3.6-star rating from 8 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic directly at 308-237-5951. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic. Our helpline is not affiliated with South Central Behavioral Services Inc – Kearney Clinic.
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