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Educating Students

BHECN provides support to students and trainees in behavioral health fields.
Recruiting Students

Ambassador Program helps students explore careers in Behavioral Health.
Training Professionals

BHECN offers a variety of trainings to professionals statewide.
Workforce Reports

BHECN studies the behavioral health workforce in Nebraska.

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) recruits & educates students in behavioral health fields and trains & retains professionals already in the workforce. Learn more

2017 Integrated Care Conf Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care

Nebraska faces a shortage of mental health practitioners, particularly in rural areas of the state. One of the ways to reduce the barriers of access to mental health in these areas is establishing an on-site mental health professional in primary care clinics. . Learn more...

High School Alliance Student Heads to National Competition
High School Alliance student Lea Sobrilsky will be heading to Orlando to participate in the HOSA national competition this June, competing in the Behavioral Health category. Read more...

Ambassador Spotlight - Meet Emily Soener, PLMHP, PLCSW

Emily Soener got her start in social work by volunteering for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority as an undergrad. After being hired full time following graduation, she realized social work might be an area she'd like to pursue further.