Developing Nebraska's behavioral health workforce
BHECN was created by the Nebraska Legislature in 2009 and housed at the UNMC. BHECN was charged with leading state behavioral health workforce development efforts including the recruitment, training and retention of behavioral health workers.
BHECN’s work is more important than ever as the state faces a critical shortage of behavioral health workers at a time when -- thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic -- the need for behavioral health care is higher than it has ever been.
Recent News
Inaugural BHECN Scholars cohort announced
Learn about the members of the inaugural BHECN Scholars cohort!
Lifelong Learning Fund application cycle now open!
BHECN will accept applications for the Lifelong Learning Fund through Oct. 15.
BHECN launches East Site to address Omaha-area workforce challenges
Read about the new BHECN East Site -- which opened in July at UNO's Grace Abbott School of Social Work.