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Chuck Brown Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

BHECN partnering with The Kim Foundation

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce.

Apr 3, 2026

BHECN Director Marley Doyle, MD

BHECN publishes supervision data for ARPA awards

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska has been working to address a shortage of supervised providers in the state.

Mar 31, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Jessica Buche

BHECN workforce report featured on new podcast

Leaders from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska discuss the Licensed Behavioral Health Workforce Report for 2025.

Feb 16, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

BHECN releases 2024-25 Legislative Report

The report, which is available online, explores the power of connection in behavioral health.

Jan 8, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD

BHECN report gives view into behavioral health workforce

Despite steady progress, including in rural areas, challenges remain to address Nebraska’s workforce shortages.

Nov 7, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

BHECN report aims for statewide behavioral health workforce strategy

After a June workforce conference, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska identified priority areas for focus.

Oct 2, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD

Denise Pecha to lead BHECN’s network initiatives

Pecha will support partnerships to help expand the state’s behavioral health workforce.

Sep 18, 2025

Denise Pecha

BHECN hosts inaugural workforce partners conference

Seeing a need to convene behavioral health leaders, BHECN has scheduled a second conference for next April.

Jul 10, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD

BHECN’s ‘Nebraska Model’ featured at national conference

The American Psychiatric Association event aired a video highlighting BHECN’s model for transforming behavioral health workforce development.

Jul 7, 2025

A photo of BHECN staff members sitting around a table and listening intently

Nebraska behavioral health champions honored with BHECN awards

The full-circle nature of the moment was not lost on Annette Dubas, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations. As she received the 2024 Distinguished Service Award – the highest honor bestowed by the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska – the Fullerton native reflected on her time as a state legislator, […]

Apr 23, 2025

Top row from left: Hayden Wallace and Annette Dubas. Bottom row from left: Laura Sanchez, Janetta Lenstrom and Dr. Melissa Lafferty.