South Central Behavioral Services

South Central Behavioral Services Welcome to our page. If you need immediate assistance please call the office or if you have an emergency please dial 911.

Our Vision is to live in communities where Behavioral Health is understood to be essential to wellbeing and stigma has been eliminated. SCBS Values:

Leadership
**Ethical
**Accessible
**Visionary
**Empowering and Supportive
**Trustworthy

Work Environment
**Self Directed Work Teams (SDWT)
**Creative and flexible staff
**Integrity
**Effective Communication
**Resources and tools to do the job
**Saf

ety
**Sense of humor, Positive Attitude and High Morale

Services will be:
**Collaborative and Respectful
**Creative, flexible and resourceful
**Trauma Informed
**Person and Family Centered
**Recovery Focused
**Safe

Happy 15th Anniversary to Jamie, Outpatient Therapist in Kearney!Jamie has been working at South Central Behavioral Serv...
08/23/2025

Happy 15th Anniversary to Jamie, Outpatient Therapist in Kearney!

Jamie has been working at South Central Behavioral Services since 2010. Jamie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner, using tools and skills to help people heal from trauma. She specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help curb cravings for using substances and addressing trauma related issues. Jamie is able to perform EMDR either in person or over-telehealth. She also specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy helping people with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. She also is proficient in addressing Seeking Safety material to help people with relationship, trauma, and addiction issues. She has the following licenses in the state of Nebraska: Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and Certified Professional Counselor. She has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology. Jamie is on the registered service provider list, which allows her to provide substance use and mental health services to adults and youth within the criminal justice system. Jamie also advocates for having local resources for rural areas.

Congratulations Jamie, and thank you for all that you do for SCBS and our clients!

Community Support's August social had 9 clients participate in "Back to School BINGO". They enjoyed socializing, snacks ...
08/22/2025

Community Support's August social had 9 clients participate in "Back to School BINGO". They enjoyed socializing, snacks and of course winning prizes.

Happy 26th Anniversary to Andrea, Administrative Assistant for the ACT Program!Andrea started employment with SCBS in 19...
08/22/2025

Happy 26th Anniversary to Andrea, Administrative Assistant for the ACT Program!

Andrea started employment with SCBS in 1999, working at Opportunity House as a Unit Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. In 2007 when ACT came to SCBS from the Regional Center, Andrea accepted the position at ACT as the Administrative Assistant. Andrea has worked for over 27 years in the mental health field which includes years of on the job training at HRC. Andrea enjoys traveling, cruising to the Caribbean and volunteering at Start Over Rover.

Congratulations, Andrea, and thank you for all that you do for SCBS and the ACT Team!

Happy 6th Anniversary to Brandi, ACT Program Director!Brandi is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and ha...
08/12/2025

Happy 6th Anniversary to Brandi, ACT Program Director!

Brandi is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and has been working in the mental health field for over twenty years. She was born and raised in Nebraska and attended Hastings College for her under graduate degrees in Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice. She then went on to the University of Nebraska at Kearney for her Masters Program. Brandi was the Adolescent Program Director at Great Plains Healthcare in North Platte, NE for six years before returning home to Hastings in 2005. For the next thirteen years she was employed by Mary Lanning Healthcare on the acute psychiatric unit before she joined the South Central Behavioral Services team. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and sporting events.

Congratulations Brandi and thank you for all that you do for SCBS and the ACT Team!

Happy 4th Anniversary to Paige, ACT Therapist!Paige is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical ...
08/10/2025

Happy 4th Anniversary to Paige, ACT Therapist!

Paige is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the mental health field for about seven years. She was born and raised in Nebraska and attended Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ for her undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Use. She then went on to the University of Nebraska at Omaha for her Masters of Social Work. Paige began her mental health career with Mary Lanning Healthcare's Behavioral Services Unit as their EPC Psych Case Manager before she joined the South Central Behavioral Services team. She enjoys spending time with her family, decorating, and traveling.

Congratulations Paige! Thank you for all that you do for SCBS and our clients!

ACT staff and clients went to Pete's SafariThe animals were very lively and we were able to hold and pet certain animals...
08/08/2025

ACT staff and clients went to Pete's Safari
The animals were very lively and we were able to hold and pet certain animals.
The weather was perfect this morning.
Everyone enjoyed the Safari!

Happy 3rd Anniversary to Danielle, RN for our ACT Program!Danielle graduated from Central Community College with her Ass...
08/08/2025

Happy 3rd Anniversary to Danielle, RN for our ACT Program!

Danielle graduated from Central Community College with her Associate Degree in Nursing and began working at CHI Health St. Francis in the Intensive Care Unit, where she worked for 6 years. She then attended Doane College to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. While working at CHI St. Francis she became certified in Critical Care, Cardiac Medicine and Infusions. After leaving the acute care setting, Danielle worked briefly for the Department of Health and Human Services at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Hastings, NE. Danielle started working with ACT in August 2022. She recently went on to graduate school to obtain her Master’s Degree in Nursing at Clarkson College with hopes of becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Congratulations, Danielle! Thank you for all that you do for SCBS and our clients!

In July, Hastings Rehab clients enjoyed tie dying shirts while rockin out to some oldies music. We also enjoyed some yum...
08/05/2025

In July, Hastings Rehab clients enjoyed tie dying shirts while rockin out to some oldies music. We also enjoyed some yummy root beer floats.

In June, Hastings Rehab took 10 clients to the Omaha Zoo. All the clients enjoyed visiting all the exhibits and learning...
08/05/2025

In June, Hastings Rehab took 10 clients to the Omaha Zoo. All the clients enjoyed visiting all the exhibits and learning new facts about the animals. They really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit the most.

Hastings Day Rehab took a road trip to Lincoln to visit the Sunken Gardens. Clients enjoyed a walk through the colorful ...
08/04/2025

Hastings Day Rehab took a road trip to Lincoln to visit the Sunken Gardens. Clients enjoyed a walk through the colorful and scenic gardens of Lincoln and enjoyed a day of laughing and relaxation!

Congratulations on your 18 year anniversary, Teri!Teri began working for SCBS in 2007. She is the Vocational Specialist ...
08/02/2025

Congratulations on your 18 year anniversary, Teri!

Teri began working for SCBS in 2007. She is the Vocational Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Teri has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field. Teri has been trained in Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CBT and Rentwise. Teri has lived most of her life in the Hastings Area.

Happy Anniversary, Teri! Thank you for all that you do for SCBS and our ACT clients!

Happy 20th Anniversary to Kelli, Administrative Services Program Director!Kelli started working at SCBS in August 2005. ...
08/01/2025

Happy 20th Anniversary to Kelli, Administrative Services Program Director!

Kelli started working at SCBS in August 2005. She held the Administrative Assistant position in the Administrative Services Office from October 2008- December 2021. Kelli’s primary responsibilities include the supervision of staff, oversight of fiscal operations, Human Resources and Accounts Receivable. Kelli earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Communications from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in May 2005.

Congratulations Kelli and thank you for all that you do for SCBS and our staff!

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