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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Bryan Health Independence Center	1640 Lake Street Lincoln, NE 68502	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
CenterPointe Outpatient Services	1000 South 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68508	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Houses of Hope	1124 North Cotner Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68505	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual DiagnosisSober Living
Nebraska Mental Health Centers Lincoln	4545 South 86th Street Lincoln, NE 68526	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
Touchstone	2633 P Street Lincoln, NE 68503	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+3
BAART Programs Lincoln	4305 O St Lincoln, NE 68510	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Bryan Independence Center	1640 Lake Street Lincoln, NE 68502	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+3
Bryan Medical Center West Campus	2300 S 16th St Lincoln, NE 68502	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)	1430 South St Lincoln, NE 68502	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
The Bridge Behavioral Health	721 K Street Lincoln, NE 68508	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatientPHP+1
Valley Hope of Omaha	11815 Holmes Street Omaha, NE 68137	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Omaha Treatment Center	11215 John Galt Blvd Omaha, NE 68137	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Offutt Air Force Base Alcohol and Drug Treatment	2501 Capehart Road Bellevue, NE 68123	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
OneWorld Community Health Centers	4920 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Heartland Family Service	2101 South 42nd Street Omaha, NE 68105	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln’s drug and alcohol detox network is anchored by the state capital’s concentration of behavioral health providers and a growing infrastructure of public-health partnerships.

The facilities operating in Lincoln are licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Licensure Unit under Title 175 NAC 18 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, which governs SUD treatment center standards, including staffing, clinical protocols, patient rights and ongoing quality review.

Furthermore, the Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) funds and monitors services statewide through six regional behavioral health authorities, with Region V Systems covering Lincoln and the surrounding southeast Nebraska counties.

At the local level, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) functions as the primary public health authority and leads the Overdose Prevention Coalition, an informal network of roughly 20 agencies, care providers and community stakeholders.

The coalition focuses on systematic overdose education, naloxone access and data monitoring, including wastewater surveillance that tracks community-level drug use trends in near real-time.

Two recent developments are reshaping the treatment picture for Lincoln residents. In 2024, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1325, which allows pharmacies to sell fentanyl test strips over the counter and authorizes local public health departments to distribute them for free.

In late 2025, the state’s first round of Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund grants awarded $2 million to CenterPointe to expand its short-term residential capacity in Lincoln and $350,000 to Bryan Medical Center.

These investments directly address a longstanding shortage of residential detox beds in the city. Lincoln is home to both inpatient residential programs and outpatient detox and MAT clinics.

Methamphetamine remains the drug most commonly driving treatment admissions in Nebraska, while fentanyl-involved overdose deaths, though declining, continue to shape local harm reduction priorities.

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Paying for Detox in Lincoln

Detox costs in Lincoln are measurably lower than the state average, making the city one of the more affordable care markets in Nebraska for people paying out of pocket or with limited insurance coverage. Therefore, understanding what drives cost differences across care levels can help you narrow your options without ruling out programs prematurely.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Lincoln?

The cost of detox in Lincoln depends primarily on the level of medical supervision required, the length of stay, the substances involved and whether you’re accessing care through insurance, Medicaid or self-pay.

Lincoln’s average cost for addiction treatment is approximately $53,128, which falls below the Nebraska state average of $58,777 and below the national average of $57,193, according to rehab.com data. Hospital-based and inpatient care tiers drive the higher end of those figures.

Outpatient MAT programs in Lincoln combine FDA-approved medications with counseling and can often be integrated into a working daily schedule. Costs for these programs are influenced significantly by prescribed medication and session frequency.

$15k-$50k+

Medical Detox

$15k-$50k

Inpatient Rehab

$1k-$10k

Outpatient Rehab

$1.2k-$6k (yearly)

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Lincoln?

Yes, under the Affordable Care Act, private insurance plans are required to cover substance use disorder treatment on par with other medical and surgical benefits. The Nebraska Department of Insurance oversees compliance for plans sold in the state.

Residents can check their plan’s network status and benefits through the federal marketplace at healthcare.gov.

The most common commercial insurers in Lincoln include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Lincoln

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient detox in Lincoln, including alcohol and drug withdrawal management. Part B covers outpatient treatment services and opioid treatment programs (OTPs) providing methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Copays and deductibles will depend on the treatment setting and your specific plan type.

Medicaid

Nebraska Medicaid, known as Heritage Health, covers detox, inpatient residential treatment, outpatient treatment and medication-assisted treatment for eligible residents.

Heritage Health is managed through contracted managed care organizations and covers buprenorphine products, including Suboxone and naltrexone (Vivitrol).

Note that Heritage Health does not cover methadone treatment through its standard benefit, so patients pursuing methadone-based OTP care should confirm payment options directly with the clinic.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Don’t let cost stand between you and care. Several programs in Lincoln specifically serve people with limited financial resources:

Sliding Scale Payment:

CenterPointe, Lincoln’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider, uses a sliding fee scale based on income and is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Pine Lake Behavioral Health also offers financial assistance for qualifying patients.

Nonprofits and Charities:

St. Monica’s provides gender-specific residential and outpatient treatment for women, funded largely through donations and government grants, with no minimum ability to pay required for entry.

State and Regional Government Funding:

Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health maintains a funding pathway for uninsured residents who meet income criteria. Region V Systems, the behavioral health authority serving Lincoln, administers these state-funded slots at contracted providers and can help identify availability.

Veterans Programs:

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System operates a Substance Use Disorders Program at its Lincoln clinic (600 South 70th Street). Veterans can also access MAT at BAART Programs Lincoln through the VA Community Care Network via Optum and TriWest, making private-sector opioid treatment available at VA-covered rates.

Lincoln, Nebraska Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit

Nebraska classifies all addiction treatment centers as Mental Health Substance Use Treatment Centers. The DHHS Licensure Unit conducts an on-site inspection before issuing a license and may conduct unannounced compliance inspections at any time thereafter.

Facilities apply under Title 175, Chapter 18 (SUD) and/or Chapter 19 (mental health), depending on the populations served. Most Lincoln programs carry a dual license covering both.

Website: dhhs.ne.gov

Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health (DBH)

DBH is the state agency responsible for funding, contracting, and monitoring the SUD treatment system.

It administers the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund (currently holding $32.6 million from pharmaceutical litigation settlements) and the Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund, through which Lincoln providers CenterPointe and Bryan Medical Center received grants in 2025.

DBH also sets service definitions and billing standards for Medicaid-covered behavioral health services.

Website: dhhs.ne.gov

Region V Systems

Region V Systems is the regional behavioral health authority for the 16-county area surrounding Lincoln.

It contracts with local treatment providers, coordinates access to state-funded care for uninsured residents and manages opioid response planning for southeast Nebraska, including an active Opioid Steering Committee that directs local settlement fund priorities.

Website: region5systems.net

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD)

LLCHD functions as the lead local public health authority for overdose surveillance and harm reduction education. The Bureau of Health Promotion conducts wastewater epidemiology to monitor community-level drug trends and coordinates the Overdose Prevention Coalition. LLCHD manages the HealthToGo vending machine program that provides free naloxone at multiple locations across the city.

Website: lincoln.ne.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Lincoln

Medication-assisted treatment in Lincoln is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Federally, opioid agonist therapy must comply with SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program rules under 42 CFR Part 8. Nebraska DBH licenses and oversees MAT providers and requires that counseling and behavioral therapy be integrated components of care.

Buprenorphine:

Widely accessible in Lincoln. BAART Programs, Lincoln, CenterPointe Outpatient Services, Bryan Independence Center and several independent prescribers offer buprenorphine products, including Suboxone.

Telehealth prescribing is available, allowing patients in Lancaster County to initiate treatment with remote supervision. Heritage Health covers buprenorphine-naloxone products with prior authorization.

Methadone:

Restricted to federally certified OTPs. In Lincoln, BAART Programs (1124 North Cotner Boulevard) and Lincoln Treatment Center (4305 O Street) operate OTP-certified methadone programs.

Patients are typically required to attend daily for initial dosing; take-home doses become available based on treatment progress. Heritage Health does not cover methadone dispensed through an OTP, so most patients use self-pay or commercial insurance.

Naltrexone:

Unrestricted and requires no special clinic enrollment. The injectable monthly form (Vivitrol) is fully covered by Heritage Health and is commonly used for both opioid and alcohol use disorders at outpatient providers and the VA

It is non-addictive and has no abuse potential, making it appropriate for a range of clinical settings, including court-supervised programs.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Lincoln

Lincoln has prioritized naloxone access and overdose education as its primary harm reduction tools, with a coalition of health department programs and clinical providers working to keep reversal medication available across the city.

Nebraska does not currently have legal syringe service programs. Governor Pillen vetoed LB 307 in March 2024, and the legislature sustained that veto, leaving Nebraska among the few states without authorized needle exchange.

Fentanyl test strips, however, were decriminalized in 2024 under LB 1325, and local public health departments may now distribute them for free, an important step in addressing fentanyl contamination in the local drug supply.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD), Overdose Prevention Coalition

lincoln.ne.gov

Free naloxone via HealthToGo public health vending machines Overdose recognition education and public awareness campaigns Wastewater drug trend surveillance Coordination of a 20+ agency Overdose Prevention Coalition Fentanyl test strip distribution at the health department facility

LLCHD deployed HealthToGo vending machines at accessible locations across the city to provide anonymous, around-the-clock access to free naloxone without requiring a pharmacy visit or prescription.

The department also uses wastewater testing data to track real-time drug use trends and alert the community to emerging risks in the local supply.

Stop Overdose Nebraska (StopODNE.com)

stopodne.com

Free naloxone nasal spray kits Pharmacy-based overdose education Online enrollment and pharmacy locator Available to any Nebraska resident without a prescription

Stop Overdose Nebraska, operated by the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health in partnership with the Nebraska Pharmacists Association and Region V Systems, enables anyone in Nebraska to pick up free Narcan at a participating pharmacy.

The program has grown steadily since its 2019 pilot launch. In Lincoln, participating pharmacies include Hy-Vee (5010 O Street) and Kohll’s Rx (808 North 27th Street). Any Nebraska resident can enroll and receive a kit regardless of personal drug use status.

CenterPointe

centerpointe.org

Overdose prevention education Residential and outpatient programming Naloxone training for patients and their support networks Low-barrier access to substance use treatment Co-occurring mental health and SUD services Peer support programs

CenterPointe is Lincoln’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider and a key member of the Overdose Prevention Coalition. With $2 million in 2025 opioid settlement funding to expand short-term residential capacity, CenterPointe is addressing one of Lincoln’s most significant treatment gaps.

The organization provides naloxone training as a standard component of care and has been a public advocate for expanded harm reduction infrastructure at both the city and state levels.

Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health, Naloxone Standing Order Program

dhhs.ne.gov

Free naloxone kit distribution program Public training resources on overdose recognition and naloxone administration Good Samaritan law guidance for bystanders

Nebraska’s Chief Medical Officer issued a standing order in August 2024 authorizing pharmacists across the state to dispense naloxone nasal spray and injectable formulations without a personal prescription.

First responders statewide carry naloxone, and DBH has distributed thousands of kits to law enforcement and EMS through SAMHSA grant programs.

Nebraska’s Good Samaritan law provides immunity from low-level drug charges to anyone who calls 911 during an overdose emergency.

Detox Statistics in Lincoln, Nebraska

Fatal overdoses in Lincoln have declined substantially over the past several years, though methamphetamine continues to drive treatment admissions and both opioid and non-opioid overdose risks remain active concerns.

The data below reflects the most current verified figures available.

35% of Nebraska Overdose Deaths Involved Fentanyl in 2023:

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were involved in 35% of all overdose deaths in Nebraska in 2023, according to CDC data. Nebraska’s fentanyl death rate, at 3.3 per 100,000, remains the lowest in the nation.

21 Fatal Overdoses in Lincoln in 2024:

Lincoln Police Department documented 21 fatal overdoses or poisonings in 2024, a significant decline from a peak of 45 in 2021, according to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.

Lowest State Opioid Death Rate in the U.S. in 2024:

Nebraska recorded an opioid death rate of 3.3 per 100,000 residents in 2024, the lowest of all 50 states, according to Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of CDC provisional data. All demographic groups in Nebraska saw opioid death rate declines from 2023 to 2024.

FAQs About Detox in Lincoln, NE

Can I access detox in Lincoln if I have no insurance?

Yes. Several pathways exist for uninsured residents. CenterPointe and other DHHS-contracted providers accept state behavioral health funding for people who meet income eligibility criteria through Region V Systems, the regional behavioral health authority for southeast Nebraska. Call 211 Nebraska (dial 2-1-1) for a free, confidential referral to programs currently accepting state-funded patients.

What does Nebraska's Good Samaritan law cover during an overdose?

Nebraska’s Good Samaritan law provides immunity from low-level drug possession charges for anyone who calls 911 in good faith during an overdose emergency, as well as for the person overdosing.

The law also extends protection to bystanders who administer naloxone. However, it does not protect against charges unrelated to drug possession, such as distribution or trafficking.

If you witness an overdose, call 911 immediately.

Are there detox or MAT programs in Lincoln specifically for veterans?

Yes. The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System operates a Substance Use Disorders outpatient clinic at 600 South 70th Street in Lincoln. BAART Programs Lincoln also serves veterans through the VA Community Care Network, meaning eligible veterans can access methadone and buprenorphine treatment there at VA-covered rates.

Bryan Independence Center and Pine Lake Behavioral Health accept Tricare insurance for active-duty and retired military members.

Does Lincoln have treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder?

Yes. Methamphetamine is the most common primary substance driving treatment admissions in Nebraska, and Lincoln’s providers are experienced in treating it.

CenterPointe offers both residential and outpatient programming, Bridge Behavioral Health (721 K Street) specializes in methamphetamine detox on an outpatient basis, and several providers offer contingency management and behavioral therapies that have demonstrated effectiveness for stimulant use disorder.

There are no FDA-approved medications specifically for meth withdrawal, so treatment is primarily behavioral and supportive.

How long are typical wait times for residential detox in Lincoln?

Wait times vary by facility and change frequently based on bed availability. CenterPointe’s new residential expansion, funded by 2025 opioid settlement grants, is increasing capacity.

In the meantime, if you are told a residential bed is unavailable immediately, an outpatient detox program may provide a structured, medically supported bridge while you wait, particularly for individuals with moderate withdrawal risk.

Call 211 Nebraska or SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) for same-day referral assistance.

Is naloxone available for free in Lincoln without a prescription?

Yes. Free naloxone nasal spray is available at LLCHD’s HealthToGo vending machines across the city and at participating pharmacies through Stop Overdose Nebraska (StopODNE.com).

Nebraska’s statewide standing order, renewed in August 2024, allows any pharmacist to dispense naloxone without an individual prescription. Therefore, any Nebraska resident at risk of witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose can obtain Narcan at no cost.

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