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Children's Nebraska Behavioral Health & Wellness Center

Omaha, Nebraska · Part of Children's Nebraska (Children's Hospital & Medical Center)

Level of care
Behavioral Health Crisis Assessment (24/7 walk-in), Inpatient, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Eating disorder residential, Outpatient, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (walk-in)
Ages
Up to 21
Insurance
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Listed as operating. 7 sources, newest retrieved Jun 24, 2026. Record researched Jun 24, 2026.

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Published program summary

Described as the first facility in the region to provide the full spectrum of pediatric mental health services, including a first-of-its-kind 24/7 crisis assessment center; home to the only pediatric eating disorders program in the area. The new Behavioral Health & Wellness Center opened January 7, 2026 on Children's main hospital campus.

Services and populations

Specialties
Pediatric and adolescent eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, ARFID, binge eating, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia, OSFED), Mental/behavioral health crisis, Depression, Emotional and substance use challenges, Pediatric/adolescent psychiatric care, Trauma-informed care
Modalities
Group therapy, Family-centered sessions (nutrition education, communication, meal planning), Individual counseling/therapy, Psychiatric support/medication management, Day treatment (partial hospitalization), Creative arts, music, and movement-based group therapies
Approximate published capacity
40 inpatient psychiatric beds (single-occupancy)

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Location

Address
8550 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114
County
Douglas County

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