Task Force, Committees, and Professional Organizations

State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services

The State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services was created as part of LB1083 Behavioral Health Reform. Members of the committee have a demonstrated interest, commitment and specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to the provision of substance abuse services in the State of Nebraska. The committee consists of twelve members appointed by the Governor.

The committee is responsible to the division and will conduct regular meetings, provide advice and assistance to the division relating to the provision of substance abuse services in the State of Nebraska, promote the interests of consumers and their families, provide reports as requested by the division, and engage in such other activities as directed or authorized by the division.

Current committee members include:

• Jerome Barry, Region 5/Lincoln
• Dr. Subhash Bhatia, Region 6/Omaha
• Corey Brockway, Region 2/McCook
• Ann Ebsen, Region 6/Bellevue
• Topher Hansen, Region 5/Lincoln
• Jay Jackson, Region 4/Columbus
• Lynda Krutz, Region 5/Lincoln
• Vicki Maca, Region 5/Lincoln
• Dr. Delinda Mercer, Region 1/Scottsbluff
• Brenda Miner, Region 3/Grand Island
• Jane Morgan, Region 1/Gordon
• Laura Richards, Region 1/Scottsbluff
• Randy See, Region 3/Grand Island

More information about the Committee including meeting agendas and minutes can be found at the Department of Health and Human Services website at http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/sua/SACSA.htm.