State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services

The State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services was created as part of Legislative Bill 1083, the Nebraska Behavioral Health Systems Act. The 12 member board is appointed by the Governor and was created to provide advice and assistance to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health related to the provision of substance abuse prevention and treatment services in the State of Nebraska.

Members of the Committee are to have a demonstrated interest, commitment, and specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to the provision of substance abuse services in the State of Nebraska and membership is to include at least three consumers of substance abuse services.

The Committee is responsible to the Division of Behavioral Health and promotes the interests of consumers and their families to the Division, provides reports as requested by the Division, and engages in other activities as directed or authorized by the Division.

Those interested in participating on the State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services should complete an Application for Executive Appointment.

For more information on the State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services including meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.dhhs.ne.gov/hew/sua/sacsa.htm.