The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been investigating complaints received against the State of Nebraska. The complaints say that Nebraskans with serious mental illness struggle to access the services they need to live and work in the community. The DOJ team will be in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, and Scottsbluff next week holding a series of town hall meetings to hear from you and others about your experiences that may be relevant.
If you or a family member have experience with Nebraska's mental health services system, we encourage you to attend and share your thoughts. OR You can also email thoughts or comments to Nicole Zeitler, trial attorney at the DOJ, at nicole.zeitler@usdoj.gov.
Lincoln:
The town hall will be at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14th at the Mental Health Association of Nebraska, 1645 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Victoria Thomas, trial attorney at the DOJ, at 202-353-5137.
Omaha:
The town hall will be at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14th, at the Metropolitan Community College – Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110, 32nd and Sorensen Parkway, Omaha NE. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Maggie Girard, trial attorney at the DOJ, at 202-598-5668.
Kearney:
The town hall will be at 10am, Wednesday, May 15th at the Kearney Public Library, South Platte Room, 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE 68847. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Victoria Thomas, trial attorney at the DOJ, at 202-353-5137.
Scottsbluff:
The town hall will be at 4pm on Wednesday, May 15th at the Bluffs Business Center, 1517 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Victoria Thomas, trial attorney at the DOJ, at 202-353-5137.
Please feel free to share this invitation with people with lived experience, friends & family of people who need/receive behavioral health services, and community providers.
We realize this is short notice. If you cannot attend but would like to share your thoughts or comments, please email Nicole Zeitler, trial attorney at the DOJ, at nicole.zeitler@usdoj.gov.
