About Us

About Our Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

Outpatient Clinic

The Friendship House Counseling Clinic was launched in July of 2017 in response to the growing need for high-quality bilingual services within our diverse community of Hall County and across the state of Nebraska. Friendship House employs two counselors fluent in Spanish, allowing for a better use of time and resources and resulting in better outcomes for the people we are privileged to serve. Specializing in both substance abuse and mental health evaluations and counseling, our therapists are able to address a wide array of behavioral health concerns, including:
  • Drug & Alcohol Use
  • Traumatic Life Events
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts
  • Parenting Issues
  • Marriage & Family Counseling
  • Crisis Management
  • Veteran’s Issues
  • Sex Offender evaluation & treatment (beginning November 2017)
In an effort to remain accessible to all individuals, we accept all major forms of insurance and Medicaid, as well as offer a sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured households.

Halfway House

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The mission of the Friendship House Halfway House is to provide a therapeutic living environment for adult men recovering from substance abuse to aid in the transition to the next phase of their recovery. Research indicates that in order for long-term gains to be sustained, individuals often need a minimum of 90-120 days with intense supports to prevent them from falling back into old patterns of behavior. To that end, the Friendship House has dedicated over 54 years to providing housing and programming specifically designed to teach our men how to effectively live a productive life free from the negative influence of drugs and alcohol. The Friendship House is licensed as a Substance Abuse Treatment Provider by the State of Nebraska through Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health. The Friendship House received our fourth 3-year CARF accreditation in 2020, certifying our commitment to providing quality services.


Outpatient Clinic

The Friendship House Counseling Clinic was launched in July of 2017 in response to the growing need for high-quality bilingual services within our diverse community of Hall County and across the state of Nebraska. Friendship House employs four counselors fluent in Spanish, allowing for a better use of time and resources and resulting in better outcomes for the people we are privileged to serve. Specializing in both substance abuse and mental health evaluations and counseling, our therapists are able to address a wide array of behavioral health concerns, including:
  • Drug & Alcohol Use
  • Traumatic Life Events
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts
  • Parenting Issues
  • Marriage & Family Counseling
  • Crisis Management
  • Veteran’s Issues
  • Problem gambling
Friendship House Counseling Clinic (FHCC) accepts a majority of major insurance carriers including Medicaid. FHCC is also now in-network with CHI. We are providers for numerous voucher programs for the Rural Response Hotline, funded through the State of Nebraska. If you are unable to afford services, please ask our receptionist if you qualify for any of the voucher programs we participate in. FHCC accepts private pay which is accommodated based on a sliding fee schedule determined by income eligibility.
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Halfway House

The mission of the Friendship House Halfway House is to provide a therapeutic living environment for adult men recovering from substance abuse to aid in the transition to the next phase of their recovery. Research indicates that in order for long-term gains to be sustained, individuals often need a minimum of 90-120 days with intense supports to prevent them from falling back into old patterns of behavior. To that end, the Friendship House has dedicated over 54 years to providing housing and programming specifically designed to teach our men how to effectively live a productive life free from the negative influence of drugs and alcohol. The Friendship House is licensed as a Substance Abuse Treatment Provider by the State of Nebraska through Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health. The Friendship House received our fifth 3-year CARF accreditation in 2023, certifying our commitment to providing quality services.

Our Board Members

PRESIDENT
Bernie Sommer
Retired
February 2020 - Present
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jim Truell
Attorney
April 2021 - Present
SECRETARY
Sandra Berggren
Retired
January 2021 - Present
TREASURER
Robert Braesch
Retired
October 2020 - Present 
Harold Reutter
Retired 
January 2020 - Present
Cesar Duran 
ESU
January 2021 - Present
Debra Wagner
Customer Service
February 2021 - Present


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