Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services in Grand Island
The Friendship House was founded to address the critical need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health services in Grand Island, Nebraska. Since launching our outpatient clinic in 2017, we have expanded bilingual mental health and substance abuse treatment options while maintaining our longstanding halfway house program, which has served men in recovery for over 56 years. Our CARF-accredited services include evidence-based therapies like EMDR and DBT, delivered by a team of licensed clinicians fluent in Spanish and English.We prioritize affordability through Medicaid acceptance, sliding fee scales, and voucher programs, ensuring care remains accessible to all individuals regardless of financial circumstances. With dedicated staff specializing in trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorders, we provide comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and transitional support to foster long-term recovery and wellness.
Services
Outpatient Counseling
Halfway House Residential Treatment
Mental Health Evaluation
Substance Abuse Treatment
Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Trauma-Focused Therapies
Life-Skills Training
Bilingual Counseling
Problem Gambling Treatment
Family Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- Bilingual counselors fluent in Spanish and English
- CARF-accredited programs for quality assurance
- Sliding fee scale for income-eligible patients
- 24/7 on-site support in residential treatment
- Specialized trauma-informed therapy techniques
Associations and certifications
- CARF
Services
Outpatient Counseling
Our outpatient counseling services provide individualized mental health and substance abuse treatment through evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT. Clients receive personalized care from licensed clinicians fluent in Spanish and English, addressing issues ranging from trauma to co-occurring disorders. Programs include crisis intervention and life-skills development for adults and children.
Halfway House Residential Treatment
This structured residential program offers 6-12 months of therapeutic support for men recovering from substance abuse. Features include 24/7 on-site counseling, group therapy, employment assistance, and transition planning. The program requires completion of residential treatment within the past year and focuses on building sustainable recovery habits through community accountability and skill development.
Trauma-Focused Therapies
Specialized trauma treatment using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches addresses PTSD and trauma-related mental health issues. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences through structured therapy sessions that incorporate mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to reduce emotional distress and promote healing.
Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Integrated treatment for simultaneous mental health and substance use disorders combines psychiatric evaluation with targeted therapy. Our clinicians address conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD alongside addiction through coordinated care plans that include medication management support and behavioral therapy interventions.
Life-Skills Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This structured program helps clients manage self-harm tendencies, suicidal thoughts, and relationship conflicts through both individual and group sessions focused on practical coping strategies and behavioral change.
People
Nancy Jimenez
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Bilingual LMHP and LCSW with 9+ years of experience in school social work and outpatient counseling. Specializes in DBT, play therapy, and trauma-informed care for children, teens, and adults.
Emily Feese
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LADC and LIMHP providing compassionate care for addiction and mental health issues. Utilizes person-centered approaches and evidence-based techniques to support clients through recovery and emotional wellness.
Adriana Arroyo-Herrera
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Bilingual LIMHP and LADC specializing in trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and anxiety disorders. Combines CBT, DBT, and EMDR techniques to address substance abuse and mental health concerns in culturally diverse populations.
Cristian Rodriguez
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Bilingual LIMHP offering cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy for anxiety, depression, and family systems issues. Focuses on strengths-based approaches for culturally diverse children and families in outpatient settings.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual and family counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring disorders using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Do you accept Medicaid or insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicaid and most major insurance carriers including CHI. Private pay options with sliding fee scales are also available for qualifying patients.
What are halfway house eligibility requirements?
Applicants must be Nebraska-resident males aged 19+, complete residential treatment within the past year, and demonstrate readiness for structured sober living with employment commitment.
Are bilingual services available?
Yes, we offer full Spanish-language mental health and substance abuse treatment through licensed bilingual counselors and Spanish-language intake materials.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 308-675-3345 during business hours (Mon-Thurs 8-5, Fri 8-4) or request services through our online contact form for outpatient evaluations and treatment.
