South Central Behavioral Services - ACT

South Central Behavioral Services – ACT, located at 835 South Burlington Avenue in Hastings, Nebraska, provides specialized community-based behavioral health services to adults living with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and major depression. Using the nationally recognized Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, the program delivers around-the-clock care with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to reducing psychiatric hospitalizations, enhancing independence, and improving daily functioning. Services are available 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous crisis intervention and outpatient behavioral health support for individuals most in need.

The ACT program is designed to support recovery through comprehensive care coordination, case management, and personalized treatment plans that address vocational challenges, social functioning, and essential life skills. By focusing on each client’s unique needs and promoting stability in the least restrictive environment, South Central Behavioral Services – ACT empowers individuals to live more independently while remaining closely connected to their communities. This facility plays a vital role in Nebraska’s Region 3 Mental Health service area, providing essential services for long-term mental wellness and community integration.