Membership Guide

Advocating on behalf of the mental health and substance use disorder system of care is more important now than ever. Helping people understand that there is no health without mental health and that care and treatment works is an on-going challenge. But, there is strength in numbers and that is why we are always looking to grow our membership and expand our reach.

The Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations (NABHO) has for over 25 years worked hard to advocate for policies that support behavioral health providers and consumers. In 2022, we helped to secure the largest provider rate increase in history. Other priorities include support for telehealth, review of regulations, engagement with managed care companies, and regular meetings and communication with the Division of Medicaid and Long Term Care, Division of Behavioral Health, Division of Children and Families, and Probation.

Resources on this page might help you maximize the value of your membership.

Learn more about your membership!

• Consult NABHO's calendar. (Email us to receive digital meeting invites!)
  • Monthly meetings are typically from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Friday of the month.
  • We have at least three in-person gatherings annually:
    • September: Policy Day
    • March: Lobby Day
    • June: Annual Meeting
• Learn about other NABHO members and Alliances partners.
• Read our Bylaws and Policies.
• Join a Committee to engage more deeply with our advocacy work.
• Nominate someone for the Connie Barnes Memorial Mentor Program.
• Nominate someone for a NABHO award.
• Nominate someone or apply for the NABHO Professional Development Award.
• Update your agency information by completing a Membership Data Form.
• Submit a testimonial to let other agencies know about the benefits of NABHO membership.

Committee Work

CCBHC Group

• Meets quarterly or as needed

Executive Committee

• Elected by the membership at the June Annual Meeting
• Meets monthly, typically on the third Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.

Finance Committee

• Includes the Treasurer and Past Treasurer and 4 to 6 additional individuals invited by the President/Executive Director
• Meets to help prepare budget, typically in January, April, and May

Legislative and Regulatory Committee

• Meets in the fall to discuss possible legislative priorities for the next legislative session
• Meets during Bill Introduction to review new legislation
• Meets as needed to review regulation changes
• Committee members disclose areas of expertise and willingness to review legislation and regulations: https://nabho.org/legislative-regulatory-committee-organization.html
• Committee members complete assigned bill reviews online: https://nabho.org/bill-review.html

Managed Care Committee

• Members invited by the President/Executive Director
• Meets quarterly or as needed

Membership Committee

• Members invited by the President/Executive Director
• Meets quarterly or as needed

Nominating Committee

• Members are appointed by the President with support of the Executive Director
• Meets in April, typically following the membership meeting, to discuss nominations for the next year's Executive Committee
• Chair presents the slate of candidates to membership in May and facilitates vote in June

Personnel Committee

• Members invited by the President/Executive Director
• Meets as needed