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State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services
  • Contact Person:
    Sue Adams, Services Administrator, Division of Behavioral Health, NEDHHS, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, N#E 68509, 402-471-7820
  • Purpose:
    Authorization under: 71-815 (2) The committee shall be responsible to the division and shall (a) conduct regular meetings, (b) provide advice and assistance to the division relating to the provision of substance abuse services in the State of Nebraska, (c) promote the interests of consumers and their families, (d) provide reports as requested by the division, and (e) engage in such other activities as directed or authorized by the division.Starting with the 2013 application, there is a combined SAMHSA Block Grant for the Community Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment. This combined Block Grant requires a State Behavioral Health Advisory Council. The state is required to establish and maintain a state advisory council for services for individuals with a mental disorder. SAMHSA strongly encourages the state to expand and use the same council to advise and consult regarding issues and services for persons with, or at risk of, substance abuse and substance use disorders.In order to meet this SAMHSA Block Grant requirement joint meetings have been held with the Substance Abuse (SA) and Mental Health (MH) committees.
  • How Many Affectable:
    132,000 (prevalence data Substance DependenceAbuse) Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2013 and 2014
  • How Many Served:
    12,603 in FY2015 Division of Behavioral Health as reported in the NE report-SAMHSA Uniform Application FY2016 Behavioral Health Report Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant
  • Year Created:
    2004 (with LB 1083)
  • Year Active:
    A predecessor group has existed with very similar purposes for more than 28 years.
  • Sunset Date:
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Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
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  • Parent Agency:
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Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    12
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Members of the committee shall have a demonstrated interest and commitment and specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to the provision of substance abuse services in the State of Nebraska.at least three consumers of substance abuse services (71-815 (1)).
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes, actual and necessary expenses.
  • Term Length:
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  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    Conduct regular meetings
  • Held FY 13-14:
    4
  • Required FY 14-15:
    Conduct regular meetings
  • Held FY 14-15:
    4
  • Required FY 15-16:
    Conduct regular meetings
  • Held FY 15-16:
    4
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    .2 FTE, from 3-4 positions
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared with mental health committee
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    $14,450
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    $11,600
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    $11,600
  • Other Funding Sources:
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  • Spending Authority:
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Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    Since July 1, 2008:The committee continuously advises and makes recommendations to the Division of Behavioral Health on a variety of issues including the draft strategic plans, draft regulations, grant applications and policies. SAMHSA Block Grant requires the Committee to review the SA application and implementation report. The date of the meetings, agenda and minutes from November 10, 2004 to the present are posted on the Division of Behavioral Health web site at: http:dhhs.ne.govpublichealthPageshewsuasacsa.aspx