Our Story
The Bridge Behavioral Health began in 1980 as Cornhusker Place, offering a safe haven for people in crisis. Over time, our services grew from protective custody to respite, residential, and outpatient care — and in 2014, we became The Bridge.
Today, we offer a comprehensive continuum of trauma-informed, evidence-based services to support individuals and families in transitioning from crisis to recovery.
Our Mission
To provide hope and a strong foundation for recovery through substance use treatment and behavioral health interventions.
Our Vision
A future where recovery is possible and free from judgment, stigma, and fear.
Our History
1979
Nebraska decriminalizes public intoxication
1980
Civil Protective Custody program begins
1983
Cornhusker Place becomes a nonprofit and adds long-term treatment
1985
Moved to the current K Street location
2002
Began respite program
2003
Opened short-term treatment
2011
Achieved CARF accreditation
2014
Rebranded as The Bridge Behavioral Health
2015
$3 million capital remodel launched
2021
Medically monitored withdrawal services
2022
Outpatient services launched; Civil Protective Custody closed
2025
Bridge Connect opened
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