LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska’s State Advisory Board for Behavioral Health is calling on lawmakers to secure funding for long-term mental health and substance abuse treatment.

During its quarterly joint meeting Thursday, the board and the Committee on Substance Abuse discussed how incoming federal funds should be used in Nebraska.

The board provided feedback to help state senators make well-informed budget decisions, particularly on supportive housing for people with mental, physical and emotional disabilities.

“We give advice based on what we experience and see in the community to provide that feedback to the state so they can make appropriate decisions on how to spend federal and state dollars,” said Tim Heller, chairman of the advisory board.

Heller pointed to assisted outpatient

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