About This Location
The Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska, built in partnership with the Mental Health Innovation Foundation, will open in January 2026. The facility will provide comprehensive, world-class behavioral healthcare and offer a full spectrum of mental health services to meet the growing needs of children and adolescents in Nebraska and the Midwest. Located adjacent to our main hospital campus in Omaha, the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at Children’s ensures pediatric behavioral health patients can easily access the essential medical care they need. This prime location provides a more convenient and supportive experience for families.
Meeting an Urgent Need for Mental Health Services
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in mental health challenges and increased suicide risk among children and teens. Suicide has become the second-leading cause of death for young people in the United States, and Nebraska exceeds the national rate of suicide deaths among teens ages 15 to 19.
The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska is the next step in our commitment to serve young patients and their families, as well as bringing hope and healing to those facing mental health challenges and strengthening our community.
Leading-Edge Design to Promote Healing
Our center is thoughtfully designed to promote healing and comfort:
Trauma-Informed Design: Calming colors, nature-inspired graphics, soft lighting, and acoustic materials create a soothing atmosphere.
Natural Light & Outdoor Spaces: Floor-to-ceiling windows and a therapeutic courtyard with walking paths and mindfulness nooks connect children to nature.
Sensory-Friendly Spaces: Specialized rooms, like a calming room and movement room, support emotional regulation and physical activity.
Family-Centered Care: Private consult rooms ensure families are active partners in the treatment process.
Unique Offerings
The Behavioral Health Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska, built in partnership with the Mental Health Innovation Foundation, is nationally distinctive and the first facility in the region to provide the full spectrum of pediatric mental health services for children and their families.
We provide a complete continuum of care, ensuring children and families can access support regardless of the level of crisis they are experiencing. Any child from birth to 19 years old will be seen on a walk-in basis.
As part of Children’s Nebraska, the largest pediatric healthcare system in the state, the Center supports the whole child with the region’s most comprehensive offerings and an innovative model of care. Children and youth receive the expert care they need, when they need it, with seamless integration within the broader continuum of healthcare.
Building Hope
See the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center come to life in this timelapse video.