History


Timeline:

  • 1979 – Nebraska Legislature passed legislation decriminalizing public intoxication
  •  1980-1982
    • After the decriminalization of public intoxication, the Civil Protective Custody program was operated by the city/county
  • 1984
    • Cornhusker Place was granted nonprofit status and began operating Civil Protective Custody independently from the city and county
    • Started long-term treatment program for men
  • 1985
    • Moved to current location
  • 2002
    • Started substance use respite program
  • 2003
    • Started short-term treatment program
  • 2009
    • Rebranded to The Bridge at Cornhusker Place
  • 2011
    • Achieved Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) certification
  • 2012
    • Started 1st Annual Fundraising event (Tailgate Safe)
  • 2014
    • Rebranded to The Bridge Behavioral Health
  • 2015-16
    • Began a $1.5 Million Capital Campaign to fund a $3 Million remodel of the entire building
  • 2021
    • Started medically-monitored inpatient withdrawal
  • 2022
    • Started outpatient services
    • Closed Civil Protective Custody
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