Medication Assisted Treatment: LFS Program Overview
Nebraska faces a growing challenge of addiction and overdose related to opioids and other prescription medications. In fact, Nebraska ranked in the top ten of all states for overdose deaths during the pandemic. To address the growing need, LFS has now expanded its Medication Assisted Treatment programs in Lincoln to include Fremont, which will more effectively address the growing demand for assistance and provide support to individuals dealing with various substance use disorders.
What is the Medication Assisted Treatment program?
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) allows professionals to use medications, behavioral therapies, and counseling to provide a whole-person approach for those struggling with substance use disorders, including opioids, heroin, Fentanyl, alcohol, and tobacco use.
How does a Medication Assisted Treatment program work?
Individuals interested or referred to the MAT program will be seen for an evaluation with one of our advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) providers. If they meet the criteria, the client can then be prescribed medications to assist with their substance use disorder, often in combination with group and individual therapy and peer support.
MAT medications help curb cravings, lessen withdrawal symptoms, block opioid receptors, which decrease the effects of the substances, and prevent overdose.
Who does the Medication Assisted Treatment program help?
The MAT program is designed for individuals who have attempted other interventions and are still battling substance use, as well as for their families and the community. By decreasing the number of people grappling with substance use issues, we enable more individuals to gain employment and support themselves and their families. Additionally, we reduce local and state spending by decreasing emergency room visits, medical issues, and interactions with law enforcement.
Can people get assistance in person and online?
Through the LFS Client Portal, providers can see clients in person and through telehealth in a community or their homes. Telehealth is convenient for many clients who may live outside of city limits or do not have access to transportation.
How can people learn more about LFS’s program?
LFS MAT teams are in the Fremont or Lincoln offices.
Fremont Office (402) 721-1774
Kristi Houston, Program Director
P: (402) 213-4543
Lincoln Office (402) 441-7940
Bobbi McGowan, Director of Medical Services
P: (402) 506-9310
In addition, external and internal referrals can be submitted on the website at OneLFS.org. Please reference the MAT Services specifically or Kristi or Bobbi. Our team works closely to ensure referred individuals receive prompt assessments and are scheduled with providers.
Assistance is also available from the MAT Program Peer Support Specialists; these are individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, psychological trauma, or substance use and have been trained to help others who are struggling with the same issues.
Fremont Office:
Levi Mahnke
P: (531) 239-0894
Lincoln Office:
Heather Anders
P: (402) 578-2393
Peer support specialists are in the office and the community supporting individuals. LFS is committed to ensuring that referred individuals receive prompt assessments and are scheduled with our providers. To make a referral, you can submit it through our website at OneLFS.org.
The Replanted Conference Simulcast is Back!
Calling all adoptive, foster, and kinship families! LFS has teamed up with Lutheran Church of the Master, Sheridan Lutheran Church, and Peace Lutheran Church to bring you simulcasts of the Replanted Conference in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island. We are committed to making the conference convenient for families to participate in our area!
The event supports and connects adoptive, foster, and kinship families and will be simulcast at your church!
- Who should go: Adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
- When: October 24-25 (Omaha and Lincoln) November 1-2 (Grand Island)
- Location: Lutheran Church of the Master, Omaha, Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, and Peace Lutheran Church, Grand Island
- Cost: $45 early bird registration | $55 regular registration
The LFS Annual Golf Tournament is September 11
Join us at the 2024 LFS Golf Tournament sponsored by the Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation. LFS offers 40+ programs to bring real help and hope to those needing behavioral healthcare, refugee assistance, and children’s services. Our Military and Veterans Services program provides confidential counseling, peer support, and care and service coordination to active military personnel, veterans, and their loved ones.
Help us commemorate the 9/11 anniversary by celebrating and standing with those who have served our nation.
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Location: Iron Horse Golf Club 900 Clubhouse Drive. Ashland, NE 68003
