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Behavioral Health Employment

Employment rates increase among those with behavioral health disorders after receiving services

In addition to treatment services, a wide array of agencies provide other supportive community services to aid those with severe and persistent behavioral health needs in Lincoln. This includes assistance finding and retaining employment.

• Persons receiving behavioral health services are more likely to be employed after receiving treatment.
• In 2023, the employment rate of persons with a mental health diagnosis increased the most after treatment.
• The employment rate of persons undergoing treatment for a mental health diagnosis increased from 28.4% employed at admission to 38.6% at discharge.

Notes

Region V Behavioral Health Systems.

Electronic data system changed in 2016, and recent data may not be comparable to previous data. Therefore, only data starting with 2016 is shown.