Region V outlines services, requests ~$40,000 county match and highlights ROI

Jul 14, 2026

Region V officials presented service metrics and requested a county match (about $40,000 for FY26); the region reported roughly 217 local client encounters and said every dollar invested yields an estimated 1:3 return via reduced justice and social costs.

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Patrick Brightford, occupational administrator with Region V behavioral health services, briefed the board on the regional system of care and the county match request. He outlined Region V's contracting and coordination functions, noted approximately 13 contracted providers and said Seward County had about 217 encounters in the fiscal year cited.

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