'I'd Want to Do Good': Man, Formerly Incarcerated Says New Mental Health Facility Is Needed

'I'd want to do good': Man, formerly incarcerated says new mental health facility is needed

By Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A new mental health facility is being built at the Douglas County jail. Douglas County Corrections hopes to serve people with acute mental health crises, those undergoing drug and alcohol detox or incarcerated people in danger of harming themselves. County officials

Man, formerly incarcerated at Douglas County jail says new mental health facility is needed

Douglas County officials say at least 50 percent of incarcerated people at the jail have a mental health diagnosis. Wednesday afternoon, county leaders held a Topping Out ceremony for the facility that will be 35,000 square feet and three stories. It's paid for by federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. The facility is set to be completed by the end of 2026.

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CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ON-DUTY INCIDENT

July 3, 2025 5:00 p.m.  A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested for an alleged on-duty incident at the Douglas County Jail. Sergeant Daniel Allen of the Roseburg Police Department said on June 29th, DCSO contacted RPD asking for assistance with an incident that occurred with