Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska closes its Behavioral Health Services program JEFF BAHR Aug 25, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, based in Grand Island, has closed its Behavioral Health Services program.kAmq692G:@C2= w62=E9 $6CG:46D 4@?D:DE65 @7 s2J #6923:=:E2E:@?[ s2J $FAA@CE[ r@>>F?:EJ $FAA@CE[ t>6C86?4J r@>>F?:EJ $FAA@CE 2?5 :ED $~p# AC@8C2>]k^AmkAm%96 4=@DFC6 42>6 :? 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