COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — Catholic Charities is closing its Columbus residential treatment facility for people with mental illness and substance abuse issues.

John Griffith is president of Catholic Charities for the Omaha Archdiocese, and he said the organization’s board decided in August to create a transition plan so other providers would have a chance to fill the void.

Griffith says the decision is part of a broader shift by Catholic Charities away from government-funded programs. He says the reimbursement rate from government agencies has not kept pace with the cost of care.

Griffith says the transition is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Outpatient services are still available locally through East Central District Health Department and Colegrove Counseling Center.