Douglas County Youth Center is governed by Douglas County in Nebraska, which administers various departments, such as administrative services and general assistance. Douglas County s government administers a human resources department that provides management training policy and organizational development services, as well as recruitment, selection and retention plans. The county s government also maintains a health center that provides long-tern care and dietary services. Its health center maintains more than 20 assisted living apartments. Douglas County s government offers mental health care services for people who suffer from substance abuse. The county s government maintains a sheriff s office that works to reduce criminal activities.