Peer Support Groups
Peer Support Groups – List
Find a Peer Support Group near you or submit a group you would like to see added to the list.
Art Journaling Group
This is an opportunity to express your experiences, your thoughts, and your life in a variety of different art forms on paper. You don’t have to bring anything. You may bring one adult guest with you that is supportive in your recovery. After the group you are welcome to stay for Game Night which starts at 5:00pm.
Every Saturday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
4102 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105 – Go in the south entrance at the Douglas County Health Center. Take the elevator behind the front desk to the 5th floor. Follow the signs from there
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Roger at 402-444-5200
CenterPointe Family & Friends Support Group
Do you care about someone who experiences mental health issues, substance abuse issues, or homelessness? CenterPointe cares! You are encouraged to join our NEW Family & Friends Support group.
We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month from 12-1pm.
Feel free to contact Sophie at 402-797-1048 for any questions. This group is open to the community. Subjects covered are hope and support, resources, connection, and education on mental health / substance issues.
CenterPointe
1000 S 13th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
CenterPointe Peer Lead Group
CenterPointe offers a Peer Lead group every Friday to consumers who are waiting or in current services. We talk about various topics around wellness, and open the group for sharing time. Please join us!
Every Friday from 10-11am. Open to all clients in CenterPointe services.
CenterPointe
1000 S 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous – open meeting to the public. Meets Friday’s at 3:00pm.
CenterPointe, 1000 S 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508
Game NIght!
This is a safe, sober, and supportive opportunity to have fun on the weekend. We have a variety of different tabletop games to play. You may bring one adult guest that is supportive in your recovery. You may also bring any tabletop games of your own for us to play as long as they are appropriate.
Every Saturday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
4102 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105 – 5th floor of the Douglas County Health Center in room C-532
If you have any questions of concerns please contact Roger at 402-444-5200
Lutheran Family Services - Creative Expressions
Lutheran Family Services – Creative Expressions
**This is for Lutheran Family Services client’s only.
Meets every Wednesday’s 10:30am-11:30am
Lutheran Family Services
2301 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Lutheran Family Services - SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training)
Lutheran Family Services – SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) **This group is for Lutheran Family Service clients only
Meets every Thursday’s 5pm-6pm
Lutheran Family Services
2301 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Lutheran Family Services - Support Group
Support Group meets every Monday’s from 10am-11am & 4pm-5pm
**This group is for Lutheran Family Services clients only
Lutheran Family Services
2301 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Lutheran Family Services - WHAM (Whole Health Action Management)
WHAM Group **This group is for Lutheran Family Services clients only
Meets every Tuesday’s 1pm-2pm
Lutheran Family Services
2301 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Lutheran Family Services - WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) **This group is for current Lutheran Family Services clients only
Meets every Monday’s 11am-12pm & 5pm-6pm
Lutheran Family Services
2301 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
Mental Health Associaition - Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) – Mental Health Association
Day/Time: Meets on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm.
Open to the public aged 19 and older. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Where: The Mental Health Association of Nebraska
1645 N St., Nebraska 68508 Phone: (402) 441-4371
NAMI CONNECTIONS
Each group meets for 90 minutes, follows a flexible schedule, and is led by a team of trained individuals who are in recovery themselves. There is no charge to attend the groups.
Every Monday – 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Immanuel Hospital Conference Center
6901 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68122
Behind Immanuel Hospital. Signs will be posted on doors
1st & 3rd Monday – 6:30 to 8:00 pm
King of Kings Lutheran Church
11615 I St, Rm 102 – Core area
Omaha, NE 68137
Family support group at same time, different room
Every Monday, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Urban Abbey
1026 Jackson St
Omaha, NE 68102
Every Wednesday – 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Douglas County Community Mental Health Center
4102 Woolworth Avenue,
Omaha, NE 68105
Meeting is on the fifth floor, in Room C-532
Every Wednesday – 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Immanuel Hospital Conference Center
6901 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68122
Behind Immanuel Hospital. Signs will be posted on doors
For more information, other education programs and support groups, please see www.naminebraska.org or Email Linda or Jacob Hausman jhausman@regionsix.com
NAMI Family Support Group - Fremont
Free, monthly meetings for family and friends of individuals [children, adolescent or adults] with mental illness. These meetings are for family members and friends and is facilitated by trained NAMI members who also have a close family member with a mental illness.
2nd Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fremont Area Medical Center–Health Park Plaza
2340 North Clarkson Street
Fremont, NE 68025
Contact: Marlene Mullally – 402-727-9139 or Ann Steinbach – 402-727-4672. If you have questions, please contact Linda or Jacob Hausman (jhausman@regionsix.com) For More Info, Website: http://www.namiomaha.org; Email: namiomaha@gmail.com; Phone Number: 402-345-8101; NAMI Nebraska Toll Free Helpline: 877-463-NAMI [6264]
NAMI Family Support Group - Omaha
Free, monthly meetings for family and friends of individuals [children, adolescent or adults] with mental illness. These meetings are facilitated by trained NAMI members who also have a close family member with a mental illness.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For parents who have a child or adolescent with mental illness
Nebraska Family Support Network
3568 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131
West Entry
Contact: Nebraska Family Support Network – 402-345-0791
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For family members and friends
Christ Community Church
404 South 108th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68154
Enter through main door – go across lobby – then up the stairs to 2nd floor – turn right to find room D225
Contact: MJ Zaremba – 402-980-1532. If you have questions, please contact Linda or Jacob Hausman (jhausman@regionsix.com) For More Info, Website: http://www.namiomaha.org; Email: namiomaha@gmail.com; Phone Number: 402-345-8101; NAMI Nebraska Toll Free Helpline: 877-463-NAMI [6264]
NAMI Family Support Group - Papillion
Free, monthly meetings for family and friends of individuals [children, adolescent or adults] with mental illness. These meetings for for family members and friends and is facilitated by trained NAMI members who also have a close family member with a mental illness.
2nd Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Papillion Sump Library
222 North. Jefferson Street
Papillion, NE 68046
South on 84th Street from Omaha
Contact: Linda Jensen Cell – 402-517-5772 or ljensen@unmc.edu. If you have questions, please contact Linda or Jacob Hausman (jhausman@regionsix.com) For More Info, Website: http://www.namiomaha.org; Email: namiomaha@gmail.com; Phone Number: 402-345-8101; NAMI Nebraska Toll Free Helpline: 877-463-NAMI [6264]
NAMI Nebraska Support Groups
Nami Support Groups are places where you can grow and share together, learn from each other’s experiences, and offer encouragement. The Support Groups are peer run and focus on moving away from stigma. All our support groups are free and there is no need to sign up ahead of time, simply show up when you can!
Find Support Groups in Your Area: naminebraska.org/find-support-groups-in-your-area
NAMI OMAHA EDUCATIONAL MEETING
An opportunity to find out about the work of NAMI Omaha (Region 6). A light meal is provided at each meeting.
1st Thursday of the Month 6:00 – 8:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
7020 Cass St. (Room 112)
Omaha, Nebraska 68132
Contact NAMI Nebraska at 402-345-8101 or email NAMIOMAHA@GMAIL.COM. Stay up to date on facebook.com/
Norfolk NAMI Support Group
Norfolk NAMI Support Group
When: Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Where: 2700 Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
For more information, go to https://naminebraska.org/norfolk-support-groups/
PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Support Group
PAL – Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Support Group
The PAL Support group is for parents, other family members and friends, 18 years and older, of a loved one struggling with substance use. Preregistration is NOT required. The group includes a self contained educational lesson in addition to the group support component. Special events, speakers and rare schedule changes will be posted on this Facebook page ‘Parents of Addicted Loved Ones of Nebraska’.
We meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 pm at Lincoln City Church located at 5001 South 1st streets near first and Old Cheney. For more information about PAL visit www.palgroup.org or contact either of the following PAL Facilitators: Brenda at 402-560-3486 or email brenda.moes@doane.edu OR Jackie Amos at 402-525-6198 or email sjamos@gmail.com.
Group does not meet on major holidays. Any cancellations such as for inclement weather will be posted on the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones of Nebraska Facebook page. Cancellations will also be available on channel 10/11 or on their closings notification website.
“Peer to Peer” Support Group for Certified Peer Support and Wellness Specialists
Region V offers a monthly “Peer to Peer” Support Group for Certified Peer Support and Wellness Specialists. This group meets monthly.s monthly.
Meeting info:
1st Thursday of every month
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Region V Systems; 1645 N Street; Lincoln NE
Intentional Peer Support co-reflection is about creating mutual learning relationships, focusing on hope and possibility, and exploring together the four tasks – connection, worldviews, mutuality and moving towards.
Please join other peers in learning and growing both individually and as a community. Click here for more information about the Peer to Peer Support Group for Certified Peer Support and Wellness Specialists.
**Weather Announcement**
If Lincoln Public Schools are cancelled this meeting will not take place.
Safe Harbor Peer Support Group
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Veterans Resource Network
An informational and support group for Veterans that meets weekly. Topics include, VA News, Veterans Treatment Court, Peer Support. Mentoring, VA disability claims help and PTSD support.
Monday nights from 6-7 pm
Bellevue University’s Military and Veteran Services Center
2108 Harvell Dr
Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
More Information visit veteransinthecommunity.com or email veteransinthecommunity@gmail.
Wellness Recovery Action Planning
Wellness Recovery Action Planning- open to the public. Meets everyone Thursday at 3:00 PM
Centerpointe, 1000 S 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Young People’s Peer Support Group
This group is open to young people ages 16-26 within Region 6 County’s (Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, or Washington).
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 4-5 pm
Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare
4715 South 132nd Street
Omaha, NE 68137
More information visit regionsix.com, text (402) 699-2622 or email khovorka@regionsix.com
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