Mental Health Resources
You are not alone.
Hope for Healing
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, over 100 people attended our Hope for Healing event. This event featured a keynote address from Kyler Erickson and a Panel Discussion about what to expect when you ask for help. Panelists include: Abbey Jones, LIMHP, Founder & Clinician, Pieces of Me; Lisa Richardson, LIMHP, Emergency Department therapist at Immanuel; Sgt. Mandy Peth, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; Kirk McCormick, Support Group Leader for DBSA and NAMI groups; and Kjerstin Egger, Associate Director of Wellness and Community Engagement, Wellbeing Initiative.
Omaha Providers Who Attended
Mental Health Resources
The Nebraska Family Helpline at (888) 866-8660 can connect families to a wide variety of resources, including behavioral health. They provide a single contact point 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, including emergency resources.
Omaha Area Support Groups
Social Service Agencies in Omaha
Therapists and Treatment Facilities
Information on Mental Health
Other Resources
Scientific Research on Mental Illness and Drug Use
2023 Anthem of Hope Speaker Series
Mental Health Education
July 17, 2023
Sadie Hinkel with the Kim Foundation will provide an overview of mental illness. Then Maggie Ballard from Heartland Family Service, will discuss the connection between mental health and drug use.
Mental Illness & How to Access Care
July 25, 2023
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Dr. Juvet Che, Chief Medical Officer for Community Alliance, will discuss major categories of mental illness through a holistic care lens. His colleague will provide information on where to access care in Omaha. Learn more about Dr. Che and his work at Community Alliance.
Finding Your Calm
August 2, 2023
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Licensed Therapists Marti Finkel, Jude Connelly, and Betsy Mayfield from Compassionate Minds Therapy will discuss ways we can all improve our own mental health. Consider whether Compassionate Minds Therapy might be the right fit for you.