The mission of Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. is to empower individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges to reach their fullest potential. Wellbeing Initiative (WBI) strives to do this by cultivating communities through training, education, and opportunities for success. All members of the community and those with lived experience are encouraged to find purpose and hope within the services offered.
The Wellbeing Initiative offers one-on-one and group support, so individuals can access resources that work best for them. Recovery Community Navigators provide one-on-one support, serving both urban and rural communities in SE Nebraska through Peer Support, overdose prevention, education on overdose, substance use, harm reduction, medication for substance use disorder, and Narcan. RCNs support people experiencing substance use challenges and their family members in accessing services and building natural support networks. The referral form for Recovery Community Navigators can be found here.
Community members can find group support by attending a variety of wellness groups and classes at one of WBI’s Wellness and Education Centers. There are centers in Lincoln, Omaha, Nebraska City, Falls City, and soon to be Seward and York. Each center is an innovative space where people are invited to learn, grow, move and connect by participating in a variety of groups focused on supporting individuals’ overall wellbeing. It is a warm, welcoming, safe, inclusive environment. The classes and groups offered are facilitated by Certified Peer Support Specialists who also have specialized training.
The groups are centered around supporting the whole person on their path of wellness and recovery, and meeting each person where they’re at on their own individual path. Updated schedules for each Wellness and Education Center can be found here.
Another valuable service offered by WBI is Peer Support Training. This training teaches the Five Primary Tools and fundamentals of Peer Support, and prepares individuals to pursue their State Certified Peer Support Certification. There are two tracks to complete this training: the 5-day Community Peer Support Training, and the 6-month Enhanced Peer Support Training. Learn more about these trainings on our website under the “Training” tab.
There is something for everyone at the Wellbeing Initiative. To learn more about their programming, call their office at: (531)254-5451, or stop by during office hours: M-Th 8:00am-4:00, F 8:00-12:00pm.
Find more information about the center on their website.
