Alfrey and Pruitt Counseling Services

11/10/2025

🌿 Our Blessing Box Is Open — A Year-Round Space for Giving and Receiving

Healing doesn’t just happen in therapy sessions. It happens in everyday moments of kindness and community care.
That’s why Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling is proud to announce that our first Blessing Box is officially up and open at our 659 Orleans Dr., Suite 2 location in Grand Island!

This year-round box is a place where anyone can take what they need and leave what they can — no questions asked. Inside, you’ll find shelf-stable food, toiletries, handmade comfort items, and other small essentials, freely available to anyone in our community.

If you’d like to help keep the box stocked, you can drop off donations at either of our offices:
📍 659 Orleans Dr., Suite 2 (Blessing Box currently located here)
📍 403 Lexington Cir (collection site — we’re working on installing a second box soon!)

What to give:
• Non-expired, sealed food items
• Toiletries, hygiene products, or baby supplies
• Items like hats, scarves, cards, or small gifts of encouragement
• Items that are safe, clean, and in good condition

How it works:
Take only what you or your family truly need, and leave what you can. It’s that simple. Every small act helps someone feel cared for.

We’re also exploring a Giving Tree—a place to share seasonal needs like hats, gloves, and gift cards during the colder months. If that idea warms your heart, we’d love your feedback as we bring it to life.

Whether you’re stopping by for therapy or just passing through, the Blessing Box is a gentle reminder that generosity and healing can go hand-in-hand.

💛 Take what you need. Leave what you can.
Together, we make our community stronger.

11/05/2025

We offer in person services at both of our locations in Grand Island, Nebraska. We also offer telehealth across Nebraska with most insurance plans. We accept most major insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Ambetter, United Healthcare and more.

🌐 Therapy That Meets You Where You Are 🛋️📱

At Alfrey and Pruitt Counseling, we know that accessibility matters—especially when it comes to your mental health. Whether you're in a small town, juggling a busy schedule, or simply feel most comfortable at home, our telehealth services make it easier than ever to start therapy.

🧠 Available for teens, adults, and families
📍 Serving all of Nebraska
✅ Secure, confidential, and flexible
📅 Immediate openings with skilled clinicians

Therapy should fit into your life—not the other way around.
Visit alfreyandpruittcounseling.com to learn more or schedule today. 💬

10/30/2025

🌽 Need a little extra help with groceries right now?
You’re not alone — and there are lots of caring places right here in Central Nebraska offering free or low-cost food resources. 💛

👇 Save or share this list to help a friend or neighbor!

🏡 Grand Island / Hall County Pantries

🍎 Hope Harbor
615 W 1st St • 308-385-5190

🥫 Salvation Army (Food box every 3 months)
818 W 3rd St • 308-382-4855

🍞 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
518 W State St • 308-384-0532

🍲 St. Mary’s Catholic Church
112 S Cedar St • (Open Tues–Thurs)

🥕 Crossroads Mission Avenue (Call ahead for food boxes)
1910 W 9th St • 308-675-1973

🚗 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (Drive-through, 2nd Sat monthly)
College Park, 3180 US Hwy 34

🍎 Wood River Food Pantry
120 E 9th St, Wood River • Nancy DeVore 308-383-7482

🍽️ Free Daily Meals (Grand Island)

🥗 Salvation Army — Lunch (Mon–Fri) & Supper (Daily)
🥘 Crossroads Mission Avenue — Lunch & Supper (Daily, holidays included)

🕊️ 24/7 Little Food Pantries (Hall County)

📍 Messiah Lutheran • 122 W 7th St
📍 Trinity United Methodist • 511 N Elm St
📍 Calvary Lutheran • 1304 N Custer Ave
📍 Elks Lodge #604 • 631 S Locust St
📍 Grace Cancer Foundation • 3310 W Capitol Ave
📍 First-Faith United Methodist • 4190 W Capitol Ave
📍 St. Mary’s Cathedral • 112 S Cedar St
📍 A-C Laundry • 366 N Broadwell Ave
📍 Doniphan United Methodist • 304 N 4th St, Doniphan

🗺️ Other Area Pantries

🥫 Hastings Food Pantry
918 W 4th St • 402-463-2911

🙏 Catholic Social Services (Hastings)
Call 402-463-2112 for pantry hours

🚙 United Harvest Mobile Food Pantry (Hastings)
3rd Sat monthly • First Presbyterian PEACE Center

🍞 East Lawn Food Ministry (Kearney)
2900 Grand Ave Lot 342 • 308-237-3158

💛 Hamilton County Food Pantry (Aurora)
Check local listings for location details

💬 If you know someone who could use this info, please share this post.
Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry.

Posted by Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services
— supporting our community inside and outside the therapy room. 🌻

10/27/2025

🎄 Coping with Stress During the Holiday Season 🎁

The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, they can also be one of the most stressful. Between family dynamics, financial pressures, and packed schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Here are a few gentle reminders to help keep your well-being in focus this season:

✨ Set realistic expectations. Not everything has to be perfect. Focus on connection, not perfection.

💬 Communicate boundaries. It’s okay to say no to events or requests that drain your energy. Protect your peace.

🕯️ Take mindful moments. Whether it’s a short walk, deep breathing, or quiet time with your coffee, carve out moments of calm.

💖 Acknowledge your feelings. The holidays can bring up grief, loneliness, or anxiety. Give yourself permission to feel and seek support if needed.

👥 Reach out. If stress feels overwhelming, you don’t have to go through it alone. Talking to a counselor can help you regain balance and clarity.

From all of us at Alfrey and Pruitt Counseling, we wish you a season filled with peace, compassion, and self-care. 🌟

08/07/2025

Do you ever feel like your past is still shaping your present, even if you can't quite pinpoint why? Many of us carry the weight of childhood experiences that continue to influence our adult lives. Our latest blog post, "Unpacking Childhood Trauma: Types, Signs, Adult Impact & Navigating Complex PTSD," dives deep into understanding these experiences and offers a path towards healing.

Click the link in our bio to read the full post and learn more about recognizing the signs of trauma and finding support.

Explore childhood trauma, its types, signs, and adult consequences, including Complex PTSD. Discover paths to healing and find support.

07/03/2025

Tomorrow, both of our offices will be closed so our staff can celebrate the 4th of July.
Both locations will re-open on Monday July 7th with normal office hours.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from our family to yours!

06/28/2025

We are forever Allies!

06/28/2025

We are out here at Grand Island's PRIDE! Come by this afternoon and see us and many other local supporters of the LBGTQ+ community and Allies.

06/21/2025

You don’t have to be good at it for it to be good for you.
🖌 Therapy.
🎨 Art.
🧘‍♀️ Rest.
🌱 Healing.
🧠 Play.

So many of us hesitate to try new things—or revisit things we once loved—because we think we have to earn the joy by being good at it.

But your healing doesn’t need to be impressive. It just needs to be yours.

💛 Whether you’re starting therapy, trying something creative, or just figuring out how to be kind to yourself—give yourself permission to begin messy.

06/20/2025

☀️ Summer Routines with Heart

Long summer days bring both freedom and frustration. Whether you're seeing more meltdowns, sibling conflicts, or a shift in your child's mood, we're here to help. Our therapists specialize in supporting kids and families through transitions, building strong routines, and reconnecting in meaningful ways.

Schedule in-person or telehealth support: 308-395-7272

06/20/2025

Children don’t need to earn love through “good” behavior.
They need connection—especially when they’re struggling. 💛

At Alfrey and Pruitt Counseling, we help families understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. When a child feels safe, seen, and connected, growth follows.

If you’re parenting a child who’s hurting—or just trying to understand them better—we’re here to help.

06/19/2025

This is your gentle reminder:
✨ You’re not behind.
✨ You’re not late.
✨ You’re not broken.

You’re on your way—and that matters more than getting everything “right.”

Wherever you are in your healing, we’re here to meet you with compassion, not judgment. 💙