The Central Nebraska Council On Alcoholism & Addictions

03/26/2026

There is still time to get tickets or reserve your table for this fun filled entertainment!

Andy Gold is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and recovery advocate who uses humor as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and education. Drawing from his own lived experience with addiction and long-term recovery, Andy brings an authentic, deeply human perspective to conversations about substance use, stigma, and resilience. (1.0 CE)
There is still time to get in on special pricing for your table reservation! Unfortunately, there is limited seating available for this event and no tickets will be sold at the door. You won't want to miss out on this amazing, alchohol-free evening. Gather your friends and give us a call today, or register online!

03/26/2026

Take advantage of these great discounts! Give us a call to sign up or order online!

03/18/2026

Calling all Volunteers!
We need helping hands for the Spring Conference! Join us Wednesday, April 15th 9pm-10:15pm and Friday, April 17th 4pm-5pm.
Evangelical Free Church - 2609 South Blaine, Grand Island NE
Give us a call if we can count on you!! (308) 385-5520
THANK YOU!!

03/12/2026

Andy Gold is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and recovery advocate who uses humor as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and education. Drawing from his own lived experience with addiction and long-term recovery, Andy brings an authentic, deeply human perspective to conversations about substance use, stigma, and resilience. (1.0 CE)
There is still time to get in on special pricing for your table reservation! Unfortunately, there is limited seating available for this event and no tickets will be sold at the door. You won't want to miss out on this amazing, alchohol-free evening. Gather your friends and give us a call today, or register online!

03/10/2026

There is still time to take advantage of the Earlybird Discount for our Spring Conference! Give us a call (308) 385-5520, or register online at WWW.cncaa.net

03/09/2026

Registration is now open for Kids Power!! Contact us today to register your kids for this wonderful program!

03/05/2026

Good morning friends! I wanted to share with you that our office is currently working short-staffed (at least through March) which means that you may stop by (or may have already stopped by) and the office was closed -- we are so sorry for any inconvenience and frustration this caused. Please stop back again :)
As a heads up, we will close today (March 5th) at 345pm and be closed all day tomorrow (March 6th).
Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you soon!!
Connie Holmes, Executive Director

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03/04/2026

CNCAA Spring Conference is fast approaching! Sign up today for this amazing event and save!
Featuring Dr. Allen Berger "12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety" Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm. (6.0 CEs) Following at 5:30 pm - 9:00pm Andy Gold "Recovery Comedy: One Laugh at a Time" (1.0 CE)
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 8:30am-3:00pm "Cannabasics for Behavioral Health Professionals" with Nate Grimm. (5.0 CEs)
Online registration: www.cncaa.net or give us a call 308-385-5520
LADC and Criminogenic Continuing Education Hours have been APPOVED!!
These workshops may meet the criteria of an approved education program for mental health and social work practices, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. All conference sessions are open to all alcohol/drug counselors.

03/04/2026

There is still time to enroll in this transformational family program! Please share with anyone you know that may be interested!

02/03/2026

Save the date and purchase your tickets for this amazing alcohol free event!!

01/28/2026

❤️ CNCAA has many heartfelt Valentine's gifts that will uplift and inspire. Stop in and discover a treasure that will fill your heart with joy! 🥰❤️

01/06/2026

Please join us for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
At the Council on Alcoholism and Addictions in Grand Island
Cost is $10 and pre-registration is required as group size is limited to 25 persons. Lunch/Refreshments are included.
To Register email Connie@cncaa.net or call 308-385-5520

WHO SHOULD KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Parents, and all other adults who work with youth including teachers, counselors, coaches, youth group leaders, scout leaders, juvenile services, juvenile probation, human services.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.

WHAT IT COVERS:
Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder
Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis
Know how to connect a young person with help
Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying

Your Trainer: Journey Noyes is the Coordinator for the Prevention Project Coalition in Grand Island. She recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a Bachelors in Sociology, emphasizing in Women's & Gender Studies and Behavioral & Mental Health. Currently she is completing a Master's Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a goal of becoming a S*x Therapist. She is passionate about educating the community on why mental health matters and how we can support one another.

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