Wellbeing Initiative, Inc.

04/24/2026

Please join us in celebrating this recent group of Peer Support Training graduates 🎊! They have completed the 60-hour training program, and are now ready to take the state exam to become State Certified Peer Support Specialists. We look forward to seeing how these amazing people impact the field of Peer Support!

04/22/2026

Did you know we have a Wellness and Education Center in Seward, offering recovery and wellness groups weekly? Indeed we do! Listen here as Marci welcomes you to the Civic Center in Seward, where you can find us every Tuesday for a variety of groups. Click here for the groups schedules: https://www.wellbeinginitiatives.org/calendar

We are also highlighting Seward County Gives, happening April 26-May 3. During this week your donations will be matched through this generous event, and you'll help raise awareness about what we do in the Seward area. Save this link to donate: https://tinyurl.com/vsjr5678. We do this together!

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, give yourself permission to slow down, step outside, and just be. Spending just a few minutes in nature and getting fresh air has many positive impacts on our health and wellness 🍃💚.

04/21/2026

Don't miss out on your chance to get tickets before prices go up, and to ensure you have a lane at your preferred time slot!
✸ We have two time slots this year so you can choose what works best for you, either 3:30PM-5:00PM or 5:30PM-7:00PM.
✸ Ticket prices go up $5 at the door, so get yours now here: https://givebutter.com/strikeoutstigma2026

We can't wait to hang and have fun with bowling, a raffle, cool event T-shirts, and connecting with community!

04/17/2026

This article highlights Tanner talking with folks in Gage County about the Comeback ERA Program, expanding soon to the Gage County area!

Through partnerships with CHI Health St. Mary's, Gage County and local law enforcement, more people in rural areas experiencing substance use challenges will have access to compassionate support. Really important and powerful work, go team!

Peer support efforts will work with local law officers

04/16/2026

Join us for our next Pizza and Peer Power event, this time in Seward! You'll get to eat some yummy free pizza and learn more about the life changing opportunities peer support has to offer in the Seward area.

Also, be sure to mark you calendars for Seward County Gives! The week of April 26- May 3, your donations will be matched through this generous event, and you'll help raise awareness about what we do in the Seward area. Save this link to donate: https://tinyurl.com/vsjr5678.

04/14/2026

If you've been interested in Peer Support Training but unable to attend during the week, this training is for you! We have a few spots available for this rare weekend training starting April 25. Here's the deets:

🗓️ Dates: April 25, May 2, May 10, May 16, May 23
🕗 Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM
📍 Location: On zoom! Join us wherever you're at
💲 Cost: $350
😄 Interested?: Email Taisa to register at: tbrumagen@winitiative.org

Not only a preparation for a Peer Support Career, this training supports the development of relationship-building skills and recovery support that benefits anyone on their personal recovery journey.

04/13/2026

One of the most fun events of the year is coming up quick! Join us for the Strike Out Stigma Bowlathon, where you'll have a great time bowling with your friends and family for a good cause.

You'll also have a chance to win some stellar raffle prizes, purchase a cool event t-shirt, and connect with this amazing community. We are so excited to see you there! Don't miss out, get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/strikeoutstigma2026

04/10/2026

We're very grateful for this second group of Strive to Thrive Lincoln volunteers from UNL's Nebraska College of Business! They showed so much empathy and interest in all things Peer Support, and their service around the office was greatly appreciated.

04/09/2026

We are here for you. To listen. To support. To care.
Thank you to Taisa, our Lead Community Training Coordinator, and our Board Secretary Regina of Marvilee, for always leading with understanding and hope.
Wellbeing Initiative offers free peer support for anyone who needs it; just stop in. Narcan is available here, too – no cost, no questions.

"How about asking someone how they're doing or how you can support them, instead of just, you know, shaming them. They get enough of that."

04/08/2026

Marci and Sam attended Memorial Health Care Systems's annual Health Fair event and had a great time connecting with the Seward community. We love to share about the peer support and recovery services we offer, and getting to create positive affirmations!

04/07/2026

The "Many Pathways to Recovery" event in Nebraska City was a great success! Thank you to the ComebackERA Program with CHI Health St. Mary's and other partners, staff from Wellbeing Initiative, and phenomenal participation from the community. It's inspiring to see folks coming together to share about recovery and demonstrate what's possible when we do it together.