Wellbeing Initiative, Inc.

01/22/2026

January is National Soup Month, which is a great opportunity to have a soup potluck! Staff brought in some of their fave soups and sides, and we enjoyed hanging out and eating yummy food. Spending fun time together is important for wellness and building a supportive workplace. You've still got time to plan your own soup day 😊!

01/22/2026

Self-Advocacy Group is one of our most popular groups, and we are offering a training for folks to be be able to facilitate this group on their own. In Self-Advocacy Groups we learn more about how to:

→ Speak up for our wants and needs
→ Gain genuine self-confidence
→ Build upon our strengths
→ Practice self-awareness
→ And so much more!

This training is being offered at no cost. Click here to become a Self-Advocacy Group Facilitator: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bre4t

01/19/2026

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr, one of the greatest and most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. His work reframed civil rights as a human rights issue and fundamentally reshaped America, inspiring justice movements worldwide.

The Peer Support Movement is a direct descendant of the Civil Rights Movement, applying its principles of equality, empowerment, and collective voice to health, disability, and recovery—shifting people from being passive recipients of care to active agents of change. We are deeply grateful for MLK Jr. and all that he has done to better our world.

01/18/2026

We will be closed on Monday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, January 20.

01/15/2026

Checkout this upcoming presentation on Self-Care 🧡! A very important topic, and something we can all use more of. Our very own Kjerstin is one of the panelists. Link to register in the original post below ⬇️.

NEWLE is happy to announce our panelists for our Self-Care Webinar on January 20th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CT.

We will be defining self-care, going over self-care activities, and exploring self-care in action!

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LOXq2QOdSGaEnG5CBQBEPg #/registration

(Registration includes all three sessions of this series.)

01/14/2026

🗣️ There are only 6 spots left for our Peer Support Training in March! If you are interested in getting one of those spots, click this link: https://www.wellbeinginitiatives.org/peer-support-training

Read on for more info about our Peer Support Training:
✔️ The PEERiodical Nebraska Peer Support Training is a 60-hour program designed for individuals seeking state certification as Peer Support Specialists.
✔️ It includes 40 hours of in-person instruction and 20 hours of online learning covering essential peer support skills, advocacy, and recovery principles.
✔️ Cost: $350
✔️ It is preparation for a Peer Support Career, and also supports the development of relationship-building skills and recovery support that benefits anyone on their personal recovery journey.

01/13/2026

We are looking to add someone awesome and organized to our team as an Administrative and Facilities Assistant. If you think this might be you, check out the job description and link to apply for the position here: https://wkf.ms/49j1D5Z.

01/12/2026

This inclusive group supports those who identify as being neurodiverse with the everyday challenges we all encounter. Whether you’re Autistic, or you live with ADHD, OCD, CPTSD, a learning or personality difference, or more — join us! All are welcome to discuss topics around experiences with life, work, relationships, and wellness tools.

01/08/2026

The Alternatives to Su***de approach is about openly exploring the meaning behind thoughts and feelings of su***de, as well as what might be worth living for. Our collective wisdom and individual stories have taught us that making space for this topic can be powerful and healing. If this is a topic you connect to, join us for Alt2Su.

There is also an Alt2Su Group in York on Mondays at 3:30PM, at Kilgore Memorial Library.

01/06/2026

Join us for this free WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Training! This interactive seminar is for anyone who is interested in wellness, recovery, and creating their own evidence-based WRAP. Participants will learn how to develop personal life and wellness goals as they engage in a mutual learning model with other peers.

📍 Hosted by Wellbeing Initiative and Region 5 Systems
🔗 Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/462my6vu
❓ For questions or additional info, email Taisa at: tbrumagen@winitiative.org

01/06/2026

Today we recognize Taisa, Training and Community Development Coordinator, for being with Wellbeing Initiative for 4 years 🎉!

Taisa, your contributions to WBI run deep! From leading dozens of people through Peer Support Training, building strong partnerships with community agencies, serving on committees, being the Regional Consumer Specialist, and more. We highly value you and all the fantastic ideas you bring that build up and strengthen our agency, staff, and community. Happy anniversary!

01/05/2026

Starting today, January 5, groups in York will now be held on Mondays at Kilgore Memorial Library. The groups and times are listed below. Marci will be one of the warm faces there to welcome you!

✶ 12:00-1:00PM Open Recovery or 8 Dimensions of Wellness
✶ 1:00-2:00PM SMART Recovery
✶ 2:00-3:00PM Self-Advocacy or WRAP
✶ 3:30-4:30PM Alternatives to Su***de

We look forward to seeing you there!