Program areas at Wellbeing Initiative
Hrsa - p.e.e.r. (peeriodical education expansion research) Initiative is a partnership between Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. and southeast community college, providing experiential training and prioritizing opportunities in rural communities for students with different backgrounds, in completing the peer support training program. Partner agencies will refer their current staff and/or clients to the peer support training program and create practicum opportunities for those students in order to enhance or advance their peer support employment opportunities. P.e.e.r. Initiative supports students with scholarships and stipends and promotes educational opportunities to 37 people with low to no income per year, increasing the recovery community's economic fortitude.
Samhsa - creation and maintenance of the Nebraska coalition of peer delivered services. The program uses a grant from substance abuse and mental health services to fund salaries for one full time and two part time persons and the creation of a website, infrastructure, travel, and materials to train 120 persons in Nebraska in the new state approved peer support curriculum. Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. Uses online classes, two town halls for peers in Nebraska, and is associated with a variety of community agencies for trainings.
Division of public health - the overdose prevention and intervention program is serving lincoln and surrounding communities through overdose prevention, opioid use and medication assisted treatment, and narcan administration education. They coordinate with first responders, hospitals, treatment centers, and recovery networks to support people who have recently experienced overdoses in accessing services and building natural support networks. This program will serve to develop cross system navigation, education, and the required support networks needed in the community experiencing unprecedented overdose rates.
Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. Provides training and education for individuals with experience with mental health challenges. We strive to provide opportunities for success for these individuals through education and new skills taught. The training and education for providers, peer support specialists, and peers within our communities. Region v - Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. Serves as an advocate and liaison to consumers of behavioral health services, including consumers of services which are designed to lead toward wellness and recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. This includes, but is not limited to, meeting with consumers of all ages, their families, and support system throughout the region v geographic area. Kim foundation - the whole health employment support and training (whest) program provides mentorship in the development of professional goals, discovery of personal strengths, and the continued building of leadership skills. Participants learn job readiness skills to support them in obtaining gainful employment.