Nami Nebraska
About Nami Nebraska
At NAMI Nebraska, the starting point is simple: people who have lived with mental illness, and families who are trying to support them, should not have to figure it out alone. The organization offers free education, support groups, and advocacy for Nebraskans across the state, including individuals, families, caregivers, youth, veterans, and frontline professionals. If you want your gift to help people find practical support and real guidance, this is the kind of work that meets them where they are.
What sets NAMI Nebraska apart is how clearly it centers peer-led support and lived experience. Its classes, presentations, and support groups are built to serve people at different stages of life, with options for family members, adults with mental health conditions, caregivers, military families, and professionals.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
NAMI Family-to-Family
A free, 8-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
A free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who want to better understand themselves and their recovery.
NAMI Basics
A free, 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family members caring for youth ages 22 and younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
NAMI Homefront
A class for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
NAMI Ending the Silence
An engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take when symptoms appear.
NAMI Provider
A class for mental health professionals designed to expand compassion for individuals and their families and promote a collaborative model of care.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
A free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
NAMI Family Support Group
A peer-led support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
Mental Health First Aid
A 12-hour public education course that helps participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
NAMI Lincoln Advisory Council
A volunteer council that helps influence the evolution of NAMI programs in Lincoln and attends monthly meetings.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
A champion for recovery, NAMI Nebraska is a statewide not-for-profit organization that provides high quality education and support services to effect positive change for those impacted by mental illness. It collaborates with affiliates, organizations, governmental bodies, and advocates to improve services and quality of life for people with mental illnesses and their families.
Who they serve
Nebraska residents affected by mental illness, including individuals, families, friends, caregivers, youth, veterans, and frontline professionals.
Their impact
- NAMI Nebraska says it provides support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Nebraska.
- 99% of NAMI Basics participants say they would recommend the program to others.
How your donation helps
- Support groups
- Education classes
- Training and facilitation of program leaders
- Advocacy work
- Free resources and webinars for healthcare workers and first responders
Our story
NAMI Nebraska was established in 1985 as a statewide not-for-profit organization focused on education, support services, and advocacy for people impacted by mental illness and their families.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Nami Nebraska’s services.
People seeking support can contact NAMI Nebraska at 402-345-8101 or info@naminebraska.org for information about programs and resources. In a crisis, call or text 988, call 911 for an emergency, or use the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) during listed hours.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness.
I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere.
Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.
I am now aware that I’m not alone. I’d like to become more involved with NAMI and advocacy.
Events
NAMIWalks Nebraska
annualAnnual fundraising walk that supports NAMI Nebraska's support groups, education classes, trainings, and free resources.
NAMI Family-to-Family
scheduled sessionsAn 8-session educational course for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions.
NAMI Basics
scheduled sessionsA 6-session education course for parents, caregivers, and other family members caring for youth with mental health symptoms.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Nami Nebraska has shared.
Current needs
- A Program Director to focus on the Lincoln area and strengthen programming in Lincoln and around the state.
- Support for NAMIWalks Nebraska, including teams, participants, and sponsors.
Volunteer opportunities
- Become a program leader for classes and support groups.
- Facilitate NAMI Connection or Family Support Group sessions.
- Lead NAMI Family-to-Family or NAMI Peer-to-Peer classes.
- Serve on the NAMI Lincoln Advisory Council.
- Train to present NAMI Ending the Silence.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can take NAMI Family-to-Family?
It’s for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions.
Who can take NAMI Basics?
It’s for parents, caregivers, and other family members caring for youth ages 22 and younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
Who can take NAMI Peer-to-Peer?
It’s for adults with mental health conditions who want to better understand themselves and their recovery.
How does someone in crisis get help?
NAMI Nebraska directs people in crisis to call or text 988, call 911 in an emergency, or use the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) during listed hours.
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