A Space for Connection, Learning, and Growth

Why Wellness and Education Centers?

Our Wellness and Education Centers are a welcoming space where individuals can explore wellness, recovery, and personal growth. We offer low-barrier wellness programs, peer support, and educational resources supporting individuals to build resilience, improve well-being, and create meaningful connections.


Our Services

  • Whole Health & Wellness

    Explore stress management, self-care, and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

  • Peer Support

    Groups for substance use recovery, mental health support, and family well-being.

  • Physical Health & Well-Being

    Yoga, nutrition, movement, and wellness coaching.

  • Educational Workshops

    Learn about self-advocacy, financial wellness, and pathways to recovery.

Who We Serve

We believe in inclusivity. Our Wellness and Education Centers are open to anyone seeking recovery, personal wellness, or a supportive community. We work with individuals facing mental health, substance use, physical health challenges, and other life barriers.

Get Connected

Our Wellness and Education Centers serve people in these Nebraska communities; Lincoln, Falls City, Nebraska City, Seward, and surrounding areas. Check out our schedules for the location nearest you, or stop by and talk with a member of our team.  

  • Whole Health and Wellness

    Participants will utilize the eight Dimensions of Wellness to explore the various elements of their own wellness journey. The group decides what topics they want to discuss and learn about together, which can include but is not limited to: stress management, boundaries, resiliency, personal development, relationships, values and beliefs, safety, budgeting, housing, self-care, and more.

  • Open Recovery Group

    A space for people walking a path of recovery to receive support, connection, understanding, and hope. Participants may identify that their path of recovery includes, but is not limited to: substance use, gambling, nicotine, food, work, co-dependency, being a caregiver or loved one to a person in recovery, shopping, and other areas of concern. Participants will explore and discuss recovery tools, learn, and grow together.

  • Parent / Caregiver Support

    A place where parents and caregivers support one another with the challenges, topics, and celebrations related to raising and caring for children. Participants decide what topics they would like to discuss and learn about, which may include but is not limited to: stress, childcare, community activities and events, challenging behaviors, self-care, child development, recovery tools, and more.

  • Neurodiversity Support

    All of our brains work differently and it’s always helpful to meet with others who experience similar neurodivergence. Whether you have autism, ADHD, OCD, CPTSD, or another type of neurodivergence—join us. All are welcome to discuss our experiences with life, work, wellness tools, and more.

  • Physical Health & Wellness

    A group focused on learning together and discussing the many aspects of physical health, and supporting one another on their physical health journey. The group will decide what topics they want to discuss and learn about together, which can include but is not limited to: nutrition, cooking, exercise, yoga, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hygiene, heart health, sleep, stress, and more.

  • WRAP

    Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a simple and powerful process for creating the life and wellness you want. The WRAP process identifies tools to keep you well, creates action plans to put them into practice, and helps you incorporate key recovery concepts into your everyday life.

  • SMART Recovery

    Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is an evidenced-based recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors. It is the leading secular, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life.

  • Pathways to Recovery

    There are multiple pathways that people can use to support their individual recovery. In this group, participants will share about pathways that have worked for them, and learn about new pathways that are available, as well as how to use and access these pathways and recovery tools.

  • Y12SR - Yoga of 12 Step Recovery

    This program uses a holistic approach that invites individuals to build capacity and resilience, to cultivate skillful mind states for skillful actions, to practice presence, to integrate, to learn, to teach, and to heal within the context of community. This group includes: the somatic approach of yoga, cognitive approach of recovery models (including the 12-steps, harm reduction, and CBT), and the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing.

  • Whole Health Employment Support (WHEST)

    A program that takes a new look at how to support people who are seeking not only to be employed, but to stay well while doing so. The curriculum is designed to improve upon the way people are supported while they strive to achieve sustainable employment and maintain self-sufficiency. It’s much more than basic job skills; participants grow together by sharing and learning from one another.

  • Co-Reflection for PSS

    A space where Peer Support Specialists come together to support each other in the work they’re doing, and in the lives they’re leading. A place where PSS can be themselves, share what’s going on in their personal and professional lives, get feedback and support, and be uplifted and inspired. It’s a meeting held by PSS for PSS where peers get to learn, practice, reflect, support, and connect with one another.

  • 8 Dimensions of Wellness and Yoga

    A Registered Yoga Teacher designs weekly lesson plans centered around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Participants join in discussion, movement, and meditation that enhances overall wellbeing. This is a class for all levels of experience, where all bodies and abilities are welcome.

  • Mindful Morning Movement Yoga

    A Registered Yoga Teacher facilitates this class with a focus on gentle movement and self care. Participants join in discussion, movement, and meditation that enhance overall wellbeing. This is a class for all levels of experience, where all bodies and abilities are welcome.

  • Creative Connections

    For many people on a path of recovery, creative expression is an important wellness tool. Participants in this group will get to explore various creative expressions and modalities, and engage in creating together. Modalities to explore may include, but are not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, poetry, theatre, music, and more.

  • Self-Advocacy Group

    A space to come together with peers to learn about what self-advocacy is, and to learn the skills to practice it in daily life. Participants will discuss self-determination, self-awareness, self-actualization, self-reliance, self-regulation, and more. Participants support each other on their self-advocacy journey and come together to share and connect.

This project is funded (100% funded by the SAPTBG or $465,050) from the SAPTBG through the SAMHSA, contracted through Region 5 Systems and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.