Support Groups
Please follow up with the contact person listed to ensure that the support group is still active and to confirm the time and location.
Check back often as additional Nebraska support group meetings will be added on a continual basis.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
Click on the link to find the listing for all online meetings and filter your selections al-anon.org
Alzheimer’s Association
A free online community for everyone effected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Join the online support group to safely share concerns and gain advice at alzconnected.org
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Support and prevent eating disorders
Click on the link for several weekly online support groups anad.org/online-support-groups
ADAA
Anxiety and Depression Support
Click on the link to learn more about the online community that can be joined at healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support/about
First Responders Support Groups
For first responders and medical personnel
Peer Support Meetings are open to all first responders looking for support, no referral needed.
Zoom meetings on Monday from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Medical Personnel Support Group led by a clinician to mitigate the immediate and long-term effects from the trauma and stress of COVID-19.
Wednesday evening Zoom meetings from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Email FRST@firstrespondersomaha.org or call 402-218-1218 to register for the groups
Fresh Hope
For anyone with a mental health diagnosis and/or their loved ones
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. CST, meetings in English, register at FreshHopeMeeting.com
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. CST, meetings in Spanish, register at FreshHopeMeeting.com
Fresh Hope of Bellevue has meetings scheduled via Zoom on April 14, April 21, April 28, & May 5 at 7:00 p.m.
The Zoom meeting ID is 815 732 959
Grief’s Journey
Grief Support Programs
Register on the site for free programs that will be offered online at app.etapestry.com
Or call to register at 402-502-2773
Gamblers Anonymous
Support groups may move to online meetings, check the website for recent updates at gamblersanonymous.org
Call the Omaha Hotline at 402-978-7557 or the Lincoln Hotline at 402-473-7933 for immediate help.
In the Rooms
A Global Recovery Community, a place for recovering addicts to meet and socialize when they are not in face-to-face meetings.
Click on the link to view the calendar and filter selections intherooms.com/home/live-meetings/
Mental Health America of Nebraska
Promote mental wellness and recovery
Follow the link to stay connected online, they have peers facilitating WRAP, reading daily recovery readings, and more at tinyurl.com/yx7l9h52
Mental Health America
Mental health support groups and discussion community
Click on the link to find support groups and discussions at inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Nebraska
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Call 402-345-8101 or email info@naminebraska.org with questions.
Sexaholics Anonymous
Phone Meetings and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) meetings are held throughout the day and night. For more information, sa.org/docs/phnflyer.pdf
SMART Recovery
Focus on learning coping skills that work well short and long term for individuals with addictive behaviors.
Click on the link for online community information smartrecovery.org/srol-2/
Women’s Center for Advancement
A safe place for anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
For more information on online groups, contact Amanda at 402-345-6555 ext. 217 or email WCAclasses@wcaomaha.org.
Para más información, contacte a Jenny 402-345-6555 ext. 143
Monday
Teen Support Group: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Foundations Class: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Empowerment Class: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
El grupo de apoyo en español: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Sexual Assault Support Group: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Domestic Violence Support Group: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Rest & Return (2nd & 4th Fridays): 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
To find support groups near you, click on the appropriate city from the list below.
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
904 Big Horn Drive, Alliance, NE
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Box Butte General Hospital
2101 Box Butte Av. Alliance Room Alliance, NE
Contact: Patrick Duldulao 308-761-3372, fduldulao@bbgh.org or TaLisa Brown 308-761-3372, tbrown@bbgh.org
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Suicide Survivors Support Group
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Beatrice, Nebraska
Contact: Melissa, 402-239-0787 or mlsnyder15@yahoo.com
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
First Wednesday of the month
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eastern Nebraska Veteran’s Home
12505 S 40th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
Fresh Hope
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
LifeSpring Church
13904 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE 68123
To contact the group leaders, Nancy and Sterlin, email them at freshhopebellevue@gmail.com
Fresh Hope
Meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Blair Public Library, Meeting Room 1
Contact: 402-426-5592
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Custer Care Center
1020 South 2nd Avenue
Contact: Sandy at 308-872-6303
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Chadron Community Hospital
825 Centennial Drive Pine Lodge Room Chadron, NE
Contact: Maddie Nitsch 308-432-5586
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Meets 4th Monday of the month
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Columbus Senior Center
3111 19th Street
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets on the last Wednesday of odd months only
Columbus Wellness Center
3912 38th St., Ste. A., Columbus, NE
Contact: Meghan Jantzi 402-562-3333, mmjantzi@columbushosp.org
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Monday Nights
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church
2720 28th Street, 3rd Grade Room
Columbus, Nebraska Contact: Dale 402-942-2008 or info@sanenebraska.org
SOS ( Survivors of Suicide) Adult Survivor Group
1st Tuesday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
2710 14th Street
Contact: Robin Swearingen at 402-910-5855 or tswearingen@neb.rr.com
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the second Thursday of each month
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
21747 Martinwood Drive Council Bluffs, IA
Contact: Ruth Hamlin 402-650-7132, martinwoodinternational@gmail.com or Chris Stewart 402-890-7126, chris@biane.org
Compulsive Shoplifters Anonymous
Tuesdays
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Community of Grace Church on 204th & Maple St.
Contact: Patty at 402-980-6022
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting family after a child dies For parents, grandparents and siblings over 18 years of age
2nd Thursday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fremont Health
450 E. 23rd Street
Contact Janet at 402-721-3958
Fresh Hope
A Christian support group for mood disorders
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Fremont Area Medical Center, Dunklau Gardens
450 E. 23rd St.
Contact: Lisa at daughterofjerusalem@yahoo.com
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Understanding Hearts – for all suicide survivors
3rd Tuesday of every month
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fremont Area Medical Center, Dunklau Room
Contact: Sandy Olson at 402-727-4847
Autism Support Group
Meets 2nd Sunday of the month
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Third City Christian Church
4100 West 13th Street Grand Island, Nebraska
Contact: Beth Ogden at asngrandisland@autismnebraska.org
Caregiver Support Group
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
YWCA
Contact: Connie Clark at 308-384-6714
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the third Thursday every other month
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saint Francis Medical Center
2620 West Faidley Ave. Grand Island, NE
Contact: Melissa Taylor, BSN, RN 308-398-5896, MATaylor@sfmc-gi.org
PFLAG
Support, educate and advocate for the LGBTQ Community
Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
YWCA conference room
Contact: Brian Whitecalf at 308-390-6560
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Health Center
2116 W. Faidley Avenue, Conference Room A
Park on west side and enter at ground level
Contact: Mitch at 308-850-3497
Fresh Hope
A Christian support group for those with mood disorders
Meets first and third Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
508 Angus Street Gretna, NE
Contact: Rose 402-896-4693 or rmgrandinetti@cox.net
HALOS (Healing After Loss of Suicide) of Hastings
Meetings on the last Monday of the month
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Horizon Recovery & Counseling Center
835 S. Burlington
Contact: Judy Rewerts at halosofhastingsne@gmail.com
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets Mondays
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Mary Lanning Hospital Education Classroom D, in basement
715 North St. Joseph Avenue
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Agency on Aging
620 E. 25th St. Suite 12 Kearney, NE
Contact: Sheila Kennedy 308-224-5049, sheila.kennedy@nebraska.gov
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets various days and times
Visit sanebraska.org for times and locations
Contact: sakearneyne@yahoo.com
Support in Healing: A Group for Suicide Loss Survivors
Meets on the last Thursday of the month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Open to anyone 18 years old and above who have lost someone to suicide
To join and get location info, contact Tina Morris at 308-293-8671 or Krista Fritson at 308-865-8247
Fresh Hope Meeting
A Christian support group for mood disorders
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
Lincoln Berean Church
70th and Hwy 2 Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Jamie and Allen freshhopelbc@gmail.com
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
The Meeting Place
2748 S Street
Upstairs on the 3rd Floor
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Bryan LGH East Hospital
2300 S. 16th St. Lincoln, Entrance B,
2nd floor, Classroom 1A
Mourning Hope Grief Center
Mourning Hope is a non-profit, grief support network created to address the needs of grieving children, teens and their families. Visit: mourninghope.org for specific support groups and event information
4919 Baldwin Avenue Lincoln, NE 68504
Contact: 402-488-8989
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the third Tuesday of each month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
5401 South St. Sheridan Room Lincoln, NE
Contact: Brooke Murtaugh 402-483-9891 or bmurtaugh@madonna.org
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
2723 N 50th St (north door near parking lot) Lincoln, NE
Contact: Nita Sipple 402-890-4521 or nita_sipple@yahoo.com
Ray of Hope – Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Meets first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, East parking lot
1200 South 40th Street Lincoln, NE
Contact: Mary Schmuch 402-560-1684
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets various days and times
Visit sanebraska.org for times and locations Lincoln, Nebraska
Contact: Bill 402-310-5014 or info@sanebraska.com.
Strong Ties Family Support Group
For spouses, siblings, children (age 18 and up), family members, friends, and significant others who are involved with someone who is dealing with a mental illness.
Meets every Wednesday of the month
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Blue Valley Behavioral Health
3901 Normal Blvd. Suite 201
Contact: 402-261-4017
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting family after a child dies For parents, grandparents and siblings over 18 years of age
Meets on the third Monday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Havelock Christian Church
6520 Colfax Avenue
Contact: Kelly at 402-676-3670
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Support Group
Adult group on Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WRAP for Chronic Pain group on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Bryan Medical Center West 2nd Floor
Counseling Center Group Room #2
2222 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE
No registration needed, no cost
Contact: 402-432-0158
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Faith Regional East Campus
1500 Koenigstein Avevue Norfolk, NE
Sandhills Room, Health Services
Contact: Margaret Jensen 402-843-2318, mmjensen@gpcom.net or Paige Luebbert 402-870-2876, pjluebbert15@gmail.com
Survivor of Suicide(SOS) Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
404 West Benjamin Ave. Norfolk, NE
Contact: Donna Wolff at 402-841-3834 or donna68701@yahoo.com
Fresh Hope
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Church of North Platte
1620 W. 4th Street
Contact: Debbie at cornerstonechurchnp@outlook.com
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the second Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Great Plains Health
601 W. Leota Conference Room C North Platte, NE
Contact: Judy Nichelson 308-532-7451, judy_nichelson@outlook.com
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Serenity Counseling Building
1300 E. 4th Street
Visit sanebraska.org
Breaking the Cycle Support Group for Adults Impacted by Sexual Abuse
Meets every Tuesday
7:00 -9:00 p.m. at an undisclosed location in Omaha Cost is $1 per week (scholarships are available)
To enroll, contact Dave at 402-480-1777 or breakingthecycle@outlook.com
CHI Health Parent Support Group
For parents, guardians, foster parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with mental health needs.
Free childcare is available during the session
Meets second Thursday of each month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Immanuel Conference Room
6901 N. 72nd Street, lower level of the NE side
Contact: Sheila at 402-572-2040 or Sheila.StAmant@alegent.org
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting family after a child dies For parents, grandparents and siblings over 18 years of age Meets the first Thursday of the month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
New Cassel Retirement Center 900 N. 90th Street
Auditorium Level 2
Contact: 402-571-4011
Compulsive Shoplifting Anonymous(CSA)
Thursdays
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Bergan Mercy Dining center in the basement
76th & Mercy Rd.
Contact: Michele Lewis at 531-365-1615 or michelelewis44@yahoo.com
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Meets Thursdays
7:00 p.m.
Morning Star Lutheran Church
331 South 85th Avenue Omaha, Nebraska
Website: depressionbipolarsupportomaha.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous
A support group for mental health and addiction
Sundays
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Douglas County Health Center 4102 Woolworth Ave. 5th Floor, Room C-532
Contact: Michaelle at 402-444-5200
Fresh Hope – Men’s Group
Fridays (closed group)
Open Door Mission
2828 N 23rd St East Omaha, NE 68110
Dessert and coffee served. Contact: Perry@FreshHope.us
Fresh Hope
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Anchor of Hope
5421 N. 103rd Street, Suite 100
Enter through door under the business center sign
Contact: Brad at bradhoefs@freshhope.us
Gamblers Anonymous
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. held at St. Thomas Moore Church School, 3515 South 48th Avenue Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. held at St. Leo’s Church, 1920 North 102nd Street
Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. held at St. Francis Assisi Church, 4513 South 32nd Street
Grief’s Journey
Offering in-person and online support groups
Grief’s Journey is a non-profit organization created to address the needs of grieving children and their families.
Visit GriefsJourney.org Grief’s Journey
7811 Farnam Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Phone: 402-502-2773
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month
6:00 p.m.
CHI Immanuel
6901 N 72nd St Centennial Room Omaha, NE
Contact: Anne Hupka 402-680-7861, ahupka@yahoo.com
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Sunrise Strength Running Group
Meets on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Keystone Trail
78th & Cass St. Omaha, NE
Contact: Krissy Hamm 402-659-1765, krissyhamm@gmail.com
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
17500 Burke St. Omaha, NE
Contact: Maddie Krueger 402-401-3608, mkrueger@madonna.org or Elizabeth M Rogers emrogers@madonna.org
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Teen and Twenties Support Group
Meets on the third Sunday of each month
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
CHI – Bergan Mercy
7500 Mercy Rd. Omaha, NE
Contact: Tammy Storer 402-572-3403, tamara.storer@alegent.org
Nebraska PANDAS/PANS Support Group
Meeting place and time to be determined
Info on meetings can be found at PANDAS Network Support Group – Nebraska
Facebook closed group: Nebraska PANDAS/PANS Support
Contact: pandasnebraska@cox.net
In person support group meets quarterly, may increase to monthly as needed
No Shame Ministries
A Christian-based support group that uses a variety of meeting styles (interpersonal check-ins, topical discussions and small group huddles). Focuses of the groups include anxiety, depression, suicide survivors, mental health disorders and general mental wellness.
No Shame Brookside meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8PM (11607 M Cir, Omaha, NE 68137)
No Shame Citylight meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8PM (3401 Oak View Dr, Omaha, NE 68144)
*Groups in Ashland and Gretna coming soon!
Contact: Larry Derksen at 402-679-4203, noshameministries.org
OCD Support Group for Adults
Meets Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
Open to individuals with OCD with E/RP Experience
Led by a peer
Contact Kayla at 402-367-2494 or omahaocd@gmail.com
Omaha Postpartum Support Group
2nd Thursday of every month
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Healthy Blue Welcome Room
2910 K St. Suite E Omaha, NE 68107
Babies in arms welcome
P.O.S.T. (Parents of Suicides Together) parentsofsuicidestogether.wordpress.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month
7:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 84th and Pacific Omaha, Nebraska
Contact: Karen McElroy 402-556-7307 or parentsofsuicidestogether@yahoo.com
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets various days and times Visit sanebraska.org for times and locations
Omaha, Nebraska
Contact: 866-424-8777 or info@sanebraska.org
S.O.S. Omaha (Survivors of Suicide)
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
6630 Dodge St.
Contact: Fred at 402-558-4616 or sos.omaha@yahoo.com
S.O.S.L. (Siblings of Suicide Loss)
For adults who have lost a sibling to suicide
Meets the second Tuesday of each month
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Christ Community Church
404 S 108th Ave
Room G260
Omaha, NE 68154
Contact: Declan McElroy at 402-739-9899 or declanomaha@yahoo.com
Veterans Resource Network Meets every Monday
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bellevue University Military Veterans Service Center
2200 Harvel Circle
Contact: Joel Schneider at 402-681-5439
Young People’s Peer Support Group
Ages 16 – 26, signed permission slip required for those under age 19 to participate
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Games, Socializing and Snacks 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Group Discussion
Region 6 (2nd Floor)
4715 S. 132nd Street
Omaha NE 68137
Contact: Krista Crosby at 402-699-2622 or kcrosby@regionsix.comhttps://www.noshameministries.org/
NAMI
For more information, visit: https://naminebraska.org/support-groups-classes-and-events/calendar/
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Caregivers of Survivors of BI
Meets on the first Thursday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Village Inn
72nd & Giles Papillion, NE
Contact: Anne Hupka 402-680-7861, annehupka@yahoo.com
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets Thursdays
6:00 p.m.
18 West 16th Street
Use Front Door, ring bell for after hour entry
Grief Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month, except in Nov & Dec it is the 3rd Thursday of the month
4021 Avenue B
Contact: 308-630-1149
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the third Tuesday of each month
4:30 p.m.
ESU 13
4215 Ave
Contact: Martha Douglas 308-641-6826, mdouglas.braininjurygroup@gmail.com
Nebraska Brain Injury Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Christian Church of Waterloo 23720 Cedar Dr. Waterloo, NE
Contact: Ruth Hamlin 402-650-7132, martinwoodinternational@gmail.com
Sexaholics Anonymous of Nebraska
Meets Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
New Hope Group
East Hill Church Office
1225 E. 10th Street
Use East door, go downstairs
Visit sanebraska.org