A Supportive Resource and Compassionate Voice for Lives Touched by Mental Illness and Suicide.
Events
The Kim Foundation® lives out its mission of improving lives through mental health and suicide prevention by connecting people to resources. Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize a behavioral health event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
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January
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, January 3, 2019NAMI Nebraska Strategic Plan presented by Loren Knauss, Executive Director. Hear about the reinvention of NAMI Nebraska
6:00 p.m., light dinner will be served
First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street
Park in the lot of the east side of the church just off 69th Street, enter at Door 4 and proceed to Room 112
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or NAMI at (402) 345-8101
Living Well Workshops - Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare & Douglas County
Wednesdays, January 9 - February 20, 2019The Living Well Workshops are 2.5 hour classes that will be held for six weeks to help you learn ways to self-manage your health and take charge of your life. Anyone living with an ongoing health condition is welcome.
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Douglas County Health Center, 4102 Woolworth Avenue
Cost: Free
Contact: jhausman@regionsix.com or (402) 490-2700
*Space is limited, call or email to register
NAMI Family – to – Family Education Program
Tuesday nights starting January 14, 2019A series of 12 classes (one session each Tuesday) structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with mental illness/brain disorders while maintaining their own well–being. The classes include information about mental illnesses, medications, coping, resources, problem solving, empathy, and family communication. Each course is limited to 25 people, please register by January 7, 2019.
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
King of Kings Church, 11615 I Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Carrin Meadows at cmeadows@naminebraska.org or (402) 345-8101
NAMI Family – to – Family Education Program
Tuesday nights starting January 17, 2019A series of 12 classes (one session each Tuesday) structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with mental illness/brain disorders while maintaining their own well-being. The classes include information about mental illnesses, medications, coping, resources, problem solving, empathy, and family communication. Each course is limited to 25 people, please register by January 7, 2019.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Community Alliance, 41st & Leavenworth
Cost: Free
Contact: Carrin Meadows at cmeadows@naminebraska.org or (402) 345-8101
- February
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, February 7, 2019Mental Health Bills in the Nebraska Legislature in 2019 presented by Brad Muerrens of Disability Riths, Nebraska.
6:00 p.m., light dinner will be served
First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street
Park in the lot of the east side of the church just off 69th Street, enter at Door 4 and proceed to Room 112
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or NAMI at (402) 345-8101
Living Well Workshops - Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare & Douglas County
Wednesdays, January 9 - February 20, 2019The Living Well Workshops are 2.5 hour classes that will be held for six weeks to help you learn ways to self-manage your health and take charge of your life. Anyone living with an ongoing health condition is welcome.
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Douglas County Health Center, 4102 Woolworth Avenue
Cost: Free
Contact: jhausman@regionsix.com or (402) 490-2700
*Space is limited, call or email to register
- March
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- April
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- May
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- June
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- July
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- August
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- September
No events at this time.
Check back often as additional events will be added on a continual basis. If you would like to publicize an event in your community, please email us at info@thekimfoundation.org.
- October
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Kim Carroll, Research Coordinator of Creighton University Department of Psychiatry, will be discussing Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia: New Discoveries and Old Issues; specifically about Lu AF35700, a new compound currently undergoing testing with human subjects, as well as the current needs towards the advancement of Lu AF35700.
6:00 p.m., light dinner will be served
First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street
Park in the lot of the east side of the church just off 69th Street, enter at Door 4 and proceed to Room 112
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or NAMI at (402) 345-8101
A Time for Hope & Healing – The Kim Foundation
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Each year, The Kim Foundation hosts a luncheon to help build awareness around mental health and suicide prevention by bringing in a prominent speaker to educate the community. This year, we are pleased to announce that Patrick Kennedy will be the keynote speaker. This event will be unlike any other that has raised awareness around mental health. Please join us for an afternoon packed with education, awareness, and support.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Keynote
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center – La Vista
Cost: $75.00/person for luncheon
Contact: Julia Hebenstreit at jhebenstreit@thekimfoundation.org
Veterans Resource Fair sponsored by HETRA
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Browse community booths to learn about veteran-specific programs, offers, products and services only available to the Veteran Community. While you are there, get to know the HETRA Therapy Horses. Free raffle prizes and the Pancake Man from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a. m. - 12:00 p.m.
HETRA Arena, 10130 S. 222nd Street, Gretna
Cost: Free
Contact: Jodi Teal at (402) 359-8830- November
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Women's Center for Advancement Services in Omaha
6:00 p.m., light dinner will be served
First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street
Park in the lot of the east side of the church just off 69th Street, enter at Door 4 and proceed to Room 112
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or NAMI at (402) 345-8101
Make a Wish - Save a Life 5K Race
Sunday, November 11, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Towl Park, 9310 West Center Road
Presented by: Westside DECA & The Kim Foundation
Register at: http://bit.ly/2CHPrMY
Cost: $20 per person includes t-shirt
Contact: schau.sarah@westside66.net
NAMI Family – to – Family Education Program
Tuesday nights starting September 11 - November 27
A series of 12 classes (one session each Tuesday) structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with mental illness/brain disorders while maintaining their own well-being. The classes include information about mental illnesses, medications, coping, resources, problem solving, empathy, and family communication. Each course is limited to 25 people, please register by September 4, 2018.
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Christ Community Church, 404 S. 108th Avenue
Cost: Free
Contact: Carrin Meadows at cmeadows@naminebraska.org or (402) 345-8101
- December
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Share & Care Meeting: Tips for Holiday Challenges
6:00 p.m., Pot luck meal, please bring a favorite dish to share.
First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street
Park in the lot of the east side of the church just off 69th Street, enter at Door 4 and proceed to Room 112
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or NAMI at (402) 345-8101
Talk Saves Lives – Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Twin Rivers YMCA, 6100 Twin Rivers Circle, Valley
Presented by: AFSP Nebraska
Cost: Free
Contact: nebraska@afsp.org - February
