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 4, 2018What is the Family Support Network? Eve Blehyl, ED and others will tell us more. How can we partner more to improve health services?
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
Family – to – Family Education Program – NAMI
Thursday nights starting January 11 - March 29, 2018
A series of 12 classes (one session each Thursday) structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with mental illness 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 15, 2017.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Community Alliance, 41st & Leavenworth
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or (402) 517-5772
Behaven Kids Adolescent DBT Group
Monday, January 22, 2018The DBT group will meet once a week on Monday nights. Families just need to call for an intake meeting to get added to the group therapy sessions.
5:00 p.m.
Behaven Kids, 8922 Cuming Street
Contact: Sam at (402) 926-4373
- February
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, February 1, 2018Nebraska Legislative Issues Important to Mental Health by Brad Meurrens, Disability Rights of 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
- March
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, March 2, 2018
Region 6 Behavioral Health Services by Taren Petersen and other Region 6 staff
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
NAMI Basics
Meets every Saturday, March 3 - Saturday, April 14.
**There will be no class on March 31st**
Six week program for parents/family with children who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or have already been diagnosed
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Please call to enroll and the location will be provided at that time.
Cost: Free, childcare will be provided
Contact: Jen at (402) 345-0791 or jgenzler@nefamilysupport.org
Region 6 Community Development Project Open Mic & Art Show
Saturday, March 3, 2018
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Benson Theatre B Side, 6058 Maple Street
All are welcome to attend for story telling, art, poetry, music, and more. The event is drug and alcohol free.
Cost: Free, no cover charge & no cost to participate
Contact: Jonathan Koley at (402)591-5000 or go to
www.meetup.com/Omaha-Wellness-and-Recovery-Community/
Pasta with a Purpose
Sunday, March 25, 2018
All are invited to attend the spaghetti feed and silent auction. The proceeds will be put towards the production costs of the film, Silence. This is an independent short film being produced to spread awareness of the silence that comes along with PTSD and the tragic statistic of 22 Veteran suicides per day.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Celebration Covenant Church, 168th & Giles Road
Cost: TBD
Contact: Julie Etta Hudson at americanwarriorentertainment@gmail.com
Brain Injury & Domestic Violence – Brian Injury Alliance of Nebraska, UNO Dept. of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Dept.of Neuropsychology at UNMC & WCA
Friday, March 30, 2018
Participants will learn about the prevalence of domestic violence, brain injury and co–occurring condition, brain injury screening tools, and community resources. The target audience for this workshop includes: first responders, probation officers, parole officers, attorneys, corrections staff, judges, law enforcement, students, faculty, and emergency management.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
UNO Community Engagement Center, Room 230 - 231
Cost: Free
Register at https://unomaha.formstack.com/forms/braininjury
Psychological First Aid Training
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach that is built on the concept of human resilience. It aims to reduce stress symptoms and assist in a healthy recovery following a traumatic event, natural disaster, public health emergency, or even a personal crisis.
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
C & A Industries on 13609 California Street in the 2nd Floor Webster Suites
Cost: Free and lunch will be provided
Contact: Janae Shillito at (402)891-6964 or jshillito@thekimfoundation.org- April
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Emotional Regulation, Clarkson College Student Support Team: Sarah Flanagan & Sue Hall
How do you stay calm when all is in chaos?? Being able to recognize and regulate our emotions is essential in our lives, both personally and professionally. Our ability to interact with others, to build and maintain relationships, and to live productive lives hinge upon our ability to manage our emotions in healthy, socially acceptable ways. Our presentation will address this topic using the popular Disney-Pixar film “Inside Out.” If you haven’t watched it yet, we encourage you to do so before attending. Participants will also receive a helpful handout of resources.
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) 345-8101NAMI Basics
Meets Saturday, April 7 & Saturday, April 14.
Six week program for parents/family with children who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or have already been diagnosed
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Please call to enroll and the location will be provided at that time.
Cost: Free, childcare will be provided
Contact: Jen at (402) 345-0791 or jgenzler@nefamilysupport.orgASIST Training in Suicide First Aid
Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13, 2018
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and works with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants do not need any formal training to attend the workshop. Anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days
Central Community College, 4500 63rd Street in the West Education Center in Columbus, NE
Limited seating is available, you must be able to attend both days, and a certificate will be give upon completion
Cost: Free
Contact: Donna Wolff at donna68701@yahoo.com by Friday, April 11th
- May
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Ending the Silence: a new NAMI program being used in middle and high schools to increase awareness and knowledge of mental illness and lessen the stigma. Presented by a parent of youth with mental illness and also a youth who has successfully coped with mental health issues during middle and high school years.
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
Mental Health Summit - National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Omaha Chapter
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The health summit is an effort to minimize stigmatization and increase community awareness and consciousness associated with mental health concerns.
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
Cost: $65/regular attendee, $45/students
Contact: (402) 957-1895
Mental Health Resource Expo - Lift Up Sarpy County
Saturday, May 12, 2018
You will be able to speak directly to the people who can provide help with services and system navigation. In addition, they will have mental health support specialists on hand to answer your specific questions in a private setting.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Church, 3702 S. 370 Plaza in Bellevue
Cost: Free
Contact: (402) 871-9500
Light the Darkness Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk - Elkhorn South High School
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Come together to raise awareness and spread hope at the third annual walk. There will be a food truck, glow stick stand, live band, raffle prizes and many more fun activities!
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Elkhorn South High School Track
Cost: $10/person, first 100 people get free t-shirts
Contact: elliesorensen3@gmail.com
2nd Annual Military Appreciation Event - Gregg Young Chevrolet
Saturday, May 12, 2018
This event will educate veterans and their families along with community members struggling with PTSD,TBI and other illnesses regarding the resources available to help them in the community. Partners in this fun event include: Operation Engage America, Fallen Outdoors, Javelan Service Dogs, and KAT 103.7.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Gregg Young Chevrolet, 17750 Burt Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Naslund at lisa@operationengageamerica.org or call (515)984-0661
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention & Awareness Campus Walk - UNO
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Come together to raise awareness and spread hope at this campus walk.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
UNO Campus
Cost: Registration fee
Contact: alina_nelson@aol.com or (402)670-4892
5K 50 States, 50 Days - Adel B. Korkor, M.D. Foundation
Thursday, May 24, 2018
The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series was developed by Adel Korkor, M.D who is about to begin his journey running a 5K in all 50 states in just 50 days. He begins in Hawaii on May 5th and will be in Omaha on May 24th. He is running to change mental health care in America one step at a time.
6:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Landing, Omaha
Cost: Free
Contact: reneheiden@gmail.com
safeTALK Training - Northeast Nebraska Coalition for Suicide Prevention
Thursday, May 31, 2018
safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend the training—anyone age 15 or older who wants to make a difference can learn the safeTALK steps.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Central Community College, 4500 63rd Street, West Education Center, Room 209 in Columbus, NE
Cost: Free, but limited seating available by reservation only
Contact: Donna Wolff at donna68701@yahoo.com- June
Sprout Conference 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Sponsored by the Region 6 Community Development Project
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Comfort Inn & Suites, 7007 Grover Street
Cost: Free, no application required
Contact: Region 6 at (402) 444-6573NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Crisis Intervention Teams: how to access and work with specially trained police officers in times of crisis and need.
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
Forge Ahead from PTSD 5K Race - At Ease USA
Saturday, June 9, 2018
In 2014, the US Senate designated June as PTSD awareness month. In an effort to raise awareness of PTSD, At Ease USA is launching its first annual 5K run/walk at Lake Zorinsky. A greater awareness and understanding of PTSD will help veterans and others recognize symptoms to seek and obtain needed care. Bring your family and friends!
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Zorinsky, Shelter 6
Cost: $25/per walker or runner
Contact: beth@ateaseusa.org
NAMI Family – to – Family Education Program
Monday nights starting June 18 - August 20
A series of 12 classes (one session each Monday) structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with mental illness 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 June 10, 2018.
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
King of Kings Church, 11615 I Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Jensen at ljensen@unmc.edu or (402) 517-5772
Rowing Competition - Orange Theory Fitness
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Join Orange Theory Fitness for their 2018 Weekend of Giving! They will be hosting a fundraising rowing competition to benefit The Kim Foundation and the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. For a small donation, you can compete in any or all three rowing events.
1:45 p.m.
16909 Burke Street, #122
Cost: $20 to participate in any or all three rowing events
Contact: (402) 281-0950
- July
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ community.
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
Ethics Training based on the book, “Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy – Positive Approaches to Decision Making”
Friday, July 27, 2018
The training will be presented by Karen Gustafson, Executive Director of Jewish Family Service. The program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for mental health practice with 2 CEU's available.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Jewish Family Service, 333 South 132nd Street
Cost: $40/person includes continental breakfast
Contact: Meg at (402)330-2024 or mbearman@jfsomaha.com
- August
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Psychiatric Challenges and Treatment in the elderly
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
Resource Fair - Operation Engage America
Saturday, August 11, 2018
The resource fair is for veterans, military, first responders, and their families. It is also for those in the community who want to help learn more about Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Military-to-Veteran transition issues.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Waverly VFW Post 9875, 13820 Guildford in Waverly, NE
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Naslund at (515) 984-0661 or lisa@operationengageamerica.org
"Resilience" Screening
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Free screening of the film, "Resilience" focusing on the biology of stress and the science of hope.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Movie starts at 6:00 p.m.
Love's Jazz, 2510 N. 24th Street
Cost: Free
Contact: North Omaha Mental Health Initiative
- September
Hope for Tomorrow - a Toolkit for Life Sustaining Skills Workshop
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Presented by: Northeast Nebraska Suicide Prevention Coalition, Northeast Community College, & Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska
Will cover suicide and mental health stigma, addressing suicide at campus, suicide and healing, along with postvention, safe messaging and local resources
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Northeast Community College, Lifelong Learning Center, 801 West Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk, NE
Cost: $10 registration fee
Contact: Donna Wolff at (402) 841-3834 or email donna68701@yahoo.com to register
NAMI Omaha’s Monthly Affiliate Meeting
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Why Vote? Voter Registration available by League of Women Voters
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
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, September 8, 2018
At Ponca Hills Fire Station 12919 Ponca Road, Omaha, NE 68112 Hosted by Ponca Hills VFD Chapter
Walk/Run starts at 10:00am. Pre-register online on the Facebook Page Ponca Hills Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention or sign up the day the race from 9:00am to 9:45am.
Come join in fun with lots of family friendly activities after the Walk/Run at the Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Station. There will be food for purchase and a bake sale as well as inflatables, games, a DJ, and raffles that will run until 2:00pm. All proceeds will be used locally for trainings, presentations, supplies, and advertisements to promote suicide prevention.
Contact: Barb O'Keefe at (402) 320-7164 or poncahillsyellowribbon@outlook.com
Out of the Darkness Walk - AFSP
Sunday, September 9, 2018
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
Check in at 11:00 a.m., walk begins at 1:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Landing, Omaha
Cost: Free registration, donations will be accepted
Contact: Amy Reed at (402) 208-6866 or yankeefan73@cox.net
Community Suicide Prevention Education Event
Monday, September 10, 2018
Experts, alongside local crisis counselors, will be standing by live to provide information, answer questions, and provide tips. Includes presentation, panel discussion, and opportunities to ask questions. Free dinner and childcare provided.
5:30 Meal, 6:00 - 7:30 Panel & Discussion
Thomas Jefferson High School, 2501 West Broadway, Council Bluffs
Cost: Free
Contact: (712) 302-7907 to register
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
Psychiatric Nursing Workforce Summit
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018
Scott Conference Center
6550 Pine Street, Omaha, NE
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The theme for the 2018 Psychiatric Nursing Summit is Current & Future Workforce Issues in Education, Practice and Policy.
BHECN and UNMC College of Nursing will host the 3rd Annual Psychiatric Nursing Workforce Summit on Sept. 12, 2018, at the Scott Conference Center. Presentations will focus on the workforce issues in education, practice and policy related to psychiatric nursing in Nebraska. This year the sessions will all happen in the main presentation room, and community partners will have information tables located in the lobby area.
Registration
Cost: $60 (by Sept. 4)
Student: (CE not included): $25
Walk-In Registration: $70 at door, if space available.
Note: Food, program materials and space cannot be guaranteed for walk-ins.
Registration is not complete until payment is received. Credit cards, eChecks, Checks, UNMC cost center/WBS accepted.
Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. on Sept. 4
Course ID: 18CE077
Link for Information: http://bit.ly/PsyNurseSummit2018
Link to Register: https://app1.unmc.edu/cne/18ce077/
"The S Word" Screening - The Kim Foundation, Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare & the Metro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition
Thursday, September 13, 2018
The film shares stories of suicide attempt survivors and survivors of suicide loss while documenting their unguarded courage, insight, pain, and humor. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
7:00 p.m.
UNO College of Public Affairs & Community Service Building, 6320 Maverick Plaza, Room 132
Cost: $5.00 minimum donation on www.thekimfoundation.org by using the Donate button. Fill out the PayPal form and make sure to list, "Film" on the form where it states, "This gift is in honor of:" Donations are not refundable.
Contact: Lori Atkinson at (402) 891-6910 or latkinson@thekimfoundation.org
The film may contain strong language. The project was supported in part by grant number 1U79SM061741-01 from SAMHSA through DHHS and Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare.
Educational Resource Fair on the Mental Health of Children & Adolescents - Nebraska Family Support Network
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Panel of mental health professionals, parents & community members, free screenings to recognize mental health conditions, community resource exhibitors, care & activities for children, and snacks.
4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Nancy Alers at (402) 289-7246
- 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
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
Holiday Party
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
- February
