Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition

10/24/2026

No one should have to navigate su***de loss alone. 💙

Today, we’re celebrating Mourning Hope Grief Center and its work through our 2025–2026 Nebraska State Su***de Prevention Coalition mini-grant program.

Mourning Hope offered three eight-week Grief Support After Su***de Loss sessions, adding a January session to respond to increased community need. Across those sessions, the organization delivered 411 direct service hours.

With guidance from trained facilitators and licensed clinicians, participants found space to share their experiences, explore coping strategies, and connect with others who understand su***de loss. Participants described feeling less alone and having a place to speak openly without judgment.

Thank you, Mourning Hope, for meeting grief with compassion and creating space for connection and hope.

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10/23/2026

💙 You Are Not Alone. A Day of Hope, Healing & Connection.

Losing someone to su***de can be an incredibly difficult and isolating experience. But no one should have to navigate that grief alone.

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) Nebraska Chapter invites su***de loss survivors across our state to join us for International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day (ISOSLD).

This special day brings together individuals and families who have lost someone to su***de, offering a safe and supportive space to connect with others who understand, share stories, honor loved ones, and find hope in the healing journey.

💙 Events are FREE to attend, but registration is required.

📍 Find an event near you and register:

Columbus: https://columbusne.isosld.afsp.org/
Grand Island: https://grandisland.isosld.afsp.org/
Lincoln: https://lincoln.isosld.afsp.org/
Omaha – Creighton: https://omaha-nebraska.isosld.afsp.org/
Omaha – Black & African American Community: https://omahachd.isosld.afsp.org/
Omaha – Spanish-Language Event: https://omaha-thetentumc.isosld.afsp.org/
Seward (Friday, November 20): https://seward.isosld.afsp.org/
Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you belong here. There is no timeline for grief, and there is strength in connecting with others who understand.

We are deeply grateful to our volunteer hosts who make these meaningful gatherings possible across Nebraska.

💙 Together, we remember. Together, we heal. Together, we find hope.

Learn more about International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day: https://afsp.org/international-survivors-of-su***de-loss-day/

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10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Big impact starts with everyday connections. 💙

We’re celebrating Heartland Counseling Services Inc., a recipient of our 2025–2026 Nebraska State Su***de Prevention Coalition mini-grants!

Heartland participated in or supported more than 25 outreach events, educational opportunities, and community collaborations across Siouxland and surrounding rural communities. From workplaces to multicultural fairs, their team brought mental health and su***de prevention conversations directly to the community.

Resources in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, and Swahili helped make information more accessible, while interactive materials opened the door to conversations with youth and families.

Thank you, Heartland, for helping more people find information, connection, and support close to home!

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10/19/2026

Presented by The Kim Foundation, this 2 1/2 day conference is for LOSS Team members, survivors of su***de loss, law enforcement representatives, postvention and prevention specialists, and anyone with an interest in enhancing the healing of those impacted by su***de from around the country.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/tkfloss

10/15/2026

Please plan on joining us for another great year raising awareness and supporting MROH 🦋 Get your Moxie 2026 tickets here: https://mckennasraeofhope.home.qtego.us

Agenda: 6 PM Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Viewing, 7 PM Program Starts, Dinner & Live Auction Fun, 930 PM Dueling Pianos, 11 PM Event Concludes

10/13/2026

🌾 National Farmers Day was yesterday, but Nebraska’s farmers deserve our gratitude every day. Farming is hard work. Long hours, unpredictable weather, financial pressures, isolation, and the responsibility of keeping an operation going can take a tremendous toll on mental health.

Here in Nebraska, agriculture is part of the heart of our communities. And the people who dedicate their lives to it deserve our support, especially when times are tough.

To our farmers and ranchers: We appreciate what you do, but we care even more about YOU. Your health, your well-being, and your life matter far beyond what you produce.

Take time to check in on the farmers in your life. Ask how they’re really doing. Listen without judgment. And remind them that asking for help is a sign of strength.

💚 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Thank you, Nebraska farmers. We’re grateful for you.

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10/12/2026

🔆 Honoring Nebraska’s Native Communities

Nebraska is home to generations of rich Native history, culture, traditions, and community leadership.

Today, we recognize and honor the Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux, and Winnebago Nations, along with the many other Native Nations whose histories, cultures, and communities are deeply connected to Nebraska. Their traditions, resilience, and contributions continue to enrich our state, and their voices deserve to be heard, respected, and celebrated.

We also recognize that American Indigenous and Alaska Native communities experience disproportionately high rates of su***de. Supporting Native communities means listening, respecting cultural traditions, strengthening connections, and ensuring access to mental health resources that understand and honor Native experiences.

🪶One important resource available in Nebraska is the All Nations Crisis Line

📱 Text SUPPORT to 33464

This FREE, confidential, text-based crisis service is run by and for Native communities in Nebraska. Staffed by members of the Ponca, Omaha, Lakota, and Winnebago Tribes, the line is available to Native Relatives statewide.

🕗 Available daily, 8 AM to midnight

Learn more: https://allnationshotline.org

At NSSPC, we believe every community deserves to feel seen, supported, and connected to hope. We are grateful for the Native communities who call Nebraska home and for the people working to support the well-being of their Relatives.

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10/10/2026

💜 Today is World Mental Health Day.

Every person who shares their experience with mental illness, crisis, loss, or recovery has something important to teach us. But sharing their story shouldn’t be the end of their involvement. Their voices belong in the conversations where decisions about care, resources, and prevention are made.

This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” challenges all of us to listen better and make that listening count.

Here in Nebraska, we can start in our own communities. Ask people what support they need. Hear their answers without judgment. Include them in the work.

And remember, if you’re struggling, support is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, anytime, anywhere.

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