Helpful info...
Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
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SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): samhsa.gov
Federal resources, treatment facility locators, and educational guides.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): nida.nih.gov
Science-based information on addiction, prevention, and treatment.
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Partnership to End Addiction (For Parents & Families): drugfree.org
Specialized tools, coaching, and guides for parents helping a child manage substance use.
Problem Gambling Support & Education
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Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program (GAP): problemgambling.nebraska.gov
Access state-funded, free, and confidential treatment and counseling services in Nebraska.
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National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG): ncpgambling.org
National helpline, self-assessment tools, and recovery resources.
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Gamblers Anonymous (Virtual Meetings): gamblersanonymous.org/ga/virtual-meetings
Find 24/7 online support groups and recovery meetings.
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Nebraska Gambling Laws & Information: letsgambleusa.com/nebraska
Information on state gambling regulations and legal guidelines.
Youth, Young Adult & Family Resources
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The Trevor Project (Youth Crisis & Support): thetrevorproject.org
24/7 support, community spaces, and educational resources for youth.
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Child Mind Institute: childmind.org
Guides for parents and educators on supporting youth mental health and learning disorders.
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Youth.gov: youth.gov
Resources for young adults navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions.
General Mental Health & Wellness
Phone Numbers
Crisis & Emergency Support (24/7)
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
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Nebraska Family Helpline (Youth & Family Support): 1-888-866-8660
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National Runaway Safeline (24/7 Youth Support): 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Use):
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Problem Gambling Helplines (24/7)
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Nebraska Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-833-BET-OVER (1-833-238-6837) -
National Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-800-GAMBLER
Local Beatrice Community Resources
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Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (Housing Assistance & Services): 402-223-6034
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Beatrice Community Food Pantry: 402-239-5936
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Hope Crisis Center (Domestic Violence & Crisis Hotline): 1-877-388-HOPE (4673)
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Nebraska Regional Poison Center:
1-800-222-1222
JANUARY IS MENTAL WELLNESS MONTH
Start the year by prioritizing your emotional health. Mental Wellness Month focuses on reducing stress, building healthy coping mechanisms, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health support. Whether dealing with daily anxiety or navigating major life transitions, professional support is always available.
January is National Mental Wellness Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to mental health disorders, break the stigma, and encourage anyone to seek help. Blue Monday is a day during Mental Wellness Month, usually the third Monday in January. The holidays are over, and many people start to realize the consequences of their actions when caught up in the spirit of the season. Credit card bills, weight gain, and seasonal depression are associated with Blue Monday.
It is reportedly the saddest day of the year. But it doesn’t have to be!
This year, make Blue Monday and the rest of the month a celebration in honor of mental wellness
Visit SAMHSA for national wellness tools.
FEBRUARY IS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Promoting safe, healthy relationships for youth and young adults is essential. This month highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of emotional or physical abuse in teen relationships and equips parents and young people with tools to build boundaries, trust, and open communication.
Call or text 1-800-786-2929 for youth-specific relationship support.
MARCH IS GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH
You or someone you know may have a problem with gambling.
Call any of these 24/7 helpline phone numbers for immediate assistance:
Directions 402-239-7844
Nebraska 833-238-6837
National 1-800-GAMBLER
Visit the website ProblemGambling.Nebraska.gov for more information.
September is National Recovery Month
Sponsored by SAMHSA. Recovery Month promotes the benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, applauds the contributions of service providers, and enforces the message that recovery in all its forms is possible.
Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover.
