Region II Human Services

Family Recovery Support Group in North Platte, NE.
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Region II Human Services, 110 North Bailey, North Platte, NE 69101, 110 North Bailey, North Platte, 69101, United States
Family Recovery Support Group
For Loved Ones Impacted by Substance Use
A space for understanding. A space for learning. A space for support.
Family in Recovery is a safe, supportive space for families and friends who have loved ones struggling with substance use. Our group focuses on education, connection, and empowerment. We help participants understand substance use, learn healthy ways to support their loved ones, and build resilience in their own lives through emotional support and psychoeducation.
Each session blends practical information with open conversation. Members explore topics like the science of addiction, communication skills, setting boundaries, navigating treatment options, and caring for their own well‑being. Whether you’re just beginning to seek answers or have been walking this path for years, you’ll find a community that listens without judgment and supports without shame.
Who This Group Is For

Parents, guardians, partners, family members, friends
Anyone seeking education about substance use
Individuals wanting connection with others who understand the experience
This group is not a treatment group; it is intended for psychoeducation and support.

What We’ll Cover

Understanding substance use
Communication strategies that support recovery
Setting boundaries without guilt
Coping skills for stress and uncertainty
Community resources and treatment options
How to support your loved one while caring for yourself

Group Details – Thursday’s 5:30-6:30

Learn practical tools
Reduce feelings of isolation
Gain clarity about what helps—and what doesn’t
Connect with others who truly understand
Strengthen your ability to support your loved one while protecting your own well‑being
Contact: Morgan Simpson Phone: 308-520-4327

The first group will be held on April 9th in the Region II conference room upstairs since it’s after hours, please use the side entrance and ring the doorbell. If you’d like to join, contact Morgan so we can plan for attendance.

Structured Group: Strength and Support in Recovery
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a closed group. If interested in joining, please contact Morgan Simpson at 308-520-4327.
Starting November 6th, 4-5 PM CST
Every Wednesday from 4-5 PM
Location: Upstairs conference room at Region II Human Services-110 North Bailey, North Platte, NE. 69101
Details: This group requires prior approval to join and is initially limited to 10 participants. We require participation in 3 out of 4 sessions each month to remain in the group. As an incentive, participants will receive a free membership to the Nebraska Athletic Club or a gift card to Wild Bill’s Bowling. This group will follow the Seeking Safety curriculum, as well as other outside materials.

Weekly Seeking Safety Drop-in Group in Ogallala, NE.
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Heartland Counseling Clinic, 401 West 1st Street, Ogallala, NE., 401 West 1st Street, Ogallala, 69153, United States
Weekly Seeking Safety Drop-in Group in Ogallala, NE.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MDT

Seeking Safety Drop-in Group- Ogallala, NE.
Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.

Weekly Virtual Seeking Safety Drop-in group
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Virtual Seeking Safety- every Wednesday from 9:00am-10:00am CST.
Topic: Seeking Safety Virtual Classes Zoom Link
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Seeking Safety is a drop-in group to help people with PTSD, a history of trauma and /or a history of substance use/dependence attain safety. Adults 19 years of age and older can attend.
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused curriculum designed to help people attain safety from PTSD and/or substance use. It is also helpful for those with a history of trauma but without a PTSD diagnosis. Safety is the overarching goal, with emphasis on helping people achieve safety in their relationships, thinking, behavior and emotions. There are a total of 25 different topics that can be attended in any order, as few or as many times as a person finds helpful.

Open Group: Bridge to Recovery
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Every Tuesday from 4-5 PM
Location: Upstairs conference room at Region II Human Services-110 North Bailey, North Platte, NE. 69101
Attendees will have a chance to earn an incentive (gift cards randomly drawn from a bowl) at the end of each group.

Details: This is a drop-in support group open to anyone at any time. The subject matter will address the needs of the group members present that day. Family members or friends seeking better education and support to assist their loved ones are also welcome. Individuals can simply go to the front desk and inform the support staff if they are attending in person. If you are attending for the first time, either in person or virtually, please reach out to me at 308-520-4327.
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday from 4-5 PM
Location: Upstairs conference room at Region II Human Services in North Platte, NE. OR via Zoom link:

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Topic: Morgan Simpson’s Personal Meeting Room

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Meeting ID: 429 412 2382

Circle of Security Parenting Series in North Platte, NE.
2026-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Mid-Plains Community College- NORTH campus, 1101 Halligan Dr., Room # 204, North Platte, 69101
All parents wonder if they are getting it right.
You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what your child needs, what her behaviors mean and if you’re doing right by him. Imagine what it might feel like if you could make sense of what your child is really asking from you.
Circle of Security™ Parenting is an opportunity to join other parents just like you, for an 8-week class where you’ll learn to:

Strengthen your relationship with your child
Be present with your child during the best and toughest of times
Recognize your child’s needs and make sense of his or her behavior
Meet your child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind

Who should attend:
Parents, newly expecting parents, caregivers, foster parents, guardians, adoptive parents and daycare providers.
Location:
Mid-Plains Community College
North Campus- Room #107
1101 Halligan Dr., North Platte, NE. 69101
Dates: Monday evenings, April 6-June 1, 2026.
April 6, April 13, April 20th-NO class, April 27th, May 4, 11,18th, Tuesday May 26th– due to holiday on May 25th and June 1st
Must attend all classes for a certificate of completion
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM CST
NO FEE! Cost for the classes are sponsored by Region II Human Services
How to register:
Registration is required. Please call Shannon at 308.529-0595
Presented by:
Stephaine Morse, LIMHP, LADC

COS CLASS April 6-June 1 2026

This project is funded (100%, $427,899.00) by the Region II Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (1B08TI088119-01) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
Materials developed by Nebraska Children and Families Foundation NebraskaChildren.org

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Lexington, NE.
2026-03-20 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Community College- Lexington, NE. Campus, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway , Lexington, NE., NE, 68850, United States
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
When: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm CST
Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)
Facilitator: Michelle Kohmetscher
Where: Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850

There is no registration fee to attend.
Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Central Community College, Lexington Center
REGISTRATION:
Please fill out the registration information below and send to Relena Lyddon at relenalyddon@cccneb.edu or Maira at 1-308-338-4081 to register. AVOR 9000 CLE26
Additional questions, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@localhost
CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.

Please register by Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Class size is limited.
Youth MHFA March 20 2026-English Class

Mental Health First Aid Training- En Espanol
2026-03-13 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Community College- Lexington, NE. Campus, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway , Lexington, NE., NE, 68850, United States
THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN SPANISH.
Capacitacion de primeros auxilios de salud mental para adultos

Los primeros auxilios de salud mental es un programa internacional reconocido por su efectividad.
Estudios revisados por expertos en Australia donde se originó el programa muestra que las personas
capacitadas en el programa:

Aumentan en su conocimiento sobre los signos, síntomas y factores de riesgo de las enfermedades

mentales y adicciones.

Pueden identificar múltiples tipos de recursos profesionales y autoayuda para personas con una enfermedad mental o adicción.
Incrementan su confianza y probabilidad de ayudar a una persona con una enfermedad mental o en situación de crisis.
Muestra una mayor salud mental personal.

Los estudios también demuestran que el programa reduce la distancia social creada por actitudes negativas y percepciones hacia las personas con enfermedades mentales.

Cuándo: Viernes,13 de marzo de 2026
Hora: 9:00am-4:30pm CST
Almuerzo 12pm -1pm (por su cuenta)
Instructor: Diego Gamero

Dónde: Central Community College
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850

NO hay costo de inscripción para asistir. Esta clase es en español.

Patrocinado por Region II Human Services and Central Community College, Lexington Center

Inscripción:
Por favor, complete la información de registro y envíela a Relena Lyddon at relenalyddon@cccneb.edu o llame a Maira al 1-308-338-4081 para registrarse. AVOR 9000 CLE26

Si tiene preguntas adicionales, llame a Shannon al 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@localhost
Los CEU’s no estan disponibles para esta capacitación, pero se entregará un certificado de finalización después del entrenamiento.

Registrese antes del Miércoles, 11 de marzo del 2026. Espacio limitado.
Adult MHFA March 13, 2026- Spanish class..

Prime for Life: Alcohol and Drug Education
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Classes will be held on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Central Time. (Date/time subject to change due to schedule conflict or Holidays).
The following classes will be held on the 2 nd Saturday of the month due to the
holiday schedule. April 11, 2026, July 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026.
To register, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595, please leave a message if no
answer.
Registration for the classes will close on the Monday prior to the scheduled class date
at 5pm CST. Payment for the class must be received by Monday at 5pm CST prior to
the scheduled class date as well. If payment is not received by the deadline,
participants will not be registered for the class. Acceptable payments include-
personal check, money order, cashier’s check or credit card payment.
Requirements for virtual classes:

Participants are required to have Wi-Fi, a computer/tablet or phone with a
working camera & speaker. If participants do not have this capability, they
will not be able to register for the class. Participants will be asked actively
participate in the class. Classes held from 10:00am-2:00pm (Central Time).
Participants will be emailed a Zoom link with instructions 2 days prior to class. At
times, the email will end up in spam/junk mail, please check just in case.
Participants must complete a pretest before scheduled class time starts. A
posttest, survey and evaluation form must be completed after the class in order
to receive a certificate of completion.
A certificate of completion will be emailed to each participants once the required
course work has been completed on the following Monday after class.
Participants must be at least 14 years old to attend the class.

*This class is offered FREE to parents, guardians or spouses wishing to sit in with
the participant.
*Class fee is $120.00 (A digital workbook is included in the price). Paperback copies
of the workbooks are also available upon request.
*Classes need to have a minimum of 5 participants. If the minimum number is not
met, participants will be notified regarding cancellation and participants will be
moved to the class the following month. A maximum limit of 15 participants per
class.
This project is funded (100%, $427,899.00) by the Region II Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention,
Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (1B08TI088119-01) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
