The Central Nebraska Council On Alcoholism & Addictions

06/13/2026

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training coming soon!! Please share, thank you!!

06/13/2026

TEEN POWER! Is a free educational program for youth ages 12 – 17 affected by a loved one’s addiction. This program is designed to help young people:
· Understand addiction in an age-appropriate way
· Understand biological risk
· Learn problem-solving, coping, and self-care strategies
· Explore and express feelings in a safe and supportive environment
· Deal with peer pressure and practice refusal skills
· Build self-esteem, self-worth, and positive feelings about themselves

We are offering two different series, choose one:
Wednesdays, July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 from 430 - 730pm
or Mondays, July 6, 13, & 20, 2026 from 430 - 730pm

A light meal will be provided at each session. These sessions will take place at the Council on Alcoholism and Addictions in Grand Island (3204 College Street in Grand Island). Pre-registration is necessary. To find out more-- Email: [email protected] or call 308-385-5520 and ask for Janie Mick or Connie Holmes, thank you!

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06/13/2026

Sharing an opportunity to celebrate the miracles of recovery!!

06/09/2026

Good afternoon!! CNCAA partners closely with the local Prevention Project Coalition to reduce access to and use of alcohol by youth in our community. In an effort to expand these prevention efforts we are asking community members to meet with a member of the Coalition to walk through a short list of questions about this issue. Please, would you be willing to join us for a community meeting from Noon to 1pm on Friday, June 19th to discuss this issue further and consider next steps to address the common concerns? Please email [email protected] if you’d like to join us. Thank you so much!!

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06/09/2026

Thursday, June 18th is Heartland United Way's Day of Action -- As a partner agency of the United Way we invite you to take part! "Many hands make light work." CNCAA is seeking volunteers to wash windows or paint flower pots on the 18th between 9am and Noon -- If you want to help, please call the office 308.385.5520. Or go to go2volunteer.org to see what other partner agencies need help with. Thank you in advance for your support!!

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05/26/2026

We have a great opportunity for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to have FUN with our summer prevention program. It is also absolutely FREE! Scan the QR code or give us a call to register your youth!

05/21/2026

Please Join us for a free Lunch and Learn for Professionals: Examining the 40 Developmental Assets.
Thursday June 4th from 11:30-2:30 pm here in our office at 3204 College Street, Grand Island.
A light lunch will be provided or feel free to bring your own.
Pre-register with Bonnie at [email protected]
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people!! Trainers Celeste Heaivilin Penner and Sherri Klentz will guide participants through:
* An introduction to the 40 Developmental Assets Framework developed by the Search Institute
* How the Developmental Assets promote positive behavior and reduce risky behaviors in young people
* Build understanding of the Assets by identifying those you had as a youth
* Lay an asset-building foundation to begin using immediately in all of your interactions with youth
The Developmental Assets Framework identifies 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. The framework focuses on specific strenghts that can be measured and built in families, schools, youth programs, faith communities and other settings in communities to provide the experiences, opportunities, an d relationships that children and adolescents need to be resilient and thrive. The framework is based on decades of research with millions of young people with diverse backgrounds, in many contexts and countries around the world.
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05/19/2026

There is still time to register for this informative session! Please email us today as space is limited!

05/09/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! You all went BIG and GAVE this past week to our Go Big Give fundraising campaign!! $8630 was raised to benefit youth and families served by CNCAA -- Thank you! Your incredible thoughtfulness, generosity, and belief in CNCAA’s mission means the world to us. Because of YOU, lives are being transformed and hope is reaching youth throughout central Nebraska. Together, we are making a difference!!

05/07/2026

CNCAA's vision is "Making a Difference." ....which happens to be the title of this story -- we refer to it as the Starfish Story -- a powerful and heartwarming story that reflects the work of the Council -- I invite you to read and consider how each of us can make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families in our communities......
"There was a young man walking down a deserted beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a frail old man. As he approached the old man, he saw him picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. The young man gazed in wonder as the old man again and again threw the small starfish from the sand to the water. He asked, “Old man, why do you spend so much energy doing what seems to be a waste of time?” The old man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. “But there must be thousands of beaches and millions of starfish!” exclaimed the young man. “How can you make any difference?” The old man looked at the small starfish in his hand, and as he threw it to the safety of the sea he said, “It makes a difference to this one!” --Author unknown

If you are able, would you please consider a gift to Go Big Give today?? There are more than 160 great non-profit organizations participating -- CNCAA is one of them. Thank you in advance for your generosity --- and helping to make a difference!!

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