25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
MHA-NE envisions a world where every person has the opportunity to grow, feel connected, and find community as their authentic selves.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
I started my wellness and recovery journey on April 2nd of 2021 after years of alcoholism, substance abuse, trauma, mental health struggles, and multiple incarceration stays. I finally found the courage to say that enough is enough after a night filled with drinking and arguments. I knew in my heart that something needed to change before I ended up dead or back behind bars.
I was at a point in my life where I was at my rock bottom. I believed that I deserved all the traumatic events that I once endured. I didn’t think I could live a life of peace and happiness. After losing friends and burning bridges with the ones closest to me, I decided I needed to get myself and my life in order. I never knew how much this decision would change my life.
I quit my addiction to alcohol and substances cold turkey, and I knew my next step was to seek help with my mental health. I took a risk on finding a therapist to fit my needs and it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders, I just wanted to know that I wasn’t alone. Therapy opened a door of opportunity for me showing me a side of life I had never known before involving honesty, openness, and taking accountability for my actions. Before I could work on setting boundaries and mending relationships, I had to first work on myself and create an action plan of who I wanted to become.
I was informed about MHA through a young woman that worked there who was also someone that I’ve known since middle school. I was tired of working in factories and holding myself back, so I decided to take yet another risk and apply. Not long after, MHA offered me a job as a peer support specialist for the REAL program and I gladly accepted. I never would have imagined that my life would be so fulfilling on becoming a peer with lived experience.
From the moment that I started MHA on August 15th of 2021, I went from a peer support specialist to an administrative assistant. This is the first job I’ve ever had that gave me a sense of stability and room for growth. MHA is my beautiful, loving, supportive family that I’ve always wanted. Here at MHA, it’s not a competition of who knows what or who’s better than who. We are a peer ran organization filled with peers who have lived experience, and we are here to show that we do recover.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
1500 S 70th Street, Suite 201
Lincoln, NE 68506
531-249-2974
