Independence Rising

Coordinators and staff from the Southeast and Central regions, Maurita, Lindsey, and Shyenne, proudly represented NLRN at the 2024 Nebraska Young Child Institute on June 25th! They shared valuable respite resources and information with over 700 attendees, making a significant impact! Charlie Lewis, Project Director of Answers4Families.org, stopped by their table to say hello. Answers4Families is a proud partner of NLRN.

Come see Independence Rising at Nebraskaland Days Kids Fest! Shyenne and Tori will be at our table today from 10:00am-2:00pm then again from 4:00pm-6:00pm!

There will be games, prizes and other activities for kids!

Located at the Wild West Arena in North Platte!

Pony Express Ride - Children's Mental Health Awareness Letter Handoff

Our team is growing! Independence Rising is seeking talented individuals to add to our growing team. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Functional Family Facilitator, part-time or full-time positions available. This position is open state-wide.

Transitional Living Community Facilitator, afternoons and evenings. This position is located at our Transitional Youth Community Shelter in Maxwell. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Both positions offer benefits and a flexible schedule. For full breakdowns of both positions, please go to indeed.com to apply today!

We are proud to announce that Kyle’s Place is open now!

We are constantly searching for qualified staff for afternoons and nights! Please let us know if you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

Newsmakers Kyle L. Britt Transitional Living Community In today, we talked with the Kyle L. Britt Transitional Youth Community team about their program.

Reminder: Kyle’s Place Grand Opening TODAY!!!! Please join us for food, fun and tours of the house. You will also be able to meet our staff.

10:00am to 2:00pm!

Join us for Kyle’s Place Grand Opening and Donation Drive! Come meet our staff and learn more about Kyle’s Place.

There will also be virtual tours available! For more information, please email [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE! The Southeast Service Area for Respite wants to invite you to celebrate the opening of our Lincoln office. Join us in person or virtually on June 27th for refreshments and more information on Respite Services.

Join us for the 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event! Come join us for indoor/outdoor games, prizes, information booths, kids' games, and mental health support!

When: May 18th, 2:30pm-6:00pm

Where: Gothenburg Senior Center

Take a look at the Panhandle Outreach happening!

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Due to inclement weather, Independence Rising Scottsbluff and Chadron offices will be closed tomorrow.

Upcoming Workshop Opportunity! Check out the flyer below for details!

Support Group! Contact Angela Sattler if you are interested!

Julie Peterson, Family Support Supervisor, and Shawna Davison, Kyle L. Britt Transitional Youth Community. Both Independence Rising staff managing the table at Project Connect in North Platte. Our activity was Person First Language…Person before disability!

Independence Rising wants to share our new office location in Scottsbluff, NE!
1930 E. 20th Place, Suite 200D, Scottsbluff NE 69361
Come check us out!

Here is our sponsors for our Mental Health Awareness event. Thank you for making this all possible!
You can help Break The Stigma. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but if you or someone you know is living with a mental illness, every day can bring new challenges. Thankfully, the support you may need can be found right in your community. Join Independence Rising and 18 15 Mental Health Matters at Ehman Park in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Thursday, May 19th for a Mental Health Awareness Event with provider information booths, games, face painting, live music, prizes and a place to find support for you or a loved one. Join together, and help break the Stigma.

There is a change of zoom link for todays open house!! The zoom link on the open house flyer is incorrect! The meeting identification for today is:

ID: 97420268964
Passcode: 600628

Youth Shelter Open House!! Please join us on April 15th in person OR virtual.

Join us for live music, food, prize drawings, information booths, games, and lots of support for mental health!
Where - Ehman Park, 549 16th St, Gothenburg, NE
Time - May 19th from 2:00PM - 6:00PM

We have a new office location! Visit us at 803 E 3rd Street Suite #3 Chadron, NE 69337.

The next meeting is on February the 5th at 9:00AM CT!

Debra Bowers Award presented to Jamie Schweda in December 2021 Nebraska VR (Scottsbluff office) has chosen one client each year to receive the Debra Bowers Award since 2012. The Debra Bowers Award is named after a client who achieved employment success while overcoming adversity. Debra's determination, motivation, and dedication to achieve her goals is her legacy and this lives on each time the award is presented. VR staff saw the same determination, motivation, and dedication in Jamie Schweda. Jamie's perspective on life is truly amazing. Jamie's ability to see the brighter side of life has driven Jamie to achieve her goals.

Jamie has worked for Independence Rising for three years. Jamie is a receptionist, Independent Living Specialist, and Peer Support Specialist in the Independence Rising Scottsbluff office.

If you are in the central service area of Nebraska and want to learn more about Respite - call Lindsey Durman - NE Lifespan Respitr Coordinator for the Central Service area today!

Want to learn more about what Independence Rising has to offer?! The Injured Brain Pilot Program is NEW! See what it’s all about below!