Posts by Casey
Dr. Juvet Che discusses holistic care and meeting patients where they are
In January, Community Alliance welcomed Dr. Juvet Che as our Chief Medical Officer and as a leader on our Integrated Health Services team. Dr. Che’s medical experience spans more than a decade. He received his undergraduate degree in biology at Grambling State University and his doctor of medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch…
Read MoreFamily education classes teach participants how to support loved ones with mental illness
Do you have a family member or a friend that has a mental illness? Do you find yourself asking how you can better help — or how you can cope? You are not alone. At Community Alliance, we are committed to providing families and friends with the help and support they need and deserve as…
Read MoreMeet our seven new board members
Community Alliance helps people overcome mental health challenges so they can thrive in the community. We started as a local grassroots organization in 1981, and each of our programs was born by answering a call for help. When we see a need, we get to work, often partnering with others to meet that need. Our…
Read MoreHow training those who have overcome mental health challenges can help more people recover
For people experiencing a mental health challenge, the support of those who have navigated their own mental health challenges is crucial to a successful, sustained recovery. That’s why we train peer support specialists and have more than 20 of these specialists on staff. Peer support specialists are individuals who have personal experience with mental health…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Dr. Angelo Zieno
Community Alliance is pleased to welcome Dr. Angelo Zieno, D.O., M.S., to our growing team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Dr. Zieno brings more than a decade of experience in psychiatric services and substance use treatment, including his leadership role as Chief of Psychiatry for the Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. At…
Read MoreA New Year for Positive Actions
If you’re one to make New Year’s resolutions, there’s a popular line from the New York Times bestseller “Atomic Habits” that offers some wisdom in seeing them through. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Your goal is your desired outcome. Your system is…
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