Emmy-winning meteorologist and ‘Good Morning America’ cast member Ginger Zee announced as 2024 Breaking the Silence speaker
People with mental illness enrich our lives. This has been the message conveyed at Breaking the Silence for years, with acclaimed authors, athletes, singers, actors and others joining us to share their stories, increasing awareness about the importance of mental health. On October 10, 2024, at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Community Alliance will welcome […]
Announcing our new program headquarters
We’re excited to announce our new program headquarters. On Thursday, June 27, Community Alliance will open our new Center for Mental Health at 7150 Arbor Street in Omaha. Starting that day, most of our programs and services will be provided at this location, including our 24/7 Safe Harbor Peer Crisis Services. Our new address […]
Support Community Alliance at the fourth annual Bike with Mike fundraiser
The annual Bike with Mike event is coming up soon on Saturday, June 1. Proceeds generated from Bike with Mike are designated to support Community Alliance and our integrated outpatient mental health services. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Wabash Trace trailhead with extra parking at Lewis Central Middle School in Council Bluffs. […]
Community Alliance president and CEO Carole Boye, champion of mental health care, to retire after 42 years of service
It is with heartfelt admiration and respect that Community Alliance announces our president and CEO of the past 42 years, Carole Boye, plans to retire this summer. Carole’s retirement will cap a truly remarkable, groundbreaking career in which she has served as our agency’s first and only CEO. During a period of evolving norms and […]
Stories from the heart: How Community Alliance’s culture inspires workers to make a difference
The need for organizations that foster community, cultivate a positive culture, and drive meaningful impact has never been greater. Community Alliance is a testament to the power of collective action within our organization and the greater Omaha community we serve. This blog post delves into the heart of Community Alliance, exploring the stories of some […]
Relationship health is mental health: Identifying supportive and detractive factors in our relationships
Friends, family, partners, colleagues, neighbors — our daily lives are filled with relationships that can impact our mental health for the better or worse. Learning how to identify healthy and unhealthy relationship signs, in ourselves and others, is a skill that can protect and benefit our mental health. “It’s very difficult to be a healthy […]
A look back at Breaking the Silence with Doris Kearns Goodwin
“You go through struggles, through adversity, and you come out stronger.” That is one of the many memorable lessons shared at our 27th annual Breaking the Silence by the truly inspiring Doris Kearns Goodwin. From Abraham Lincoln to Teddy Roosevelt to FDR to Lyndon Johnson, the stories of some of our most impactful U.S. […]
Honoring the past, shaping the future of integrated health care: The history of Community Alliance
Living in such a fast-paced world can make it feel impossible to slow down and appreciate how you got to where you are. At Community Alliance, our history is an integral part of our everyday. Community Alliance has proudly played a vital role in the development of the community mental health system in the Omaha […]
Building a culture of teamwork and collaboration at Community Alliance
Left: Debbie Kohl, Community Alliance Human Resources Director. Right: Mike Losole, Community Alliance Recruiter. A company’s culture is intended to help break down barriers, guide decision making, and improve workflow. It’s a way to set expectations and help people work together. But what role does culture play at Community Alliance? The culture within healthcare organizations […]
From chef to counselor: A journey of compassion at Community Alliance
We live in a world where career paths often follow predictable trajectories, but for some individuals, their career journey is not a straight line. Mike Kult, a Behavioral Health Therapist at Community Alliance, transitioned from a budding career as a chef and business owner to a counselor at an integrated health care clinic. After spending […]
