Mental health is more complex than many of us realize. Our social connections, physical health, emotional resilience, intellectual fulfillment, occupational satisfaction, financial stability, physical environment and sense of purpose all weave together to benefit or deplete our overall wellness. Community Alliance understands this complexity and meets it with comprehensive services.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Community Alliance provides integrated health services designed to support every dimension of wellness. Our rapid response team ensures individuals in the Omaha metro who are new or returning to our services are connected quickly to the right support at the right time, such as therapy, psychiatry, crisis support, employment services, primary care, substance use services and more.
“We have a variety of programs that cover all the dimensions of wellness, and we’re assessing for all of those needs when someone comes to us for support,” said Jessica Brown, LIMHP, LADC, rapid response team manager. “For example, if someone wants to get connected to our day rehabilitation program, which helps with the social dimension of wellness, we might also suggest employment services to help with occupational needs, or talking to a therapist or psychiatrist for mental health support. We also have health and wellness specialists who promote exercise and healthy eating.”
Beyond initiating services, our team continues to assess individuals’ wellness over time. If someone needs additional support, Community Alliance is here for them.
Taking stock of your wellness
Personal reflection and proactive care are central to all dimensions of wellness. This can be more obvious for some dimensions than others: We know when we’re feeling financially strained, but we may not notice our emotional or social needs.
It’s possible to develop habits that support a deeper awareness of the more subtle dimensions of wellness. Community Alliance’s behavioral health and education manager, Stacy Ring, LIMHP, recommends regularly taking stock of your emotional and social health. For social wellness, you can check in with yourself by asking:
- Does it feel like I have enough supportive people in my life?
- What is the quality of my relationships and connections?
- Are my relationships superficial, or are there actual people I connect with in person?
- If my current relationships are not where I’d like them to be, could I work to expand them or seek out new relationships?
For emotional wellness, Stacy recommends reflection questions such as:
- Do I feel content with my life?
- Do I feel satisfied most of the time?
- Do I have a good sense of my own self-concept and worth?
Wellness isn’t a one-time check-in. Holding yourself accountable to regular self-assessment on a daily or weekly basis builds healthy habits in support of holistic wellness. Stacy suggests these additional questions to identify strengths and areas for improvement:
- What did I do today that helped me feel physically better or take care of myself physically?
- Did I spend time in nature?
- Did I sleep well?
- Did I connect with other people who are healthy for me?
- Did I practice things I know that make me feel emotionally and socially better, like monitoring my screen time?
- Did I do something for my spiritual wellness?
- Did I make good financial decisions today?
Knowing when to seek professional support for mental health
When evaluating our wellness, there are signs that can indicate it’s time to consider professional support. These can include too much sleep, too little sleep, fatigue, appetite changes, patterns of negative thinking or a sense of worthlessness. Feelings of increased effort for routine tasks can also indicate it’s time for help.
“Notice how much effort it takes for you to do things that you previously did,” Stacy shared. “Are you needing to talk yourself into getting together with friends? To get out of bed for work? The more effort it’s taking, the more it’s suggesting that things are becoming more strained.”
Therapy and psychiatry are personal, and not all providers are the same. Community Alliance’s psychiatric and counseling services include therapists who specialize in youth and young adults, substance use issues, military populations, psychosis, trauma, LGBTQ+ identity and more. Regardless of focus, they all share a person-centered, integrated approach to care at our centralized location.
“Our therapists are surrounded by resources and connections because of our integrated care here,” Jessica said. “Other providers that only offer therapy services may not be able to connect someone to additional support. Our therapists work closely with all our providers, so if someone enrolls in other services here, their therapist is deeply integrated.”
Meeting people where they are
Community Alliance’s integrated care model, rapid response team and commitment to holistic wellness provide a full spectrum of support, helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health with personalized, compassionate and collaborative care.
Whether you are ready to enroll in one service, multiple services, or you’d just like to learn more, walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and our crisis services are available 24/7.
“People are always allowed to come back again, ask questions and learn more,” Jessica said. “If it doesn’t feel like the right time, or if now feels like the right time, there’s no expectation or timeline.”
