The Well

Liam's Story: Finding Belonging at The Well

At The Well, we believe that people do their best work when they feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are. Creating that kind of environment isn’t just important for the individuals we serve... it’s important for our team members, too.

Liam is a Community Support Provider at The Well, where he works alongside individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges, helping them build stability, independence, and connection in their daily lives.

Recently, we asked Liam to share a little about his journey at The Well and what our culture has meant to him. His story is a powerful reminder that belonging matters and that being able to show up as your authentic self can make all the difference.

“At The Well, I have found a safe, caring, and accepting environment where I am finally discovering—or perhaps allowing myself to express—the person I have suppressed for so long.”

— Liam, Community Support Provider

To see the full story, visit https://thewellne.org/blog/finding-belonging-at-the-well-liams-story/

We're incredibly grateful to Franklins Bistro for supporting our Community Care Vending Machine initiative. Their donation helps make essential resources more accessible to those who need them most and reminds us just how fortunate we are to be surrounded by people who care about their neighbors.

At The Well, we believe small acts of kindness can have a big impact, and this is a perfect example. Thank you, Franklin's Bistro, for helping us get closer to our goal. 💙

To learn more, visit https://thewellne.org/ https://thewellne.org/blog/community-care-vending-machine-norfolk/

At The Well, we believe that people should have a voice in the decisions, services, and systems that affect their lives.

Opportunities like this public meeting are a great way to share your experiences, advocate for what matters to you, and help shape the future of services and supports in our communities.

Whether you're a person with lived experience, a family member, or a supporter, your perspective matters. We encourage you to participate if you're able!

🗣️ Help shape the future of disability rights in Nebraska!
Join the Disability Rights Nebraska Board of Directors Public Meeting and share your voice as we set priorities for Fiscal Year 2027. Community feedback helps guide our advocacy and strengthen access, inclusion, and opportunity across the state.

📅 June 20, 2026
📍 Norfolk Art Center, 305 N. 5th Street, Norfolk, NE
🕚 11:00–11:30 AM

Can't make it in person? Submit comments on our proposed objectives at disabilityrightsnebraska.org from June 22–August 6.
Together, we can build a more accessible Nebraska for everyone.

If you’ve driven past our Norfolk outpatient office lately, you may have noticed a field of green pinwheels out front! They’re one the of many ways we are highlighting mental health awareness in the month of May 🗓️

We’re proud of the work happening inside these doors and grateful for our team members, our community, and those we serve 💚

If you haven’t had space to focus on your mental health, we’re here when you’re ready. Visit our website to submit a referral or give us a call at 402-371-0220 📞

Looking for flexibility, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real impact in recovery? The Well is hiring a Residential Nurse in Northeast Nebraska!

✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ 20–40 hours per week
✔ Medical, dental, vision, and generous sick/vacation time
✔ Rural workforce incentives available for eligible applicants

Eligible RNs may qualify for up to $225,000 in rural workforce incentive funding over 5 years, and eligible LPNs may qualify for up to $125,000 over 5 years through the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program.

Apply today and learn more at: TheWellNE.org

In observance of Memorial Day, The Well’s offices in Norfolk, Columbus, and West Point will be closed on Monday, May 25.

While our offices will be closed, our Crisis Response Line will remain available 24/7 for anyone needing support.

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

🍕 TONIGHT! 5–8 PM 🍕

Support The Well’s Community Wellness Vending Machine fundraiser by grabbing dinner at Pizza Hut tonight! A portion of proceeds from BOTH Norfolk Pizza Hut locations will be donated to help bring free essential items to our community through a Community Wellness Vending Machine 💚

You can participate through dine-in, carryout, delivery, or online ordering!

📍 910 W Benjamin Ave
📍 506 S 25th St

Ways to Give:
🍕 Pizza Hut Fundraiser: May 14, 5–8 PM
🔗 Donate: TheWellNE.org

Eat pizza. Support your community. Pretty solid Thursday night if you ask us 🍕

Looking for a nursing role where you can make a real impact and actually enjoy where you live, too? 🌾💙
The Well is hiring a Residential Nurse (LPN) in Northeast Nebraska! We’re proud to offer flexible scheduling, strong benefits, and the opportunity to support individuals in recovery in a meaningful, person-first environment.
Eligible LPNs may also qualify for the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program, including:
💰 Up to $25,000 relocation incentive
💰 Up to $12,500 retention incentive
This state program was created to help strengthen healthcare access in rural communities while supporting healthcare professionals who choose to serve rural Nebraska.
At The Well, you’ll join a team that believes in showing up with generosity, embracing diversity, and helping shape what’s next for behavioral health in our communities.
Apply today at TheWellNE.org!