Lincoln Regional Center Hosts 17th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk
On Friday, October 9 the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) will host its 17th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness. The walk unites individuals with lived experience and care providers in accessing resources in the community. LRC strives to promote accurate information about mental health challenges, uphold individuals as people instead of a diagnosis, and promote mental healthcare and resources for all Nebraskans.
“Every year staff, patients, and community members walk together because the recovery journey toward positive change, finding purpose, and improving well-being involves several support systems all moving together in the same direction. Walking step by step together helps individuals persevere and unlock their inner strength to heal and overcome obstacles,” said Mitchell Bruening, LRC Hospital Administrator for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). “At LRC, we take pride in providing treatment to help individuals rebuild their lives.”
This year’s theme is “United Strides.” The theme symbolizes the importance of human connection and the impact of support for individuals walking their recovery journey.
“Healing and recovery are not meant to be done in insolation. The recovery journey does not have to be walked alone. Access to support is available for all Nebraskans seeking compassionate help,” said Dr. Thomas Janousek, Director of the Division of Behavioral Health at DHHS.
The LRC is a The Joint Commission (TJC) accredited psychiatric hospital operated by DHHS in Lincoln, Nebraska, for adult patients who face mental health challenges.
The Mental Health Awareness Walk event is at the LRC Building 10 parking lot from 11 am to 1 pm. The walk will start in the parking lot of Building 10. We encourage all Nebraskans interested in raising awareness for mental health to attend. Information on community resources for recovery will also be available.
Resources to help individuals on their recovery journey are available:
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call, text, or chat 988.
Same Day Scheduling & Walk-In Access services: dhhs.ne.gov/SameDay
Network of Care: portal.networkofcare.org/NebraskaBehavioralHealth
Nebraska Family Helpline: (888) 866-8660
Rural Response Hotline, (800) 464-0258.
Your licensed healthcare professional, mental health provider, or student health center.