Celebrating Our Anniversary with a New Chapter
This September marks a special milestone for Nebraska Mental Health Centers—our anniversary month! Since opening our doors in 2011, our mission has been to provide accessible, trauma-informed mental health services that support healing and growth. Our vision is to build stronger communities by fostering resilience and well-being in every person we serve.
Over the years, our team has grown, our services have expanded, and our community connections have deepened. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
This past year, we’ve continued to grow in exciting ways:
Expanded assessment services to reach more clients in rural areas.
Specialized training: two staff members completed training in gambling addiction, many clinicians are working to become Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): in addition to our 4 PCIT providers and within-agency training program, one clinician is completing certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers.
New therapy groups launched in-house: a DBT group for neurodivergent women and an LGBTQ+ Affirmative CBT group.
Expanded access: we now have three bilingual providers offering services in both English and Spanish.
We were proud to celebrate Dr. Melissa Lafferty, who was honored with the BHECN Ambassador Award for her leadership in mentoring the future behavioral health workforce in Nebraska.
As we celebrate another year of serving in our communities, we’re also excited to begin something new. Starting this month, you’ll see blog posts and Facebook updates written directly by our staff. Each month, a different member of our team will share their perspective—offering insights, practical tips, and reflections that connect with both our mission and your everyday experiences.
I’ll go first by introducing myself. My name is Jill Zlomke McPherson, and I serve as the Executive Director here at NMHC. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an incredible team who bring their skills, compassion, and dedication to our clients each day. I’m thrilled that you’ll now have the chance to hear directly from them too.
What can you expect in the months ahead? Topics will range from practical advice—like understanding your insurance coverage or how to prepare for therapy—to seasonal reflections on easing back into routines after summer, staying active in the winter, or managing stress around the holidays.
Our mission and vision aren’t just words on a page—they are the foundation for everything we do. This new series is one more way to live them out: by connecting with you, our community, in authentic, helpful, and supportive ways.
As we celebrate our anniversary, we want to thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to continuing this journey together—one post, one conversation, and one connection at a time.
With gratitude,
Jill Zlomke McPherson
Executive Director
