WOWT reports that a new eight-week Omaha peer group is intended to supplement ongoing therapy for teens ages 13 to 18 who survived suicide attempts.
New Omaha support option for teens
According to WOWT via Behavioral Healthcare Network, a new peer support group has been established in Omaha for teenagers who survived suicide attempts. The group is designed for young people ages 13 through 18, the source says.
WOWT reports that the program lasts eight weeks. The source describes it as a peer support group, meaning it brings together teens with a shared experience of surviving a suicide attempt.
Program is described as a supplement to therapy
The WOWT report says the Omaha group supplements ongoing therapy. The source does not describe the group as a replacement for therapy; instead, it identifies the peer program as an additional form of support alongside ongoing treatment.
According to the source extract, the program was put together by the Kim Foundation with another organization. The extract does not provide further details about meeting locations, enrollment, group format, referral requirements, costs, or the number of participants.
Nebraska youth suicide context
WOWT reports that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for kids in Nebraska. The new group is specifically focused on teens who have survived suicide attempts, rather than describing services for all young people experiencing mental health concerns.
The source frames the program as an Omaha-based option for adolescents within the stated age range. It does not state whether similar peer groups are available elsewhere in Nebraska or whether the program will continue beyond its eight-week structure.
Finding local treatment information
For Nebraska families seeking local treatment information, this directory lists 11 published clinics in Nebraska. The WOWT report describes the Omaha peer group as support that supplements ongoing therapy for eligible teens who survived suicide attempts.
What this means for Nebraska patients
The report identifies a new Omaha peer-support option for some teens alongside therapy; families looking for treatment locally can review the directory’s 11 published Nebraska clinics.
This is general information, not medical advice.
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