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10.08.2026
Adoption, Blog

A Call That Changed Everything: Abbey and Tim’s Adoption Story

Sometimes the moment you have been waiting years for arrives when you least expect it. For Abbey and Tim, that life-changing moment came while they were in Minneapolis helping Tim's parents move. They noticed a…
A woman covers her forehead with her hand as she holds a telephone to her ear.
09.29.2026
Behavioral Health, Blog

10 Signs Stress May Be Affecting Your Health

Stress shows up in everyone's life, but many people don't realize how deeply it can affect their health, relationships, and daily functioning. LFS therapist Beth Croston sees this every day in her clients. "Stress has…
A client undergoes TMS treatment for depression at LFS.
09.22.2026
Behavioral Health

LFS Expands Depression Treatment Options with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Innovative, non-medication treatment offers new hope for people living with depression. Lutheran Family Services (LFS) has introduced a new treatment option to its behavioral health services in Lincoln: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an FDA-approved therapy…
A boy dumps water on his head as a scorching sun looms overhead.
09.22.2026
Blog

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat (With Resources)

How Rising Temperatures Impact Our Community—and the Resources That Can Help Extreme heat is becoming one of the most serious seasonal threats facing communities across the United States. According to the CDC, an average of…
A bearded man performs yoga in a field along with others in a class.
09.22.2026
Behavioral Health

The Mental Health Benefits of Yoga

In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly common, many people are searching for accessible ways to improve their overall well-being. Yoga has emerged as one of the most widely studied mind-body…
Several LFS team members stand in a field with shovels to break ground on the development of Spin Lofts.
07.13.2026
LFS in the News

Media Release: Partners Break Ground on Award-Winning Spin Lofts Development

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – State and local leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Spin Lofts, an innovative affordable housing development that will transform a long-vacant property into 45 affordable apartments in Council…
Peer Co-Responder John looks out of the frame while holding his hands tucked in a bullet-proof vest.
07.09.2026
Behavioral Health

Peer Co-Responder Program Transforms Mental Health Crisis Response in Fremont

A New Approach to Mental Health Crisis Response Across the United States, co-responder programs are becoming an essential part of how communities handle mental health crises. Traditionally, these programs pair law enforcement officers with licensed…
06.23.2026
Behavioral Health

Healing from PTSD

How Lutheran Family Service’s EMDR and Peer Support Offer Different Paths To Recovery Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people from every walk of life—survivors of violence, veterans, first responders, children who’ve experienced chronic adversity, and…
A Family Centered Treatment Practitioner speaks to a father and his daughter
05.28.2026
Behavioral Health

A Day in the Life of a Family Centered Treatment® Practitioner

What does a typical day look like for a Family Centered Treatment® (FCT) Practitioner? The truth is—no two days are ever the same. Each morning starts with checking emails and reviewing the day’s schedule, knowing…
A small child wearing a red hoodie plants a vegetable with the assistance of two men on each side.
05.22.2026
Blog

Global Roots and Emergency Fund Support Lexington Families After Tyson Closure

The Tyson plant closure sent shockwaves through the Lexington community, and families across the city felt the impact immediately. Jobs were lost, routines were disrupted, and uncertainty loomed.   Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is responding…
05.19.2026
Behavioral Health

Supporting Young Adults Through First Episode Psychosis at LFS

The Navigate First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program is an evidence-based early intervention model designed to support individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Psychosis may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and disruptions in daily functioning.…
Deb Tremain's adopted children pictured on the left when they were toddlers and on the right as teenagers.
05.08.2026
Adoption, Children Services, Success Stories

“Delivered by the Stork”: A Family’s Foster to Adopt Journey and the Heart Behind LFS Adoption Services

When Deb Tremain and her husband reached their twentieth wedding anniversary, they found themselves at a crossroads many couples recognize. “We thought, well, if we’re going to have kids, we better have them now —…
05.04.2026
Uncategorized

How to Start Services, Receive Treatment, and Pay for Care at LFS

LFS offers multiple ways to begin services so individuals and families can get help quickly and conveniently.   Walk Into Any LFS Office 1. Walk in: You can start services by walking into an LFS…
A CTA team member sits on a couch and engages with a young girl while her mother sits next to her.
04.27.2026
Uncategorized

Youth Community Treatment Aid (CTA) Program, Community-Based Mental Health Support

When a youth begins to struggle with significant mental health symptoms or functional impairments, families often find themselves searching for support that goes beyond traditional outpatient therapy. The Youth Community Treatment Aid (CTA) program at…
LFS staff pose for a photo with the Family-friendly Workplace award.
04.23.2026
Blog

LFS Receives Family-Friendly Workplace Certification

Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is honored to announce that we have been selected as a Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace.   The new program by Lincoln Littles and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) recognizes employers…
A therapist and client sit on a park bench and have a discussion.
04.13.2026
Behavioral Health

How ACT at Lutheran Family Services Brings Intensive Support:

Assertive Community Treatment, Where Care Meets Community For Nebraskans living with serious mental illness, the path to stability can feel overwhelming—especially when traditional outpatient services aren’t enough, but hospitalization isn’t the right fit. That’s where…
A group photo of all employer representatives that participated in a job fair at LFS Headquarters.
03.30.2026
Uncategorized

How LFS Job Fairs Began: Abbas’s Vision for a Community‑Centered Hiring Pipeline

Long before the job fairs grew into the bustling, multi‑employer events they are today, they started with a simple idea from Abbas Aldoban. Abbas is the Business Services and Outreach Coordinator for Lutheran Family Services…
The Lexington LFS staff gather for a photo inside the Lexington office.
03.26.2026
Uncategorized

Inside One LFS – March 2026

March came in like a lion at Lutheran Family Services this year! It has been a whirlwind of activity (even more than usual) as we launched expanded behavioral health programming, celebrated our champions, and brought solid relief…
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