The Council is a not-for-profit agency serving central Nebraska since 1967. CNCAA is an affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and a long-time partner agency of the Heartland United Way, serving Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.
Staff

Connie Holmes-
Executive Director
cncaa@kdsi.net

Lindsay Stryker- Administrative Assistant
lindsayg@kdsi.net

Carolynn Perkins-
Prevention Educator
carolynn@kdsi.net

Nellie Velasquez-Stienike- Program Assistant
nelliev@kdsi.net

Sandy Rodeman
Program Assistant
srodeman@kdsi.net

Louise Dexter
Program Assistant
louise@kdsi.net

Sandy Yager-
Project Coordinator for Tobacco Free Hall County
sandy@kdsi.net

Jamie Eberly
Project Assistant for Tobacco Free Hall County
jeberly@kdsi.net


Michelle Schultz-
Project Coordinator for
Grand Island Substance
Abuse Prevention Coalition
mschultz@kdsi.net

Information and Referral
Lending Library -  We house more than 1200 books, videos, and DVD's and CD's for free loan, offering help and hope for the many challenges of life, including substance abuse and addiction issues. Some Spanish materials are available.

The BIG BOOK Store - We offer a large selection (over 400 titles) of books, pamphlets, greeting cards, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs and other gift items. New items are added regularly. We can special order if needed. Some Spanish materials are available.

Informational Resources - Available free or at a  low cost; up-to-date print materials regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (articles, pamphlets, meeting lists, posters, etc). Some materials are available in Spanish.

Referral Services -  CNCAA helps individuals and families needing treatment services, self-help groups, or other human service agencies find help, in and out of Nebraska. We are a listening and compassionate ear in times of crisis.

Community Collaboration Community Collaboration brings individuals and members of communities, agencies and organizations together in an atmosphoere of support to systematically sove existing and emerging problems that could not be solved by one group alone. CNCAA partners with many community coalitions addressing substance use and abuse issues, and offers technical assistance to others who want to organize and develop new coalitions.