Where Creativity and Self-Love Interwine

Feeling a little out of sync? Maybe life’s throwing a lot at you, and you just need a place to be. That’s what Bliss Rest Stop is all about. An inviting space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. We’re here for all the beautiful souls, young and old, looking to tap into their creativity and find their bliss through mindfulness, art therapy, and more.

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We offer a range of activities designed to help you express yourself, recharge, and connect. Think mindfulness exercises, Wild + Zen yoga, art therapy, and even music therapy. All centered around helping you get in touch with your emotions and live your best, most creative life.

Every detail designed with love by our founder, Rowena Cage. From the worksheets to the activities, it’s all about empowering you to explore your creativity and embrace your unique self.

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The space was created because...

  • Happiness and life satisfaction among United States adolescents, which increased between 1991 and 2011, suddenly declined after 2012 ...by 2016-17, both adults and adolescents were reporting significantly less happiness than they had in the 2000s.

    World Happiness Report 

  • • Over 48,000 Americans die by suicide every year, an average of 132 suicides per day.

  • • Males are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than females, though females attempt suicide more often.

  • • LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their peers.

    • 42% of LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the past year, with transgender and nonbinary youth at particularly high risk.

    Trevor Project 

  • • Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Black youth aged 10-19, with rates increasing by 30% over the last decade.

    • American Indian and Alaska Native populations have the highest suicide rates of any racial or ethnic group.

  • • Individuals with disabilities are three times more likely to attempt suicide compared to the general population.

    • Mental health conditions like depression and chronic pain significantly increase the risk.

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Here to Help!

By offering a safe space to explore your emotions, express yourself creatively, and connect with others, Bliss Rest Stop is committed to helping reduce these numbers. Together, we can foster a community of healing and support.

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FAQs

Where are you located?

We are permanent installation located on the third floor inside the Hot Shops Art Center - 1301 Nicholas St Omaha, NE 68005.

What are your hours?

  • Monday - Friday | 10pm to 6pm
  • Saturday - Sunday | 10pm to 5pm

What about accessibility?

The Hot Shops Art Center does not currently have a public elevator. Fundraising efforts are are full force at the moment to become ADA accessible. The first floor is accessible and assistance can be provided to the second and third floors by staff, using a freight elevator. Send an email to hello@blissreststop.org or fill out the contact for to request access to the elevator for you visit.

Hi! I'm Rowena

The heart and soul behind Bliss Rest Stop. I’m an artist, author, and someone who’s been navigating life with disabilities, emotional challenges, and the pressure of trying to fit into a world full of labels and a suicide survivor. I created Bliss Rest Stop because I know what it’s like to feel like you’re not enough or like you have to erase parts of yourself to fit in.

But here’s the truth: You are enough. Bliss Rest Stop is my way of helping you, and me, remember that. From the worksheets to the books in the Bliss Exchange, everything here is about embracing who we truly are.

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