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Supports by Type of Need

General Support

• ​Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660.
• 2-1-1: A free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Nebraska and Iowa residents to services. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211iowa.org/
• Central Navigators: Central Navigation is designed to assure families have access to needed supports and services in an effective and timely manner through collaborative partnerships and community based services and supports. https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html
• Medicaid members can access care coordination by calling the number on the back of their Medicaid card. Also visit the DHHS Medicaid website for more information.  
• Nebraska Resource and Referral System: The NRRS is a statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations. Visit https://nrrs.ne.gov/
• Find Help: A free search tool to connect people in need and the programs that serve them. https://www.findhelp.org/
  
• Camp Catch-Up: Children in foster care can reunite with their siblings during camp  https://campcatchup.org/
  
• Network of Resources
  

​Financial Assistance

• Unemployment Insurance Benefits: To apply, go to NEworks.nebraska.gov.​
  

• Cash and other Assistance: For TANF and other state assistance, visit iserve.nebraska.gov​ or call (800) 383-4278.
  
• Internet and cell phone bills: Call your carrier to see what assistance they offer. Or visit https://www.lifelinesupport.org/ or call Nebraska's Telephone Assistance Program (800)526-0017
  

Food

• To find Nebraska food Pantry locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-444-5556.
  

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children): Nutrition support for pregnant women and caregivers with a child under 5.  Telephone at (800) 942-1171 or at http://signupwic.com/ ​
  

• Food Stamps (SNAP): Visit www.accessnebraska.ne.gov or call (800) 383-4278
• School Meal Food Distribution sites text "food" or "comida" to 304-304 or visit nokidhungry.org​ 
  

Domestic Violence

• ​​Nebraska's network of domestic violence and sexual assault programs ensure that a safety net of services are available across our state 24-hours a day. http://www.nebraskacoalition.org/get_help/​
  
• Nebraska DHHS Domestic Violence page

Substance Use

• Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660. ​
• Nebraska DHHS Behavioral Health page
  
• Treatment: Provides help locating potential treatment options https://findtreatment.gov/​
  

Child Care

• Nebraska Childcare Referral Network: https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/​
  

• Child Care Subsidy Information for Parents: 1-800-383-4278 or visit https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Subsidy-Information-for-Parents.aspx
  

Human Trafficking 

• Nebraska DHHS Human Trafficking page 

Mental Health

• ​Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660.
• Locating Mental Health Providers: https://nebraskamentalhealth.com/find-a-provider/users-page/20/; https://www.neheritagehealth.com/provider/search
  
• Nebraska DHHS Behavioral Health page
• 988​: 988 is a national effort, organized at the state level to meet the growing need for crisis intervention and save lives. In July 2022, 988 became the national three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
  

Services For Young People (Ages 18-26)

• Lincoln: The Hub, Central Access Point for Young Adults http://hublincoln.org/ or call 402-471-8526
  
• Omaha: Project Everlast, Central Access Point for Young Adults https://www.projecteverlast.org/omaha/ or call 402-384-4670
  

• Rest of the state: Connected Youth Initiative https://neconnectedyouth.org/support-for-young-people/
  

• Mobile Crisis Response: Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660
  

Housing

• Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (Douglas/Sarpy/Pottawattamie, IA):  402-980-8394  www.endhomelessnesstoday.org
• Lincoln: http://go.unl.edu/8myp​
  
• Rest of the state: http://go.unl.edu/8myp
  
• Legal Services: https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/housingcorona/tenants/#TO​

Parenting Supports

• Nebraska Family Guidebook​ - Navigating Nebraska's Child and Family Service System
  
• Home Visiting​: For pregnant women and families with children up to 3 months old.
  
• Nebraska Family Helpline: The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660.
  
• Grandfamilies: Suppoort for grandparents caring for grandchildren https://www.grandfamilies.org/
  

• Car Seats:

• ​Calendar showing many car seat check activities across the state.
• Contact information for local Safe Kids Programs.
  

Adoption Supports

• ​Families Forever: Supporting Nebraska's Adoptive and Guardianship Families https://nchs.org/families-forever/

• Nebraska DHHS Adoption page​

Supports for Older Adults

• Nebraska Association of Area Agencies on Aging: Services and supports 65 and older. https://www.carenebraska.org/list10_nebraska_Aging_Services_senior_centers.htm​
  

• League of Human Dignity: Call 402-595-1256
  
• Nebraska DHHS Adult Protective Services page ​
  

Education​​​

• Support for​​ Young People: https://neconnectedyouth.org/support-for-young-people/education-and-career-pathways.html
  

Developmental Disabilities​​​

• Goodwill Employment Services – Employment Resource: https://goodwillne.org/dds-onepage/ 
• Vocational Rehabilitation – Employment Resource: http://www.vr.nebraska.gov/ ​
  
• Sheltering Tree – Housing Resource: https://shelteringtreecommunity.org/
• Ollie Webb – Numerous services: https://www.olliewebbinc.org/
  
• Cirrus House – Numerous services: https://cirrushouse.org/
  
• Mosaic – Numerous services: https://www.mosaicinfo.org/
  
• Easterseals – Numerous services: https://www.easterseals.com/ne/ ​
  
• DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/DD-Participants-and-Families.aspx ​
  

​Supports by Service Area​

Southeast Service Area

• Lancaster County My LINK: https://mylnk.app/home

• The app works offline once downloaded for families with a phone but no regular paid cell or WiFi service
  

• Central Navigators: https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html
  

Eastern Service Area

• Behavioral Health Region Six Resource Directory: https://www.regionsix.com/services/service-directory/
• Omaha Public Schools Resource Directory: https://district.ops.org/DEPARTMENTS/Student-and-Community-Services/Family-and-Community-Relations
• Central Navigators: https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html
  

Central Service Area​

• Buffalo and Sandhills (Custer, Blaine, Loup, Garfield, Valley, Greeley, Sherman and Howard) My Link: https://mylnk.app/home
  

• The app works offline once downloaded for families with a phone but no regular paid cell or WiFi service
  

• United Way of South Central NE that serves Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster – Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211iowa.org/
• Central Navigators: https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html
  

Northeast Service Area

• ​Central Navigators: https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html​

Western Service Area

• ​McCook: https://www.cityofmccook.com/129/Community-Programs  
• Region 2: https://www.r2hs.com/  ​ 
  
• Panhandle Partnership: https://panhandlepartnership.co​m/​
• Central Navigators: https://www.nebraskachildren.org/what-we-do/community-prevention-systems/community-contacts.html
  

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