Counselor's Corner

Common Resources That May Be Needed

General Support

(When in doubt start here!)

♦ 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: Directs to all information and supports available during COVID-19. 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.

Financial

& Other Assistance

♦ Unemployment Insurance Benefits have been expanded during COVID-19: To apply, go to: NEworks.nebraska.gov.

♦ Cash and Other Assistance: For TANF and other state assistance, visit www.accessnebraska.ne.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 at (800)526-0017.

Food & Nutrition

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

♦ WIC: Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, children 0-5 (WIC). Telephone at (800) 942-1171 or at: http://signupwic.com/.

♦ Food Stamps (SNAP): Visit www.accessnebraska.ne.gov or call (800) 383-4278.

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 or https://www.facebook.com/

♦ Rest of the state – http://go.unl.edu/8myp and/or https://www.facebook.com/

♦ Legal Services:

https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/housingcorona/tenants/#TO

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/

♦ National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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.

Child Care

♦ Nebraska Childcare Referral Network: https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/

COVID-19

♦ NE DHHS: Visit www.dhhs.ne.gov for COVID-19 related guidance and resources. Phone: (402) 552-6645

Toll Free: (833) 998-2275