211 or 444-6666: "2-1-1" is the one stop shop when you're looking for a particular service. If you're in need of food pantries, counseling, utility assistance, or other human service, talk to an information and referral specialist who has the community's most extensive human service database at their fingertips. Nebraska 211 covers the entire state of Nebraska and 8 counties in Southwest Iowa. www.ne211.org
Community Resources
Hotlines
211
Adult and Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-652-1999: 24 hour hotline to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults, including cases of self-neglect. http://dhhs.ne.gov
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000 or TDD (for the hearing and speech impaired) 1-800-448-1833: 24 hour hotline to help parents, teens, and families with issues such as suicide prevention, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, parenting troubles, anger, school problems, chemical dependency, relationships, depression, and runaways. The hotline is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors and is accredited by the American Association of Suicidiology. Spanish speaking counselors and translation services for over 140 languages are available. www.boystown.org/national-hotline
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-784-2433
Nebraska Regional Poison Center
1-800-222-1222: 24 hour poison information line staffed by healthcare professionals to assess poison situations and recommend treatments. www.nebraskapoison.com
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Partnership
1313 Farnam on the Mall - 595-1923 or Toll Free 877-201-4141: Offers individualized assessments for home and workplace modifications to enable people with disabilities to maintain their independence. Services include assistance in securing funding for home alterations and workplace technology, finding accessible homes or making alterations to current homes and rental properties, and exploring technology and other accommodations to increase employment options. www.atp.ne.gov
AT4ALL
Free online service to list and find assistive technology equipment in Nebraska. Equipment on AT4ALL is available for loan, sale, demonstration, or giveaway. Equipment available includes, but is not limited to stair and bath lifts, wheelchairs, scooters, communication aids, adapted toys, accessible homes, and modified vehicles. www.at4all.com
Easter Seals Nebraska
638 North 109th Plaza - 345-2200: Offers low or reduced interest rate loans in partnership with First National Bank of Omaha for qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistive technology devices or services to remain in their homes or to retain employment. http://ne.easterseals.com
League of Human Dignity
5513 Center Street - 595-1256 OR 1520 Avenue M, Council Bluffs - 712-323-6863: Offers assistance and support to individuals with temporary, progressive, or permanent disabilities. Services include information and referral, advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, assistance in finding and paying for accessible housing, financial benefits counseling, equipment sales, repair, loan, and rental, and finding personal assistants and chore providers. www.leagueofhumandignity.com
Rebuild Together Omaha
965-9201: Provides home modifications to allow elderly and disabled homeowners to stay in their homes. Modifications include, but are not limited to increased lighting, installation of grab bars, ramps, and handrails, and increasing toilet height. Rebuilding Together also provides shower chairs, reachers, and other adaptive equipment. www.rebuildtogetheromaha.org
Computer and Internet Access
Heart Ministry Center - Resource Center
2222 Binney Street - 451-2321: By Appointment only - assistance with internet job searching, updating resumes, writing cover letters, and applying for benefits such as SNAP Medicaid. www.heartministrycenter.org
Clothing - General
Care and Share House - Free Store
1808 5th Avenue AND 600 South Main Street, Council Bluffs - 712-323-4889: Clothing, coats, shoes, and small household items available to anyone during open hours. The 5th Avenue location is open Monday and Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM. The Main Street location is open Monday and Wednesday 5:30PM-7:30PM. www.fifthavenueumc.come/CareandShare
First Lutheran Church
542 South 31st Street - 345-7506: Clothing and household items for those in need. The closet is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-3:00PM. www.firstlutheranomaha.org/outreach
Heart Ministry Center
2222 Binney Street - 451-2321: Clothing closet for men, women and children open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The clothing closet may be utilized once every 30 days and there is no limit to how many pieces of clothing a client may take. The clothing closet also houses a play area for children. www.heartministrycenter.org
Heartland Family Service - Sarpy Donations Center
Clothing, personal care items, furniture, and household goods available to current Heartland Family Service clients. Appointments must be scheduled through an Heartland Family Service staff member. http://heartlandfamilyservice.org
Holy Family Catholic Church - Door Ministry
1715 Izard Street - 341-6561: Clothing pantry for adults and children available Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Also provides new underwear and socks for school age children annually in July. www.holyfamilyomaha.org/minitries.html
Omaha Public Schools - Project Help
Project Help is a resource that assists with providing clothing to qualifying families in the Omaha Public Schools. During the months of September through December 1st, families who have children between the ages of 4-14 or PreK-9th may apply for clothing assistance through the school nurse. www.ops.org
Open Door Mission - Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 East Locust - (402) 422-1111 extension 1517: Since 2004, the Timberlake Outreach Center has enabled families to remain in their own homes by supplementing their incomes through preventive measures, such as providing monthly assistance with food, clothing, household goods, furniture and appliances. www.opendoormission.org
Project Hope Food Pantry
4205 Boyd Street - 453-7649: Food, some clothing, and personal care items. Requires a photo ID, social security cards for each household member, and a piece of mail with a current address. Individuals may receive food once every 30 days up to 6 times per year. www.projecthopeomaha.org
The Clothing Closet
7511 South 36th Street, Suite 9, Bellevue - (402) 593-2346: Offers career and interview clothing as well as casual wear for men and women. Open daily, call for available times. Everyone is welcome.