Service Directory Columbus Area United Way 3020 18th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-5661 columbusunitedway.com Updated December 2016

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INDEX Abuse - Adult/Child/Spouse ............................................................ 3

Alcohol/Drug Abuse ....................................................................... 3

Disabilities & Older Adults ............................................................... 5

Mental Health, Counseling & Support Groups ................................... 10

Employment................................................................................. 16

Health/Medical ............................................................................. 17

Housing/Housing Improvement ...................................................... 21

Parenting .................................................................................... 23

Financial & Legal .......................................................................... 25

Education .................................................................................... 28

Youth & Recreation ....................................................................... 29

Law Enforcement & Emergency Services .......................................... 31

Other Services ............................................................................. 32

Hotlines, Helplines & Information & Referral Services ........................ 34

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ABUSE - Adult/Child/Spouse

CASA Connection Court Appointed Special Advocates 2610 14th Street

Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-5926 Trains and supports adult volunteers to represent child victims of abuse and neglect in the courts. Center for Survivors 3103 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-2155 Provides support services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. The Center has 24-hour access and services include referral to medical, legal and financial assistance, emergency transportation, a safe home and shelter housing, crisis counseling and advocacy. Nebraska Health & Human Services System 2365 39th Avenue

Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-1113 Adult & Child Protective Services provides Protective Services for both adults and children. Helps protect adults from abuse and neglect and/or provides assistance to people seeking information concerning this issue. Helps protect children while providing services to abusive and neglectful families. Services are offered to families where suspected child abuse or neglect is reported. Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center (Faith Regional Health Services) 1500 Koenigstein Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 644-7402 Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to assist with abuse investigations in a safe child-friendly environment. ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous 2407 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-7332 Meetings are held every day at 12:00 noon & every evening at 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center 6901 North 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 572-2121 The highest level of care serving the child/adolescent population with behavioral, psychological, or addictive disorders. Our goal is to resolve the admitting crisis as soon as possible and return the patient to his or her highest level of functioning in the community. Treatment approaches and programming are developed with a youth-centered, family focused, and culturally responsive orientation. Behavioral Health Services - Seekers of Serenity Place 4432 Sunrise Place Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-9994 Provides social detox and short-term residential treatment for chemically dependent adults.

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CenterPointe, Inc. 1000 S. 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 (402) 475-5161 Specializes in helping people with substance abuse and mental health problems. Long-term residential treatment for homeless youth with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders or with serious substance abuse disorders. Intensive supervision for youth involved in the juvenile justice system as an alternative to incarceration. Colegrove Counseling Center, LLC 1460 35th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-6767 Provide substance abuse & mental health services to individuals, families& couples in order to facilitate positive change & growth. Crisis Navigators 3902 Howard Boulevard Columbus, NE 68601 (402)564-3264 / 1-866-758-4749 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Help Line. It is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. To provide a one point entry system for individuals in crisis. The Family Health Navigator will assist individuals in locating the appropriate services or resources for issues relating to mental health and substance abuse. East Central District Health Department 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-9656 Back to Basics (Bring Awareness to Substance Abuse Issues in our Community) Its purpose is to educate, promote & empower the community in order to change current and future perception regarding attitudes and behaviors surrounding youth alcohol and other drug use. Lutheran Family Services 1-800-267-9876 Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program: Confidential pregnancy counseling provides an opportunity to explore feelings about the pregnancy, tell significant others & examine the options. Services include referral for prenatal care & other medical care & referrals for labor & delivery education. Counselors assist persons to prepare for the birth of the child, learn about infant care and arrange for child care. Counselors can also assist the person in adoption planning. North Park Church 3770 18th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-4223 Celebrate Recovery a Christ centered 12 step program / drugs/ alcohol other hurts, habits and hang ups. Celebrate Recovery crosses denominational and cultural boundaries to help hurting people in our churches and community. Oasis Counseling International 333 W Norfolk Avenue, Suite 201 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-2030 Provide Intensive Drug & Alcohol programs and evaluations for adults & adolescents. Odyssey III Counseling 401 S. 17th Street

Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-7215 Provides counseling to individuals, couples and families as well as chemical dependency evaluations and counseling.

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Ring Counseling Center 1364 25th Street Columbus, NE 68601-4910 (402) 613-3008 Addiction Counseling assists others in recognizing the steps & goals to obtain serenity in addiction abstinence. Valley Hope (O’Neill) 1421 North 10th Street; P.O. Box 918 O’Neill, NE 68763 (402) 336-3747 Omaha Valley Hope 7703 Serum Avenue, Ralston NE 6812 (402) 991-8824 Provides non-hospital & sub-acute detox, counseling, residential services for those suffering alcoholism or drug addiction. Involves family members in the treatment with education, spiritual and family counseling and other care. DISABILITIES & OLDER ADULTS Alzheimer’s Association of the Great Plains Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-1980 Provides support and education about Alzheimer’s Disease. Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) Columbus/Fremont & Lincoln 3100 23rd Street, Suite 5 / 827 N. D Street Columbus, NE / Fremont, NE 68025 (402) 564-3225 / 1-888-806-6287

3901 N 27th Street, Suite 5 Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 471-0734 / TDD/TYY # (888) 806-6287

ATP/Education 1910 Meridian Avenue Cozad, NE 69130 (308) 784-4525 Provide assistive technology solutions & resources for students with disabilities transitioning to post-secondary or vocation settings. Demonstrations & loans of assistive technology devices for trial use at school and/or work sites. Technical assistance in the use of assistive devices at school & work sites. Camp Luther of Nebraska, Inc 1050 Road 4 Schuyler, NE 68661 (402) 981-5732 His Kids Camp (Special Needs Program) provides a safe, caring, structured environment both indoors & outdoors. We have planned large & small group activities to build self-confidence, boost self-esteem, and encourage independence. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) 3362 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-1124 Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides proper nutrition in maintaining health for children, pregnant mothers & the elderly. 626 N Street Loup City, NE 68853 1-866-737-7483

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Nebraska Respite Network connects caregivers of loved ones with special needs to information, resources & providers for respite services. Columbus Area Transit 2518 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-9293 To provide transportation within the Columbus City Limits. Seniors & handicapped (approved) ride at a reduced rate. Columbus Care & Rehabilitation Center 2855 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-8014 Provides health care services, rehabilitation, adult day care and assisted living to those requiring such services in a skilled/assisted living facility. Columbus Community Hospital 4600 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-7118 Provides a variety of services to assist persons with disabilities including: the Tech Tots Library which provides adapted toys, devices and educational resources to children with developmental and physical disabilities or delays; Home Health Services/Hospice/Personal Care; Meals on Wheels; Physical and Speech/Occupational Therapy and Wiggles & Giggles Therapy for Kids. LifeLine is a personal emergency system designed to help people live independently in their homes. LifeLine links people to 24 hour assistance. Columbus Senior Center 3111 19th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-4444 Helps senior citizens to remain active by providing assistance in meeting their total needs: social, emotional, physical and intellectual. Provides a meal program and the Columbus Area Transit which is open to those 60 and over and the disabled. Cottonwood House 3271 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-9136 Licensed Assisted Living is a facility for aging & disabled adults who need assistance with daily living. Provide 3 home cooked meals per day, daily activities, weekly housekeeping & laundry, paid utilities, transportation etc… Easter Seals - Nebraska 12565 West Center Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68144 1-800-650-9880 / (402) 930-4053 Provides a positive outdoor recreation experience for people with disabilities through Camp Easter Seals and respite services to give family members temporary relief from providing care for a loved one that has a disability. Edgewood Vista-Columbus 3386 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-3785 Memory Care provides care to dementia residents who are permanent residents, day care residents or respite residents.

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Educational Service Unit #7 2563 44th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-0815 Acts as a contracting service agency to area school districts needing special education services, which may include speech, vision, hearing, and /or psychological services for students who qualify. Home Instead Senior Care 2204 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-9292

1800 W Pasewalk Avenue, Suite A Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-8225 / 1-800-732-2577 Our home care services can help your loved one live at home independently. We offer shifts anywhere from 3 hours a visit to comprehensive 24 hour assistance. With our experience in elder care, we can help you find the right solution to assist your loved one in maintaining the best possible quality of life. League of Human Dignity 400 Elm Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-4475 To provide support to people with severe disabilities to live independently in their homes. Meridian Gardens 4515 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-6300 To provide a living environment that focuses on tailor-made services that meet personal need & preference. Six levels of care are available as well as choice of five floor plans & 24 hour certified staffing. Morys Haven Nursing Home 1112 15th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-3197 Long term care – short term rehab. Provide physical, occupational, speech therapies. Offers many other services including skilled services. Mosaic 1615 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-8212 Provides an array of residential and vocational support to people with disabilities so that they may achieve their full potential. Nebraska ChildFind 3901 N. 27th Street, Suite 5 Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 471-0734/1-888-806-6287 Provides information on available services and resources for children and young adults with disabilities ages' birth to 21 to parents, school personnel and providers of related services. Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 N. 7th Street, Suite 11 Norfolk, NE 68701-4083 370-3436/ 1-877-809-2419 Promotes a positive understanding of blindness and the potential abilities of people who are blind. Provides training in the alternative skills needed to pursue personal and vocational goals.

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NE Dept. of Health & Human Services 2365 39th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-7100 Developmental Disabilities Service Coordination develop plans for supports & services that meet objectively assessed needs, as well as reflect individual choices & preferences. P.O. Box 85801 Lincoln, NE 68509-85801 P.O. Box 2992 Omaha, NE 68102 1-800-383-4278 / Lincoln 402-323-7455 Economic Assistance Programs provides economic assistance to low-income, disabled, elderly and other such individuals or families within Nebraska. Assists clients in remaining or becoming more self-sufficient. DHHS also serves as a source of information regarding other community resources available in the community to help alleviate poverty & meet individual’s needs. Website to apply for assistance: www.accessnebraska.ne.gov Nebraska Library Commission 1200 N. Street, Suite 120 Lincoln, NE 68508-2023 1-800-742-7691 Provides free talking books, magazines, playback equipment and Braille postage free through the mail. Nebraska Public Service Commission 300 The Atrium, 1200 N. Street Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 471-0225 Provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized telecommunication equipment for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired individuals. Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation 3100 23rd Street, Suite 5 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-8065 / 1-877-505-0866 To assist individuals with physical, learning, mental & emotional disabilities to obtain & maintain employment. Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging 119 Norfolk Avenue, P.O. Box 1447 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 370-3454 / 1-800-672-8368 Provides the following programs to older adults: Care Management which assists individuals in utilizing existing services; In-Home Services to prevent premature institutionalization; Legal Assistance; Ombudsman which assists with resolution of concerns and complaints of nursing home residents; Senior Care Options which assures appropriate utilization of long-term care services by Medicaid; and Senior Center Services which includes a nutrition program. Northstar Services 2866 48th Avenue, P.O. Box 1097 Columbus, NE 68602-1097 (402) 564-1465 Provides services to people with developmental disabilities and supports them in reaching their goals.

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Parent to Parent Network 201 Miller Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-2268 / 1-877-379-9926 Promote the organization of support groups & facilitate them for families who have children with behavioral, emotional or mental health disorders. Provide training to parents that will assist them to make informed decisions regarding their children. Prairie Village Retirement Center 3000 39th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-4213 Provides independent & assisted living apartments. Offer meals, medication monitoring, 24 hr health care, housekeeping & linen services, van service, activities, security system, emergency pull cords in bathroom & bedroom areas etc… Promedcare 3100 23rd Street, Suite 4 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-7900 Dedicated to enhancing quality of life by delivering compassionate non-medical care to clients of all ages. PTI Nebraska 6805 Grover Street Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 934-1488 / 1-800-284-8520 Provides training and information to families whose children receive or need special education services. Senior Action, Inc. (Foster Grandparents Program) 212 West 3rd Street, Suite C Hastings, NE 68901 (402) 463-1454 / 1-888-456-7859 To provide Senior’s an opportunity to volunteer in schools, daycare and Headstart programs in their local areas. Social Security Administration 605 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 1 Norfolk, NE 68701 1-855-207-7082 / 1-800-772-1213 Administers Social Security, Medicare, and Supplemental Security Income programs. S.M.I.L.E. Inc. 54646 832 Rd. Madison, NE 68748-6602 (402) 675-8462 Stephanie’s Miracles In Loving Equine recreation therapy on horseback can enhance a disabled person’s physical & mental well being. Equine activities can develop self-awareness, build self-confidence & improve concentration & self-discipline. Horseback riding improves posture, balance, coordination strength & flexibility. Special Olympics Nebraska Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-2000 Dedicated in promoting the understanding & acceptance for persons with physical or intellectual disabilities. We believe that people with disabilities can learn & enjoy a number of sports through proper instruction & training.

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Tabitha Health Care Services 522 Grant Avenue York, NE 68467 (402) 362-7739 / 1-800-286-9074 Provide In-Home Non-Medical personal care individuals need to remain in their home with assistance now & then or 24 hour of care daily. The Arc of Platte County 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-1699 Helps children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental retardation secure the opportunity to choose and realize their goals. Provides the support groups for adults with disabilities and families of children with developmental disabilities. Versatile Support Services, Inc. 2316 9th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-6492 Provides independent living / employment skills to the developmentally disabled. MENTAL HEALTH, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center 6901 North 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 572-2121 The highest level of care serving the child/adolescent population with behavioral, psychological, or addictive disorders. Our goal is to resolve the admitting crisis as soon as possible and return the patient to his or her highest level of functioning in the community. Treatment approaches and programming are developed with a youth-centered, family focused, and culturally responsive orientation Alzheimer’s Association of the Great Plains Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-1980 Provides support and education about Alzheimer’s Disease. American Cancer Society 9850 Nicholas Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 395-5801 / 1-800-227-2345 Teach women how to deal with the appearance related side effects of chemotherapy. Best Care Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P) 3052 N. 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 354-8000 or 1-800-666-8606 Provides short-term counseling to employees of our client companies. Services are not available to the general public. Better Living Counseling Services, Inc 3154 18th Avenue, Suite 6 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 606-4524 Contracted by DHHS to provide family support, supervised visitation, intensive family preservation, mental health services, individual & family counseling, drug & alcohol testing & domestic abuse services. Also provide private visitations.

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Boystown 132 W. Dodge Road Boystown, NE 68010 (402) 498-1140 / 1-800-625-1400 Provides long-term residential placement for youth 10-18 years of age. Treatment designed specifically for youth suffering from behavioral & psychological disorders. Teaches youth offender to learn the skills that will encourage them to be responsible and accountable for their actions. Boys Town 210 6th Street, P.O. Box 201 Duncan, NE 68634 (402) 214-0342 In Home Family Services provides support in the home to maintain families. To change the way America cares for children, families & communities Bryan/LGH Independence Center & Child Psychiatric Services 2300 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68502 (402) 481-5376 Youth program provides treatment & support for children experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Both adult and youth programs include family services. Inpatient and residential youth spend time each day in an educational program operated by state certified teachers. Parents meet weekly with our youth counselor. CD Lambert Therapy Services 1551 26th Avenue, Suite B Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-7728 Assists individuals and families to bring about change through therapy services. Services are geared toward each individual's/family's needs and change desired. CenterPointe, Inc. 1000 S. 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68505 (402) 475-5161 Specializes in helping people with substance abuse and mental health problems. Long-term residential treatment for homeless youth with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders or with serious substance abuse disorders. Intensive supervision for youth involved in the juvenile justice system as an alternative to incarceration. Colegrove Counseling Center LLC 1460 35th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-6767 Provide substance abuse & mental health services to individuals, families & couples in order to facilitate positive change & growth. Columbus Cancer Care Foundation 3764 39th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-8666 Support for Cancer Patients & Caregivers Our mission is to CARE by providing Community outreach and education, Access to cancer care, Resources for cancer patients and their families, and Education for the community and area healthcare professionals, regarding cancer prevention, early detection, screening and treatment options.

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Columbus Community Hospital 4600 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601

Breast Feeding Support Group (402) 562-3266 Help moms that may be having problems with breastfeeding - for example latching on etc. Also helps mom’s that are going back to work & how to adjust breastfeeding. COPD Support Group (402) 562-3344 We get together to share ideas, knowledge & experience with each other. We pass on the

day-to-day things that individuals find to help them cope with breathing problems, as we try to give a better quality of life. Diabetic Support Group (402) 562-4462 Meets monthly to provide support & educational resources for people coping with Diabetes. Grief Support Group (402) 562-3300 Participants share common problems receive benefits from helping others, help individuals develop new social support systems & develop or redevelop coping skills.

Parkinson’s Support Group (402) 562-3333 Provides information and support to persons with Parkinson’s disease and their families.

Smoking Cessation (402) 562-3322 Provides a one-on-one smoking cessation counseling session with an RN. Thrive Cancer Rehabilitation Care (402) 562-3333 Helping to feel your best before, during & after cancer treatment.

Columbus First United Methodist Church

2710 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-8463 Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's

most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. Grief Share seminars & support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through & want to help. You'll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss & look forward to rebuilding your life.

Crisis Navigators 3902 Howard Boulevard Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-3264 / 1-866-758-4749 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Help Line. It is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. To provide a one point entry system for individuals in crisis. The Family Health Navigator will assist individuals in locating the appropriate services or resources for issues relating to mental health & substance abuse. East Central District Health Department 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-8965 Behavioral Health Clinic is open to most therapeutic, psychiatric & behavioral health issues & provides crisis intervention. Also provides Drug & Alcohol Evaluations / Counseling 1-866-466-9339. Generation Hope Family Counseling & Consulting, LLC 224 N Main Street, Suite 2 Fremont, NE 68025 (402) 932-8884 Offer in-home & in-office mental health counseling & community treatment aide services to children exposed to domestic violence as well as survivors of domestic violence, physical abuse, neglect, sexual assault & street violence.

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Girls & Boys Town 132 W. Dodge Road Boystown, NE 68010 (402) 498-1140 / 1-800-625-1400 Provides long-term residential placement for youth 10-18 years of age. Treatment designed specifically for youth suffering from behavioral & psychological disorders. Teaches youth offender to learn the skills that will encourage them to be responsible and accountable for their actions. Lutheran Family Services 1-800-267-9876 Pregnancy, Parenting & Adoption Program: Confidential pregnancy counseling provides an opportunity to explore feelings about the pregnancy, tell significant others & examine the options. Services include referral for prenatal care & other medical care & referrals for labor & delivery education. Counselors assist persons to prepare for the birth of the child, learn about infant care and arrange for child care. Counselors can also assist the person in adoption planning. Meadows Behavioral Health 3314 26th Street, Suite A Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-9888 Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, families, adults and couples. Services involve problem identification, problem-solving and treatment implementation. Meridian Gardens 4515 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 502-4301 / 1-800-272-3900(Helpline) Alzheimer’s Association Early Stage Support Group provides emotional, educational & social support for caregivers & people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Munroe-Meyer Institute 3775 45th Avenue (Pediatric Clinic) Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-7200 Columbus Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents & families. NAMI Nebraska 415 South 25th Avenue (Lasting Hope Recovery Center) Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 345-8101 or 1-877-463-6264 Provides education, advocacy and mutual support to empower anyone whose life has been touched by a mental illness through meetings and support groups. Also offers a family education program for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Nebraska Children's Home Society 2501 Lakeridge Dr. #104B Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-3378 Or 1835 E. Military Avenue, Suite 117 Fremont, NE 68025 (402) 727-0767 Provides pregnancy planning and adoption education to pregnant women and complete adoption education and preparation for prospective adoptive parents. Norfolk location also provides education for the public, foster care and housing assistance for birth mothers.

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Nebraska Family Helpline 13940 Gutowski Road Boystown, NE 68010 1-888-866-8660 Nebraska Family Helpline makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24/7. Trained Helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, & help callers connect to emergency resources or providers. The Helpline is supervised by licensed behavioral health professionals. Norfolk Psychological Services 3020 18th Street, Suite 52 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-0093 Trauma Therapy for individuals as well as depression, anxiety, panic attack, performance anxiety, addiction and grief. North Park Church 3770 18th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-4223 Celebrate Recovery a Christ centered 12 step program /drugs / alcohol other hurts, habits and hang ups. Celebrate Recovery crosses denominational and cultural boundaries to help hurting people in our churches and community. Recovery Ministries support groups / 12 step groups and accountability groups. Oasis Counseling International 1948 E 9th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 649-9820 Befriend Mentoring Program seek to match struggling families with caring mentoring families out of the community churches helping to bridge the gap from formal assistance to self-sufficiency through providing support, friendship & encouragement on the journey. Oasis Counseling International 333 W Norfolk Avenue, Suite 201 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-2030 Mental Health Counseling our therapists provide counseling from a distinctively Christian perspective combined with research based and field accepted best practices. We seek to support the recovery and well-being of each person, equip them with tools with which to better cope with their circumstances, and find emotionally healthy ways to reach their goals in counseling. Odyssey III Counseling 401 S. 17th Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-7215 Provides counseling to individuals, couples and families and chemical dependency evaluations and counseling. Premier Psychiatric Group 4508 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 476-6060 / 1-877-926-8867 Premier Telepsychiatry Clinic strive to support patients in reaching their optimal health & wellness by providing comprehensive psychiatric services for patients across the lifespan.

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Professional Mental Health Services 3314 26th Street, Suite D Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-7099 Marriage, family, individual, adolescent and child counseling services provided. Professional Partner Program 2610 14th Street (2nd Floor Courthouse) (402) 562-7205 Assist in linking up services for youth and families. Rainbow Center 3902 Howard Boulevard Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-6622 Provides support for persons diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. Ring Counseling Center 1364 25th Street Columbus, NE 68601-4910 (402) 613-3008 Addiction & Mental Health Counseling assists others in recognizing the steps & goals to obtain serenity in mental health & addiction abstinence. Sharon Nyffeler M.S., LIMHP, LPC, LMFT 3058 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68602 (402) 563-1422 Provides mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, education/consultation/coaching. TeamMates Mentoring Program 3220 25th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-8326 Provide positive role models to students in need of an additional caring adult in their lives. Valley Hope (O’Neill) 1421 North 10th Street; P.O. Box 918 O’Neill, NE 68763 (402) 336-3747 Omaha Valley Hope 7703 Serum Avenue, Ralston, NE 68127 (402) 991-8824 Provides non-hospital & sub-acute detox, counseling, residential services for those suffering alcoholism or drug addiction. Involves family members in the treatment with education, spiritual and family counseling and other care. Youth for Christ 2809 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-3700 Anger Management Classes for Adolescents helps adolescents ages 11-19, grades 6-12 deal with stress, develop empathy, respond instead of react, adjust expectations, & learn assertive communication & forgiveness. Teen Moms/Young Dads/Campus Life/Campus Live JV provides outreach to teenage mothers & the fathers of their children by helping girls to walk from social service dependency to self-sufficiency. Provides adult mentors to girls. We want the entire Columbus area to know there are others who believe in them and are willing to help them become a positive influence on their child. Youth Guidance strives to meet kids ages 11 – 19 where they are at; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially & spiritually. Help families & youth in crisis to connect with available professional services.

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Zimmerman Counseling / Jane Zimmerman, LMHP 3050 33rd Avenue #11 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-6448 To provide individual, couples and family counseling addressing a multitude of issues including: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, parenting, grief, abuse, relationship, school or job problems, and more. EMPLOYMENT Central Community College – Columbus Campus 4500 63rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 1-877-222-0780 Student Services – Counseling Center – Career & Employment Services provides counseling and assessment services in the area of career counseling, learning disabilities, handicap services, course placement and employment assistance. Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce 753 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68602 (402) 564-2769 Works to facilitate and encourage continued growth and progress of the Columbus area. Job Corps 401 S 17th Street

Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-3815 Provides a residential education and career development program for youth, giving them an opportunity to learn job skills and obtain a GED/High School Diploma. Nebraska Department of Labor 105 E Norfolk Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 326-4847 / TDD/TYY 1-800-833-7352 Youth Training Program provide training opportunities for individuals ages 14-21 to obtain employment. Nebraska Department of Labor – Columbus Career Center 3100 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 Employment Services: 564-7160 Training Services: 564-7160 Unemployment Insurance: (402) 458-2500 Veteran Services: 564-7160 Matches job openings with qualified applicants. Assists job seekers with job seeking skills such as completing applications, resume and cover letter, interviewing techniques, etc. Provides counseling in career exploration and career choice. Also provides Unemployment Insurance benefits to insured workers who are unemployed or working reduced hours. Assist Veterans with employment & training. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission 301 Centennial Mall South, 5th Floor Lincoln, NE 68509-4934 (402) 471-2024 Provides safeguards for the rights of all employable persons in the State to obtain and hold employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age or retaliation.

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Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation 3100 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-8065 Assists individuals with physical learning, mental and emotional disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. Services are based on individual need. Proteus 2554 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 942-2040 Helping people with job training, better education & other assistance. ResCare Workforce Services 3100 23rd Street, Suite 11 Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-6715 Provides life skills & jobs skill training to persons receiving ADC benefits. Employment retention and advancement skills are worked on and barriers to employment retention are resolved. The goal is employment leading to economic self-sufficiency. Versatile Support Services 2316 9th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-6492 To provide independent living/employment skills to the developmentally disabled. HEALTH/MEDICAL American Cancer Society 9850 Nicolas Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 393-5801 ext 70768 / 1-800-642-8116 Is a nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. American Heart Association 10100 J Street, Suite A Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 346-0771 /1-800-642-8400 1540 South 70th Street, Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68506 (402) 489-5115 Works to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke. American Lung Association 8990 West Dodge Road, Suite 226 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 502-4950 /1-800-586-4872 Provides temporary aid to lung disease patients and their families, a free club for children who have asthma, annual children’s camps for those suffering from asthma or cystic fibrosis, a support group for parents of asthmatics and holds an annual day for families with asthma. American Red Cross Columbus, NE 68601 Blood Services: 1-800-733-2767 Health & Safety: 1-844-334-7569 Provides a bloodmobile to collect blood from local donors. Also provides health and safety training to the community and businesses including CPR/First Aid, Water Safety, Work Place Safety, and Basic Aid Training for Children and Lifeguard Training.

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Apria Healthcare 1631 Cushman Drive Lincoln, NE 68512 434-2950 OR 1-800-347-5946 Provides home respiratory and medical equipment (oxygen, ventilators, treatment compressors, hospital beds, wheelchairs, home infusion). CCH Pediatric Clinic, P.C.

3775 45th Avenue (402) 564-7200 Columbus, NE 68601

Comprehensive primary health services for newborns, babies, toddlers, children and adolescents through age 18.

Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) 3362 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 CSFP: (402) 564-1124 Immunizations: (402) 564-1124 ext. 230 Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutrition through government commodity foods for children birth to age six, women who pregnant, breastfeeding or who have had a baby in the past year and the elderly aged 60 and older. Immunization Program to ensure that all children 0-18 years of age receive their required vaccinations.

Columbus Care & Rehabilitation Center 2855 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-8014 Provide healthcare services, rehabilitation, adult daycare & assisted living to those requiring such

services.

Columbus Community Hospital 4600 38th Street Columbus, NE (402) 564-7118 Provides the following health- related programs: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Wellness Program (402) 562-3345 Provides rehab of heart patients after heart event and to pulmonary patients after a pulmonary disease to regain strength and tolerance through a wellness and supervised, exercise program. Home Health Services/Hospice/Personal Care Services

3005 19th Street (402) 562-3300 Provides quality skilled health services to the homebound or terminally ill patient, at his/her place of residence. Included are: skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social services, bereavement counseling, volunteer and clergy services provided to all ages as ordered by a physician. LifeLine 4600 38th Street (402) 562-4499 A personal emergency system designed to help people live independently in their homes. LifeLine links people to 24 hour assistance. Occupational Health Services - Screening

3005 19th Street (402) 562-4480 Offers a comprehensive range of occupational health care services designed to prevent and treat injuries at the work place. The services are designed to help control workers’ compensation costs. Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy Rehabilitative Services – Adult Programs 4600 38th Street (402) 562-3333 Therapy services for illness and all types of injuries including sports and work-related injuries. Evaluation, multidisciplinary treatment and education.

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Smoking Cessation 4600 38th Street (402) 562-3322

Provides one-on-one personalized assistance utilizing the “Quitting for Life” method endorsed by the American Lung Association. Thrive Cancer Rehabilitation Care (402) 562-3333 Help you to feel your best before, during and after cancer treatment. Wiggles & Giggles Therapy for Kids / Tech Tots Toy Lending Library 2108 13th Street (402) 562-3341 To provide medically based occupational, physical & speech therapy to children. East Central District Health Department Dental Clinic 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9224 ext 241/1-866-466-9339 Provide access to quality dental care in an area that is underserved. Our goal is to strive

towards the elimination of dental disease. Environmental Health Issues 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9656 Improves the quality of life for the citizens of East Central counties by reducing environmental

health hazards. Mercury disposal available with mercury thermometer exchange program. HIV Counseling /Testing & Referral 4321 41st Avenue (402) 562-9000 Involves counseling, testing and referral and serves men & women of all ages wishing to know

their HIV status. Includes confidential counseling & a risk reduction plan Immunizations 4321 41st Avenue (402) 562-8956 Will provide immunization services for children from 2 months – 18 years OB Education & Pre-Natal Care 4321 41st Avenue (402) 562-8955 To provide prenatal care to pregnant women including ultrasound, pre-natal visits, education

classes & labor & delivery services at both Columbus Community Hospital & Alegent Memorial Hospital in Schuyler.

Primary Health Care to include Pediatrics & Obstetrics 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9224 Serves individuals of all ages providing quality medical care, with licensed professional staff. Public Health Emergency Response 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9656 Provides current material upon request on: Avian Influenza & all types of Public Health

Emergencies. Materials available for personal & business preparation. Reproductive Health Clinic 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9224 Provides confidential, affordable reproductive health services to men and women. Tobacco Free Nebraska 4321 41st Avenue (402) 563-9656 Is a tobacco prevention and reduction program. Inform the public of the dangers of 2nd hand

smoke WIC (Women, Infants, Children) 4321 41st Avenue (402) 564-9931 A supplemental nutrition education program, which provides health referrals, breastfeeding

education and incentives, and nutritious free food. Lead screening is also available.

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Morys Haven Nursing Home 1112 15th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-3197 Long term care – short term rehab. Provides physical, occupational & speech therapies. Offer may other services including skilled services. Muscular Dystrophy Association 3300 E. Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 529-2000 Fights over 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, professional and public education, and a comprehensive program of services for U.S. residents. Nebraska Kidney Association 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 210 Omaha, NE 68144 (402 932-7200 / 1-800-642-1255 Provides professional and public education, promotes organ donors, research and patient service programs. NE Dept. of Health & Human Services P.O. Box 85801 Lincoln, NE 68509-85801 P.O. Box 2992 Omaha, NE 68102 1-800-383-4278 / Lincoln 402-323-7455 Economic Assistance Programs provides economic assistance to low-income, disabled, elderly and other such individuals or families within Nebraska. Assists clients in remaining or becoming more self-sufficient. DHHS also serves as a source of information regarding other community resources available in the community to help alleviate poverty & meet individual’s needs. Website to apply for assistance: www.accessnebraska.ne.gov Pawnee Shrine Club /Sesostris Shrine Center / Shriners Hospitals for Children 108 W. Parkway Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-1915 / (402) 474-6890 Operates 22 Children’s Hospitals to provide free medical care to children who have congenital or acquired problems of the bones, muscles or joints. Local contact is the Pawnee Shrine Club of Sesostris Temple. Student Health Fund Columbus, NE 68601 Public School Nurse Provides health care for all students who do not have insurance or do not qualify for other programs. Also provides health-related educational programs at schools. Funds are provided by the Columbus Area United Way. Contact school nurse for services. Tabitha Health Care Services 522 Grant Avenue, P.O. Box 488 York, NE 68467 (402) 362-7739 / 1-800-286-9074 Offer special care that is usually delivered at home or in a home-like setting to persons in final phase of a terminal illness. It neither hastens nor postpones death, but affirms life, emphasizing quality, not length. A major goal is to provide an environment where patients and families have ample mental and spiritual preparation for death. Tabitha has over 20 years of experience providing care to individuals with life limiting illnesses.

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HOUSING/HOUSING IMPROVEMENT Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership 3362 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-1124, Ext. 209 T.H.R.I.V.E.S. program provides transitional housing for the homeless & enhances skills for self-sufficiency through case management. Helps secure & maintain permanent housing while regaining independence. Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) To assist homeless or near homeless Veterans and their families by utilizing rental assistance & linking them to area resources. Weatherization provides for the installation of energy saving materials to homes such as: sidewall & attic insulation, primary window & doors, replace broken glass, thresholds, weather-stripping and caulking. Columbus Housing Authority 2554 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-1131 Provides housing to low-income elderly households through the Heritage House and rental assistance to very low-income households. Columbus Rescue Mission 1471 25th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-1096 Provides shelter, food and general care for the homeless. Cottonwood House 3271 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 562-9136 Licensed Assisted Living for aging & disabled adults who need help with daily living. Provide 3 daily meals, daily activities, weekly housekeeping & laundry, utilities, transportation, etc. Crown Villa 4005 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-7311 Provides independent senior housing for individuals 62 years of age & older East Central District Health Dept. 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-9656 Environmental Health Issues to improve the quality of life for citizens of East Central counties by reducing environmental health hazards. Edgewood Vista-Columbus 3386 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-3785 Memory Care provides care to dementia residents who are permanent residents, day care residents or respite residents.

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Habitat For Humanity PO Box 1792, 1470 24th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-4663 The goal of HFH is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness by building adequate and basic housing. It works in partnership with God and people everywhere to construct homes for those living in substandard housing. Meridian Gardens 4515 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-6300 To provide a living environment that focuses on tailor-made services that meet personal need & preference. Six levels of care are available as well as choice of five floor plans & 24 hour certified staffing. NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska 2554 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-4300 To develop housing opportunities and to meet housing needs of this growing workforce. Renovate or build homes that are affordable and an asset to the communities. Prairie Village Retirement Center 3000 39th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-4213 Provide independent & assisted living apartments. Offers meals, medication monitoring 24 hr. health care, housekeeping & linen services, van service, activities, security system, emergency pull cords in bathroom & bedroom areas etc… Rainbow Center 3902 Howard Boulevard Columbus, NE 68601 564-6622 To provide support for persons diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. Realife of Columbus 3600 30th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-1122 Retirement residence with 32 independent living apartments. USDA Rural Development 1909 Vicki Lane, Suite 103 Norfolk, NE 68701 564-0506 Direct Home Ownership Loans purchase new construction, repair or rehabilitation of single family homes including modular homes. For manufactured housing - new construction only. Guaranteed Home Ownership Loans purchase new construction of single family homes. Funds for repairs can only be included with the purchase of existing home. Rural Home Repair Loans & Grants necessary repairs to owner-occupied homes (i.e. roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, heating, etc.

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PARENTING Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) 3286 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-1124 Provides the following parenting programs: Early Childhood Program community-based project led by a coalition of child and health care providers interested in enhancing safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare environments for all children Early Head Start -Center & Home Based promotes family strengths by recognizing individual values. Help parents to better understand their child's stages of development. A family resource program to support parents in educating and nurturing their children is provided. Head Start Little Stars Preschool promotes children's physical, social emotional and cognitive development while assisting the entire family in their efforts to reach economic self-sufficiency. It also promotes family strengths by recognizing individual values encouraging teamwork and creating links in the communities. Periodically provide parenting classes – contact Keli at ext. 209. Columbus Area Childcare Association 2806 31st Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-2944 Parent Provider Referral Service a referral service to help parents find quality Childcare. Columbus Community Hospital Healthy Families Nebraska 3005 19th Street Columbus, NE 68601 562-3313 / 562-3314 To promote positive parent-child relationships, healthy childhood growth & development and enhance family functioning by building trusting, nurturing relationships, teaching problem-solving skills and improve the family’s support system. Communities Together Can After School Program Inc. 2610 14th Street, Box F Columbus, NE 68601 563-4901 After School Program ~ Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park & West Park Provides childcare in a safe, caring, interesting & structured environment that serves the best interests of each child and his/her family. A licensed Child Care Center which provides developmentally appropriate activities, homework assistance & recreational activities. Middle School 2410 16th Street 563-7064 ext. 3007 Provides enrichment activities to youth in a safe, caring, interesting and structured environment that serves the best interest of each child and his/her family. The program provides a variety of activities as well as homework assistance geared toward positive youth development. East Central District Health Department 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-4497 Early Development Network a Service coordinator connects families with various community resources to promote their child’s development. These may include developmental therapies, financial assistance, health care, child care, as well as other services.

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Family Service 501 S. 7th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 441-7949 / 1-800-642-6481 Assists childcare providers, parents and anyone else who works with young children to provide education, training and support to these individuals. Munroe –Meyer Institute 3775 45th Avenue (Pediatric Clinic) Columbus, NE 68601 564-7200 Columbus Behavioral Health Clinic provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents & families. Nebraska Health & Human Services System 2365 39th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 1-800-772-7368 Foster Parent Recruiting provides information for people interested in becoming foster parents. Child Care Licensing provides listings of licensed child care provide parents with information on finding quality child care, information on licensing standards, receive complaints on licensed or unlicensed child care providers. Nebraska Family Helpline 13940 Gutowski Road Boystown, NE 68010 1-888-866-8660 Nebraska Family Helpline makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24/7. Trained Helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, & help callers connect to emergency resources or providers. The Helpline is supervised by licensed behavioral health professionals. Nebraska (SIDS) Foundation 3170 Arcadia Avenue Omaha, NE 68111 (402) 935-1911 Aims to help families & care providers get the facts about SIDS. Support them in their grief & provide information about SIDS to others who come in contact with the family or care providers. Parent to Parent Network 201 Miller Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 379-2268 Promote the organization of support groups & facilitate them for families who have children with behavioral, emotional or mental health disorders. Provide training to parents that will assist them to make informed decisions regarding their children. PTI Nebraska 3135 North 93rd Street Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 934-1488 / 1-800-284-8520 Provides training and information to families whose children receive or need special education services. Star Quality Child Care Association 9097 3rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-0699 A team of enthusiastic providers that love what we do & want the best for the children in our care. We strive to give them the best home away from home.

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL Benedictine Mission House 1123 Road I, P.O. Box 528 Schuyler, NE 68661 (402) 352-3436 Benedictine Immigration Program strives to provide immigration benefits in order to strengthen families, human & worker’s rights. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership 3362 53rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-1124 Hope Case Management Program can give personal counseling & support to help with financial & emotional needs as well as building goals for a promising future. The Family Outreach Case manager works with individuals to find local & statewide resources for referral purposes. Stability Assistance Program provides short-term assistance to families & individuals faced with a crisis situation. Assistance for: rent, deposits & utilities are available. Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) to assist homeless or near homeless Veterans and their families by utilizing rental assistance & linking them to area resources. Tax Service provides American tax payers quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities, and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. Centro Hispano Comunitario De Nebraska 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-2110 Guiding a path to citizenship by providing affordable immigration Services at low cost & referrals to community member in the greater Columbus, NE area. Engaging the community in civil activities & bridging the gap between different cultures. Encouraging community involvement & higher education among the youth. Columbus Emergency Relief 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-4184 Provide financial aid to needy people. Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1105 S. 13th Street, Suite 205 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-4656 To advise and help consumers with financial problems. East Central District Health Department 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 562-8962 Outreach & Enrollment helps clients apply & enroll in the NE Medicaid through DHHS &/or the Health Insurance Marketplace either online, completing a paper application, or by phone. Food Bank for the Heartland 6824 J Street Omaha, NE 68117 1-855-444-5556 SNAP Outreach is to educate Nebraskans on eligibility requirements for the SNAP (food stamps) program and also to help all Nebraskans with the application & process of obtaining benefits.

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Holiday Spirit Coop P.O. Box 1794 Columbus, NE 68601 564-3099 / 910-1237 A group of volunteers helping to link people in the Columbus area with local charitable projects. We work together to coordinate the giving efforts of the Columbus community, linking the giving projects with the individuals that need assistance with gifts and/or food for Christmas. Legal Aid of Nebraska 1904 Farnam Street, Suite 500 Omaha, NE 68102 1-877-250-2016 / 402-348-1069 Nebraska Farm Hotline: 1-800-464-0258 Serves low-income families in legal disputes, domestic violence and abuse cases, SSI, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant disputes and many other areas of the law. Also assists farmers & ranchers with financial, legal & state needs. Native American provides advice, brief service and representation to individuals and tribes in Indian Law, tribal law and within tribal judicial systems as well as community education in these areas. Cases include but are not limited to Indian Child Welfare Act cases, child abuse and neglect, child custody, wills, debt collection, and illegal evictions. Nebraska Appleseed Center 941 O Street, Suite 920 Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 438-8853 / 1-800-845-3746 Addresses policy & legal issues within the areas of public benefits, child welfare & immigration. Nebraska Department of Labor – Columbus Career Center 3100 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 562-7703 Provides Unemployment Insurance program that pays weekly benefits to insured workers who are unemployed or working reduced hours. NE Dept. of Health & Human Services P.O. Box 85801 Lincoln, NE 68509-85801 P.O. Box 2992 Omaha, NE 68102 1-800-383-4278 / 1-800-254-4202 Economic Assistance Programs provides economic assistance to low-income, disabled, elderly and other such individuals or families within Nebraska. Assists clients in remaining or becoming more self-sufficient. DHHS also serves as a source of information regarding other community resources available in the community to help alleviate poverty & meet individual’s needs. Website to apply for assistance: www.accessnebraska.ne.gov Nebraska Medication Center Dodge County Courthouse (4th floor by Clerks office) 435 N. Park Street Fremont, NE 68026 (402) 753-9415 An informal, yet structured process in which a neutral mediator helps 2 or more people work together to reach a solution to their conflict. It allows participants to exchange information, identify issues, uncover obstacles, explore options & create agreement terms that will work for each person. Participants are encouraged to consult with outside experts & resources. Mediators treat everything that is said in mediation as private & confidential. (Exception: Mediators must, by law, report information related to child abuse or the furtherance of crime.)

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Nebraska Public Service Commission 1200 N. Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 94927 Lincoln, NE 68509-4927 1-800-526-0017 Provide for discounted basic local telephone service for qualifying low-income consumers. Also provides a discount of 1/2 of service connection fees or $30.00, whichever is less. Nebraska State Bar Association 635 S. 14th Street 475-7091/1-800-742-3005 Lincoln, NE 68501 Low-income legal assistance through a volunteer lawyer. Primarily domestic laws, wills, social security, guardianships are provided. Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging 119 Norfolk Avenue, P.O. Box 1447 Norfolk, NE 68702 (402) 370-3454 Provides legal counsel on an individual basis and education programs at senior centers. Platte County Food Pantry 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-4544 Provides free food for residents of Platte County who would otherwise go hungry. Platte County General/Medical Assistance 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-4915 Provides the necessities of life to persons who meet the eligibility guidelines and to furnish medical services that may be required for those who meet eligibility. Assistance is provided for shelter, heat, water, help with rental deposits or phones; does not provide food. Platte County Veteran's Service Office 2610 14th Street (Courthouse) Columbus, NE 68601 563-4914 Assist all veterans, spouses and dependents when the need arises concerning all benefits and services provided by the Veterans Administration. Simon House 1853 10th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-8444 A ministry providing help to the less fortunate in our community as well as any person coming to Simon House with no exception of color, race or creed. We strive to help bring dignity and especially love and care to those experiencing hardship and difficulties at this particular time in their life. The Salvation Army Service 18th Avenue & 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-6919 It consists of volunteers from the community who organize to assist with religious and charitable activities such as providing emergency & disaster assistance.

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EDUCATION Cargill Community Learning Center –Adult Education 590 Rd. 9; P.O. Box 544 Schuyler, NE 68661 (402) 352-8221 We offer Adult ESL classes with levels ranging from Beginning to Advanced. We have GED classes in English only. Citizenship classes are offered twice a year. Central Community College – Columbus Campus Adult Education/GED/ESL Classes 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-1432 A national program to provide basic education skills at no cost to the student who is 16 years or older and not enrolled in school. Components: GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Living Skills and Adult Basic Education for those with less than an eighth grade education. GED testing is available.

Extended Learning Services 4500 63rd Street 564-7132 An instructional support service designed primarily for the delivery of education services, workshops, courses and programs to students, businesses, Veterans & Military Resource Center 562-1436 Provides Student Veterans, Service members & their family with the resources, support & advocacy needed to be successful in the classroom & ultimately in life. Columbus Community Hospital 4600 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 562-4462 Health Education works with experts in healthcare field to provide educational information and events to the public. Provides classes in nutritional education & diabetes management as well as individual teaching sessions. Columbus Police Department 2419 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-3201 Crime Prevention through Environment Design (CPTED) educates property owners how to minimize their exposure to crime by implementing change in the design of their property. Community Service Technician Program allows non-sworn officer calls for service in response to parking violations, weed complaints, nuisance complaints, junk vehicle, snow removal, etc. DARE/GREAT provides substance abuse education to elementary & Junior High students and gang resistance training to some age groups. East Central District Health Department Public Health Emergency Response 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-9656 Provides current material upon request on: Avian Influenza & all types of Public Health Emergencies. Materials available for personal & business preparation. Educational Service Unit #7 2563 44th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-0815 To act as a contracting service agency to area school districts needing special education services.

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Family Service 501 South 7th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 441-7949/1-800-642-6481 The Child Care Food Program (CCFP) is a Federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Nebraska Department of Education. It reimburses child care providers for serving nutritious meals to children in their care through age 12. Food Bank for the Heartland 6824 J Street Omaha, NE 68117 1-855-444-5556 SNAP Outreach is to educate Nebraskans on eligibility requirements for the SNAP (food stamps) program and also to help all Nebraskans with the application & process of obtaining benefits. Platte Valley Literacy Association 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-5196 Adult Tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring in basic reading, writing and math computation for adults as well as tutoring in other basic like skills Family Literacy (LiBeary Family School) adults enrolled through the Adult Basic Education program who have children ages 4-11 are eligible to participate in this program. Planned interaction for Parents and Children Together (PACT) enables parents to become more familiar with school settings. While the parents are in class, the children participate in educational activities. Proteus 2554 40th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 942-2040 Helping people with job training, better education & other assistance. YOUTH & RECREATION Big Pals/Little Pals of Greater Columbus 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-1081 Matches adult volunteers with children ages 6-16 from single parent homes in order to provide them an adult friend and role model. The volunteers are matched with the children according to their interests, hobbies and needs. Boy Scouts of America 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 514-3049 Offers a variety of preventive programs; all focus on developing character, strong moral and ethical values and leadership and life skills. Programs for high school students focus on career exploration, as well as high adventure programs. Through volunteering, adults can enhance their own leadership skills and contribute to the community. Camp Luther of Nebraska, Inc 1050 Road 4 Schuyler, NE 68 402-981-5732 / 402-352-5655 His Kids Camp (Special Needs Program) provides a safe, caring, structured environment both indoors & outdoors. We have planned large & small group activities to build self-confidence, boost self-esteem, and encourage independence Summer Camps/Retreats/Conference Center provides programs & facilities for children, youth, family & adults. Also handicapped camps.

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Central Plains Center for Services (PALS) 918 North 47th Avenue (Combs Learning Center) Omaha, NE 68132 558-0366 To prepare state ward adolescents for adult living by developing their skills and addressing personal values. PALS is designed to work with the community and care providers to assist these youth in becoming self-sufficient adults and productive members of society. Columbus Family YMCA 3912 38th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-9477 To put Christian principles into practice that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Communities Together Can After School Program Inc. 2610 14th Street, Box F Columbus, NE 68601 563-4901 After School Program ~ Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park & West Park Provides childcare in a safe, caring, interesting & structured environment that serves the best interests of each child and his/her family. A licensed Child Care Center which provides developmentally appropriate activities, homework assistance & recreational activities. Middle School 2410 16th Street 563-7064 ext. 3007 Provides enrichment activities to youth in a safe, caring, interesting and structured environment that serves the best interest of each child and his/her family. The program provides a variety of activities as well as homework assistance geared toward positive youth development. East Central District Health Department 4321 41st Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 563-9656 Back to BASICS (Bring Awareness to Substance Abuse Issues in our Community) purpose is to educate, promote & empower the community in order to change current and future perception regarding attitudes and behaviors surrounding youth alcohol and other drug use. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska 1570 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-8822 An organization dedicated solely to girls where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives. Nebraska Department of Labor 105 E Norfolk Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 326-4847 / TDD/TYY 1-800-833-7352 Youth Training Program provide’s training opportunities for individuals ages 14-21 to obtain employment. Nebraska Extension – Platte County 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-4901 Brings research based information and education of the land - grant University to all citizens. Provide’s programs and education in a variety of areas, especially agriculture, families, youth and communities.

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Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center (Faith Regional Health Services) 1500 Koenigstein Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 644-7402 Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to assist with abuse investigations in a safe child-friendly environment. TeamMates of Nebraska 3220 25th Street (SW corner of the PST/Pillen building) Columbus, NE 68601 564-8326 Provide positive role models to students in need of an additional caring adult in their lives. Youth for Christ 2809 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-3700 Anger Management Classes for Adolescents helps adolescents ages 11-19, grades 6-12 deal with stress, develop empathy, respond instead of react, adjust expectations, & learn assertive communication & forgiveness. G.A.P.S. Group for Adolescents Providing Support provides a positive environment to support teens (13-19 years of age) addressing substance related issues. Teen Moms/Young Dads/Campus Life/Campus Live JV provides outreach to teenage mothers & the fathers of their children by helping girls to walk from social service dependency to self-sufficiency. Provides adult mentors to girls. We want the entire Columbus area to know there are others who believe in them and are willing to help them become a positive influence on their child. Youth Guidance Strives to meet kids ages 11 – 19 where they are at; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially & spiritually. Help families & youth in crisis to connect with available professional services. LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES American Red Cross Columbus, NE 68601 1-844-334-7569 Assists families who have been affected by natural or man-made disasters (i.e. - single family fires, tornadoes, floods) by supplying immediate food, shelter & clothing. Assist’s during large disasters by setting up shelters. Columbus Police Department 2419 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-3201 Provides the Crime Free Multi-Family Housing Program to reduce crime and the fear of crime in multi-family housing developments. Crimestoppers assists with locating suspected criminals. Neighborhood Watch is an organized effort by neighborhoods to reduce crime and/or the fear of crime in a specific neighborhood. The School Resource Officer Program provides law enforcement support from security to education in the city school system. District 5 Probation 2282 E 32nd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 563-4910 The Probation Service provide probation supervision, community service, offending behavior programs and specialist support services, to both adult and young offenders, which aim to stop them committing further offences and to make communities safer places.

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Nebraska State Patrol 1304 Bill Babka Drive, Suite B Columbus, NE 68601 564-8321 / 564-8354 Provide high quality law enforcement & service. The State Patrol officers work with communities to improve public safety, enforcing traffic laws & drug laws, investigating crimes and enforcing the laws & regulations pertaining to motor carriers. The motto of the Patrol is “for the good of the public.” Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services, Inc 1313 ½ N. Main, P.O. Box 50 Madison, NE 68748 1-800-488-6657 Staff Secure Program - Short term non–secure placement program for juveniles involved in status offenses, abuse and or neglect, uncontrollable, and minor law offenses. Secure Detentions – short-term secure placement program for juveniles involved in arrests of criminal offenses, probation / parole violations, and by court order. Platte County Detention Center 1125 East 17th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-4274 Detention of adult inmates. Platte County Sheriff’s Department 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-3229 Law enforcement agency to ensure public safety throughout the community. Platte Valley Diversion Program 2610 14th Street (Court House) Columbus, NE 68601 563-4965 Provide an alternative rehabilitation and education program for first time juvenile offenders in order to give youth the opportunity to become successful and productive citizens. The Salvation Army 18th Avenue & 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-6919 Provide emergency & disaster assistance. Victim Assistance Unit Platte County Courthouse (Second floor) Columbus, NE 68601 563-4971 Provides information, practical assistance and crisis intervention to victims of serious crime in Platte & Colfax Counties. OTHER SERVICES American Red Cross 220 Oakcreek Drive Lincoln, NE 68601 1-800-733-2767 Services to the Armed Forces - Facilitates emergency information between serviceman and their families. Verifies information for messages to serviceman, provides emergency financial assistance (loans) to serviceman and operates a locater service for someone in or who was in the military.

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Birthright of Columbus 1260 27th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-5006 Provide alternative to abortion for women and girls with unwanted or distressed pregnancies. Centro Hispano Comunitario De Nebraska 3020 18th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-2110 Guiding a path to citizenship by providing affordable immigration Services at low cost & referrals to community member in the greater Columbus, NE area. Engaging the community in civil activities & bridging the gap between different cultures. Encouraging community involvement & higher education among the youth. Columbus Area United Way 3020 18th Street, P.O. Box 1372 Columbus, NE 68601 564-5661 Conducts a fund raising campaign annually for 18 member human service agencies. Volunteer Connection The purpose of the center is to provide a connection between agencies that need volunteers and people who want to volunteer. Columbus/Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau 753 33rd Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 564-2769 Works to increase tourism & the number of tourism dollars spent within the county by promoting the attractions, event, activities and hospitality facilities to group, individuals and tourism operators. Columbus/Platte County Emergency Management 2610 14th Street Columbus, NE 68601 563-2404 Provides emergency management to the Columbus area. Prince of the Road 1227 South 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 1-888-452-3194 P.O. Box 124 212 East Genoa Street Ravenna, NE 68869 1-888-452-3194 Provide transportation services to the people of Nebraska and surrounding States through a network of certified passenger transportation providers. Provide professionally operated, strictly confidential, and economical non-emergency passenger transportation. Kiddie Cab 3317 30th Street Columbus, NE 68601 564-3399 / 606-9716 Transports children between the ages of 3 - 18 years to and from various activities and schools.

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HOTLINES, HELPLINES AND INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES

AL-ANON/AL-ATEEN Meeting Information Line 1-888-425-2666 Alzheimer's Disease Hotline 1-800-272-3900 American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 American Council for the Blind 1-800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383 American Dietetic Association 1-800-366-1655 American Heart Association Stroke Connection 1-800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation 1-800-642-5292 Boys & Girls Town National Hotline 1-800-448-3000 CDC National HIV/AIDS/STD Hotline 1-800-232-4636 Child/Adult Abuse Hotline 1-800-652-1999 Child Find of America 1-800-426-5678 Child Line (Early Childhood Information) 1-800-892-4453 Cocaine Anonymous 1-800-347-8998 Crisis Response (Navigators) Columbus (402) 564-3264 (Other Locations) 1-866-758-4749 Drug Information and Referral Hotline 1-800-662-4357 Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Helpline 1-800-862-1889 KidsPeace National Centers for Kids in Crisis 1-800-334-4543

Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America 1-800-532-7667 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-6264 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 National Council on Problem Gambling 1-800-522-4700 National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Routing Service 1-800-662-4357 National Easter Seal Society 1-800-221-6827 National Eating Disorder Helpline & Referral Service 1-800-931-2237 National Depressive & Manic Depressive Association 1-800-826-3632 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-786-2929 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Nebraska 2-1-1 211 Nebraska Health Source 1-800-647-6216 Parenting Solutions 1-800-656-3937 Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Project Inform National HIV/AIDS Treatment 1-800-822-7422 Quitline 1-877-448-7848

SHIIP Nebr. Senior Health Insurance Information Prog. 1-800-234-7119 The INS National Customer Service Center 1-800-375-5283 TDD/TEXT 1-800-767-1833 UNL Cooperative Extension NU Facts (Parenting) 1-800-832-5441 Vanished Children’s Alliance 1-800-826-4743 Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663 If you would like the phone number for one that is not listed here, please give Connect Columbus a call at (402) 562-6539 and we will try and locate a resource for you.