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Grand Island’s Situation Resources Guide – last updated, February 2017

Contact with changes or questions: Central Community College- Project HELP 308-398-7936

Chapters

1. Abuse a. Child b. Senior Citizen

c. Spousal 2. Addiction

a. Alcohol b. Drugs

c. Tobacco 3. Clothing

a. Adult Female b. Adult Male

c. Career Clothes d. Child e. Family

4. Disability

a. Adult b. Child

5. Disaster Relief a. Blood Donation

b. Fire c. Flood d. Tornado

6. Education

a. Adult/Family Classes b. College c. ESL (English Second Language) d. GED

7. Employment a. Job Search b. Job Training c. Unemployment

8. Financial 9. Food

a. Commodities b. Daily or Weekly Meals

c. Education d. Food Pantry e. Holiday Meals (Thanksgiving/Christmas)

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f. Meals on Wheels

g. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) h. WIC (Women, Infant and Children)

10. Foster Care / State Ward / Adoption 11. Health

a. Child b. Family c. Female d. Male

e. Senior Citizen 12. Homeless

a. Child b. Child (domestic or sexual abuse)

c. Individual female d. Individual male e. Family f. Veteran

13. Household Supplies 14. Housing

a. Affordable Housing b. Emergency / Evictions

c. Home ownership d. Veterans

15. Interpreters / Translators a. Arabic

b. Ethiopian c. Sign Language d. Somalian e. Spanish

f. Sudanese 16. Law Enforcement

a. Hotlines b. Police

17. Legal Assistance a. Adoption b. Adult c. Child

d. Guardianship e. Immigration f. Parole g. Probation

h. Supervised Visitation 18. Life Skills 19. Mentoring 20. Pregnancy

21. Transportation

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a. Public

b. Veterans 22. Utilities 23. Veterans

a. Audiology

b. Compensation and Pension c. Dental d. Disabled e. Education

f. Employment g. Financial h. Homeless i. Hospital

j. Mental Health k. Nursing home l. Substance Abuse

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Chapter 1 - Abuse

Child

1. Boys Town – 308-381-4444, 3230 W. Wildwood Drive a. Transitional shelter (abused, neglected, runaway youth) b. Treatment and counseling

2. Central Nebraska Child Advocacy Center – 308-385-5238, 2335 N. Webb Road a. Victim or witness of abuse

b. Advocacy and referrals c. Education programs for community agencies and organizations

3. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd. a. Safe shelter (child and adult – domestic/sexual abuse)

b. Education programs and support groups 4. Nebraska Child Abuse Hotline – 800-652-1999

a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Report child abuse

5. Nebraska Family Helpline – 888-866-8660 a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Recommendations and referrals for services and resources

Senior Citizen

1. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd. a. Safe shelter (child and adult – domestic/sexual abuse) b. Education programs and support groups

2. Elder Abuse Hotline - (800) 652-1999

Spousal

1. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd. a. Safe shelter (child and adult – domestic/sexual abuse) b. Education programs and support groups

Chapter 2 – Addiction

Alcohol

1. Central Neb. Council on Alcoholism & Addictions – 308-385-5520, 219 W. 2nd St. a. Education programs, support groups, intervention services and free lending

library/bookstore (books, CDs, DVDs) b. Serves children, youth and adults

2. CHI (St. Francis) Alcohol & Drug Treatment – 308-398-5427, 2116 W. Faidley Ave. a. Residential and outpatient treatment

b. Serves ages 14 and older 3. Friendship House – 308-382-0422, 406 West Koenig

a. Transitional shelter for males (substance abuse) b. Education programs and support groups

4. Mid Plains Center – 308-385-5250, 914 Baumann Drive a. Outpatient treatment for children and adults

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b. Mental health and substance abuse

c. Psychotropic medication management 5. Mid Plains Center – Crisis Stabilization Unit – 308-385-5250, 914 Baumann Drive

a. Detox center (3-5 day short-term stays), referral service and risk assessment b. Open 24/7 c. Serves anyone 19 years old or older

6. Nebraska Family Helpline – 888-866-8660

a. 24 hour/7 days a week b. Recommendations and referrals for services and resources

7. Sober Living House - Oxford House a. Men – 2320 W 5th Street – (308) 675-2880

b. Women – 820 S Arthur Street – (308) 224-0604 c. Self-managed and supported addiction recovery house d. Shared rent and household duties e. Men, Women, Men with children, Women with children

f. Open 24 hours a day/needs to be screened 8. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-395-3261, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Transitional housing for homeless veterans wanting to work/participate in a recovery program (can stay for up to one year)

Drugs

1. Central Neb. Council on Alcoholism & Addictions – 308-385-5520, 219 W. 2nd St. a. Education programs, support groups, intervention services and free lending

library/bookstore (books, CDs, DVDs) b. Serves children, youth and adults

2. CHI (St. Francis) Alcohol & Drug Treatment – 308-398-5427, 2116 W. Faidley Ave. a. Residential and outpatient treatment

b. Serves ages 14 and older 3. Friendship House – 308-382-0422, 406 West Koenig

a. Transitional shelter for males (substance abuse) b. Education programs and support groups

4. Mid Plains Center – 308-385-5250, 914 Baumann Drive a. Outpatient treatment for children and adults b. Mental health and substance abuse c. Psychotropic medication management

5. Mid Plains Center – Crisis Stabilization Unit – 308-385-5250, 914 Baumann Drive a. Detox center (3-5 day short-term stays), referral service and risk assessment b. Open 24/7 c. Serves anyone 19 years old or older

6. Nebraska Family Helpline – 888-866-8660 a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Recommendations and referrals for services and resources

7. Sober Living House - Oxford House

a. Men – 2320 W 5th Street – (308) 675-2880 b. Women – 820 S Arthur Street – (308) 224-0604 c. Self-managed and supported addiction recovery house d. Shared rent and household duties

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e. Men, Women, Men with children and Women with children f. Open 24 hours a day/needs to get screened

Tobacco

1. Central Neb. Council on Alcoholism & Addictions (Tobacco Free Hall County) – 308-385-5520, 219 W. 2nd St.

a. Education programs, support groups, intervention services and free lending library/bookstore (books, CDs, DVDs)

b. serves children, youth and adults

2. CHI St Francis Cancer Treatment Center – 308-398-8912, 2116 W. Faidley Ave. a. Please Contact Jenny Rousch b. Classes on “Freedom from Smoking Program” – Tobacco Cessation

c. School and Health Fairs – Clinical Breast Exam, Derma Scams and Pig Lungs for Tobacco

3. Nebraska Tobacco Quitline –1- 800-784-8669 English, 1-855-335-3569 Spanish a. Coaching, education materials and referrals

Chapter 3 - Clothing

Adult Female

1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Thrift Store – 308-398-3443, 4th and Eddy a. Mon, Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:30 pm b. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

2. Church of Christ – 308-384-2613, 2822 W. Stolley Park Rd. a. Tabitha Closet – Every Thursday from 9 a m – 3 pm - FREE Clothing

3. Goodwill Industries – (North Store) 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Rd. (South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St.

a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items 4. Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church – 308-384-1480, 636 S. Shady Bend Road

a. Every last Sunday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm FREE Clothing and some household items 5. St. Leo’s Church – 308-382-4753, 2410 S. Blaine St.

a. No clothing on hand but has Coat Drive each October

Adult Male

1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Thrift Store – 308-398-3443, 4th and Eddy a. Mon, Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

b. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items 2. Church of Christ – 308-384-2613, 2822 W. Stolley Park Rd.

a. Tabitha Closet – Every Thursday from 9 am – 3 pm, Free Clothing 3. Goodwill Industries – (North Store) 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Rd.

(South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St. a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

4. Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church – 308-384-1480, 636 S. Shady Bend Road a. Every last Sunday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Free Clothing and some household items

5. St. Leo’s Church – 308-382-4753, 2410 S. Blaine St. a. No clothing on hand but has Coat Drive each October

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Career Clothes


2. Goodwill Industries – (North Store) 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Rd. (South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St.

a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

Child

1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Thrift Store – 308-398-3443, 4th and Eddy a. Mon, Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

b. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

2. Church of Christ – 308-384-2613, 2822 W. Stolley Park Rd.

a. Tabitha Closet – Every Thursday form 9 am – 3 pm, FREE Clothing 3. Goodwill Industries – (North Store) 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Rd.

(South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St. a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

4. Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church – 308-384-1480, 636 S. Shady Bend Road a. Every last Sunday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, FREE Clothing and some household items


Family


2. Church of Christ – 308-384-2613, 2822 W. Stolley Park Rd.

a. Every Thursday from 9 am – 3 pm, FREE Clothing 3. Goodwill Industries – (North Store) 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Rd. (South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St.

a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items

4. Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church – 308-384-1480, 636 S. Shady Bend Road a. Every last Sunday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, FREE Clothing and some household items


Chapter 4 – Disability

Adult

1. Adult Day Care – Grand Generation 308-385-5429 Ext 36, Daisy Sperling, 304 East Third Street

a. Hours: Mon – Friday from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm b. Structured activities, care, meals and supervision provided during day hours

c. Assisted with Activities of Daily Living (personal cares) d. Medicaid waivers, VA or other special programs, and private pay

2. Assistive Technology Partnership – 308-865-5349 (Kearney office, covers Hall Ct.) a. Resource for individuals with disabilities and their family members, school staff,

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service providers, counselors, employers, and others to locate assistive tech. devices and services including: lifts, wheelchairs, scooters, communication aids, accessible homes and modified vehicles

3. AT4all.com - Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership a. Assistive technology equipment for all ages b. Online listings for loan, free and sale (listings by agencies & private businesses)

4. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) Services – 308-385-5500,

2525 W. Lincoln Hwy. a. Case management, financial and personal counseling b. SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach Access & Recovery) – assist in applying for Social

Security disability

5. Citizen Advocacy – 308-385-5542, 123 N. Locust. Ste. 101 a. Advocacy and legal representation for people with disabilities

6. Independence Rising – 308-646-2670, 3335 West Capital St a. Serves people with disabilities

b. Advocacy, driving & living skills, medical equipment and peer sharing c. Will take donated medical and mobility equipment

7. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Represent individuals turned down for Social Security disability or have been

terminated or have an overpayment 8. Mid-Nebraska Individual Services – 308-385-5775, 2536 N. Carleton

a. Employment and independent living assistance/training

9. Mosaic – 308-381-1690, 2846 Old Fair Road a. Employment and independent living assistance/training

10. Respite – 308-745-0780 a. Temporary relief for family caregivers

11. VR (Voc. Rehab) – 308-385-6200, 203 E. Stolley Park Road, Ste. B a. Employment assistance for people with physical or mental disabilities

12. Tabitha - 800-267-2986

a. Care for all elders in need throughout southwest Nebraska.

Child

1. Assistive Technology Partnership – 308-865-5349 (Kearney office, covers Hall Ct.) a. Resource for individuals with disabilities and their family members, school staff,

service providers, counselors, employers, and others to locate assistive tech. devices and services including: lifts, wheelchairs, scooters, communication aids,

accessible homes and modified vehicles 2. AT4all.com - Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership

a. Assistive technology equipment for all ages b. Online listings for loan, free and sale (listings by agencies & private businesses)

3. Citizen Advocacy – 308-385-5542, 123 N. Locust. Ste. 101 a. Advocacy and legal representation for people with disabilities

4. Independence Rising – 308-646-2670, 3335 West Capital Street a. Advocacy, driving & living skills, medical equipment and peer sharing for people

with disabilities b. Will take donated medical and mobility equipment

5. Integrated Life Choices – 308-381-2036, 1719 Aspen Drive

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a. Provides resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities b. Teaches work and independent living skills

6. Mid-Nebraska Individual Services – 308-385-5775, 2536 N. Carleton

a. Employment and independent living assistance/training 7. Mosaic – 308-381-1690, 2846 Old Fair Road

a. Employment and independent living assistance/training 8. Nebraska Youth Leadership Council – 402-670-1437 (serves Hall County)

a. State-wide youth council for self-advocacy of students with disabilities (age 14- 24), transitioning from high school to college or work, and independent living skills

9. Respite – 308-745-0780

a. Temporary relief for family caregivers

Chapter 5 – Disaster Relief

Blood Donation

1. American Red Cross – 800-733-2767, 404 East Third Street a. Disaster relief (shelter, food, medical), blood donation, health/safety training

(CPR, first aid, life guard)

Fire


(CPR, first aid, life guard) b. Free smoke detectors/fire safety plans (308-382-3790)

2. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Legal assistance to disaster victims via on-site attorneys

3. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street a. Food pantry for individuals and families based on income b. Men’s shelter

c. Daily meals for individuals and families

i. Monday-Friday: Lunch: 12-1 pm; Supper: 5-6 pm ii. Sunday: 5-6 pm

Flood




3. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street

a. Food pantry for individuals and families based on income b. Men’s shelter c. Daily meals for individuals and families


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Tornado




3. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street a. Food pantry for individuals and families based on income

b. Men’s shelter c. Daily meals for individuals and families


Chapter 6 – Education

Adult / Family

1. Adult Education – 308-398-7446, 3180 W. Hwy. 34 a. Math, reading, writing, computer skills classes (adult basic educ., GED, ELA)

2. Big Brothers/Big Sisters – 308-384-3456, 424 W. Third Street a. Role models for children and youth

3. Central Community College – Extended Learning - 308-398-7445, 3134 W. Hwy. 34 a. Variety of classes/programs for personal and professional development

4. CHI (St. Francis) – 308-398-5427, 2116 W. Faidley Ave. a. Variety of health and wellness classes/programs

5. Grand Island Public Library – 308-385-5333, 211 N. Washington Street a. Children, teen and adult reading and activities

6. Head Start – 308-385-5058, 310 Piper Street a. Early Head Start/Head Start – Babies to 5 years old

b. 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Mon- Thurs Friday 8:00 am -12:00 pm

7. They do not do childcare

8. Healthy Beginnings (Mary Lanning) - 402-461-5263, 715 N St Joseph Ave in Hastings (serves Grand Island)

a. Weekly in-home parenting classes to families (prenatally-up to three years old) i. Free service

ii. weight checks, social/emotional screenings and developmental screenings b. Referral service for community resources for children

c. Basic family supplies for participants short on resources 9. Literacy Council – 308-385-5515, 312 N Elm St Suite 101

a. Teach reading, writing and speaking of English for youth and adults 10. Nutrition Education Program (NEP), UNL Extension – 308-385-5088, 3180 W Hwy. 34

a. Variety of classes/programs 11. Multicultural Coalition- (308) 385-5242, 221 W. 2nd Street a. Prepares individuals to become Naturalize U.S citizens by offering classes.

11. Proteus – 402-462-0356 Jody Stutzmand a. Assist immigrants, minority and low-income individuals with education costs, job

training/placement, housing assistance

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12.Senior Citizen Industries – 308-385-5308, 304 East 3rd Street a. Meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, wellness programs (Seniors)

13. UNL Extension – 308-385-3130 W Hwy 34

a. Variety of classes/programs for personal and professional development 14.YMCA – 308-395-9622, 221 E. South Front Street

a. Youth and adult sports, fitness and wellness programs b. Pre-School and Daycare

15.YWCA – 308-384-9922, 211 East Fonner Park Road a. State Subsidies Accepted b. Family and Woman wellness programs c. Free Empowerment for girls

d. Weekly Child Care – 6 weeks – 12 years e. Free Pre-School 3-5 y/o

College

1. Bellevue University – 308-381-8988, 3134 W. Hwy. 34 a. Bachelor and master degree programs (online)

2. Central Community College – 308-398-4222, 3134 W. Hwy. 34

a. Classes and training for short-term certificates, diplomas and two-year degrees b. NPACE – ag-related careers – 402-461-2425 c. Project HELP (income requirements) – healthcare related careers/GED –

308-398-7951

d. Project Impact – manufacturing related careers – 308-398-7953 e. TRIO – education assistance for first-generation students (income requirements)

3. Doane University – 308-398-0800, 3180 W. Hwy. 34 a. Variety of undergraduate and master degree programs

4. Nebraska VR (Voc. Rehab) – 308-385-6200, 203 E. Stolley Park Road, Ste. B b. Employment and education assistance for youth and adults with physical or

mental disabilities 5. Proteus – 402-462-0356 Jody Stutzmand

a. Assist immigrants, minority and low-income individuals with education costs (farm workers program), job training/placement, housing assistance

ESL (English Second Language)

1. Adult Education – 308-398-7446, 3180 W. Hwy. 34 a. Teach citizenship, literacy, GED and ESL (English Second Language) classes

Literacy Council – 308-385-5515, 205 S. 312 N Elm St. Suite 101 a. Teach reading, writing and speaking of English for youth and adults

GED

1. Adult Education – 308-398-7446, 3180 W. Hwy. 34 a. Teach citizenship, literacy, GED and ESL (English Second Language) classes

2. Central Community College – 308-398-4222, 3134 W. Hwy. 34 a. Project HELP (income requirements) – healthcare related careers/GED –

308-398-7951 3. Literacy Council – 308-385-5515, 312 N Elm St, Suite 101

a. Teach reading, writing and speaking of English for youth and adults

Chapter 7 – Employment

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Job Search

1. Advance Services – 308-384-2120, 217 E Stolley Park Rd #K a. Staffing agency for part-time and full-time jobs

2. Associated Staffing – 308-384-4885, 820 N. Webb Rd., Ste. 10

a. Staffing agency for part-time and full-time jobs 3. Essential Personnel – 308-381-4400, 1828 n Webb Rd, Ste. #1

a. Staffing agency for part-time and full-time jobs 4. Goodwill Industries (office) – 308-384-7896, 1804 South Eddy Street

a. Employment services for youth, adults and veterans with disabilities 5. Hansen Agri Placement – 308-382-7350, 610 West 2nd Street

a. Staffing agency for part-time and full-time jobs (agriculture industry)

6. Job Corps – 308-385-0640, 1306 w 3rd st a. Career development and training for at risk youth ages 16-24

7. Nebraska VR (Voc. Rehab) – 308-385-6200, 203 E. Stolley Park Road, Ste. B a. Employment and education assistance for youth and adults with physical or

mental disabilities

8. ResCare – 308-381-3687, 3537 West 13th Street a. Job development and training for low income individuals referred from DHHS

9. Workforce Dev. (Neb. Dept. of Labor) – 308-385-6300, 203 E. Stolley Park Rd, Ste. A a. Assistance with job search and unemployment benefits

b. Priority of service to qualified Veterans and eligible spouses with reemployment programs (308-385-6090)

Job Training

1. Central Plains Center for Services - 308-872-6596, 908 South E Street, Broken Bow a. PALS (Preparation for Adult Living Services)

i. Serves Hall County ii. Serves ages 15-21 who are current/former foster youth, and youth who are

aging out or emancipated from foster care

iii. Transitional programs to prepare youth for independent living, job training 2. Job Corps – 308-385-0640, 1811 West 2nd St., Ste. 105

a. Career development and training for at risk youth ages 16-24

3. Nebraska VR (Voc. Rehab) – 308-385-6200, 203 E. Stolley Park Road, Ste. B a. Employment and education assistance for youth and adults with physical or

mental disabilities 4. R.E.A.P. (Rural Enterprise Assistance Project) – 402-687-2100

a. Resources, training and micro loans for self-employed business development

5. ResCare – 308-381-3687, 3537 West 13th Street a. Job development and training for low income individuals referred from DHHS

6. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street a. Pathway of Hope program (individual/family with child under 18): Case

management for job training, childcare, health, housing and legal services

Unemployment

1. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Represent individuals turned down for unemployment

2. Nebraska Department of Labor - 402-458-2500

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a. Assistance with job search and unemployment benefits

Chapter 8 - Financial

1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) – 308-385-5500,

2525 W. Lincoln Hwy.

a. Financial and emergency assistance (housing) b. Case management, financial and personal counseling

2. Green Path (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Services) – 308-381-4551, 2121 N. Webb Rd., Suite 307

a. Debt and bankruptcy counseling and management 3. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street

a. Daily meals for individuals and families, food pantry for individuals and families based on income, men’s shelter

b. Pathway of Hope program (individual/family with child under 18): Case management for job training, childcare, health, housing and legal services

4. Social Security Administration – 308-385-6440, 115 N. Webb Road a. Disability, Medicare, SSI, Social Security benefits, name change

5. Veterans Service Office – 308-385-5065, 131 S. Locust Street a. Assists veterans and families in obtaining veteran benefits/services

Chapter 9 – Food

Commodities

1. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) – 308-385-5505, 2525 W. Lincoln Hwy a. Income eligible individuals, seniors over 60 b. Monthly distribution

Daily or Weekly Meals

1. Messiah Lutheran Church – 308-382-3471, 122 West 7th Street a. Evening meal (Saturday only): 4:30-5:30 pm

2. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street

a. Daily meals for individuals and families


Education

1. Nutrition Education Program (NEP), UNL Extension – 308-385-5088, 3180 W Hwy. 34 a. Variety of classes/programs for healthy eating and wellness

Food Pantry

1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church – 308-384-0532, 518 West State Street a. Individuals and families (allowed food every two months)

b. Mon – Thurs 8:30 am -11:30 am c. Requirement – Picture ID

2. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street a. Food pantry for individuals and families based on income

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3. St. Mary’s Catholic Church – 308-384-2523, 112 S. Cedar Ave. a. Individuals and families (allowed food every three months)

Holiday Meals

1. Project Hunger – 308-385-1590 a. Thanksgiving meal basket (filled Saturday prior to Thanksgiving at Trinity

Lutheran School, 208 W. 13th St.) - baskets are filled and distributed to families who have requested basket in advance and have been refered through a church or agency

2. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street a. Daily meals for individuals and families


3. St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Knights of Columbus) – 308-384-2523, 112 S. Cedar Street

a. Christmas Eve meal 4. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - 308-382-2973, 1515 S. Harrison Street

a. Christmas Day meal

Meals on Wheels

1. Grand Generation Center – 308-385-5308, 304 East Third Street a. Seniors over age 60, at the Center or home delivery b. Fee per meal

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

1. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Represent individuals turned down for DHHS benefits

2. SNAP Access Nebraska – 800-383-4278. DHHS- 116 s. Pine St a. Low income individuals and families, must apply online, by phone or in person by

paper application with DHHS

WIC (Women, Infant, Children)

1. Central District Health Dept. – 308-385-5188, 1137 S. Locust Street a. Low income children (ages 0-5), pregnant/post-partum women

2. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440

a. Represent individuals turned down for DHHS benefits

Chapter 10 – Foster Care / State Ward / Adoption

1. Building Blocks Foster Care – 402-336-4841 (serves Hall County)

a. Recruit, license, and support foster homes in central and northern Nebraska b. Provides foster parents with training and support

2. Central Access Navigator, 308-237-5113, ext. 247, 800-321-4981

a. Serves youth 16-24 in Hall County who are former or current State wards b. Referrals and support for resources needed for independent living

3. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 128 N Web Rd Suite C a. Adoption services and educational programs and resources

b. Foster Care for children of all ages who are placed in their care by other agencies, the court, or voluntarily by the child’s parents. In-home support services to

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prevent out-of-home placement; and case management

4. Region 3 Behavior Health Services – 308-237-5113, 4009 6th Ave. Ste. 65 (Kearney) a. Serves Hall County b. Central Navigator Program

i. Serves youth 16-24 who are wards of the State of Neb. (or in foster care) ii. Resource referrals

iii. Case management for independent living skills, mental health needs

Chapter 11 – Health

Child

1. Central Health Center – 308-384-7625, 217 E. Stolley Park Rd., Ste. E a. Reproductive health care services, screenings & tests (HIV, STI/STD, pregnancy) b. Men and women

2. Healthy Beginnings (Mary Lanning) - 402-461-5263, 715 N St Joseph Ave in Hastings

(serves Grand Island) a. Weekly in-home parenting classes to families (prenatally-up to three years old)

i. Free service ii. weight checks, social/emotional screenings and developmental screenings

b. Referral service for community resources for children c. Basic family supplies for participants short on resources

3. Heartland Health Center – 308-382-4297, 3307 West Capital Ave. a. Medical care and health education b. Men and women c. Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and Medicare


5. Nebraska Aids Project – 308-338-0527 a. Serves Hall County b. HIV/STD testing (free), case management, referrals, educational programs

6. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 128 N Web rd. Suite C

a. Adoption services and educational programs and resources b. Pregnancy support and educational programs including parenting and baby care

classes, and teen chat (sex ed) classes c. Foster Care for children of all ages who are placed in their care by other agencies,

the court, or voluntarily by the child’s parents. In-home support services to prevent out-of-home placement; and case management

d. Early Childhood programs for academic, social and life skills 7. Third City Community Clinic – 308-389-5312, 1107 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Health education, medications, free school/sports physicals, dental screenings/cleanings

b. Basic medical care with a volunteer physician for chronic conditions (diabetes, heart trouble) and acute conditions (flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.)

c. Serves low income individuals with no insurance or government assistance

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d. Please call for an appointment – information and proof of income 8. YMCA – 308-395-9622, 211 East South Front Street

a. After-school programs, child dev. center, youth sports, wellness programs

b. Pre-school and Daycare 9. YWCA – 308-384-9922, 211 East Fonner Park Road

a. State Subsidies Accepted b. Family and Woman wellness programs

c. Free Empowerment for girls d. Weekly Child Care – 6 weeks – 12 years e. Free Pre-School 3-5 y/o

Family

1. Central Health Center – 308-384-7625, 217 E. Stolley Park Rd., Ste. E a. Reproductive health care services, screenings & tests (HIV, STI/STD, pregnancy)

b. Men and women

2. Heartland Health Center – 308-382-4297, 3307 West Capital Ave. a. Medical care and health education

b. Men and women c. Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and Medicare


b. Mental health and substance abuse c. Psychotropic medication management

4. Nebraska Aids Project – 308-338-0527 a. Serves Hall County

b. HIV/STD testing (free), case management, referrals, educational programs 5. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 908 N. Howard, Ste. 107




d. Early Childhood programs for academic, social and life skills 6. Third City Community Clinic – 308-389-5312, 1107 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Health education, medications, free school/sports physicals, dental

screenings/cleanings b. Basic medical care with a volunteer physician for chronic conditions

(diabetes, heart trouble) and acute conditions (flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.)

c. Serves low income individuals with no insurance or government assistance d. Please call for an appointment – information and proof of income

7. YMCA – 308-395-9622, 211 East South Front Street a. After-school programs, child dev. center, youth & adult sports, wellness programs

b. Pre-school and Daycare 8. YWCA – 308-384-9922, 211 East Fonner Park Road

a. State Subsidies Accepted

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b. Family and Woman wellness programs c. Free Empowerment for girls d. Weekly Child Care – 6 weeks – 12 years

e. Free Pre-school 3-5 y/o

Female

1. Central Health Center – 308-384-7625, 217 E. Stolley Park Rd., Ste. E a. Reproductive health care services, screenings & tests (HIV, STI/STD, pregnancy)

b. Men and women 2. Collage Center – 308-675-2217, 822 N. Diers Ave.

a. Pregnancy and reproductive health info/services 3. Heartland Health Center – 308-382-4297, 3307 West Capital Ave.

a. Medical care and health education b. Men and women c. Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and Medicare

4. Mid Plains Center – 308-385-5250, 914 Baumann Drive

a. Outpatient treatment for children and adults b. Mental health and substance abuse c. Psychotropic medications management

5. Nebraska Aids Project – 308-338-0527

a. Serves Hall County b. HIV/STD testing (free), case management, referrals, educational programs

6. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 908 N. Howard, Ste. 107 a. Adoption services and educational programs and resources

b. Pregnancy support and educational programs including parenting and baby care classes, and teen chat (sex ed) classes

c. Foster Care for children of all ages who are placed in their care by other agencies, the court, or voluntarily by the child’s parents. In-home support services to

prevent out-of-home placement; and case management d. Early Childhood programs for academic, social and life skills

7. Third City Community Clinic – 308-389-5312, 1107 N. Broadwell Ave. a. Health education, medication, free school/sports physicals, dental

screenings/cleanings b. Basic medical care with a volunteer physician for chronic conditions

(diabetes, heart trouble) and acute conditions (flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.) c. Serves low income individuals with no insurance and government assistance

d. Please call for an appointment – information and proof of income 8. YMCA – 308-395-9622, 211 East South Front Street

a. After-school programs, child dev. center, youth & adult sports, wellness programs b. Pre-school and Daycare

9. YWCA – 308-384-9922, 211 East Fonner Park Road a. State Subsidies Accepted b. Family and Woman wellness programs c. Free Empowerment for girls

d. Weekly Child Care – 6 week – 12 years e. Free Pre-school 3-5 y/o

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Male

1. Central Health Center – 308-384-7625, 217 E. Stolley Park Rd., Ste. E a. Reproductive health care services, screenings and tests (HIV, STI/STD) b. Men and women

2. Heartland Health Center – 308-382-4297, 3307 West Capital Ave. a. Medical care and health education b. Men and women c. Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and Medicare


4. Nebraska Aids Project – 308-338-0527 a. Serves Hall County b. HIV/STD testing (free), case management, referrals, educational programs

5. Third City Community Clinic – 308-389-5312, 1107 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Health education, medication, school physicals, dental screenings/cleanings



6. YMCA – 308-395-9622, 211 East South Front Street a. After-school programs, child dev. center, youth & adult sports, wellness programs

b. Pre-school and Daycare

Senior Citizen


2. Heartland Health Center – 308-382-4297, 3307 West Capital Ave. a. Medical care and health education

b. Men and women c. Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and Medicare


b. Mental health and substance abuse c. Psychotropic medication management

4. Senior Citizen Industries – 308-385-5308, 304 East 3rd Street a. Meals, transportation, caregiver assistance, wellness programs

5. Third City Community Clinic – 308-389-5312, 1107 N. Broadwell Ave. a. Health education, medication, dental screenings/cleanings



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Chapter 12 – Homeless

Child


2. Grand Island Public Schools (Outreach Center) – 308-385-5900, 123 S. Webb Road a. Support services for homeless children and families (education, health and social

services) 3. Hope Harbor - 308-385-5190; 615 West 1st Street

a. Emergency shelter for women and children b. Transitional shelter for families, married couples, single men with custody of

children, single women c. Emergency supplies provided: diapers, hygiene, household items, furniture

Child that is homeless with domestic or sexual abuse


2. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd.

a. Safe shelter (child and adult – domestic/sexual abuse) b. Education programs and support groups c. Professional therapy (for sexual abuse only)

3. Hope Harbor - 308-385-5190; 615 West 1st Street



Individual female

1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) – 308-385-5500, 2525 W Lincoln Hwy

a. Case management housing program

b. Must be able to work 2. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd.


3. Hope Harbor - 308-385-5190; 615 West 1st Street a. Emergency shelter for women and children b. Transitional shelter for families, married couples, single men with custody of


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Individual male

1 Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) – 308-385-5500, 2525 W Lincoln Hwy

d. Case management housing program

e. Must be able to work 2. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd.


3. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855; 818 West 3rd Street

a. Daily meals for individuals and families


b. Food pantry for individuals and families based on income c. Men’s shelter

d. Pathway of Hope program (individual/family with child under 18): Case management for job training, childcare, health, housing and legal services

Family

1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP)- 308-385-5500, 2525 W Lincoln Hwy

a. Case management housing program b. Must be able to work

2. Crisis Center – 308-381-0555, 2251 N. Webb Rd. a. Safe shelter (child and adult – domestic/sexual abuse) b. Education programs and support groups c. Professional therapy (for sexual abuse only)

3. Grand Island Public Schools (Outreach Center) – 308-385-5900, 123 S. Webb Road

a. Support services for homeless children and families (education, health and social services)

4. Hope Harbor - 308-385-5190; 615 West 1st Street a. Emergency shelter for women and children

b. Transitional shelter for families, married couples, single men with custody of children, single women

c. Emergency supplies provided: diapers, hygiene, household items, furniture

Veteran

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-395-3261, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave. a. Transitional housing for homeless veterans wanting to work/participate in a

recovery program (can stay for up to one year)

Chapter 13 – Household Supplies

1. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Thrift Store – 308-398-3443, 4th and Eddy

a. Mon., Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

b. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items


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2525 W. Lincoln Hwy. a. Basic hygiene items

3. Goodwill Industries (north store) – 308-384-7010, 2223 N. Webb Road

a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items 4. Goodwill Industries (south store) – 308-398-1006, 1808 S. Locust Street

a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household items 5. Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church – 308-384-1480, 636 S. Shady Bend Road

a. Every last Sunday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, FREE Clothing and some household items 6. Hope Harbor - 308-385-5190; 614 West 1st Street



Chapter 14 – Housing

Affordable Housing

1. Hall County Housing Authority – 308-385-5530, 1834 West 7th Street a. Federally subsidized public housing and vouchers for HUD apartments/houses b. Rent based upon family’s income

Emergency / Evictions

1. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Represents individuals being evicted (from subsidy housing or private landlord)

or having housing benefits reduced 2. Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services – 308-385-6100, 116 South Pine Street

a. State agency for community health programs, regulations and licensure oversight, and management of veterans homes

Home Ownership

1. Habitat for Humanities – 308-385-5510, 502 W 2nd St. a. Build houses for low-income families with no-interest home loans b. Income between 30%-60% of area median income c. U.S. citizen or permanent resident (and live in area for more than one year)

d. Need for improved housing, ability to pay loan, contribute 500 hours of site build

Veterans

1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) – 308-385-5500, 2525 W. Lincoln Hwy.

a. Rehousing and Prevention Programs (income qualified) b. Case management, financial and personal counseling

2. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-395-3261, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Transitional housing for homeless veterans wanting to work/participate in a recovery program (can stay for up to one year)

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Chapter 15 – Interpreters (spoken) / Translators (written)

Arabic

Moses Aken

[email protected]

Cell phone: 308-227-2549

Ali Bashir

(703) 989-9292

[email protected]

Hala

Phone: (571) 289-7971

David Keah

Phone: 402-705-4488

Christine Kizitos

Available mainly mornings

Cell phone: (308) 227-2726

Home phone: (308) 382-0832

Hoth Dene Kuel

Available mornings until 1:30 - works at 3:00

Phone: 308-390-7380

Peter Lokodu

Available mainly mornings

Cell phone: (308) 227-1786

Home phone: (308) 382-0832

Abraham Millewa

Available 3:30-6:00 pm

Home phone: 308-384-4784

Cell phone: 308-850-7077

Angelo Ungery

Cell phone: 308-379-7568

Home phone: 308-210-2495

Ethiopian

Hoth Dene Kuel


Phone: 308-390-7380

mailto:[email protected]


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Sign Language

Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) - 800-545-6244 (Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 pm)

Resources and referrals

As of Jan. 1, 2016, all interpreters must be licensed in Nebraska (except for those

working in schools and churches)

After-hours interpreters via NCDHH website:

https://interpreter-referral-ncdhh.ne.gov/AfterHours.aspx

Cost is usually around $45 per hour (plus mileage) Video Remote Interpreters via NCDHH website:

http://www.ncdhh.ne.gov/vri.html

List on website is for links to national companies Cost is usually by the minute

Somalian

Hala

Phone: (571) 289-7971

Ashkiro “Ash” Said

Available 1-4 pm

612-986-6161

Ali Samatar

Cell phone: (857) 321-9134

Spanish

Vladimir Bazan

State Certified Court Interpreter

Home phone: (402) 805-0197

[email protected]

$40 to $65 an hour and written translation around $0.20 cents per word

Belkin J. Gonzalez

[email protected]

Alma Rawlings

[email protected]

Phone: 308-850-4002

Sudanese

Estella Abuelsheikh

Sudanese Community Medical Interpreter

https://interpreter-referral-ncdhh.ne.gov/AfterHours.aspx

http://www.ncdhh.ne.gov/vri.html




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Phone: 308-379-8823

Dinka (South Sudan)

Moses Aken

[email protected]

Cell phone: 308-227-2549

Abraham Millewa

Available 3:30-6:00 pm

Home phone: 308-384-4784

Cell phone: 308-850-7077

Nuer (South Sudan)

Moses Aken

[email protected]

Cell phone: 308-227-2549

Hoth Dene Kuel


Phone: 308-390-7380

Chapter 16 - Law Enforcement

Hotlines

1. Nebraska Child Abuse Hotline – 800-652-1999 a. 24 hours/7 days a week

b. Report child abuse 2. Poison Control Hotline – 800-222-1222

a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Poison questions and emergencies

3. Runaway Hotline – 800-786-2929 a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Parents or youth, offers crisis intervention, educ. info., and resource referrals

4. Suicide Hotline – 800-273-8255

a. 24 hours/7 days a week b. Operated by skilled counselors for crisis intervention and resource referrals



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Police

1. Crime Stoppers – 308-381-8822 a. Local lead-generating organization to help solve crimes in Grand Island

2. Grand Island City Police – 308-385-5400

3. Hall County Sheriff – 308-385-5200 4. Nebraska State Patrol – 308-385-6000 (Grand Island office); 402-471-4545 (Lincoln)

Chapter 17 – Legal Assistance

Adoption

1. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 128 N Web rd. Suite C a. Adoption services and educational programs and resources

b. Foster Care for children of all ages who are placed in their care by other agencies, the court, or voluntarily by the child’s parents. In-home support services to prevent out-of-home placement; and case management

Adult

1. Drug Court – 308-385-5200 a. Program for nonviolent adult and juvenile a. Judicially supervised treatment, mandatory random drug testing, community

supervision, and use of incentives, sanctions and rehabilitation services 2. Hall County Attorney – 308-385-5150, 231 S. Locust Street

3. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Free civil legal aid for low income individuals

b. Does not handle criminal matters in state or federal court, personal injury or workers’ compensation cases

c. Represents individuals turned down for Social Security disability or have been terminated or have an overpayment

d. Legal assistance to disaster victims via on-site attorneys e. Represents individuals turned down for DHHS benefits f. Represents victims of domestic violence if there is a hearing on Protection Order g. Represents individuals being evicted (from subsidy housing or private landlord)

or having housing benefits reduced h. Represents individuals who’ve had utilities shut off

4. Lutheran Family Services – 308-382-4255, 1811 W. 2nd Street a. Behavioral health services (mental health, substance abuse, sexual abuse)

5. Public Defender – 308-385-5016, 117 East 1st Street a. Court appointed attorney for people who cannot afford one

Child

1. Central Nebraska Child Advocacy Center – 308-385-5238, 2335 N. Webb Road a. Victim or witness of abuse b. Advocacy and referrals c. Education programs for community agencies and organizations

2. Drug Court – 308-385-5200 a. Program for nonviolent adult and juvenile

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b. Judicially supervised treatment, mandatory random drug testing, community

supervision, and use of incentives, sanctions and rehabilitation services 3. Hall County Attorney – 308-385-5150, 231 S. Locust Street

4. Hall County Juvenile Services – 308-385-5124, 117 East 1st Street a. Programs for first-time offending juveniles referred by county attorney for

Diversion Program or Minor in Possession Diversion Program

5. Heartland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) – 308-385-5125, 506 W. 3rd St. a. Supports abused and neglected children in the court system

6. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Free civil legal aid for low income individuals b. Does not handle criminal matters in state or federal court, personal injury or

workers’ compensation cases c. Represents individuals turned down for Social Security disability or have been

terminated or have an overpayment d. Legal assistance to disaster victims via on-site attorneys e. Represents individuals turned down for DHHS benefits f. Represents victims of domestic violence if there is a hearing on Protection Order

g. Represents individuals being evicted (from subsidy housing or private landlord) or having housing benefits reduced

h. Represents individuals who’ve had utilities shut off

7. Public Defender – 308-385-5016, 117 East 1st Street a. Court appointed attorney for people who cannot afford one

Guardianship

1. Office of Public Guardian – Nebraska - 402-471-2862 or 308-218-7388 a. Serves as the guardian or conservator for an individual when no other alternative is

available (where no family member or suitable individual is available). b. Education, training, and support for volunteer and family guardians and conservators

Immigration

1. Justice for Our Neighbors – Nebraska – 402-898-1349 a. Free legal services to low income immigrants in weekly or monthly consultations

2. Lutheran Immigration Services – 308-382-4255, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440 a. Family petitions, citizenship, permanent residence, travel documents

3. Multicultural Coalition – 308-385-5242, 221 West 2nd Street a. Assist immigrant families with community resources and referrals (citizenship

classes, children education needs, health and wellness info). 4. Proteus – 402-462-0356 Jody Stutzmand

a. Assist immigrants, minority and low-income individuals with education costs (farm workers program), job training/placement, housing assistance

5. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Immigration Services – 308-381-2855 a. Case consultation, translation, application/documentation/petition assistance

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Parole

1. Grand Island Parole Office – 308-385-6215, 1811 W 2nd St Ste. 225 a. Supervision and case management for juveniles and adults b. Parole is for convicts who are released early from their jail/prison sentence

Probation

1. Hall County Probation Office (District 9) – 308-385-5230, 117 East 1st Street (Juvenile Probation) and 308-385-6216, 207 North Pine (Adult Probation)

a. Supervision, case management, and investigation for juveniles and adults

b. Probation is given to an individual in lieu of a jail/prison sentence

Supervised Visitation

1. Independence Rising – 308-646-2670, 3335 West Capital Street a. Serves people with disabilities b. $45 an hour

2. Owens and Associates – 308-675-1544, 1451 N Web st a. $47 an hour, $0.35 a mile and $12 an hour for the drive time

Chapter 18 - Life Skills

1. Central Access Navigator, 308-237-5113, ext. 247, 800-321-4981

a. Serves youth 16-24 in Hall County who are former or current State wards b. Referrals and support for resources needed for independent living

2. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP)– 308-385-5500, 2525 W. Lincoln Hwy.

a. Case management, financial and personal counseling 3. Central Plains Center for Services - 308-872-6176, 908 South E Street, Broken Bow

a. PALS (Preparation for Adult Living Services) i. Serves Hall County

ii. Serves ages 15-21 who are current/former foster youth, and youth who are aging out or emancipated from foster care

iii. Transitional programs to prepare youth for independent living, job training 4. Independence Rising – 308-646-2670, 3335 West Capital Street

a. Serves people with disabilities b. Advocacy, driving & living skills, medical equipment and peer sharing

c. Will take donated medical and mobility equipment 5. Integrated Life Choices – 308-381-2036, 1719 Aspen Drive

a. Provides resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities b. Teaches work and independent living skills

6. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 128 N Web rd. Suite C a. Adoption services and educational programs and resources b. Pregnancy support and educational programs including parenting and baby care

classes, and teen chat (sex ed) classes

c. Foster Care for children of all ages who are placed in their care by other agencies, the court, or voluntarily by the child’s parents. In-home support services to prevent out-of-home placement; and case management

d. Early Childhood programs for academic, social and life skills

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7. Nebraska Youth Leadership Council – 402-670-1437 (serves Hall County)

a. State-wide youth council for self-advocacy of students with disabilities (age 14- 24), transitioning from high school to college or work, and independent living skills

8. Region 3 Behavior Health Services – 308-237-5113, 4009 6th Ave. Ste. 65 (Kearney) a. Serves Hall County b. Central Navigator Program

i. Serves youth 16-24 who are wards of the State of Neb. (or in foster care) ii. Resource referrals

iii. Case management for independent living skills, mental health needs 9. Salvation Army – 308-382-4855, 818 West Third Street

a. Pathway of Hope program (individual/family with child under 18): Case management for job training, childcare, health, housing and legal services

Chapter 19 – Mentoring

1. Big Brothers Big Sisters – 308-384-3456, 424 West 3rd St. a. Adult mentor (18 years or older) matched with a child (6-18 years old)

b. School-based mentor (adult or junior/senior high school student) meets an elementary aged child at school during the entire school year

2. Teammates – 308-385-5950 a. Adult mentor paired with students in elementary to high school

Chapter 20 – Pregnancy


4. Collage Center – 308-675-2217, 822 N. Diers Ave. a. Pregnancy and reproductive health info/services

5. Healthy Beginnings (Mary Lanning) - 402-461-5263, 715 N St Joseph Ave in Hastings (serves Grand Island)

a. Weekly in-home parenting classes to families (prenatally-up to three years old) i. Free service

ii. weight checks, social/emotional screenings and developmental screenings b. Referral service for community resources for children c. Basic family supplies for participants short on resources

4. Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 308-381-0568, 128 N Web rd. Suite C




d. Early Childhood programs for academic, social and life skills

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Chapter 21 – Transportation

Public

1. Hall County Public Transportation (HCPT) – 308-385-5324, 304 East Third Street a. Available for public, (wheel-chair accessible) b. Mon-Fri., 7:00 am – 5:00 pm c. 24 hours in advance notice for a ride required, 3:00 pm cut off time d. $2.00 per stop within Hall County

e. Bus tickets available - $20 and $40, and single tickets available f. Under 18 y/o (children) - $2.00 family plus adults $2.00/each

2. IntelliRide - 844-531‐3783

a. Non-emergency, Medicaid service b. Requirements:

i. no licensed/working vehicle in household ii. no valid driver’s license

iii. unable to drive/travel due to documented physical or developmental limitations

iv. unable to secure free transportation c. Reservations - 844-531‐3783 (8 am-7 pm Mon-Fri) or at www.IRideNow.com

i. All trips must be approved in advance ii. 3 day advance notice

iii. Info needed for reservation: 1. Pick-up and drop-off address (including name of facility) 2. City and zip code

3. Date and time of appointment and pick-up

Veterans

1. Disabled American Veterans Shuttle – 308-382-3660 (press 9 then ext. 2189) a. Serves veterans b. Medical appointments with 100 miles of Grand Island c. 48 hour advance notice

Chapter 22 – Utilities


2525 W. Lincoln Hwy.

a. Partial or emergency payment of heating or cooling

b. Based on household resources/income 2. Legal Aid of Nebraska – 308-381-0517, 1811 W. 2nd St., Suite 440

a. Represents individuals who’ve had utilities shut off 3. Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services – 308-385-6100, 116 South Pine Street

a. Partial or emergency payment of heating or cooling b. Based on household resources/income

http://www.iridenow.com/

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Chapter 23 – Veterans

Audiology

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell

Compensation and Pension

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 800-451-5796 (Omaha)

Dental

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell

Disabled 1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell 2. VetSET Nebraska – 308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St.

a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

Education 1. Central Community College – Veterans and Military Resource Center – 308-398-7376,

3134 W. Hwy. 34 a. Classes and training for short-term certificates, diplomas and two-year degrees b. NPACE – ag-related careers – 402-461-2425

c. Project HELP (income requirements) – healthcare related careers – 308-398-7951 d. Project Impact – manufacturing related careers – 308-398-7953

2. VetSET Nebraska –308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St. a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

Employment Services

1. Nebraska Department of Labor – 308-385-6300, 203 E. Stolley Park Rd., Suite A a. Priority of service to qualified Veterans and eligible spouses with reemployment

programs b. Individual job search/preparation and retention support for veterans who are either:

disabled, homeless, low-income, recently separated, justice system involved, or educationally disadvantaged

Financial

1. Armed Forces Services Corporation – 308-385-5613, 203 E. Stolley Park Rd., Ste. A a. Financial coaching, debt reduction, credit score management

b. Free service for veterans 2. Hall County Veterans Service Office – 308-385-5065, 131 S. Locust St.

a. Emergency economic aid, veteran benefits/pensions, home loans, education benefits, burial allowance

b. Must have honorable/under honorable discharge, Nebraska resident (Hall county) for 1 ½ years

3. VetSET Nebraska –308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St. a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

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Homeless

1. Department of Veterans Affairs - 877-424-3838 (24 hours/7 days) or 308-395-3261, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave.

a. Transitional housing for homeless veterans wanting to work/participate in a

recovery program (can stay for up to one year), fee based 2. VetSET Nebraska – 308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St.

a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

Hospital

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell a. Hospital – extended care b. Outpatient medical clinic

Mental Health

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell a. Hospital – extended care b. Outpatient medical clinic

2. VetSET Nebraska – 308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St. a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

Nursing Home

1. Grand Island Veterans Home – 308-385-6252, 2300 West Capital Ave. a. Long-term nursing home care and assisted living units

Substance Abuse

1. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – 308-382-3660, 2201 N. Broadwell a. Substance abuse residential unit

2. Lutheran Family Services – 308-382-4255, 1811 W. 2nd Street a. Behavioral health services (mental health, substance abuse, sexual abuse)

3. VetSET Nebraska – 308-385-5175 – 1137 S. Locust St. a. Support, services and referrals for rural veterans and families

Documents

Grand Island’s Situation Resources Guide – last updated ...€¦ · (South Store) 308-389-1106, 1808 S. Locust St. a. Local thrift store with low cost clothes, furniture and household