Resources

Local

Call

Care Corps LifeHouse

Fremont

Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, supportive housing, food pantry, and vouchers for clothing, household items, and hygiene supplies.

Call

Fremont Family Coalition

Both counties

Connects individuals and families with local resources. Spanish-speaking navigators are available. A useful first call when someone is unsure where to start.

Call

Good Neighbor Community Health Center

Fremont

Behavioral health care (including medication management) with a sliding fee scale based on household income. Helpful for people facing cost barriers.

Option 3.

Call

Nebraska 211

Both communities

Find food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and other community services.

Dial 211.

Call

Nebraska Child Abuse Hotline

Apply online

Nebraska Child Care Subsidy

Both communities

Assistance with child care costs for eligible families, generally for children age 12 and younger.

Apply through iServe.

Apply online

Nebraska DHHS iServe

Both communities

Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance through LIHEAP, child care subsidy, and cash assistance through Aid to Dependent Children.

Online applications.

Call

Nebraska Family Helpline

Statewide

Help with parenting concerns, children’s behavior, and emotional or mental health needs. Connects families with support.

Available 24/7.

Website

Nebraska Mental Health Resources

Call

NENCAP

Dodge and Washington counties

Eligible households may receive help with rent, past-due utilities, or deposits through the Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program. Home visits offer parenting support, child development education, developmental screenings, and service connections. Enrollment begins during pregnancy or before baby is 3 months old. Case management is required.

Fremont office.

Website

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare

Both counties

Coordinates publicly funded mental health and substance use services. A starting point for finding community providers and support options.

Regional service connections.

Call

Washington County Food Pantry and Joseph’s Coat

Blair

Food assistance for Washington County residents and affordable clothing and household goods through the adjoining thrift store.

1737 Washington St., Blair.

National

Text

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Both communities

Support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call or text 988.

Call

Boys Town National Hotline

Website

Crisis Hotlines and Resources

American Psychological Association.

Call

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

Call

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Text

National Domestic Violence Text

Text START to 88788.

Website

National Eating Disorders Association

Call

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

Call

National Youth Crisis Hotline

Call

SAMHSA National Helpline

Website

The Trevor Project

Call

Veterans Crisis Line

Press 1 after dialing 988.

Text

Veterans Crisis Text

Text 838255.

Mental Health Education

Read or print

Coping Skills for Anxiety

A small set of coping skills to practice between sessions.

Therapist Aid. Printable worksheet.

Read or print

Deep Breathing

Simple instructions, tips, and an explanation of how to practice breathing for relaxation.

Therapist Aid. Printable worksheet.

Read or print

Grounding Techniques

Practical exercises for reconnecting with the present when overwhelmed.

Therapist Aid. Printable handout.

Read or print

Relaxation Techniques

Introduces deep breathing, visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation.

Therapist Aid. Printable worksheet.

Read or print

Starting to Think About Mental Health

Explains that everyone has mental health, it deserves care, and a diagnosis is not required to seek support.

Mental Health America. Short article.

Read or print

What Is Mental Health Stigma

Addresses shame, judgment, and the misconception that mental health challenges mean weakness or failure.

Mental Health America. Article.