Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, supportive housing, food pantry, and vouchers for clothing, household items, and hygiene supplies.
Connects individuals and families with local resources. Spanish-speaking navigators are available. A useful first call when someone is unsure where to start.
Behavioral health care (including medication management) with a sliding fee scale based on household income. Helpful for people facing cost barriers.
Find food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and other community services.
Assistance with child care costs for eligible families, generally for children age 12 and younger.
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance through LIHEAP, child care subsidy, and cash assistance through Aid to Dependent Children.
Help with parenting concerns, children’s behavior, and emotional or mental health needs. Connects families with support.
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.
Coordinates publicly funded mental health and substance use services. A starting point for finding community providers and support options.
Food assistance for Washington County residents and affordable clothing and household goods through the adjoining thrift store.
Support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A small set of coping skills to practice between sessions.
Simple instructions, tips, and an explanation of how to practice breathing for relaxation.
Practical exercises for reconnecting with the present when overwhelmed.
Introduces deep breathing, visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation.
Explains that everyone has mental health, it deserves care, and a diagnosis is not required to seek support.
Addresses shame, judgment, and the misconception that mental health challenges mean weakness or failure.