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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Physical Address

Po Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Voice

(402) 471-7256

Alternate | TDD - Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

Voice

(402) 323-3900

Alternate | Lincoln calling area

Voice

(800) 833-7352

TTY | Telecommunications Device for the Deaf Toll-Free Line

Voice

(402) 595-1258

Alternate | Omaha calling area

Application process

Visit website to apply online or call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to families with a child in the home and who meet certain tests, including resource and income tests - visit website or call for information

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Nebraska

Agency info

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.