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Offers to protect the health and welfare of residents through the identification of potential communicable disease problems and to control the spread of infectious disease within the county. Offers investigation and follow up on communicable diseases, and an immunization program. 

Provides free and confidential domestic violence victim services for survivors and non-offending dependent children. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based on services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in a professional setting and in regards to Information about Services.

Telehealth provided to anyone that needs, or wants the service.

Provides early childhood education that meets the needs of all children and families. The focus of the program is to prepare students for future academic success.

Provides nutritious lunches in a friendly environment. Each meal includes a combination of protein, vegetables, fruit, grain, and milk.

Menus are approved by a registered dietitian to ensure they meet 1/3 of the daily recommended intake of essential nutrients.

Federally-funded early childhood development program to increase school readiness of young children in low-income families.

Head Start is Partnered with the following schools and districts:

- Niobrara Public School (North Hwy 12, Niobrara, NE 68760).

- Norfolk Public Schools (2500 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701).

- Wisner-Pilger Public School (801 18th Street, Wisner, NE 68791).

Offers workshops that teach individuals and families how to get more out of money and how to save money for financial goals. This is a series of workshops that are a blend of instruction and hands on activities so each concept can be mastered. 

Provides treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis, opioid addiction, and substance abuse, through outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Utilizes family therapy, group therapy, and trauma therapy.

Veteran service office.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Provides individuals diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes the resources and support needed to live active and healthy lives. Services include self-care education for optimal blood sugar control, classes and/or individual appointments focused on diabetes management, ongoing diabetes education, nutrition counseling, and early identification of potential complications.

Provides medical case management for foster children. The program ensures continuity of medical care, including well child visits, referral, and follow-up with specialists as needed.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp.

Meals served. Limited bus service.

Offers a sixteen-week intensive program that is family-based and designed for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Individual and family coaching sessions include modeling positive parenting skills and techniques individualized for each family.

Provides support to cancer patients and their caregivers through programs and services offered on-site at the Cancer Center. Services are in support of the survivor's quality of life and include physical, psycho-social and nutritional services. 

Provides a free alternative to the Emergency Room when individuals are going through a crisis. “The Living Room” gives individuals in crisis a safe, calm environment to de-escalate from their mental health stressors. When a guest arrives, they are assessed for risk by a clinician to determine if The Living Room is an appropriate level of care. After this, the guest speaks with a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS), who has lived experience with mental health concerns.

Teen clinics provide sports and school physicals, chronic disease management, smoking cessation, and wellness and sick care. Both teen clinics focus special attention on reproductive health.

The teen clinics offer education about pregnancy prevention and birth control options including long-acting reversible contraception as well as screening, treatment and management for sexually transmitted diseases.

Medical clinicians discuss risky behaviors and provide confidential counseling. The teen clinics also offer education and counseling about topics including youth’s exposure to violence, injuries and accidents; sexual orientation; eating disorders; and bullying, social media and technology use.

Soup Kitchen Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 12 pm (closed in July). Phones, bathrooms, and showers available; fully accessible facility. Clothing and jackets and blankets in season.

Fully stocked food pantry where visitors shop and choose the food they want and need for their families.

- If in immediate need of a meal outside of food pantry hours, sandwiches or other items may be available during normal business hours.

Provides library services and programs for everyone including story times for youth. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include DVDs, large print materials, audio books, magazines, and newspapers. The library also provides access to computers, WIFI access available, reference, and information services.

Provides library services. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include books, music recordings, videos and DVDs, audiobooks; computer software, magazines, and newspapers. The library also has computers and WiFi for public access. There are also library sponsored programs for all ages offered.