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Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.

A group that provides support for individuals and family members affected by mental illness. Participants can discuss personal issues or concerns about a loved one. There is also an online Facebook support group available. Each person must ask to be added to the group and only those in the group can read and participate in discussions that occur within the group.

Information, education, and research on blood cancers.

Support available through group meetings and weekly online chats.

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents. 

Advocacy services for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Monthly meetings in Omaha and Lincoln, call for information.

Assists older adults in identifying unmet needs and utilize services to assure the least restrictive level of care. Care Management provides a comprehensive assessment. From the assessment, a care plan is developed, and services are coordinated and implemented. The care plan is then monitored and evaluated to ensure appropriate services are provided.

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

Offers a medical equipment program that provides walkers, canes, commodes, bath chairs, and other assistive devices to the general public for no cost. Donations welcome.

Offers a noon congregate meal for older adults in the Lincoln and Lancaster County. Meals may also be available for individuals ages 60 and under for a slight fee.

Provides long-term care to help veterans and their families when dealing with a disability, chronic (long-lasting) illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Long-term health care services include 24 hour nursing and medical care, physical therapy, and help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine.

Conducts regulatory programs to help ensure safe food is served at local establishments, private on-site wastewater systems properly dispose sewage, and new and existing water wells provide safe drinking (potable) water. Also enforces local and state laws related to tanning and body art facilities. 

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

Provides volunteer mediators to bring offenders and victims of crime together for a face to face meeting. The goal is for parties most affected by criminal actions to have an opportunity to safely meet, assisted by a volunteer mediator, to discuss what happened, how it felt when it happened, how it feels now, what is needed for restitution. Specialized training is offered to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mediator. Time commitment for volunteer hours will vary depending upon the cases referred.

Provides a state-licensed child care facility caring for a maximum of 225 children. Silver Star Quality Rating System facility. Accepts full pay and the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.

We offer home-visits, group-based parent education programs, and prenatal services.

Provides routine health care provided by internists, pediatricians, family medicine specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians' assistants or other health care providers who serve as the first point of contact with the health care system.

Matches sophomores, juniors, and seniors with elementary school students, who meet together at elementary schools for 45-60 minutes per week.

Matches engage in one-on-one activities such as playing games, working on homework, completing crafts, playing outside, and more. Mentors must meet the mentee at the same time on the same day each week.

Operates out of the following schools:

- Grand Island Public Schools;

- Grand Island Central Catholic;

- Wood River Rural Schools;

- Central City Public School;

- Grand Island Senior High;

- Grand Island Lutheran.