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Offers the following services:

- Assessments for Substance Use

- Adolescent Outpatient Individual and Group Sessions

- Adult Outpatient Individual and Group Sessions

- Building Life Skills

- OWI Assessments and 12-hour State Mandated Education Course for OWI Offenders

- Prevention and Early Intervention Courses/Education

- Peer Support Services for Adults and Juveniles

State Supplement adds to the benefits of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to bring the income of aged and disabled individuals up to the need of standards of Nebraska. Additionally, some persons are not eligible for SSI payments, but qualify for a State Supplement payment because of different standards and regulations.

State Disability provides aid to needy persons who have a disability expected to last for at least six months, but less than the 12 months required to be eligible for the federal Supplemental Security Income Program.

Offers a broad range of comprehensive services to older adults, including but not limited to:

- Primary care

- Complex medical management

- Annual Medicare Wellness Visits

- Memory and Cognitive evaluations

- Walking/gait disorders

- Imbalance and falls

- Frailty Assessments

- Medication management

- Wound Care

- Care of the homebound patient

- Advance Care Planning

- Palliative Care

- Case Management

Provides services in the office, patient homes, hospitals, rehabilitation units, assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, long-term care facilities, as well as via telehealth visits.

Financial assistance, including rent assistance to prevent eviction and utility assistance to prevent shut-offs.

Develops strategies to protect the public in the event of a public health threat or emergency, including communicable disease outbreaks, such as an influenza epidemic, natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.), bioterrorism events, and weapons of mass destruction. Program promotes and sustains a Medical Reserve Corp. (MRC). Also performs and reports activities including Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) capabilities, volunteer management, emergency contact and emergency planning updates, staff alert drills, in addition to exercising capabilities used for SNS drop site, dispensing, and other public health emergency response activities.

Offers internal medicine, pediatrics, general health care services, as well as ancillary services including laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, nutrition, mental health counseling, health education and translation services.

Offers energy assistance for eligible low-income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement.

Supports individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic health conditions that impact personal safety and limit them from staying home alone during the day. ADC offers a safe, environment by providing a variety of activities, meals/snacks, and individualized health monitoring. ADC also allows caregivers the respite they need to tend to other needs.

Each participant has an individualized plan of care developed with the involvement of family members and caregivers. ADC is a great alternative for those seeking a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to nursing home care.

Provides a food pantry with pre-packed and bagged food.

Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276; cell 217-549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Offers outpatient treatment services for substance use. Services are self-paced, and length of time is based on individual need. Group meetings are available. Individual and family counseling sessions are provided as needed.

Provides immigrants and their families with welcome and orientation to the community. Specializing in one on one English tutoring, helping find employment, benefits and resources. 

Provides access to grants to help gain essential equipment that supports greater independence, safety, and everyday mobility.