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Mental health services include mental health evaluations and individual, group, family, and couples counseling. Things that may be addressed in a session could include, but not limited to, the following: anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, trauma, sex addiction, sexual offenses, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis. These sessions may occur at the agency, home, jail, or school. Therapists specialize in trauma focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, adoption, art therapy, parent child interactive therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Substance use and addictions services include evaluations, counseling, and intervention. Things that may be addressed in a session could include, but not limited to, the following: cannabis, alcohol, methamphetamine, hallucinogens, prescription drugs, gambling, sex, and impulse buying. These sessions may occur at the agency or school.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helps individuals start the substance abuse recovery journey. The program is individualized and typically lasts approximately three months. Upon the participant’s completion of the intensive treatment phase, they transfer to participation in the aftercare group.

Disaster mental health services.

Offers DUI, MIP, and anger management classes.

Provides emergency food services for families in crisis, offering a 3 to5 day food supply. When available may also pick up bread, meat and seasonally available produce

Provides assistance to adults with serious mental health conditions who are Medicaid beneficiaries in coordinating and managing their health and mental health care services. The program provides support and assistance for clients in identifying goals and working with the healthcare team to ensure that the needs of the client are met. Services include coordinating the client's primary and specialty care providers, coordinating the care provided in the hospital, clinic, and the community, and access to a Peer Support Specialist who have experienced living with mental illness.

Provides administrative, psychological, social work, and supervisory services. Services include comprehensive social development assessments of children with learning disabilities or behavioral problems and determine the most appropriate educational placement for them. They consult with teachers and parents to assist them in carrying out the individualized programs and will refer to other community agencies when appropriate. 

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

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.

Provides management and maintenance of all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.

Provides public transit services to all citizens and visitors of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties. The service is open to individuals of all ages, income levels, and abilities, including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

The service supports transportation needs for various purposes, including medical appointments, trips to child care or children's activities, shopping, banking, social events, and other non-emergency needs. Door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation is available to ensure accessibility for those who require special accommodations.

Provides a holistic approach to medical problems and aim to address unmet social needs of patients.

Services may include, friendly calling, home visits, shopping/errand assistance, grocery delivery and assistance ordering (requires credit card, does not accept food stamps), smart Meals program, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counseling, social and educational events, and excercise classes for seniors.

Provides help with finding a doctor or dentist for medical and dental care and assistance in getting health care coverage. Offers limited financial help for needed medical and dental care for those uninsured or underinsured. Also provides referrals to community resources and services, health education and support on different topics, and nutrition education and support. Includes dental hygienist services such as oral health screenings, fluoride varnish application, and referrals to treatment. Assists with arranging transportation and translation services.

Library services.

Educational programming for all ages.

Computer access and free wi-fi for the public.

Meeting space with refundable deposit.

Provides street-based aid to youth experiencing homelessness.

Includes:

- Survival aid, education, and connection to emergency shelter

- Shelter and habitations visits seeking out youth who are homeless and who need assistance with job attainment, re-entry to school, connection to GED or vocational programs, or obtaining housing

- Individual counseling at the youth's site or at the Project Oz office