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*Does not respond to individual homes for pest removal.*

Enforces regulations in investigating all complaints regarding possible infestations of disease-carrying insects and/or rodents, notifies property owners of their responsibilities in maintaining a vermin-free premise, and advises them as to the abatement measures which must be implemented.

- Monitors the presence of ticks known to carry Lyme Disease; Scott County residents can deliver ticks to the department for identification.

- Animal Bite Investigation and Control Program monitors all reported cases of humans being bitten by animals for the purpose of protecting the health of the person bitten, as well as rabies control. Enforces the County Animal Control Ordinance and serve as a liaison between the victim/physician and the State Rabies Advisory Board.

Offers all DHS offices across the state during open hours for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay.

Offers in-home care services to seniors and persons with long or short term disabilities or illnesses, to help maintain independence while giving family members some relief and assistance.

- Assists with transportation, bathing, grooming, meal prepping, companionship, and other daily tasks.

Provides information and referral for mental health services for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind individuals in the state of Illinois.

Offers a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth 

Congregate and home delivered meals are served in Polk and Shelby on weekdays. Home delivered meals are distribed in Osceola on weekdays and Stromsburg every day of the week.

Centers have holiday and special meals as well as potluck meals once per month. Exercise and nutrition programs are available as well as free blood pressure checks by Polk County Health Department. Pool and pitch tournaments take place monthly.

Polk County and Aging Partners in Lincoln help to provide Information and Referral services.

Provides delivery of hot meals to home-bound seniors. Additional frozen meals available to be used for dinner and on weekends.

Assists homeless veterans and their families that are at a very high risk of homelessness. Community-based housing is provided for an average of 9-24 months.

- Supportive services include employment assistance, intensive case management, 3 months aftercare, substance abuse and mental health screening, and referrals to community resources (capacity of 25).

Addresses local community planning and economic development through initiatives such as community engagement, leadership development, economic development, improving regional food systems and creating welcoming recreational and functional spaces.

Offers a medical equipment loan program including walkers, commodes, wheelchairs, shower chairs, canes, and crutches.

Senior Centers offer a variety of programs for senior citizens, including center meals, exercise classes, outreach, information and assistance, social activities, and home delivered meals. Some might offer blood pressure screenings or foot care clinics.

- Advocates for the rights of citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.

- Provides one to one support to families of children with developmental disabilities by sharing information on disability and community resources; call for meeting times.

- Recreational activities for children with disabilities such as a summer camp and a play therapy program for ages 5-21 with an intellectual or developmental disability.

- Offers group meetings to help adults with disabilities learn how to speak out; call for meeting times.

Unemployment Insurance benefits assist individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Benefits are paid from the Nebraska State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The fund is supported solely by a special tax on employers. Unemployment claims are filed online at NEworks.nebraska.gov.

Pantry can provide meat, milk, non-perishable items, and dry goods.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Provides electronic supervision and surveillance of high risk offenders.

Advocates for nursing home residents' rights, investigates complaints and abuse allegations, provides consultation on how to choose a nursing home, and mediates solutions to problems. Works with families and residents.

Provides a Child Support Recovery Unit program to assist (both public assistance and non-public assistance) families with child support recovery.

Subsidized apartments for those 62 or older.