View Search Results

Administers Head Start, a comprehensive developmental preschool program for children. At the three center locations throughout McHenry County, open enrollment is available at any time and emphasis is on school readiness.

Also provided the following classes, parent training, health and dental screening, social services and a nutrition program.

Transportation may be available in certain areas For qualifying families.

Provides ambulation assistance, bathing and showering, continence care and toileting, skin and hair care, dressing, feeding, nursing services such as medication set-up, glucose monitoring, wound care, and taking vitals.

Respite care information and referral for families.

Recruitment of respite providers and coordination of training opportunities for providers and consumers.

Helps with partial rent/mortgage and utility payments to qualifying individuals.

Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).

Provided to ensure the health of mothers in the Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Wayne Counties. Services include finding health care coverage, finding a health care provider or dentists, education to promote a healthy pregnancy, evaluate emotional stress and family adjustment to pregnancy and parenting, oral health services, arranging transportation to medical and dental appointments, making doctor appointments, social support and guidance, nutrition education and home visit after delivery of the baby. Helps to ensure the health of children, birth to 21 years of age in Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Wayne Counties. Services include help locating a doctor or dentist, finding health care coverage -Title XIX or Hawk-i, reminders for child/children medical and dental checkups, making doctor appointments, help to find community resources, health education and support, oral health services, help with payments for physical and dental exams, blood lead testing, immunizations 0-6 years, 7-18 years and adult immunizations.

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):

- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.

- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School’s Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.

- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.

- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.

- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.

- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park.

- The Blair Family YMCA offers a fitness center, pool, and many activities for youth and adults regardless of ability to pay.

Loans up to $300 or 1/2 of the rent, whichever is less. May use service if needed once every 6 months. 

Provides energy efficiency services without cost to homeowners or renters who meet guidelines. Installation of work measurers are determined and measured by a computerized energy audit. Work includes sealing air infiltration leaks, high-density insulation, health and safety check, heating system repair or replacement, water heaters repair or replacement. Some minor repair is allowable for health and safety reasons.

Provides classes and counseling services related to pregnancy, birth, childcare, and parenting to teach new skills, build confidence, and address emotional, mental, or social challenges associated with parenting roles. 

Education and health promotion activities.

Recreational and arts and humanities activities.

Outings through senior centers located throughout Lancaster County.

Transportation to and from senior center and group events (suggested contribution).

General health care to persons who are insured or uninsured, regardless of a person's race, religion, income status or age.

- Flu shots by appointment

• STD/HIV testing. HIV/AIDS education and counseling.

• Contraception and pregnancy testing.

• Physical examinations.

• Pediatric care.

• Mental health counseling and behavioral health services.

• Tuberculosis testing.

• Drug and alcohol evaluations.

• Transportation may be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of an appointment for a sliding fee.

Offers a food pantry to those in need.

Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate. Utility assistance can also include cell phone bill help. 

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Medical treatment that provides pain and symptom relief for those who are terminally ill, as well as emotional and spiritual support for the entire family.