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County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Hooker County. State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; waivers of tuition. Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Offers family development services for infants, toddlers, and young children who are experiencing or are at risk for delays in development or those who have special needs. Services include developmental screenings, evaluations, referral and coordination, occupational therapy, physical therapy, developmental therapy, speech therapy, and home visiting. 

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

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

Provides emergency financial assistance for individuals who are delinquent on rent or utility payments.

Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together. 

Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together. 

Offers services to investigate and process claims related to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage violations, and other employment-related concerns. The Iowa Division of Labor advocates for fair workplace practices and addresses issues such as equal pay standards, minimum wage requirements, and worker rights. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the division may file a suit against the employer to ensure compliance with employment laws and protect workers' rights.

Provides police and dispatch services for Lexington, responsible for emergency assessment and response, including coordination with correctional facilities for the detention, confinement, and management of individuals involved in criminal offenses.

Provides access to a 24 hour helpline with care coordination specialists offering resource referrals, case management and support to Illinois Veterans, family members, or caregivers experiencing emotional challenges associated with PTSD, mild TBI, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse. 

Provides transportation services to multiple counties.

Riders are encouraged to schedule trips at least one working day in advance (same day service is available if space permits), and riders must be ready for pick-up 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to pick-up time.

Service is unavailable on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Service is limited on MLK Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and the day after Thanksgiving.

All vehicles are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.

Offers Equine Assisted Services to adults and children of all ability levels, including:

- Adaptive Riding;

- Therapy Services through Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Mental Health Therapy;

- Equine Therapy for Veterans and First Responders;

- Adaptive Carriage Driving;

- Life Skills, and more.

Provides a residential inpatient treatment program for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Services include a variety of therapeutic modalities, including individual and group therapy, or family therapy. The addiction treatment program is tailored to meet individuals independently, ensuring that they receive 24-hour care and support for long-term recovery.

Helps seniors, individuals living with a disability, and their families by providing referrals to organizations and agencies for needed services and programs.

Provides hope to cancer patients and their families. In June 2023, Gems of Hope and its programs joined the Nassif Community Cancer Center and St. Luke’s Foundation. Both the Community Cancer Center and St. Luke’s Foundation are committed to the mission of Gems of Hope and continuing its programs and fundraising efforts to benefit local cancer patients in Eastern Iowa.