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Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Offers a food pantry.

When funds are available, also offers:

- Financial assistance for rent and utility bills.

- Vouchers for food and the thrift store.

- Laundry tokens.

- Emergency shelter voucher for the local motel (for one night only); maximum of once per year.

- Assistance with clothing and household items.

- Gas vouchers for medical appointments and stranded individuals in Kearney.

Emergency shelter for families and women experiencing homelessness.

Shelter services include balanced meals, basic material needs (clothes, hygiene items and baby items), laundry facilities, individualized progress and goal planning, and case management.

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options. 

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

Mini shelters are available for displaced persons who suffer loss of homes due to fire, tornadoes, transience, domestic disputes, or homelessness. Shelters are guarded and locations are confidential.

Offers shelter to homeless adults. Clients are eligible for additional services such as case management services, showers, laundry and meals. The length of stay is eight weeks. The stay may be extended based on progress.

Day Center Services are offered to homeless individuals/families and include:

- Case management.

- Job development.

- Mental health counseling.

- Life skills.

- Agency referral.

- Laundry and shower facilities.

- Breakfast/lunch.

10-bed shelter for adult men. Availability is on a first come, first served basis. A meal is served nightly.

Provides services aimed at reducing youth homelessness by providing funding for various activities, including housing and supportive services.

Prioritizes serving unaccompanied youth through age 24, including pregnant and parenting youth, who meet the definition of homelessness outlined by HUD.

Provides a 70-bed shelter for adults, children, and families experiencing homelessness. Stays range from several days to a maximum of 45 days. A men's dorm, women's dorm and family rooms are provided. Services may also include cold breakfast and dinner meals to all residents during stay. 

Provides a transitional emergency shelter for those that are homeless in Jacksonville. This location is a coordinated entry point for those that are homeless in the Morgan County area. 

Offers a 24-hour emergency shelter.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Shelter provides 360 beds for men ages 19 and over. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Offers a bed, showers, and storage for personal belongings. Services for clients include case management and medical and psychiatric services.

Health clinics include:

- Charles Drew Medical Clinic:  Schedule varies weekly. Patients must schedule appointment through clinic; call (402) 345-9860.

- Visiting Nurse Association:  Monday and Thursday in the Services Center from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, and in the Baright Shelter from 3:30 pm-7 pm.

- Creighton University Magis Clinic:  Saturday afternoon medical clinic.

Emergency housing offers a safe haven for persons in need. The shelter provides a warm bed, three meals per day, shower and laundry facilities, personal hygiene items, clothing, and supportive services to link homeless individuals with case management. Guests may also ask for help with GED tutoring and employment services.

Emergency shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.