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Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.
Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:
- Healthcare/Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Child Care Subsidy (CC)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Emergency Assistance (EA)
- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)
- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)
- State Disability Program (SDP)
- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)
- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.
Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:
- Healthcare/Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Child Care Subsidy (CC)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Emergency Assistance (EA)
- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)
- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)
- State Disability Program (SDP)
- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)
- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.
Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:
- Healthcare/Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Child Care Subsidy (CC)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Emergency Assistance (EA)
- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)
- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)
- State Disability Program (SDP)
- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)
- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
Provides rent payment assistance for households with an eviction notice and utility assistance for households with a utility disconnect.
May also help with deposit payment for new rental housing.
Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.
Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:
- Healthcare/Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Child Care Subsidy (CC)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Emergency Assistance (EA)
- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)
- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)
- State Disability Program (SDP)
- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)
- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
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.
Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to “fill gaps”, either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
Cross Outreach is a homelessness prevention program offering limited assistance with basic needs for households in transition, subject to available funding. Services include help with rent, security deposits, electric or water bills, laundry vouchers, storage costs, and support for moving-related needs. While assistance with car gas is not provided, the program also offers resources to help individuals maintain clean and sanitary living environments. ***Rent, security deposits, electric, water and laundry voucher assistance requires clients to email a help request on the 3rd Monday of every month between 8 am-8 pm.
2026 Intake Dates are always on the 3rd Monday of each month, 8 am-8 pm.
Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.
Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.
- DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides up to $14,999 in closing costs and down payment assistance. Must utilize a local bank and be able to secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
- HOMELESS SERVICES: Provides referrals and assistance with securing vital documents, as well as bus tickets for relocation.
- HOUSING REHABILITATION: Provides direct assistance to improve homes, both owner-occupied and rental, through a variety of programs.
- SECURITY DEPOSIT: Provides a security deposit for those who need assistance.
Connects youth and families with resources and support.
Navigators are able to “fill gaps” for families by connecting them with local resources and/or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing community supports for youth and families.
Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with resources to solve an immediate need.
Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.
Connects youth and families with resources and support.
Navigators are able to “fill gaps” for families by connecting them with local resources and/or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing community supports for youth and families.
Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with resources to solve an immediate need.
Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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
When funding is available, may provide help with a security deposit or a first month's rent to McHenry County residents who have been unable to save for their move due to no fault of their own.
Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.
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 217-549-115
Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 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
Agency of last resort for financial help with rent, rent deposit, and utilities.