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SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).
SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).
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PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).
MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.
CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.
PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).
MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.
CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.
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Educational brochures available online.
Juvenile Fun Day held each year.
Referrals to land-based and water exercise classes.
Educational brochures available online.
Juvenile Fun Day held each year.
Referrals to land-based and water exercise classes.
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Community education, including free presentations and school age education.
Support groups:
Communication group for speech-affected individuals.
Stroke support group in Lincoln for stroke survivors and their families/caregivers.
Community education, including free presentations and school age education.
Support groups:
Communication group for speech-affected individuals.
Stroke support group in Lincoln for stroke survivors and their families/caregivers.
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Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship. Services include:
- Medical Presentations
- Counseling and Social Work Services
- Survivorship Programs
- Support Groups
- Stress Management
- Touch Therapy
- Healing Through Art
- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops
- Nutrition Classes
- Mindful Movements
- Individualized Exercise Program
Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship. Services include:
- Medical Presentations
- Counseling and Social Work Services
- Survivorship Programs
- Support Groups
- Stress Management
- Touch Therapy
- Healing Through Art
- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops
- Nutrition Classes
- Mindful Movements
- Individualized Exercise Program
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Provides peer-led support groups for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. In-person and Zoom meetings available.
Provides peer-led support groups for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. In-person and Zoom meetings available.
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Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
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Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
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Shares information on local parent support group meetings, such as the ASK (Autism Spectrum of Kearney) parent group or the Down's Syndrome Parent Support Group.
Shares information on local parent support group meetings, such as the ASK (Autism Spectrum of Kearney) parent group or the Down's Syndrome Parent Support Group.
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Offers individualized services and supports to families who have a child with a developmental disability or other special needs. Offering to assist families in understanding systems of support that are often fragmented and difficult to access. Provides, information and referrals, respite services, parenting skills classes, support groups and social opportunities.
Offers individualized services and supports to families who have a child with a developmental disability or other special needs. Offering to assist families in understanding systems of support that are often fragmented and difficult to access. Provides, information and referrals, respite services, parenting skills classes, support groups and social opportunities.
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Support groups related to diabetes.
Support groups related to diabetes.
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Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
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Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.
LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.
In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.
Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.
The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.
Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.
LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.
In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.
Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.
The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.
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Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio.
Support groups.
People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability.
Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions.
Support for Inclusive Recreation.
Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio.
Support groups.
People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability.
Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions.
Support for Inclusive Recreation.
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Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
Educational brochures and videos, newsletter with information both locally and nationally on fundraising events, research and products.
Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
Educational brochures and videos, newsletter with information both locally and nationally on fundraising events, research and products.
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Provides:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
- Social skills groups.
- Individual and family therapy.
- Parent and community trainings.
- Autism resources.
Provides:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
- Social skills groups.
- Individual and family therapy.
- Parent and community trainings.
- Autism resources.
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MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.
MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.
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Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.
Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.
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Offers client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:
- Information and referral.
- Comprehensive case management.
- Advocacy.
- Counseling.
- Financial planning assistance.
- Support groups.
- Medical liaison.
- Community education.
Offers client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:
- Information and referral.
- Comprehensive case management.
- Advocacy.
- Counseling.
- Financial planning assistance.
- Support groups.
- Medical liaison.
- Community education.
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