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Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

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Driving Evaluation
Centers for Independent Living
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Rights Groups
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Peer to Peer Networking
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs

Responds to inquiries from people with disabilities, family members, other service providers, the business community, and the general public on programs, resources, and other issues related to disabilities. Strive to answer every inquiry received and refers persons to other resources that may be of assistance.

Questions span a broad range of disability-related topics including, but not limited to accessible housing, transportation, employment services, personal assistants, assistive technology, and accessibility requirements.

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.

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Homeless Motel Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Specialized Information and Referral
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
State-funded agency offering treatment and preventative resources for those impacted by a gambling addiction.

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Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Gambling Disorder Helplines
Gambling Disorder Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
CIH links households experiencing homelessness with permanent housing program options when there are program vacancies. Makes referrals to local community resources based on the needs of individuals served.

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Homeless Shelter
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Specialized Information and Referral
Promotes choice and enhances the wellbeing and dignity of aging adults, caregivers, adults with disabilities, and those with the greatest economic need so that they may live independently. Assists Nebraskans in accessing services, supports, and information.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Long Term Care Options Counseling
LifeLong Links-Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) provide specialized information, referral, and assistance regarding programs and services available for older adults and persons with disabilities. ADRC Options Counselors provide benefits counseling to help empower individuals to make informed choices about their long-term care options and assist them in accessing needed services. LifeLong Links also provides an online resource directory of resources for people to use.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Long Term Care Options Counseling

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Children's In Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Homemaker Assistance
Home Delivered Meals

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Children's In Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Homemaker Assistance
Home Delivered Meals

Provides free and confidential services. Services offered include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, on-going pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring programs, and Mother's/Maternity Home.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Pregnancy Testing
Childbirth Education
Pregnancy Counseling
Parenting Skills Classes
Mentoring Programs

Information & Assistance: Provides information, assistance, or referrals for seniors, persons with disabilities, and their family caregivers for benefits and services.

Redeploy is a state funded program which provides services to youth who are at very high risk of incarceration in the State of Illinois prison system. Services include:

-- Clinical Treatment

-- Case Management

-- Transportation

-- Advocacy

-- Linkage to other services

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Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Family group for parents and families of youth with mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. Offers parents the opportunity to gather with others who have successfully navigated the mental and behavioral health systems in order to achieve support for their child. "One on one" service designed to be encouraging and informational, with access to parent education and skill building, workshops and support groups.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups

Provides an information and referral service that works with clients to identify needs, develop solutions, utilize qualified partners and make the appropriate referrals.

Grandparent support program for anyone 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot.

Offers counseling, information, training, resources, and support as grandparents navigate emotional, educational, technological, and disciplinary issues unique to the child(ren).

Services include legal information relevant to caring for a relative child, as well as possible access to respite care.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Legal Information Services
Caregiver Counseling
Caregiver Consultation and Support
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Children's In Home Respite Care
Caregiver Training

Provides outreach and referral services to seniors and adults with disabilities, including:

- Assess clients' needs and make client referrals

- Help clients fill out and file application/documents required for various benefit programs, such as Medicare

- Help with tax preparation

- Advocate on behalf of clients to assure access to needed services

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Tax Preparation Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Assists older adults and/or caregivers by providing information, referrals, aid in accessing supportive services and care coordination. Provides family caregiver counseling, support, resource and referral services. Also follows up to ensure individuals accessed needed services. Will also assist with applications and paperwork.
Offers an answer line where families or individuals can call in to get answers about a wide variety of topics pertaining to home and family.

Assists Hispanic individuals and families to obtain access to and utilize community resources.

Assists with barriers to services.

Provides Spanish/English translation and interpretation for general and medical needs.

Advocates for the local Hispanic community.

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Language Interpretation
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides help vulnerable adults with navigating abusive situations that they may encounter by providing resources to help mitigate risk of vulnerable adults that meet the criteria of the program.

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Adult Protective Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Children's In Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Homemaker Assistance
Home Delivered Meals