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Assistance to people seeking information about programs and services available to older person. Outreach services locate and determine the needs of frail older persons.

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
General Household Goods Provision
Prevocational Training
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Supported Employment
Promotes early identification of developmental, behavioral, or educational concerns, then links children and families to community-based services and supports.

A care coordinator will listen, provide support, and assess the needs of the child and family. The coordinator can connect families with free screenings to help provide insight on the child's developmental and behavioral skills.

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Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Specialized Information and Referral
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

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.

Assists individuals in securing needed information and/or services that cannot be offered through the agency.
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 and connections to community resources.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

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

Care team that specializes in providing integrated primary medical and behavioral health care and social services to the LGBTQ+ community. Services provided:

- Assessments and referrals to Hormone Replacement Therapy.

- Hormone Replacement Therapy.

- Letters for surgery.

- Counseling.

- Family Medicine.

- Case management and care coordination.

- Nutrition education.

- OB/GYN.

- Enrollment assistance (insurance/ Medicare/Medicaid).

- Referrals for other needed services.

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Obstetrics/Gynecology
General Medical Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Sexual Orientation Counseling
Case/Care Management
Transgender Hormone Therapy

Provides older adults and their caregivers with vital information on available programs, services, and benefits. Professionally trained staff assists individuals with navigating a wide range of resources, including healthcare options, financial aid, and support services. Seniors and caregivers can receive personalized guidance to address their needs and concerns.

Serves as the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center and Area Agency on Aging.

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Area Agencies on Aging
Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Offers information on support services and benefits available for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Benefits Screening
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.

Care team that specializes in providing integrated primary medical and behavioral health care and social services to the LGBTQ+ community. Services provided:

- Assessments and referrals to Hormone Replacement Therapy.

- Hormone Replacement Therapy.

- Letters for surgery.

- Counseling.

- Family Medicine.

- Case management and care coordination.

- Nutrition education.

- OB/GYN.

- Enrollment assistance (insurance/ Medicare/Medicaid).

- Referrals for other needed services.

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Obstetrics/Gynecology
General Medical Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Sexual Orientation Counseling
Case/Care Management
Transgender Hormone Therapy

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
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral

Restorative service for diverting youth at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. Services include:

-- Linkage and referral

-- Development of critical decision making skills

-- Emotional literacy development

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents.

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

A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Case/Care Management
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.
Offers a wide range of information and materials about disabilities, services, and issues of concern. Offers referral services to assist consumers in locating services and information in the service area of five counties.

Provides information and referral services to individuals with disabilities across the state of Nebraska. Services include maintaining and utilizing databases that contain information about individuals diagnosed with specific disabilities or associated risk factors. These registries support public health efforts to identify patterns, plan medical services, manage care for chronic conditions, and connect individuals with relevant medical research programs.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Registries
Information and access to services for the elderly, including caregiver options and transportation.

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. Eldercare Locator is administered by USAging.

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Specialized Information and Referral

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.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Veteran/Military Hotlines
Center for Independent Living.

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

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Specialized Information and Referral
Human Trafficking Prevention

Provides human service resource information to link veterans with service providers in the community.