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Provides information to coalition and community members about the substance use problem in the community, state, and country. Information about the consequences of alcohol and/or drug use and addiction the incidence and prevalence of specific drug use. Information is made available through a variety of formats including trainings/workshops, publications, FaceBook postings, and staff presentations to community groups and schools.

In addition, the Coalition provides parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children including: Tips for talking with children about substance use, what to look for with suspected use, consequences of youth substance use, understanding why children start using drugs, and resources to answer tough questions. The coalition offers parent education classes and can provide help in developing Family Substance-Free Pledges.

Provides access to information about local NAMI affiliates, support groups, education programs, advocacy and other general inquiries. This is not a crisis line.

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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.

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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Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Home Delivered Meals
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Children's In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
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.
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 center provides programs and services for seniors to reduce isolation and help seniors live independently in their home environment. Activities include lunch, crafts, cards, board games, health and nutrition presentations, special events and parties.

Information and assistance.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Centers

Provides a resource center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information and services. Staff is available to meet with families and professionals to help determine what information and resources will best suit their needs. Supports and services are offered to assist individuals and their caregivers regarding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder.

Services include:

-Screening.

-Diagnostics.

-Social skills.

-Consultation.

-Family navigation.

-Coaching.

-Community outreach.

-Training.

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Life Coaching
Pediatric Developmental Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Social Skills Training

Provides various information and assistance to Immigrants and Hispanic individuals, including:

- Information and referral.

- Educational seminars addressing employment, housing, immigration and naturalization, financial literacy, health issues, and more.

- Job-seeking training and tips.

- Medicaid information and counseling.

- General benefits assistance.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
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 support to individuals by assessing health related emotional and social needs and assisting to locate resources and services. Services include counseling, education, information and referrals to programs and services, advocacy, arranging in-home services such as home health, meals or equipment, assisting with insurance or financial concerns, assisting with long-term placement decisions, facilitating completion of advance directives.

Assists veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits.

Transportation program provides rides for veterans to US Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.

Limited financial assistance to veterans with basic human needs.

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Military Records
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Veteran Burial Benefits

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

Assists teenage and other at-risk mothers and their infants from conception up to 3 years of age.

Services provided:

-- Prenatal education.

-- Postnatal education.

-- Parenting skills classes.

-- Assistance with ongoing infant needs up to 3 years of age.

-- Assistance with infant Diapers Guidance.

-- Information and referrals to supportive services as needed.

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Diapers
Parenting Skills Classes
Specialized Information and Referral
Childbirth Education

Provides information and trainings to teach groups, schools, and communities about epilepsy and seizure response. Trainings are offered in-person or virtually.

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

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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Supported Employment
Respite Care Subsidies
Specialized Information and Referral
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Prevocational Training
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
General Household Goods Provision
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Website offering information developed and designed to offer resources related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the form of research, training, special events, tips and techniques, and other information intended for use and application by families affected by autism and professionals in the field.

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.

Educates and supports refugee, asylee, and immigrant families and helps them transition to a new culture. Services include:

- Refugee/immigrant mutual support groups.

- Linkage with mainstream providers regarding the mental health needs of clientele and the barriers encountered by them. Mediations and education related to cultural differences are provided.

- One-on-one counseling at the Center, a neutral site, or in the homes of families in crisis.

- Basic immigration applications and immigration legal referrals.

- Cultural orientation counseling for refugee and other ORR eligible clients.

- Culturally appropriate workshops dealing with money, public benefits and health issues.

- Translation of documents and interpretation in community settings.

- Advocate and liaison in clients' places of employment, schools, hospitals, courts, with landlords, etc.

- Aid in completing paperwork for citizenship, residency, family reunification, etc.

- Assistance with applying for government benefits.

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Citizenship Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Language Interpretation
Cultural Transition Counseling
English as a Second Language
Serves members of the Somali community and other immigrants experiencing financial hardships due to lack of employment and/or low-paying jobs.

Provides vouchers to buy food; low-income families may receive food distributed to their homes.

Provides information and referrals to sheltering/housing assistance programs.

These programs are not open to the general public; see eligibility requirements.

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Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Food Vouchers
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Specialized Information and Referral