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Community cooling stations open across the community.

- Kroc Center: 2825 Y Street; (402) 905-3500; Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Offering water when forecasted temperatures have a heat index of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Children are welcome. No animals allowed.

- North Corps: 2424 Pratt Street, (402) 451-4048; Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Offering water when forecasted temperatures have a heat index of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Children are welcome. No animals allowed.

- Salvation Army Renaissance Village (Heritage Place): 3612 Cuming Street; (402) 898-5900; Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm. Offering water when forecasted temperatures have a heat index of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Children are welcome. No animals allowed.

- Citadel Corps: 3738 Cuming Street; Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

- Burrows Center lobby: 6101 NW Radial Highway; (402) 898-6090; Operational times not listed, call for information.

Crisis care is for families who are currently experiencing a crisis or emergency in their lives and lack adequate care for their children. The provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages newborn to 12 years old (or 17 if the child has special needs).

Crisis Child Care is available for those experiencing illness or hospitalizations of guardians or family members, mental health issues, substance abuse issues in the home, domestic violence, death in the family, and much more.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Provides homeless coordination services and a truancy program. Truancy Program assists schools and families with services to ensure children age 6-17 attend school and helps eliminate any obstacles that may prevent this from happening.

Homeless coordination works with homeless children to ensure free, appropriate public education including a priority to preschool programs, the choice of staying in the school of origin or attending the school nearest their shelter or temporary home, immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at time of enrollment, assistance with transportation, if needed, and helps families with supply needs (i.e., personal hygiene products, undergarments, school supplies, PE clothes, alarm clocks).

Offers animal assisted therapy which works to enhance well-being and reduce stress through the bond with animals. This therapy integrates animals as key elements in treatment, assisting therapists in creating and sustaining effective, solution-focused programs.

Specific program services are available for the following - Veterans: Courage to Heal, At-Risk Youth: Path to Empathy, Students: Discovering Nature's Classroom, and Seniors: A New Lease on Life.

Offers individuals with disabilities themselves peer support, exchanging common experiences, and help with skill development or practical day to day problem solving.