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Offers behavioral health services to any child or adolescent in need. Services include psychiatry/medication management, individual therapy, family therapy, substance use disorder services/addiction treatment, crisis services (24/7 Crisis Line, Mobile Crisis, CSCBS), case management, peer support, care team/specialized services, and school-based services (where applicable).

Trains and provides technical assistance and resources to professionals in private and public schools across the state of Nebraska to identify, intervene and offer support and resources to youth exhibiting at-risk behaviors which interfere with their ability to learn.

Prescriptions for Narcan Nasal Spray at no cost. Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications, when given in time.

Offers health care services for women veterans of all ages. Primary care providers specialize in women’s health, including specialists in gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, and breast illness.

Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services for children, adolescents and adults. Also offers therapy, medication management, case management for children, adolescents and adults. Offers a full array of crisis intervention services for adults, including an Access Center, crisis stabilization/observation unit, and a mental health drop in center.

Provides help finding and keeping a job for individuals with disabilities or mental illness. Services may include job coaching, resume help, interview practice, and support at work.

Works with families to get them enrolled in the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative. 1st Five program builds partnerships between physician practices and public service providers to enhance high-quality well-child care. 1st Five promotes the use of developmental tools that support healthy mental development for young children during the first five years. By using a tool for all children that includes social-emotional development and family risk factors, providers are able to identify children at risk for developmental concerns that, if left untreated, would play out later in life.

Homebuyer education offers monthly workshops to help potential homeowners prepare for homeownership; one-on-one counseling is also available after completing the workshop.

Advocacy services include preparing mortgage plan, review purchase agreements, review credit reports, and assist with correcting incorrect information on credit reports.

Foreclosure prevention counseling.

Financial education.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Provides services for youth individuals ages 0-21 with disabilities and their families. The agency screens students for hearing, vision and speech issues, as well as emotional, psychological and behavior issues. Services are provided at school or at the child's home. In most cases, Heartland AEA staff work closely with the staff of the school the child attends. Parents or others may refer children by calling any of Heartland AEA's offices throughout the agency's 11-county area, or parents may contact their local school for more information about Heartland AEA.

Children who are at risk for developmental delays or who have a developmental condition are entitled to an evaluation. This includes children with birth defects, vision or hearing concerns, language delays, autism, head injury, behavior problems, gross or fine motor delays, and feeding difficulties. After an evaluation, they may qualify for service coordination and a written Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Under this plan, the following services may be provided: assistive technology, audiology, communication, occupational and physical therapy, social work, home-based instruction and vision. 

Accepts donations of new or gently-used items are needed for our clothing and household pantry. Items need to be clean, in good condition, in working order, and include all pieces. Damaged or broken items may be turned away. Donations should not be left outside. **Please Note: If you are bringing more than 5 boxes or bags of donations to the Bidwell Pantry, please schedule a delivery time. Contact Missy Reams by email at [email protected] or by phone at 515-244-6251 option 5 to schedule a delivery time. Items dropped off at The Home Connection cannot exceed 2 bags unless calling ahead. 

Provide peer-led support and educate adults who are dealing with mental health and or substance abuse issues that want to improve their quality of life. This is done by being there to listen, groups, and classes on different mental health issues and on recovery.