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Provides library services. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include books, music recordings, CDs and DVDs, audiobooks/electronic books; computer software, magazines, and newspapers. The library also has computers and WiFi for public access. There are also library sponsored programs for all ages offered.

• Have a confirmed diagnosis of a chronic disease, a life-threatening disease, or debilitating disease OR be seeking screening services related to symptoms or suspicion of a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease
• Be in active treatment, had treatment within the past 6 months, or going into treatment in the next 60 days
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
• Be receiving treatment at a facility in the United States or one of its US territories

Medical case management services to help persons living with HIV or AIDS manage their diagnosis and any other needs in order to live healthy and empowered lives.

MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.

Offers individual, couples, and family counseling, medication management, Substance use disorders, and domestic violence education.

Blood pressure checks for older adults.

The program aims to address the needs of eligible Veterans and their families to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health status and well-being by providing wrap-around, nonclinical suicide prevention support services to eligible households.

Office locations include:

- Lincoln - 6400 Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE

- Gering - 1718 10th Street, Gering, NE

- North Platte - 109 East 2nd Street, North Platte, NE

- Grand Island - 2525 Old Potash Highway, Grand Island, NE

Provides opportunities for individuals to donate blood.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, and burial expenses may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Offers the Counseling Center for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) cases no matter what the period of service. The center provides family and marital counseling, bereavement counseling; counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder; anxiety, anger and any issues dealing with readjustment.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Provides short-term counseling, advocacy, support groups, intervention programs, and immediate assistance for individuals affected by domestic violence. Services include helping victims and survivors understand the dynamics of abuse, offering tools for empowerment, and addressing the damaging effects of violence.

Immediate assistance may include steps to ensure safety, short-term emotional support, assistance with shelter, legal information and advocacy, referrals for medical treatment, and ongoing counseling or group support. Intervention programs may include classes or group sessions that educate offenders on the cycle of abuse, tactics of power and control, and the importance of taking responsibility for their actions. These programs also teach skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, stress management, and communication to foster healthy relationships.

Victim panels may also be available, allowing survivors to share their experiences and the impact of abuse on their lives. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat, and/or text to provide support and guidance. 

Offers Health and Safety classes. Services include First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Babysitting, Pet First Aid, Life Guarding, Water Safety and the Annual Learn to Swim Program. Provide First Aid Stations for selected activities throughout the state of Iowa. Facilitates the sale of and provide training for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). HEALTH EDUCATION provides educational talks and demonstrations on HIV/AIDS, Your Heart Matters, Workplace Violence Awareness, Protect Your Back, Ergonomics, Managing Stress, Avian Flu 101, HIV/AIDS, and Slips Trips and Falls.

**Does NOT offer emergency housing options for families or adults.

Offers various support services to families with children through a cooperative of area churches. Trained volunteers and staff work with parents facing chronic stress or crisis to find resources and supports that can help. The following services are offered with volunteers from local churches:

Crisis Child Hosting: Temporary care of vulnerable children to give parents a safe option during a crisis.

Child Respite Hosting: Hosting children for shorter periods (typically a few hours to a few days a couple of times a month). This provides parents with respite relief and allows for stabilization.

Mentoring and Advocacy Services for Parents: focuses on working with parents to develop goals and relationships/friendships to decrease isolation and increase support for the parent. Advocates can also help parents find local resources to help relieve stress.

Provides health care and specialty health care services, including mental health care. Can also provide family and internal medicine services.