State & County Caregiving Resources

 

Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter
Our Chapter provides, education, information, and support to individuals affected with Alzheimer's disease; and supports the National Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association in its research for the prevention, cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

http://www.midlandsalz.org/

For more information contact:

Heather Abbott
Email: heather.abbott@midlandsalz.org
1941 So. 42 St.
Suite 205
Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: 402-502-4301

 

Answers4Families
The Answers4Families project (Nebraska Network for Children and Families) provides information, dialogue, education, and support to Nebraskans with special needs by providing Internet resources. This Web site is a place where families, caregivers, and professionals can subscribe to e-mail discussion groups, search the Nebraska Resource Referral System (NRRS) database, submit questions to a registered pharmacist through "AskRx", or to our 'expert' of the month through the "Ask an Expert" program, and find links to numerous federal, state and local government agencies and organizations.

http://www.answers4families.org/

For more information contact:

121 S. 13th Street
Ste. 302
Lincoln, NE 68588-0227
Phone: 800-746-8420
Phone 2: 402-472-0844

 

Autism Society of Nebraska
The mission of the Nebraska Chapter of the Autism Society of America is to support and advocate for individuals with autism and their families through increasing education and awareness, fundraising, and facilitating community involvement for persons with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their potential by becoming a productive, accepted, and integral part of society.

http://www.autismnebraska.org/index.php

For more information contact:

Greta Glenn
Email: gglenn2@unl.edu
Greta Glenn
1540 Arapahoe
Lincoln, NE 68502
Phone: 402-472-4346

 

Easter Seals of Nebraska
Easter Seals Nebraska provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, as well as support to their families.

http://ne.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NEDR_homepage

For more information contact:

Easter Seals Nebraska
638 North 109th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68154-1722
Phone: 402-345-2200
Phone 2: 800-650-9880

 

MealCall
Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you.

http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/ne/index.htm

 

Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS)
The Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS), The Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy, is a private, non-profit organization designated by the Governor to protect and advocate for the rights of Nebraskans with significant physical or mental disabilities. Established in 1977, NAS is the protection and advocacy system in the State of Nebraska. We work along with people who have disabilities to secure their rights and to achieve a vision which is supportive of the ideals of interdependence, productivity, human dignity, personal integrity and full participation for individuals with disabilities in their community.

http://www.nebraskaadvocacyservices.org/

For more information contact:

Email: info@nebraskaadvocacyservices.org
134 South 13th Street
Suite 600
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-474-3183
Phone 2: 800-422-6691

 

Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
Visit this webpage to find important information on free services provided to senior citizens and those with disabilities in the state of Nebraska.

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/add/addindex.htm

 

Nebraska's Area Agencies on Aging
Visit this webpage to find the location and contact information for the area agency on aging that is nearest to you.

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/ags/aaa.htm

 

The Nebraska Respite Network
The Nebraska Respite Network consists of six sites that collect information and coordinate respite resources statewide. They are the one place to call for your respite needs. Caregivers are encouraged to call. The Nebraska Respite Network will assist you in finding the respite services you require.

http://www.respitenetwork.org/

For more information contact:

Christine Stewart
Center Coordinator
Email: omaha.respiteresources@yahoo.com
808 South 74th Plaza
#114
Omaha, NE 68114-4676
Phone: 402-996-8443

 

United Way of Western Nebraska
Our mission is to unite people and resources of Western Nebraska to build a stronger, healthier and more compassionate community. We provide services, fundraise for local organizations and offer information to our community members.

http://www.unitedwayofwesternnebraska.com/

For more information contact:

1517 Broadway
Suite 106
Scottsbluff, NE 69163
Phone: 308-635-2522