Community Resources
Hotlines and Helplines
The Trevor Project: Through legislation, litigation, and public education, The Trevor Project is the leading advocate for LGBTQ youth mental health in preventative and intervention efforts at the federal, state, and local level to address factors that place LGBTQ youth at significantly higher risk of suicide.
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention: 866-488-7386
Website: thetrevorproject.org
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Online Chat Available)
Phone: 988
1-800-273-TALK
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Phone: Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline and Youth Hotline (Youth serving youth through age 25): Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States
Phone: 888-843-4564
Youth Number: 800-246-7743
Website: nationaltoolkit.csw.fsu.edu
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Phone: 877-565-8860
Website: translifeline.org
National Runaway Safeline: Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
Phone: 800-786-2929
Website: 1800runaway.org
The True Colors United: The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.
Phone: 212-461-4401
Website: truecolorsunited.org
Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E): Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support, and therapy referrals.
Phone: 800-366-8288
Website: selfinjury.com
National AIDS Hotline
CDC’s national health information hotline, providing answers to your questions regarding HIV, how to protect yourself, and where to get an HIV test.
Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
1-888-232-6348 (TTY - For deaf or hard-of-hearing)
Website: cdc.gov/hiv
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
Oxford House for Women - Sunset Place: Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling, and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit.
Phone: 402-533-3943
Address: 5117 N Street, Lincoln NE 68510
Website: www.oxfordhouse.org
Oxford House for Men - Hansen Manor: Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling, and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit.
Phone: 402-261-5752
Address: 1035 S. 12th Street, Lincoln NE 68510
Website: www.oxfordhouse.org
House of Hope: Provides residence/aftercare treatment (groups and individuals) for adult men who have completed chemical dependency treatment within the last year. Residents must be able to obtain employment and be ambulatory. Sliding Scale fee.
Phone: 402-435-3165
Address: 4505 Holdredge Street Lincoln NE 68503
Website: housesofhope.com
The Bridge Behavioral Health: Specializing in treating alcoholism and drug addiction, particularly for those with limited financial resources.
Phone: 402-477-3951
Address: 721 K Street Lincoln NE 68508
Website: thebridgenebraska.org
LGBTQA+ Services
UNL LGBTQA+ Center: The LGBTQA+ Center, along with the Women’s Center, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, serves students and the campus community through a focus on Gender, Sexuality, and Social Justice. We are dedicated to transforming the campus climate at the university for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members by developing and supporting a more inclusive understanding of gender and sexuality through education, advocacy, outreach, and development opportunities.
Phone: 402-472-1652
Address: Nebraska Union, Room 346 1400 R Street Lincoln, NE 68588
Website: lgbtqa.unl.edu
OutNebraska: “At OutNebraska, we believe in a Nebraska free of judgment and filled with love. Every day we see this dream spreading through communities across our state, with resources and events for LGBTQ+ people growing like never before. For more than 10 years we’ve been making an impact by advocating, celebrating, and educating to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.”
Address: 211 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Website: outnebraska.org
Food/Grocery Assistance Services
Good Neighbor Community Center: Their emergency food box is available once every 30 days. Call the office at 9:00 AM to set up an appointment for the following business day.
Phone: 402-477-4173
Address: 2617 Y Street Lincoln NE 687503
Website: gncclincoln.org
FoodNet - Lincoln: FoodNet offers all families in need with mainly perishable food, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread. Multiple locations are open every day of the week.
Phone: 402-416-6197
Address: Multiple Locations Across Lincoln
Website: www.foodnetlincoln.org
People City Mission: Boxes of food are available until they run out. Customers are allowed once a day, twice a week. Hours of Operation: Mondays and Fridays: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for employees and for students only - must provide check stub or class hours
Phone: 402-475-6888
Address: 110 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Website: www.pcmlincoln.org
Center for People (formally Center for People in Need): We address the immediate needs of low-income families through regular distributions of food, diapers, clothing and household goods. You may pick up food once per week and diapers once per month.
Hours of Food Distribution: Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Phone: 402-476-4357
Address: 3901 N 27th Street Lincoln, NE 68521
Website: cfpin.org
The Gathering Place: Offers free food, bread, coffee, etc. Requirements: No ID required.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Address: 1448 E Street Lincoln NE 68508
Phone: 402-476-7398
Website: communityactionatwork.org/programs
Commodity Supplemental Food Program: CSFP is a program for seniors 60 and over whose income is 130% of the federal poverty line and provides free monthly dry food bags that include grains, fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy.
Hours of Operation: 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month
Phone: 402-466-8170 ext. 2001
Address: Food Bank of Lincoln, 1221 Kingbird Road, Lincoln, NE 68521
Website: lincolnfoodbank.org/services
Lincoln Public School (LPS) Emergency Pantry: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:00-5:30 pm when schools are in session. Any LPS family or Catholic School family can come to the pantry to receive food assistance. The amount of food distributed to families depends on family size.
Phone: 402-436-1308
Address: 300 S. 48th Street, Lincoln NE 685103
Website: lincolnfoodbank.org/services
Havelock United Methodist Church: Provides perishables and non-perishables. Must show up before 5:00 pm to receive food.
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
Phone: 402-471-3700
Address: Fellowship Hall, 4140 N. 60th Street, Lincoln NE 68507
Website: havelockumc.org
Tabitha Meals on Wheels: Recipients pay for their meals either fully or at a reduced rate based on income/assets.
Phone: 402-486-8520
Address: 4720 Randolph St. Lincoln, NE 68510
Website: tabitha.org/mealsonwheels
F Street Community Center: Free dinner for ages 2-18 is served for Monday - Friday at 4:30 PM
Phone: 402-441-7951
Address: 1225 F Street Lincoln NE 68508
Website: lincoln.ne.gov
Food Bank of Lincoln: The Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation was established in 2006. The Mission of the Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation is to support the work of the Food Bank of Lincoln. Our Foundation was created to ensure the financial future for the work of the Food Bank and to provide supporters of our efforts a way to provide an ongoing gift to feed the hungry far into the future.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 402-466-8170
Address: 4840 Doris Bair Cir Suite A Lincoln NE 68504
Website: lincolnfoodbank.org
Housing Assistance
CenterPointe: Makes treatment available for people suffering from mental and substance use disorders. Provide a wide variety of treatment, rehabilitation, and housing services for homeless and low-income people living with these disorders.
Phone: 402-475-8717
Address: 2633 P St, Lincoln, NE 68503
Website: centerpointe.org
Lincoln Housing Authority: Provides affordable, safe, sanitary, and decent housing to qualifying families currently undergoing financial stress. Application required. Single, non-disabled applicants will not be selected until all families, elderly and disabled are served from the waiting list first.
Phone: 402-434-5500
Address: 5700 R Street Lincoln, NE 68505
Website: l-housing.com
Assisted Living Directory: A comprehensive directory of assisted living facilities in the state of Nebraska. Locate information about amenities, size of the facility, pricing, health insurance, and more.
Website: https://www.assistedliving.org/nebraska/
Legal Assistance Resources
Legal Aid of Nebraska: Legal Aid of Nebraska provides dignity, hope, self-sufficiency, and justice through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn. The fundamental goal of legal aid services is simple—to provide free legal representation to underprivileged citizens and to cultivate self-sufficiency among their clients. In addition to representing clients in the federal, district, and tribal courts as well as state and federal administrative tribunals, Legal Aid of Nebraska is found at homeless shelters and ethnic centers catering to the legal needs of the state’s poverty-stricken along with refugees and other new Americans.
Phone: 402-348-1069
1-888-991-9921 (Toll-Free)
Address: 209 S. 19th Street Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68102
Website: legalaidofnebraska.org
Nebraska Appleseed: Nebraska Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan public interest law firm that works for equal justice and full opportunity for all Nebraskans. Appleseed uses litigation, public policy reform, and community education to positively impact low-income families, immigrants, children in foster care, and access to health care.
Phone: 402-438-8853
Address: 947 O St, Ste 401 Lincoln, NE 68508
Website: neappleseed.org
Healthcare Assistance Programs and Clinics
Clinic With a Heart: Free healthcare clinic (appointment required). Patients under 19 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Closed on major holidays.
Phone: 402-421-2924
Address: 1701 South 17th Street Lincoln, NE 68502
Website: clinicwithaheart.org
Lancaster County Medical Society: May help with prescriptions. Must NOT be covered by any medical prescription plan. Medications needed must be for a chronic or ongoing illness, since once accepted for one year at a time. It is best if your medication dosage is stable. Not all medications are covered by the National Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.
Phone: 402-483-4800
Address: 301 South 70th Street, Suite 340 Lincoln, NE 68516
Website: lcmsne.org
Family Health Services, Inc.: If you don't have insurance, they offer a sliding scale. Services for women: Offer birth control, annual check-ups, pregnancy prevention, and testing, HIV and STD testing, ladies' questions and answers, resources, safe dating. Services for men: STD and HIV testing, Q&A for men, Resources, Dating Safely.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Phone: 402-466-1012
Address: 630 N Cotner Blvd Suite 204 Lincoln, NE 68505
Website: fhsi.org
People’s City Mission- Free Medical Clinic: Located just north of People’s City Mission, the Free Medical Clinic provides dental, chiropractic, and mental wellness care to uninsured residents of Lancaster County.
Business hours are variable depending on provider availability. We are generally open the following hours:
Hours of Operation:
Monday 9 a.m. – noon
Tuesday 8:30 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 402-817-0980
Address: 401 N 2nd Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Website: pcmlincoln.org/free-clinic
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: The Department of Health and Human Services provides important and, oftentimes, life-sustaining services to Nebraskans. These services include educating and protecting people through public health efforts; assisting the elderly, the poor, and those with disabilities; providing safety to abused and/or neglected children or vulnerable adults; or serving those in need of 24-hour facility care.
Phone: 402-471-3121
Address: 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509
Website: dhhs.ne.gov
Mesothelioma Hope: Mesothelioma Hope is a trusted resource that provides accurate information about mesothelioma symptoms, treatment options, and free support resources. Their goal is to ensure patients and their families have the information, guidance, and assistance they need to find hope and healing.
Phone: 855-912-7918
Website: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/
Women and Family Services
Planned Parenthood Lincoln South Health Center: Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.
Phone: 877-859-0587
Address: 5631 S. 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68516
Website: plannedparenthood.org
Voices of Hope: Provides services to those who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault, and related forms of abuse. Their services are free and confidential to victims of these crimes as well as their families.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Phone: 402-476-2110
Address: 2545 N Street Lincoln, NE 68510
Website: voicesofhopelincoln.org
Fake Clinic Database: This website tracks the Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the United States. These clinics provide false information and are pro-life, regardless of whether they claim to offer abortions.
Website: fakeclinicdatabase.com
Expose Fake Clinics: This is another website that lists the fake clinics in the United States.
Website: exposefakeclinics.com/nebraska
Nebraska ChildFind: Nebraska ChildFind provides information to parents, school personnel, and service providers on child development and special education for children from birth (or date of diagnosis) to age 21. ChildFind also helps parents access information on rights and resources to help them advocate for an appropriate education for their child.
Website: childfind.nebraska.gov
Phone: 531-229-3059
Toll Free: 888-806-6287
Family Service Lincoln: This agency provides various services that help Nebraskans in need. Their programs include WIC and others that help with childcare and housing.
Website: familyservicelincoln.org
Address: 501 S 7th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Hours: 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (402) 441-7949
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): WIC is an additional nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. They provide food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding help, and support. You must meet certain income guidelines to qualify.
Website: familyservicelincoln.org/wic
Address: 501 S 7th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Hours: 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (402) 441-8655
Text: (402) 685-8455
Nebraska Early Childhood Development Network: The Early Development Network (EDN) provides services and supports that are designed based on the needs of children birth to age three and their families with the belief that parents know what is best for their families. These services are designed to act on what families think is important for their child and family. The Network is staffed by friendly, supportive people who listen to and respect families. The Network also can connect families with other families who have had similar experiences.
Website: edn.ne.gov/cms
Phone: 1-888-806-6287
Nebraska Head Start Association: Head Start provides quality, comprehensive services – in education, nutrition, family support, and parent involvement – to prepare low-income children and their families for school and give them a “head start” in breaking the cycle of poverty. Other Head Start Programs offered in the state include Migrant and Tribal.
Website: neheadstart.org
Address: 123 Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 462-4187
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties: Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties (formerly Lincoln Action Program) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving Lancaster and Saunders Counties in Nebraska. It helps families in crisis meet their basic needs, helps individuals attain their educational and employment goals, and ultimately helps people strengthen their own families.
Website: communityactionatwork.org
Address: 210 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 471-4515
Friendship Home: Friendship Home exists to support, shelter, and advocate for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Website: friendshiphome.org
Crisis Line and Safety Planning: (402) 437-9302
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Number: (402) 261-0545
Cultural Resources
Asian Community and Cultural Center: The mission of the Asian Community and Cultural Center is to support and empower Asian people while sharing Asian cultures with the entire community through its programs and services.
Website: lincolnasiancenter.org
Address: 144 N 44th Street, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68503
Phone: (402) 477-3446
El Centro de las Americas: El Centro provides Lincoln, Nebraska’s Latino community with a broad range of vital services designed to enhance each individual’s capacity to become an integrated and engaged member of local society. El Centro’s mission is empowering Latino families to achieve self-sufficiency and personal growth through the provision of bilingual educational, social, and health services.
Website: elcentrone.org
Phone: (402) 474-3950
Address: 210 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Indian Center Inc.: The Indian Center is an integral and vital part of the City of Lincoln’s human service network serving not only Native Americans but non-Natives as well. From its headquarters office in Lincoln, the Center provides a continuum of human services on a state-wide basis from its satellite offices in Omaha, Scottsbluff, and South Sioux City.
Website: indiancenterinc.org
Address: 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-802-3167
Latino American Commission: The Latino American Commission serves as a link between the Nebraska State Government and the Hispanic/Latino Community. It assists constituents through empowerment and referrals. The Latino American Commission is comprised of nine commissioners from across the State of Nebraska and one commissioner who serves as the Governor’s representative.
Website: latinoac.nebraska.gov
Address: Sixth Floor, State Capitol Lincoln NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2791
877-220-1250 (Toll-Free)
Proteus: Proteus, Inc. is an Iowa-based private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers, immigrants, and others since 1979. Proteus has been serving the Hispanic and Latino communities in Nebraska, Iowa, and Indiana for more than 30 years through grant-related funding.
Website: proteusinc.net
Phone: 1 (800) 372-6031
Address: 3830 Vermaas Place, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68502
Special Needs Resources
Answers4Families: When there is someone in your family with special needs, you may find yourself looking for answers. Answers4Families.org is Nebraska’s support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance.
Website: answers4families.org
Address: 206 S 13th St Suite 1000
Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 800-746-8420
Assistive Technology Partnership: The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) is dedicated to helping Nebraskans with disabilities, their families and professionals obtain assistive technology devices and services. Call the office to set up an appointment.
Website: atp.nebraska.gov
Address: 500 S. 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510-2611
Phone: (402) 471-0734
877-713-4002 (Toll-Free)
Other Community Resources
Malone Community Center: The Malone Center believes that enhanced understanding between all groups of people will create a better community. For decades the Malone Center has served neighboring families, youth, seniors, and the Lincoln community with inclusive “social, cultural, education, employment and welfare” services.
Website: malonecenter.org
Address: 2032 U Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
Phone: (402) 474-1110
Lincoln Literacy: The mission of Lincoln Literacy is to assist people of all cultures and strengthen the community by teaching English language and literacy skills. Programs offered include Adult Basic Literacy, ESL, Health Literacy, Workforce Readiness Classes for Refugees, Family Literacy Activities for Immigrants and Refugees (FLAIR), and Citizenship programs.
Website: lincolnliteracy.org
Address: 1023 Lincoln Mall, Suite 104
Lincoln, NE 68508
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5p.m. and by appointment
Phone: (402) 476-7323
TeamMates: Tom and Nancy Osborne founded the TeamMates Mentoring Program in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to school-aged youth. The goal of the program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. To reach this goal, youth meet one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor.
Website: teammates.org
Address: 6801 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: (402) 323-6252
Re-Entry Alliance Nebraska: RAN is a functioning public partnership supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and successful re-entry initiatives. Provides a list of member agencies with links to programs and services.
Website: re-entrynebraska.org
ACLU of Nebraska: For over 50 years in Nebraska, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect the constitutional and individual rights of all people. With a nationwide network of offices and millions of members and supporters, we take up the toughest civil liberties fights. Beyond one person, party, or side — we the people dare to create a more perfect union. The ACLU of Nebraska generally DOES NOT accept telephone or walk-in requests for assistance, instead email or mail your request for assistance using the information provided on their website.
Website: aclunebraska.org
TransNebraska: Another part of the ACLU of Nebraska is TransNebraska and they are committed to fighting against the injustices that trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people face in Nebraska. They also provide a long list of links to assist people in changing their IDs, as well community resources.
Website: transnebraska.org
Nebraska AIDS Project: Nebraska AIDS Project leads the community in the fight to overcome HIV/AIDS and its stigma through education, supportive services, and advocacy. Founded in 1984 as a compassionate response to the AIDS crisis, Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) leads the community in the fight to overcome HIV/AIDS and its stigma through education, supportive services, and advocacy.
Website: nap.org
Address: 127 South 37th Street, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 476-7000
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.