ElderConnect Nebraska is a comprehensive online resource hub designed to assist older adults, their families, and healthcare providers in Nebraska. The platform offers personalized recommendations and a searchable directory of local services tailored to various health conditions and care needs.

https://elderconnectne.com

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is for Nebraskans 60 years or older, people with disabilities of all ages, family members, caregivers, and advocates. Local ADRCs provide information, referrals,​ and assistance for accessing community services and long-term care options.

Omaha: Eastern Nebraska Office On Aging

Beatrice: Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging

Hastings: Midland Area Agency on Aging

Kearney: Agency on Aging South Central Nebraska

Lincoln: Aging Partners

Norfolk: Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

Scottsbluff: Aging office of Western Nebraska

Disabled Persons and Family Support

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS) program assists persons of all ages who have a medically determinable severe, chronic disability diagnosed by a licensed medical professional. The program is designed to encourage the preservation of the family unit, maintaining independent living situations for the maximum level of independence, and for disabled adults to remain or become employed. Applicants found to be eligible may receive funding for authorized services up to $400 per month

Meals on Wheels

For over 45 years, the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program has filled the nutritional needs of the homebound by providing hot, noon meals, personally delivered by our team of volunteers and paid drivers. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday.

Food Bank for the Heartland

If you’re struggling to afford the food you and your family need, they are here to help. Browse the map or enter your zip code in the search bar on thier website to find food resources near you.

Food Bank of Lincoln

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has identified the Food Bank of Lincoln as the administrator for the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in the Lincoln area. CSFP is a program for seniors 60 and over whose income is 130% of the federal poverty line. The program provides free monthly dry food bags designed to cover major food groups: grains, fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy.

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)

Provides monthly onsite pick-up or delivery of USDA commodities to homebound, income eligible seniors 60+ (monthly incomes of $1,632 or less).

NAMI: National ALliance on Mental Illness-Nebraska

NAMI Nebraska is a statewide, not for profit organization that provides high quality education and support services to effect positive change for those impacted by mental illness.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Resources, groups and education on the causes of and best treatments for anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

Alzheimer's Association-Nebraska Chapter

Resources, helpline, community support

Department of Health and Human Services-NE

The Division of Children and Family Services includes family preservation, child welfare prevention, child welfare protective services, adult protective services, and youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.

Nebraska Parent Care Network-Omaha

Confidential counseling and mentoring, Referrals to other community agencies and medical resources.

HELP Medical Equiptment Rental

HELP offers you a broad array of gently used durable medical equipment for long-term rental at fraction of the retail cost. 

Easter Seals Nebraska

Easterseals Nebraska provides low-interest loans for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services. 

Methodist Equipment Loan Program

The Methodist Equipment Loan Program provides patients in need with access to free home medical equipment through a recycle-and-reuse program

Assistive Technology Partnership ATP

Allows for short term loan or "try before you buy" on a case by case basis.

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP helps low-income households stay safe and healthy by providing financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and cooling.

Legal Aid of Nebraska

Free legal services for those who qualify. Legal Aid of Nebraska serves people with limited resources. When you apply for services, you will be asked about your household income and assets, citizenship, demographic information, and your legal issue to determine if you qualify for services.

Disability Rights Nebraska

Disability Rights Nebraska uses a combination of strategies to promote, protect, and advocate for the legal and human rights of all people with disabilities.