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Nearly every region in the nation has an Area Agency on Aging equipped to help you find social service programs to help the person you care for. (If you are unsure about the agency closest to the person you care for, contact the federal Eldercare Locator.) Other agencies can help connect you to existing programs, depending on your family needs and the condition of the patient.
Arthritis Foundation, Central Nebraska Branch #312
402-463-9766
Support Groups, lending library, self help classes, brochures, audio visual loan, water and dryland exercises, information/referral, YMCA aquatic workshops, public fact forums, professional education, and medical research.
5400 North First Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
Arthritis Foundation, Chapter Headquarters in Omaha
402-572-3040
Support groups, lending library, self help classes, brochures, audio visual loan, water and dryland exercises, information/referral, YMCA aquatic workshops, public fact forums, professional education, and medical research.
7101 Newport Ave. #304
Omaha, NE 68152
Center for Human Genetics
402-559-5070
Genetic counseling services provided throughout the state of Nebraska. Diagnosis services include chromosome analysis through the laboratory and provision of referrals for other medical management as required. Provides prenatal diagnostic amniocentesis and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening.
600 South 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68198
Central Health Center
308-384-7625
Central Health Center provides basic reproductive health care services for women and men. Medical services include birth control information and supplies, pelvic and breast exams, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and referrals, and breast and cervical screening for women. The center also provides education on family involvement, male sexual involvement, abstinence and teen education. A provider for Every Woman Matters and Wise Guys Education sessions. A resource library and speakers bureau are available.
2337 North Webb Road PO Box 5346
Grand Island, NE 68802-5346
Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Inc.
308-385-6677
Provides educational programs about health and wellness to underserved communities in partnership with local health departments and other health agencies.
College Park 3180 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68801-7279
http://www.cn-ahec.org
Eldercare Locator
Toll free 800-677-1116, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Enter your zip code and the locator will tell you the Area Agency on Aging office nearest to you. The Area Agency on Aging serves as the Information and Referral Service for that region, with knowledge about a wide variety of programs available.
http://www.eldercare.gov
Epilepsy Foundation of Nebraska and Iowa
402-553-6567 or Toll Free: 800-477-0290
Public and professional education; information and referral; first aid training for seizures; employment assistance; school alert; toll free number; advocacy; support groups; lending library; Parent Family Support Network.
6910 Pacific Street, Suite 103
Omaha, NE 68106
Every Woman Matters - Central Nebraska Community Services
308-385-5500
For women over 40 years of age. Program offers assistance with breast and cervical screening exams at no cost or for $5.00 every year.
2525 West Lincoln Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
Greater Nebraska Parish Nurse Network - Saint Francis Medical Center
308-395-8281
Parish Nurses are RNs who have completed an additional training in Parish Nursing. These individuals serve a church family by providing health screenings, education, and advocacy. They assist people in finding needed resources and offer support for wellness in body, mind and spirit. Call for more information about the program and for a listing of congregations with Parish Nurses.
PO Box 9804
Grand Island, NE 68802
http://www.sfmc-gi.org
Lifeline Program - Saint Francis Medical Center
308-398-5559 or 308-398-5396
Lifeline is an emergency response program that provides help 24 hours a day and 7 days a week with the push of a button. A personal help button that is waterproof is worn on a neck chain or wrist strap. If the person has an emergency and cannot reach the phone, they can press the help button to send an automatic call for help to the emergency response center at Saint Francis Medical Center through the phone system.
2620 West Faidley PO Box 9804
Grand Island, NE 68802
http://www.sfmc-gi.org
Make A Wish Foundation of Nebraska, Inc.
402-333-8999 or Toll Free: 800-760-WISH (9474)
Foundation that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
11926 Arbor Street, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68144
http://www.wish.org/nebraska
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
402-464-6612
Public and professional educational materials regarding the prevention of birth defects through early and regular prenatal care. The March of Dimes no longer gives direct patient aid. However, they do have various contacts that they work with that either can give reduced rates or free services.
1618 L Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Midland Area Agency on Aging
402-463-4565 Fax: 402-463-1069
A comprehensive assessment done in the client's residence, needs are identified with client and a plan of care is set up with client and/or family involvement. Community resources are identified and the client chooses which resource will be contacted. The Care management service helps to coordinate and manage care on behalf of the client.
305 North Hastings PO Box 905
Hastings, NE 68902
National Kidney Foundation of Nebraska
800-642-1255
Public and professional education, patient services, information on organ donation, research, and information and referral.
7101 Newport Ave. #301
Omaha, NE 68152
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Nebraska Chapter
800-755-3959
Offers a variety of services to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. Information and referral service, education programs, support groups, medical equipment assistance, programs for newly diagnosed, aquatic programs.
7101 Newport Ave. #203
Omaha, NE 68152
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
308-865-5441
Assists blind and visually impaired Nebraskans by providing the training and related services which promote independence and full participation in society. Also offers understanding of blindness through which individuals can develop the self-confidence necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities of life.
906 East 25th Street
Kearney, NE 68847
Nebraska Library Commission Talking Book and Braille Service
Toll Free: 800-742-7691
Free talking books, magazines, special playback equipment, accessories and Braille materials for blind, visually impaired, physically disabled and for individuals with dyslexia. Application forms available from most public libraries.
The Atrium 1200 N. Street Suite 120
Lincoln, NE 68508-2023
Nebraska Regional Cystic Fibrosis Center
402-559-6275
University of Nebraska Medical Center's care of Cystic Fibrosis patients, including medical care, patient care, and research.
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198
Nebraska Relay Service
Customer Service 800-322-5299; For a relay call, 711 or 800-833-7352 by TTY; 800-833-0920 by Voice
To facilitate telecommunications between text telephone (TTY/TDD) users and conventional telephone (hearing) users. All calls are relayed with total confidentiality. Voice carry over for individuals unable to speak but with sufficient hearing over the phone. Spanish Relay 888-272-5527.
PO Box 285
Aurora, NE 68818
Senior Citizen Industries, Inc.
308-385-5308 After Hours phone: 308-384-8990
Help senior citizens find the needed services to enable them to maintain their independence.
304 East Third
Grand Island, NE 68801
Social Security Administration
308-385-6440 or Toll Free: 800-772-1213
This program administers the social security program and informs the public about their rights and responsibilities. They also provide assistance in getting Social Security Cards, filing claims, retirement, disability, survivor, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income Benefits.
115 North Webb Road PO Box 2138
Grand Island, NE 68802
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Wellness Works/Por Su Salud
308-398-5050 or Toll Free: 877-522-0108
The health education resource center which offers a variety of information on health and wellness, diseases and health conditions for adults and children. The center features a demonstration kitchen, computers with internet access, models of specific parts and processes in the human body, a reading/chatting room, and a 40-person-capacity area for educational sessions as well as an educational area for children.
Conestoga Mall 13th and Webb Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
http://www.wellnessworksonline.org
Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Grand Island Coalition for End of Life Care. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website. |
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