STATE HOTLINE for COVID-19 Information: (402) 552-6645, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (CST) - 7 Days a Week.
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
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Central Navigator contact:
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Blue Valley CYI Collena Laschanzky
402-729-6510 | claschanzky@bvca.net Polk, Butler, York, Seward, Fillmore, Saline, Thayer, Jefferson, Gage, Cass, Otoe, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Richardson
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Basic Needs
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Nebraska 211 keeps an accurate and comprehensive database that you can use to find health and human services to meet your needs.
Southeast Nebraska Community Action (SENCA)
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Johnson County 402-335-2134
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Nemaha County 402-274-4666
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Otoe County 402-873-6459
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Pawnee County 402-852-2208
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Richardson County 402-245-5284
Financial Assistance
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- Must have dependent child in the home
- If already on Economic Assistance program- no separate application just call and request assistance
- Must be sustainable
- High priority processing - usually a 24-hour turn around
- Only eligible one time in a 12 month period of time
If you are on assistance already, just call to the Economic Assistance line and request emergency assistance
Food Security
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402-335-2988 | Tecumseh (Main Office) Serves Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. We provide healthy food at no cost, breastfeeding support, nutrition information, and referrals to about 38,000 people across the state each month.
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If you would like more information on receiving Meals on Wheels, please contact the Senior Center at (402) 274-4677 during our normal operating hours. We ask for the following donation per meal: 60 years and older: $4.00; 59 and under $5.50
Food Pantry
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Falls City - Richardson County
Lincoln Food Bank
Falls City Prichard Auditorium, 312 W 17th St. (Noon-1:00 p.m.), Oct. 20*; Nov. 19*; Dec. 17*. -
Nebraska City - Otoe County
Lincoln Food Bank
Nebraska City 1st United Methodist Church, 1023 1st Ave. (Noon-1:00 p.m.) Nov. 20; Dec. 18. -
Peru - Nemaha County
Lincoln Food Bank
Peru Peru State College, AWAC Bldg. (Noon-1:00 p.m.) Nov. 13; Dec. 11. -
Tecumseh - Johnson County
Lincoln Food Bank
Tecumseh First Baptist Church, 333 Jackson St. (Noon-1:00 p.m.) Nov. 3; Dec. 1.
Unemployment
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File for unemployment insurance (UI) as soon as you receive notice that you are being laid-off, furloughed, let go or their place of work is closed due to COVID. Dept. of Labor has made this process more rapid and several requirements are being waived for UI claims such as searching for new work and the one-week wait period.
Federal Sick Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave
Health Care
COVID-19 specific mental health tips
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including tips for dealing with stress and isolation
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Rural Response Hotline: 1-800-464-0258
The line is active Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
They provide free assistance for those living in rural communities and serve as a point of access to the Nebraska Strong Recovery Project. -
National Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, which is available 24/7 365-days-a-year.
This hotline is dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States. Community members can also text TalkWithUS to 66746 to connect with trained crisis counselors.
Online AA Meetings
Housing
Events, Public Gatherings, and Schools (includes bars/restaurants)
Childcare
Tips for Parents
Education
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Updated federal guidance on work-study payments and financial aid guidance as colleges close
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Education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings