COVID-19 Information and Resources
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Learn about the vaccine, get answers to common questions and find out what myths aren't worth believing from health experts.
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info from Douglas County Health Dept
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There is mortgage assistance available for those who have lost income due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is for more rural areas of Nebraska (not available if you live in the Omaha or Lincoln Metros or within the city limits of Grand Island)
DO I QUALIFY?
• You, or an adult member of your household, has had a loss of income due to COVID-19
• You have not received other federal, state, or local assistance for the same debt
• You have unpaid mortgage that began on or after March 1, 2020
• Your household's current income is 80% AMI (area median income) or under for your county of residence. -
This doesn't include the Cities of Lincoln and Omaha or the counties of Lancaster and Douglas.
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Don't qualify for the new Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)? Contact a Central Navigator near you to find if you are eligible for other types of financial/housing assistance.
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Public education campaign to encourage people to do the right thing to prevent spread of COVID. Resources include posters/flyers/social media posts.
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Finish Strong Nebraska is the state's official COVID-19 vaccination campaign and supports the state's efforts to end the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in order to return to normal. Page includes informational materials for download as well as PSAs.
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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.
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now includes ChildcareLNK, an extensive catalog of the more than 700 current child care openings in Lincoln
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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
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The ADC Program provides financial payments to dependent children, age 18 or younger, and eligible parents who meet financial eligibility requirements.
During the national emergency, Good Cause will be granted to all Employment First individuals who did not meet the work requirement beginning the month of March until further notice. In addition, the requirement to develop and complete a self-sufficiency ADC/TANF contract before an ADC case is approved is being waived due to “good cause." -
Assists low-income households in meeting energy costs. Benefits are based on family size, income level, fuel type, and geographic residency in the state. Due to the impact of COVID-19, there may be an increase in the number of households requesting LIHEAP crisis assistance. DHHS may consider the inability to pay home energy costs as a result of the impact of COVID-19 as an extenuating circumstance.
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- Tax preparation information
- Housing & home-ownership assistance
- Financial assistance including - dealing with debt, protecting credit, disaster assistance loans for small businesses
- State/local policies
- Other: assistance for nonprofits , fundraising during financial crisis, information about student loan deferments, etc.
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SNAP assists households with limited assets and income to buy the food they need for good health. Households qualify for SNAP benefits based on available household assets, income and certain expenses. If the household is eligible, SNAP benefits are placed on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the household to buy food.
If a SNAP recipient reports a layoff or if they have applied for unemployment due to COVID-19, they would be considered exempt from work requirements
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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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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.
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AQUÍ HAY DIEZ FORMAS EN QUE PUEDES MANTENERTE SALUDABLE Y AYUDAR A PREVENIR LA PROPAGACIÓN DEL COVID-19
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This outreach program works with individuals, families, and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Nebraska. We provide community-based support and education to help Nebraskans cope during this stressful time.
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This SAMHSA flyer provides information and tips for coping during a pandemic. Suggestions for reducing stress and anxiety are listed as well as resources for additional assistance.
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This SAMHSA wallet card provides stress reduction tips and techniques in a compact, easy-to-use format. Resources for additional assistance are also listed.
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Along the Way is a series of resource guides for Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Developed by Fritz & O’Hare Associates under a grant from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council), the guides are designed to assist people with I/DD, their families, and professionals in navigating the complicated systems of services and supports.
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There is mortgage assistance available for those who have lost income due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is for more rural areas of Nebraska (not available if you live in the Omaha or Lincoln Metros or within the city limits of Grand Island)
DO I QUALIFY?
• You, or an adult member of your household, has had a loss of income due to COVID-19
• You have not received other federal, state, or local assistance for the same debt
• You have unpaid mortgage that began on or after March 1, 2020
• Your household's current income is 80% AMI (area median income) or under for your county of residence. -
This program does not include the Cities of Lincoln and Omaha or the counties of Lancaster and Douglas.
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Don't meet the qualifications for the new Emergency Rental Assistance? You may be eligible for other financial/housing programs by contacting a Central Navigator in your area.
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including information on the new Child Care Referral Network
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Nebraska Family Helpline
The Nebraska Family Helpline is available 24/7 to parents and families. Any problem, any time: 1-888-866-8660.
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including information on the new Child Care Referral Network website
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Along the Way is a series of resource guides for Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Developed by Fritz & O’Hare Associates under a grant from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council), the guides are designed to assist people with I/DD, their families, and professionals in navigating the complicated systems of services and supports.
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School Social workers can be contacted through the school office or by contacting Student Services, 402-436-1688
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Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT for Nebraska 4-H's Living Room Learning! Each day, youth will participate in a hands-on virtually guided activity where they will learn about healthy living, science, technology, and more!
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Youth financial assistance application is located at the bottom of the page
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Updated federal guidance on work-study payments and financial aid guidance as colleges close
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VLP is a statewide pro bono program of the Nebraska State Bar Association, created by Nebraska lawyers with a common passion―an unwavering commitment to pursue equal justice under the law for the less fortunate and unrepresented in Nebraska.
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The Nebraska Legislature is currently postponed until it is safe and necessary to call members back. During this pause in the legislative session, senators and their offices continue their work. They are collaborating with the executive branch and government agencies to implement and communicate emergency policy changes.
Use link below to find your state senator. After you identify your state senator, you can look up their pages on social media by searching their name on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Many of them are communicating important updates for their constituents. You can also contact their offices with the information listed on their website.
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NTAP assists qualifying low-income individuals with obtaining and keeping telephone services by lowering monthly service and connection rates. Individuals can qualify for NTAP by participating in Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Pension Benefit/Survivors Pension Benefit, Federal Public Housing, or if household income is at or below 135 percent of the poverty level.
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Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service, broadband Internet access service, or voice-broadband bundled service purchased from participating providers.
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