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NE Rural Response Hotline
| Financial/Legal Counseling |
Stress Counseling | Food & Other Basic Needs |
Miscellaneous |
Consumer Credit Counseling Service| Grand Island | 800.950.3328 |
| Lincoln | 877.802.2227 |
| Norfolk | 800.739.2227 |
| North Platte | 800.808.2227 |
| Omaha | 877.494.2227 |
Farm Legal & Financial Clinics
800.464.0258
The free clinics provide farmers and ranchers an opportunity to meet privately with experienced
agriculture debt financial counselors, farm law attorneys, and mediators to explore the options
that best fit their individual situations. They are held monthly in Ainsworth, Alliance, Beatrice,
Grand Island, Lexington, Norfolk, and North Platte. To make an appointment for a clinic, call
the Rural Response Hotline at 800.464.0258.
Nebraska Farm Mediation Service
800.446.4071
Farm mediation provides a means for agricultural producers to sort through disputes with
creditors or USDA agencies with the aid of a neutral third party called a mediator. The mediator
does not decide the issues for the parties but encourages them to reach mutually agreeable
solutions. Farm borrowers who apply for mediation are offered no-cost financial counseling and
analysis. Farm mediation can be used as a proactive approach to resolve issues while the
borrower and lenders still have multiple options, as well as in situations where the lender is
threatening foreclosure and the borrower is contemplating bankruptcy.
Nebraska Legal Services
877.250.2016
These offices provide free legal services to income eligible individuals throughout the state.
They represent individuals and families who cannot otherwise afford legal representation.
Representation is limited to civil matters and does not include representation in criminal matters.
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
800.464.0258
The Hotline can be a first stop for information on the resources and services available to farm
and ranch families and rural residents throughout the state of Nebraska. The Hotline is housed in
the Farm Law office of Nebraska Legal Services in Bancroft. Financial, legal and counseling
services and referrals are available through the Hotline.
Office of Dispute Resolution
402.471.3148
Interpersonal, civil dispute mediation service referrals to community-based centers.
University of Nebraska Farm Financial Information
800.535.3456 or 402.472.0661
Volunteer Lawyers Project
800.742.3005 or 800.927.0117
This is a referral service provided by the Nebraska State Bar Association. It is a way of
attempting to obtain free legal representation through the efforts of volunteer lawyers.
COMHT Program
800.464.0258
The Nebraska Counseling, Outreach and Mental Health Therapy, COMHT (pronounced "comet")
project offers no-cost vouchers for confidential mental health services for persons affected by the
rural crises. Call for vouchers and information. Funding is provided by the State of Nebraska.
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
800.464.0258
The Hotline can be a first stop for information on the resources and services available to farm
and ranch families and rural residents throughout the state of Nebraska. The Hotline is housed in
the Farm Law office of Nebraska Legal Services in Bancroft. Financial, legal and counseling
services and referrals are available through the Hotline.
Community
Action Agencies 877.557.2200
Community Action agencies CAA's provide access to the opportunities people need to improve
their lives, to help themselves and to help each other. Depending on location, CAA's may be
able to provide food, clothing, health, shelter and emergency aid to individuals, as well as case
management, job training, utility assistance or transportation.
| Blue Valley Community Action | Fairbury | 402.729.2278 |
| Central Nebraska Community Services | Loup City | 308.745.0780 |
| Greater Omaha Community Action | Omaha | 402.453.5656 |
| Lincoln Action Program | Lincoln | 402.471.4515 |
| Mid-Nebraska Community Action | Kearney | 308.865.5675 |
| Northwest Community Action | Chadron | 308.432.3393 |
| Panhandle Community Services | Gering | 308.635.3089 |
| Southeast Nebraska Community Action | Humboldt | 402.862.2411 |
Emergency Food Pantry Referrals
800.464.0258
Statewide referrals to local emergency food pantries. Pantries are located in virtually every
county in Nebraska.
Nebraska Health and Human Services Programs
The Nebraska Health and Human Services System manages a variety of assistance programs for
those in need, from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, to the federal Food Stamp
Program, and more.
Every Woman Matters
800.532.2227
Provides breast exams and pap smears for women at reduced rates or at no cost based on income
levels.
Kids Connection
877.632.5437
A health insurance policy is available through the state Children's Health Insurance Program for
children under the age of 18. Eligibility is based on family income and citizenship. Health
insurance can help insure your financial security and quality medical attention in case of an injury
or illness.
Prescription Assistance
Information and help is available for people who have no insurance and can't afford to purchase
their medicines.
Weathering Tough Times
The University of Nebraska, Kansas State University and Iowa State University teamed together
to provide this training for people who are working with farm, ranch and rural families.
Educators and service providers from both the public and private sector may find this
information valuable. The training is designed to provide an overview of the issues facing those
depending on income from farming, ranching and businesses closely tied to the rural economy,
and provide options for helping these individuals cope with the difficult times.
Workforce Development
Offices across the state provide assistance in finding full- or part-time employment. Short-term
training programs are available for dislocated farmers who meet eligibility guidelines. Call your
regional office for additional information.
| Beatrice | 402.223.6060 |
| Grand Island | 308.385.6300 |
| Norfolk | 402.370.3430 |
| North Platte | 308.535.8320 |
| Scottsbluff | 308.632.1423 |
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