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Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.
Provides links to information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.
Nebraska's support and information connection for families and professionals seeking assistance. Topics addressed include assisted living, children's mental health, caregiving, substance abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Works to maximize the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury and disease in Nebraska. Advocates for health care, research, education, Veterans benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs and disability rights.
List of MHA affiliates in Nebraska that provide public education, information and referrals to support groups, rehabilitation services, socialization and housing services to those confronting mental health problems and their loved ones.
Program provides health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities and any age with permanent kidney failure.
The state authority for the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and reporting of the statewide service systems of mental health, substance abuse and compulsive gambling.
A volunteer group that advocates works to help make sure every Nebraska family has access to quality respite services. Respite is temporary short-term care for families in crisis, foster parents, caregivers of adults/children with disabilities or special needs, persons with Alzheimer's, frail elderly or simply families needing a break.
A part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska Respite Network provides a statewide system for the coordination of respite resources that serve all ages. DHHS awards grants to local entities with Respite Coordinators who are responsible for information and referral for families needing access to respite.
Fact sheets that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Nebraska. Resources include information on health care facilities, home loan benefits, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Nebraska fact sheet.
Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for Nebraska.
Provides a listing of offices, facilities and Vet Centers that assists Veterans and their families with readjustment counseling and outreach services for military-related issues.
Provides a variety of medical, nursing and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of their members.
Connects low-income, uninsured Nebraska residents to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.
Pays someone to come into the home to take care of an individual with special needs, and to give the primary caregiver a temporary break.
Describes services covered under the Nebraska Medicaid Program, including medical transportation; physicians services; and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT).
Lists of mental health facilities and services, substance abuse treatment facilities, suicide prevention programs and organizations that provide professional advocacy protection, family support programs, financing information and self-help groups in Nebraska.
Announces primary care and mental health services to Veterans in 24 predominately rural counties in CO, ME, NE, WA, WV and WY via a recreational-type vehicle that are expected to be operational by early 2009.
Lists VA Medical Centers in Nebraska, which provide comprehensive services to Nebraska Veterans, including medical, surgical, rehabilitative, neurological, primary, mental health and long-term care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Provides information about PTSD, including FAQs, publications, self testing and state specific services.
