Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Becoming Familiar with Resources in Nebraska The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to familiarize yourself with mental health and substance use services in Nebraska. The mission of DBH is to provide leadership and…
Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will send out its first issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits today, April 23, 2025. Throughout the 2025 Summer EBT period, households with eligible school-age children can receive assistance in buying groceries with the program’s second year of operation. A one-time payment…
MEDIA CONTACT Gillian Daniel, (402) 471-6585, gillian.daniel@nebraska.gov Lincoln, NE – On January 1, 2025, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) implemented the Prenatal Plus Program. The Prenatal Plus Program supports Nebraska Medicaid-eligible pregnant mothers identified by their prenatal healthcare provider as being at risk for negative maternal or infant health outcomes. The program…
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Support Act for Direct Support Professionals, Employers of Individuals Receiving Services, and Agencies In April 2024, Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB 937, establishing tax credits for individuals and organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These tax credits will benefit direct support professionals (DSPs), employers…
Join Nebraska Childrens and Family Foundation for Legal Options for Kinship Caregivers Clinic on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from noon to 1:00pm. Register at https://bit.ly/4ake54e Kinship caregivers and community partners are invited to this free virtual session to explore the various legal options available to them. Topics will cover temporary delegation of parental authority, guardianship,…
Resources and Support for Children and Families of Immigrants Community Collaborative Meeting Jan. 9, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hybrid Options: In-person at Project Everlast, 314 S. 26th St. and a Zoom option will be offered. Together with The Bridge from Omaha, Lift Up Sarpy County is collaborating to create a safe space to collect and…
The Nebraska Public Service Commission Cold Weather Rule allows for special disconnection and reconnection procedures for Nebraska residential natural gas customers between November 1 and March 31. To avoid disconnection or to reconnect service, residential customers must comply with the following requirements during the November 1 through March 31 Cold Weather Rule period: 1. Inform…
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) maintains several providers in each Regional Behavioral Health Authority who provide same day scheduling and walk-in access services for substance use or mental health challenges. Both adults and children can utilize same day scheduling services or walk-in services during a time of…
The 2024 Holiday Assistance Applications are now being accepted for Sarpy county residents through the end of November. See the flyers below for dates, times and locations. If these times do not work for you or your client, please reach out to Sharon Boehmer, Sarpy County Director of Human Services via email at sboehmer@sarpy.gov to…
Free equine therapy is now available for Veterans, their spouses and their entire family. Learn more at https://ateaseusa.org/equine-therapy/.