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Call NCAP first for Dawes County rent, utility, food, weatherization, and gas-voucher screening.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enNonprofitNorthwest Community Action Partnership - Dawes and Sioux emergency servicesLocal Government ProgramRegion 1 Behavioral Health Authority - crisis, mental health, substance use, HART housing

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Programs to contact

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Northwest Community Action Partnership - Dawes and Sioux emergency services

Nonprofit

Dawes and Sioux emergency services: food pantry, Head Start & child-care referrals, plus mental-health counseling; Call for intake

Open provider page +1-238-270-5206
2

Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority - crisis, mental health, substance use, HART housing

Local Government Program

Panhandle crisis and behavioral-health hub: 24/7 crisis response, substance-use treatment, HART housing referrals and DV shelter coordination; Call for intake

Open provider page +1-877-492-7001
3

NCAP / Food Bank of the Heartland Mobile Food Pantry in Crawford

Nonprofit

Mobile food pantry in Crawford with on-site food distribution and referrals for housing vouchers, rental help, and recovery services; See schedule & eligibility

Open provider page +1-308-747-2180
4

211 Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois - housing, shelter, food, utilities, transportation referrals

Nonprofit

Free referral hub for housing, shelter, food, utilities and transportation in Nebraska/Iowa/Illinois service areas; See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-866-813-1731
5

Nebraska 211 Military and Family Helpline

Nonprofit

Military & family helpline linking service members in Dawes to housing, utilities, food and mental-health referrals; Call for intake

Open provider page +1-402-268-1457
6

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - Region 1 community support services for Crawford

Local Government Program

Region 1 veterans community support: housing referrals, benefits navigation and behavioral-health resources for Crawford veterans; Call for intake

Open provider page +1-402-471-2458
7

Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - Health Region 1 resource list

Local Government Program

Region 1 veterans resource list: local food access, legal aid referrals and mental-health support listings for Crawford-area veterans; See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-402-471-2458
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Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - Behavioral Health Region 1 transportation and supports

Local Government Program

Veterans behavioral-health Region 1: counseling services, transport assistance and coordination of housing supports for Crawford-area vets; Call for intake

Open provider page +1-962-605-0565
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Crawford RSVP - food pantry and respite volunteer support

Nonprofit

Crawford RSVP: local food pantry, volunteer respite services and referrals to mental-health and addiction recovery resources; See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-238-270-5206

Recommended next steps

  • Call NCAP first for Dawes County rent, utility, food, weatherization, and gas-voucher screening.
  • If you need food now, ask NCAP or RSVP about the Crawford Food Pantry and delivery options.
  • For immediate mental-health or substance-use crisis help, call 988 or Region 1's 24/7 crisis line.
  • Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 for same-day local shelter, food, utility, and transport referrals.
  • Ask Region 1 about HART housing help if mental health or substance use is connected to housing instability.
  • If you are a veteran or military family member, use the Nebraska 211 Military and Family Helpline.
  • Bring photo ID, proof of Dawes County address, income, lease, utility shutoff notice, and benefit letters when applying.
  • If you lack transportation, specifically request gas vouchers, Handibus, Panhandle Trails, or delivery referrals.
  • For older adults or people with disabilities, ask RSVP and state resource staff about meals, respite, and ride options.
  • If you are unsafe tonight, tell 211 or Region 1 you need emergency shelter or motel-voucher options in the Panhandle.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability