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Northwest Community Action Partnership
NonprofitNorthwest Community Action Partnership offers housing help, Head Start and weatherization in the Panhandle; apply for programs.
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+1-308-432-3393
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Housing Shelter Transportation Food Utilities Mental: local programs and next steps
Call Nebraska 211 first and ask for Crawford/Dawes County shelter, food, utility, and transport referrals.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska
NonprofitCAPWN provides housing vouchers, DV shelter, clinics and WIC in western Nebraska; see hours & eligibility.
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+1-308-635-3089
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Nebraska 211
NonprofitNebraska 211 offers 24/7 referral help for utilities, DV shelter, and recovery resources; dial 2-1-1.
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+1-866-813-1731
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - ACCESSNebraska
Federal Government ProgramACCESSNebraska administers human services, utility help, clinics, WIC; see hours & eligibility.
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+1-214-747-5455
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Nebraska Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Federal Government ProgramLIHEAP provides energy assistance for low income households; see hours & eligibility.
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+1-238-454-2950
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Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority
Local Government ProgramRegion 1 Behavioral Health Authority offers DV shelter, mental health counseling, and legal help; see hours & eligibility.
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+1-877-492-7001
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Panhandle Public Health District
Local Government ProgramPanhandle Public Health District runs clinics, SNAP/EBT enrollment, and Head Start; see eligibility.
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+1-250-744-4357
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Food Bank of the Heartland
NonprofitFood Bank of the Heartland provides food pantry meals and SNAP enrollment help; see hours & eligibility.
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+1-402-331-1213
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USDA Rural Development Nebraska
Federal Government ProgramUSDA Rural Development in Nebraska supports housing and community programs; explore available options.
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+1-800-414-1226
Recommended next steps
- Call Nebraska 211 first and ask for Crawford/Dawes County shelter, food, utility, and transport referrals.
- Contact Northwest Community Action Partnership for local emergency assistance and case management.
- Apply through ACCESSNebraska for SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and related benefits.
- Ask DHHS about LIHEAP if you are behind on heating, cooling, or electric bills.
- If housing is unsafe or you may lose it soon, ask NCAP/CAPWN about emergency housing options.
- Use Dawes County transportation contacts to ask about rides to medical, grocery, and social-service appointments.
- For urgent mental-health crisis support, call or text 988 now.
- Contact Region 1 Behavioral Health for local mental-health and substance-use service navigation.
- Ask Panhandle Public Health District about local clinics, prevention services, and behavioral-health referrals.
- Check Food Bank of the Heartland or 211 for the nearest current Crawford/Chadron food pantry distribution.
Need categories
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Mental Health Services
- Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability