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Housing Shelter Transportation Mental Health Support: local programs and next steps

Call 211 first and give ZIP 69339 or 69346 for current shelter, food, utility, and ride referrals.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Nebraska 211

Nonprofit

Connect to local housing, DV shelter referrals, SNAP and WIC info for Dawes County \u2014 Call 2-1-1 for immediate referrals

Open provider page +1-206-482-7586
2

211 Serving Nebraska

Nonprofit

Search county programs for rental help, utility assistance, mental health counseling and DV shelter options \u2014 Call 2-1-1 for intake

Open provider page +1-402-268-1457
3

Community Action, Northwest

Nonprofit

Help resolving benefit issues, housing search assistance, and referrals to food pantries and mental health counseling \u2014 Call for support

Open provider page +1-238-270-5206
4

Northwest Community Action Partnership

Nonprofit

Head Start enrollment, weatherization, food pantry access, and referrals to addiction recovery and senior services in the Panhandle \u2014 See hours & eligib...

Open provider page +1-308-432-3393
5

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - ACCESSNebraska

Federal Government Program

Apply for SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, and other benefits for Dawes County residents; check application status and submit documents online \u2014 Apply online

Open provider page +1-227-551-8036
6

Nebraska DHHS Energy Assistance

Federal Government Program

Apply for LIHEAP energy and utility assistance, learn eligibility and required documents for Dawes County households \u2014 See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-214-747-5455
7

Region I Behavioral Health Authority

Local Government Program

Behavioral health referrals, crisis supports, DV shelter links, and free legal help for Panhandle residents \u2014 Call for intake and crisis referrals

Open provider page +1-877-492-7001
8

Western Community Health Resources

Nonprofit

Chadron community clinic services including immunizations, WIC enrollment, primary care and local mental health counseling \u2014 See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-308-432-8979
9

Panhandle Public Health District

Local Government Program

Public health services for Dawes County: immunizations, WIC, SNAP enrollment help, and child health programs in the Panhandle \u2014 See hours & eligibility

Open provider page +1-250-744-4357

Recommended next steps

  • Call 211 first and give ZIP 69339 or 69346 for current shelter, food, utility, and ride referrals.
  • Contact Community Action, Northwest about food pantry, commodities, rent, utilities, weatherization, and Crawford service hours.
  • Apply through ACCESSNebraska for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other benefits if income is limited.
  • Ask DHHS Energy Assistance about LIHEAP help for heating, cooling, crisis, and deposits.
  • For mental-health crisis, call or text 988 immediately; for ongoing care, ask Region I for local Dawes County providers.
  • Ask Western Community Health Resources about counseling, behavioral-health, public-health, and local support options.
  • Use Panhandle Trails for intercity transportation needs; ask about schedules, fares, and medical-trip options.
  • If homeless tonight, ask 211 for the nearest open emergency shelter and whether motel vouchers are available.
  • Keep ID, proof of Dawes County address, income, utility shutoff notice, eviction notice, and benefit letters ready.
  • If you are a veteran or military family member, tell 211 so they can screen for veteran-specific housing and financial aid.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability