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Income Instability
Financial Support
Foundation for LPS
Lincoln
Grants for students and their familiesNE DHHS Emergency Assistance
Nebraska
Monetary assistance, restrictions applyNE DHHS Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Nebraska/United States
Temporary monetary assistance; federal guidelines applyNebraska Department of Labor
Nebraska
Unemployment/short and long termUnited Way
Nebraska
Grants for those impacted/other directories for service at https://www.211iowa.org/United StatesBG National Charity Foundation
Nebraska
Bartender and service industry grantFood, Clothing & Household Donations
People's City Mission
Lincoln
Clothing, food, household items/supplies as allowedThe Salvation Army Grand Island
Grand Island
Clothing, food, household items/supplies as allowedHousing
Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless
Omaha
Connection point for resources for those experiencing homelessnessUtilities
Black Hills Energy
Crete, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha
Phone: 1-888-890-5554
Currently suspending power disconnections. Call to set up a payment plan.LES
Lincoln
Phone: 402-475-4211
Currently suspending power disconnections; call to set up a payment plan.Metropolitan Utilities District
Omaha
Phone: 402.554.6666 or toll-free at 800.732.5864
Currently suspending power disconnections; call to set up a payment plan.MyLNK Rent & Utility Assistance
Lincoln
"Rent and Utility Assistance"NE DHHS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Nebraska/United States
Assistance for energy; restrictions apply, see income/family guidelines on their webpage.OPPD
Omaha
Phone: 402-536-4131 in Omaha, or 1-877-536-4131
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Food Insecurity
Foodbank of the Heartland
Nebraska & Iowa
Food donations, To find Nebraska food locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-444-5556. To find Iowa food locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-944-3663.FoodNet Lincoln
Nebraska
Food donationsFree Food Messiah Lutheran Community Meal
Grand Island
Free mealsLincoln Foodbank
Lincoln
Food donationsLincoln Public Schools Meals
Lincoln
Meal access for LPS studentsMatt Tallbot Kitchen and Outreach
Lincoln
Food donations, Boxed “to-go” meals will be provided from:
11 am–1 pm and 5:00 pm–6:30 pm, Monday–Friday
11:30 am–12:30 pm and 5:30 pm–6:30 pm Saturday and SundayMobile Food Pantry
Crete
Third Tuesday of the Month at Doane's Crete Campus - fieldhouse parking lot, remain in your car and a pick-up food in grocery bagsMyLNK
Lincoln
Food donationsProject Hunger
Grand Island
Food donations, follow them on Facebook for updatesWomen, Infants, and Children
United States
Food assistance program, federal guidelines applySupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
United States
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Legal Services
Legal Aid
Nebraska
Promotes justice, dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn.Call for assistance toll-free:
Statewide Accessline®: 1-877-250-2016
Elderaccessline® (AGE 60+): 1-800-527-7249
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Technology & Internet Access
Allo
United States
Free wifi for 60 daysCox Internet
United States
Connect2Compete is a low-cost internet program for qualifying homesInternet Essentials
United States
Low-cost internet accessLifeline
United States
Qualify to lower phone/internet bill; federal programLincoln Public Schools
Lincoln
Chromebook access for LPS studentsNebraska Telephone Assistance Program
Nebraska
Low-cost phone service for qualifying homesSpectrum/Charter
United States
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Mind & Body Wellness
Bryan Health ezVisit
Nebraska/Online
Virtual CareCHI Health Virtual Care
Nebraska
Phone or video chat health care, no appointment necessaryDaily Yoga
Online
Free yoga appNE DHHS Local Health Departments
United States
List of local health departmentsHeadspace
Online
Free meditation online or download appHHS Ways to Be Active
Online
Creative ways to get more steps and increase physical activityIn the Rooms
Online
Online addiction recovery meetingsMap My Run
Online
Free app to track walking, jogging, running, or wheeling routesNE DHHS COVID-19 Hotline
Nebraska
Phone: 402-552-6645
8am-8pm CST, 7 days/weekNIH Delicious Heart Healthy Eating
Online
Simple, healthy, and delicious recipes backed by scienceNike Training Club
Online
Free workout appPsychology Today - Find a Therapist
Online
Enter zip code to find a mental health therapist near youRegion 5 Innovations in Behavioral Health
Online
Local resources for addiction recovery, health care, veteran services, self-help, mental health, gambling, and many more topics.Smiling Mind
Online
Mindfulness resource with info on supporting each other through COVID-19United StatesDA - Choose My Plate
Online
Dietary guidelines and toolsYoga
Online
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Parenting & Educational Resources
275+ Enrichment Activities
Online
List of activities to do with your kids at home.Amazing Educational Resources
Online
List of education companies offering free subscriptions.Babbel
Online
Babbel is a language learning site and is currently offering 3 months FREE for students and educators!Community for Interactive Learning and Collaboration
Online
9:30-3:30 ET Free of Charge
Interactive live content for young students, register by grade level.Library Resources: Open Access
Online
More than 6000 ebooks and 150 journals you can access for free.Living Room Learning
Online
UNL 4-H living room learning sessions, youth do not need to be 4-H members to participateNSEA Nebraska Strong Learning Lab
Online
Live programming for elementary students from 9-11 am and secondary students 1-3 pm, Monday to Friday, beginning March 23rd.Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials
Online
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Religious & Spiritual Needs
Religion Crash Course
Religion app
This app has "decks" of flashcards to help you learn the basics about some of the world's major religious traditions. It's a great opportunity to learn some more about the religious diversity among us!Insight Timer and Prana Heart
Meditation apps
These are examples of free apps that offer breathing exercises, mindfulness exercises, and guided meditation.A Place to Begin
Online
This is a practice challenge meditation for the current COVID-19 situation, shared by Spiritual Directors International.Online Religious Services
First-Plymouth Church (UCC)
Lincoln
Live stream church services, access via their website at http://www.firstplymouth.org or Facebook page. online The following options for religious services offers some diverse selections of what is available. If you would like assistance finding another available religious service, please contact the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at leah.rediger@doane.edu or (402) 826-8118.Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Catholic)
Crete
Live stream Masses available in English and Spanish: https://www.facebook.com/SacredHeartCrete, also follow their Facebook page for Lunchtime Chats with Father Steve Major. onlineThree Cranes Grove (Pagan, Druid)
United States
Recording posted of a Spring Equinox Ritual on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/threecranes/videos/2677306735831045/. More to be posted in the coming weeks. onlineCongregation B'nai Jeshurun/South Street Temple (Reform Jewish)
Lincoln
Live stream services on Fri. evenings at 6:30 pm and Sat. mornings at 9:30 am via https://southstreettemple.org/worship/streaming/. Check their website for additional online meeting opportunities, such as Torah study: https://southstreettemple.org. onlineBerean Church (Non-denominational Christian)
Crete
Please contact the church email at office@creteberean.org to be included in the weekly Digital Church email list. onlineSpiritual Direction
Rev. Kathryn Campbell (First-Plymouth Church/UCC)
Lincoln
Offers spiritual direction from a Christian or Interfaith perspective. Lincoln Spiritual direction is a one-on-one meeting with a spiritual mentor for a mentally healthy person seeking spiritual support or guidance, and one who journeys with you on your spiritual path. The spiritual directors listed here have generously offered one or more free sessions to members of our Doane community. Please contact the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at leah.rediger@doane.edu or (402) 826-8118 for their availability and contact information.Mother Amanda Gott (St. Matthew's Episcopal Church)
Lincoln
Offers spiritual direction from a Christian or Interfaith perspective.Rev. Amber Doty (ADF/Druid Pagan)
Omaha
Offers spiritual direction from a Pagan perspectiveRev. Stephen Griffith (President, Faith Coalition of Lancaster County)
Lancaster County
Offers spiritual direction from a Christian or Interfaith perspective.Fr. Steve Major (Sacred Heart Catholic Church)
Crete
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Veteran/Military Services
Veteran/Military Services
Douglas Veteran Service Office
Omaha
Address: 1111 South 41st Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: 402-444-7180
County service office: military-connected students can contact to find resourcesMyLNK
Lincoln
VA Debt Management Center
Nebraska
Phone: 1-800-827-0648
Repaying debt to the VA; Veterans can call Debt Management Center for assistance if COVID-19 is affecting their ability to repay their debt to the VAVA Health Care
Nebraska
Questions regarding VA Health Care; Questions about coronavirus and health care and how this may affect your current VA appointmentsVA Housing Assistance
Nebraska
Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; Apply or manage the Veterans housing assistance benefitsVet Center
Lincoln
Phone: 402-476-9736
Veteran Outreach; Speak to a Vet Center Counselor. Help find additional resourcesVeteran Service Office
Grand Island
Address: 131 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308-385-5065
County service office; military-connected students can contact to find resourcesVeterans Benefits Administration
Nebraska
Phone: 1-888-442-4551
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Interpersonal Violence
Crisis Center, Inc.
Grand Island
24-Hour Crisis Line: 308.381.0555
Victim service agency that serves Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick counties in NebraskaHope Crisis Center
Crete
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.388.4673
Victim service agency that serves Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, and York counties in Southeast NebraskaVoices of Hope
Lincoln
24-hour crisis line: 402.475.7273
Victim service agency that provides services to Lincoln, NEWCA Omaha
Omaha
24-Hour Crisis Line: 402.345.7273
Victim service agency that provides services to Omaha, NELove is Respect
United States
Text: loveis to 22522
Phone: 1.866.331.9474 (TTY 1.866.331.8453
Visit: loveisrespect.org
Support for survivors or those supporting them of sexual, dating, or domestic violenceNational Domestic Violence Hotline
United States
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Phone: 1.800.799.7233 (TTY 1.800.787.3224)
Visit: thehotline.org
When survivors are forced to stay in the home or in proximity to their abuser, it can create circumstances where their safety is compromised, and they may need to alter their safety planNational Sexual Assault Hotline
United States
Phone: 1.800.656.4673
24-hour crisis line for survivors or those who are supporting survivors of sexual violenceNational Sexual Violence Resource Center
United States
Information and resources for sexual violenceNebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Nebraska
Find Nebraska victim service agencies based on your locationRape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
United States
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LGBTQIA+
GLMA Provider Directory
United States
GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.Health Equality Index
United States
Human Rights Campaign medical provider search by state.OutNebraska
Nebraska
Educating on Nebraska-specific LGBTQIA issuesSAGE USA
United States
Phone: 877.360.LGBT
National advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBT eldersTrans Lifeline
United States
Phone: 877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
United States
A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19Trevor Project Lifeline
United States
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. -
Undocumented Communities
Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation's (crowdsourced resources)
Online
A collection of resources to assist undocumented individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Community Resources
Doane University is here for you. We have collected community resources across 11 areas, with our community in mind. Whether you are a student, staff, faculty, or community member, we believe you will find a resource that can help you during this difficult time.
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is coordinating assistance to community resources, and we encourage you to communicate with us if we can help meet your needs. We will continue adding resources. If you have a community resource you would like to add, contact DEI at dei@doane.edu or call us at 402-826-8116.