Nebraska

offers first-time homebuyer loans and down payment assistance to help lower-income Nebraskans buy a home.

network of local Community Action agencies across the state that help with rent, deposits, and eviction prevention for families in crisis.

state-funded shelter, rapid re-housing, and homeless prevention services delivered through local partner agencies; dial 211 to find the provider near you.

free legal help for renters facing eviction or unsafe housing; call the AccessLine at 1-877-250-2016.

monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children; apply online at ACCESSNebraska.

the state's online portal to apply for cash aid, SNAP, Medicaid, energy help, and child care; call 1-855-632-7633.

short-term help for families with children facing a sudden crisis like eviction or utility shut-off; apply through ACCESSNebraska or a DHHS office.

local offices provide emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and other urgent bills.

most Nebraska nonprofit hospitals must offer free or discounted care to lower-income patients; ask any hospital's billing office for a financial assistance application.

community health centers that charge on a sliding scale, so care is affordable even if you owe medical bills or have no insurance.

free legal help with medical debt, collections, and garnishment; AccessLine 1-877-250-2016.

helps pay heating and cooling bills for low-income households; apply through ACCESSNebraska at 1-855-632-7633.

free home energy upgrades (insulation, furnace repair) that lower utility bills for income-eligible families, delivered through Community Action agencies.

partners with local utilities to give one-time grants toward past-due electric and gas bills.

monthly grocery benefits for low-income households; apply online or call 1-855-632-7633.

find nearby food pantries and free groceries across 93 counties in central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

serves southeast Nebraska with pantries and mobile distributions; use the "I Need Food Now" tool to find help fast.

free healthy food, formula, and nutrition support for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.

free or low-cost health coverage for low-income adults, families, seniors, and people with disabilities; expansion coverage (Heritage Health Adult) covers many working adults. Apply at ACCESSNebraska.

low-cost health insurance for children in families who earn too much for Medicaid; apply through ACCESSNebraska.

shop for private health plans with income-based subsidies during open enrollment or after a life change.

locate community and free clinics offering sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral care regardless of insurance.

24/7 line for any family question or behavioral health crisis involving a child; call 1-888-866-8660 to talk with a counselor and get connected to services.

free 24/7 counseling for kids, teens, and parents in crisis; call 1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121.

call or text 988 to reach trained Nebraska crisis counselors for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or substance use.

searchable directory of local mental health and substance use treatment providers statewide.

helps working and job-seeking parents pay for child care; apply through ACCESSNebraska.

free preschool, health, and family support for income-eligible children under 5 and pregnant women.

early childhood, parenting, and kinship-family support services across the state.

free job search, training referrals, and career help; also where you file for unemployment benefits.

apply for weekly benefits if you lost your job through no fault of your own; file through NEworks.

local agencies help with job readiness, bus passes, and vehicle or gas assistance to get to work.

free civil legal help for low-income Nebraskans with eviction, benefits, debt, and family issues; statewide AccessLine 1-877-250-2016 (Native American Program and Elder line also available).

affordable immigration legal services including green cards, citizenship, DACA, and asylum; offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island.

nonprofit that advocates for and helps connect low-income Nebraskans and immigrants with benefits, health care, and legal protections.