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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Po Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103

Eligibility

Open to families with a child in the home and who meet certain tests, including resource and income tests - visit website or call for information

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 5 pm
(402) 323-3900

Voice - Alternate | Lincoln calling area

(800) 833-7352

Voice - TTY | Telecommunications Device for the Deaf Toll-Free Line

(402) 471-7256

Voice - Alternate | TDD - Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

(402) 595-1258

Voice - Alternate | Omaha calling area

https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Emergency-Assistance.aspx

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Visit website to apply online or call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Nebraska

Description

Provides help to families in situations which are threatening the health or wellbeing of an eligible child and family.

Emergency Assistance payments may be made for shelter expenses, relocation expenses, or non-medical transportation. Payments are made directly to the provider of the service.

Providing organization

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.