EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/02/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Physical Address

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;

Voice

(800) 833-7352

TTY | Telecommunications Device for the Deaf Toll-Free Line

Application process

Call or visit website for information or to apply online

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Nebraska

Agency info

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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