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Provides support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Offers a support group for caregivers.

Information concerning Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and other blood related cancers for professionals and the general public. Patient services, science and research and advocacy information. Free education, literature, and video and audio tapes.

Transportation assistance program and co-pay assistance program.

Telephone support group and traditional support groups are available for patients and families of any age who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or myeloma. Call for support group times and location.

Peer Support for newly diagnosed patients who wish to talk to a person going though the same situation (trained volunteers).

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Expense Assistance
Disease/Disability Information

Provides support groups that deal with end of life and terminal illness diagnosis.

Pre-operative or post-operative visitation in hospital or home to ostomy patients to help patients adjust and for support.

Support and education for ostomy patients and their families on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, call for locations. There are no meetings in July, August, or December.

Free ostomy supplies for emergency situations, when available. Referrals provided.

A monthly newsletter subscription is available.

Contact by phone to secure services.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Equipment/Supplies

Provides help for a variety of life situations. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their loved ones with Alzheimer's/dementia to share in a separate music therapy session, led by WHC's board-certified music therapist. No musical background is needed.

Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Disease/Disability Information
Breast Self Examination Instruction
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Program for all children 14 and under who have been touched by epilepsy. The group meets several times a year in fun, social settings, and participate in projects to educate about epilepsy. Ambassadors are volunteers who work to grow epilepsy awareness across their community.
Works to achieve widespread emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding about the misconceptions and lack of information about blindness. Contact for information on chapters and support groups across the state.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Support group meetings held the first Sunday of each month March-November (except for holiday weekends, when meetings are on the second Sunday). Meetings are primarily offered on Zoom and occasionally in person.

Other services include information, advocacy, speakers, and Gleanings, a quarterly-issued newsletter for anyone interested in learning more about Post Polio Syndrome.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides a support group for adolescents and adults living with a mental health condition, including depression, mood disorders, and other mental health conditions.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain & Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain & Body.

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Fall Prevention Programs
Weight Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Therapeutic Exercise
The Family Resource Center offers a Cancer Support Group on the 1st Thursday each month from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The group is open to anyone with cancer and meets at the Family Resource Center.
Advocacy services for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Monthly meetings in Omaha and Lincoln, call for information.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Breast Cancer Support Group. Groups include Look Good, Feel Better and A Time to Heal.
Offers a full continuum of HIV services from HIV and STD testing to HIV medical treatment and care management. For a comprehensive list of services visit the website.

PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).

MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.

CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.

SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Counseling Services
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Disease/Disability Information
HIV Testing
Case/Care Management
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling

Hospital and emergency department.

Cancer Care offering complete diagnostic and treatment methods, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biotherapy, screenings, hereditary risk assessments, cancer survivor events and support groups. Telephone: (402) 481-5400

Care Management Services counsel and help with arranging post-hospital care for patients and their family members. Telephone: (402) 481-8941

Center for Sleep Medicine where registered polysomnographic technologists conduct sleep evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as sleep apnea and excessive snoring, narcolepsy, insomnia, night terrors, sleepwalking, and shift work adaptation. Telephone: (402) 481-9646

Conference Center for use by community groups meeting specific criteria based on limited availability. Catering is available, and fees are charged according to the room and services requested. Telephone: (402) 481-5646

Pastoral Care and educational programs to patients and their families. Telephone: (402) 481-5130

Urinary Incontinence Service is a confidential, individualized program which assists women with urinary stress incontinence to regain muscle control. Clients are given instruction in how to perform the Kegel technique, as well as the use of biofeedback-assisted muscle training to control stress or urgency incontinence. Other options include collagen injection, done by a urologist, to increase resistance for urinary leakage. Telephone: (402) 481-5629

Volunteers may begin service at the age of 14 and remain active for as long as they desire. Opportunities exist in over 90 areas at the medical center. For more information, call 402-481-3032.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Sleep Disorders Clinics
Hospitals
Cancer Clinics

Offers many different support groups, including caregiver education, wellness for clients identifying as women and men or gender expansive, new diagnosis, youth support, balanced wellness, and Spanish speaking.

Resource and support group for any individuals affected by Fragile X Syndrome and their family members, friends, educators, etc.

Alzheimer's Support Groups.

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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides free programs and services to people impacted by cancer, which are offered from the point of diagnosis through early survivorship. Services include:

- Medical Presentations

- Counseling and Social Work Services

- Survivorship Programs

- Support Groups

- Stress Management

- Touch Therapy

- Healing Through Art

- Wig Boutique and Beautiful You Workshops

- Nutrition Classes

- Mindful Movements

- Individualized Exercise Program

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Natural Hair/Wig Donation Programs
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Connects you with other parents who have worked through troubling behaviors, medical procedures, and other challenges that may be similar to issues you are experiencing.
Provides medical, diagnostic and testing services locally. Variety of specialty clinics including: allergy, dietary, counseling, ear nose and throat, oncology, pulmonology, and surgery (both inpatient and outpatient).

Other services include cardiac rehabilitation, social services, physical and speech therapies, and wellness programs.

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Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Allergy Testing
Hospitals
Hospice Care
Physical Therapy
Sleep Disorders Clinics
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Community Wellness Programs
Emergency Medical Care
Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
DUI Offender Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Gambling Disorder Counseling
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Provides information for various health/disability-related support groups.