Resources

MYLNK APP

It can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to needed help or different resources. Download the MyLnk App and have all the resources Lincoln has to offer at your fingertips.

CENTERPOINTE

Sometimes crises happen and we don’t know where to turn, check out Centerpointe for the crisis hotline or text line. Anyone can experience a crisis; you are not alone.

Crisis Line: 402-475-6695

TEAMMATES

TeamMates is a school-based mentoring program that matches a qualified adult with a student. These relationships are formed through once-a-week interactions. If you want to nominate or become a mentor or are looking to have someone mentor your student check out their website.

UNL - TBIP

UNL has an amazing program called TBIP (Target Bullying Involvement Program) which is a FREE individualized program provided by supervised trained specialists for students ages 7 to 18 years old who are involved in bullying whether that be through victimization, perpetration, or both.

STOPBULLYING.GOV

Bullying and Cyberbullying are a sad reality for our world today. Learn more about how to start conversations and support your student for success when it comes to bullying.

BLUE VALLEY

BVBH provides a variety of professional outpatient behavioral health services and mental health services, including mental health resources, behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatments, medication management therapy, and movides a variety of professional outpatient behavioral health services and mental health services, including mental health resources, behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatments, medication management therapy, and more!

Lincoln Food Bank

Along with our many partner agencies, we’re proud to offer a unique variety of services that help people in our community, making it easier to get food where they live, work and learn.

The website has a calendar listing of daily food pick up locations.

Cedars

Family resources focus on maintaining healthy family connections. We offer a variety of family-based services to match various needs, including Healthy Families Home Visiting, Sixpence, Partners in Permanency, Community Response, Family Support and Circle of Security Parenting. To learn more about the resources available to families in our community, call us at 402-434-5437.

JENDA FAMILY SERVICES

Jenda Outpatient Clinic provides mental health and substance use treatment services. These services are offered in contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Juvenile/Adult Probation. In addition, Jenda Clinic accepts most major insurers for private referrals within our community.

FAMILY SERVICE LINCOLN

The Behavioral Health Program strengthens families and supports youth through individual and family therapy, skill-building, referrals, and advocacy. Individual and Family Therapy services are provided within the school setting to assist individuals and families in dealing with life stressors that impact their behaviors and relationships at school or home.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Good Neighbor Community Center

GNCC will empower individuals and families with positive, life-changing skills while meeting basic social, educational and physical needs and providing

culturally-sensitive services. The Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC) supports families and individuals in Lincoln and Lancaster County with basic and

emergency services. Founded as a mission in 1973 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the GNCC believes in diversity in faith and

nationality. We exist to serve everyone, no matter their race, culture, ethnicity or creed.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

We understand that families often face financial difficulties at a moment’s notice. This is why the monthly food market program is available to anyone who is struggling. Whether it is for one month or eight months that you need support, Catholic Social Services is here to make sure you have what you need to provide healthy meals for your family.

CSS also provides supports that are in addition to the food program. The number to request assistance is 402.327.6211

HopeSpoke

We provide a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the mental health needs of those we serve including: crisis & residential services, extended day treatment program, outpatient services and school programs.

StarTran

The City of Lincoln offers StarTran as the method of mass transportation. On their website you can look up your trip to identify the best route to your destination. You can also purchase bus passes.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

We're a safe place to go.

Kids can find stability here, which is much-needed during a year like this. As a strength-based organization, we're committed to helping every student utilize their strengths. Our Club functions best when kids are encouraged to be fully themselves.

Please use the website to enroll your student today! Boys and Girls club is offered at Park before school starting at 7:00, and after school ending at 7:00. The club offers lots of activities, a meal and someone to help support homework time!

SCIP
SCIP provides prevention, education, and early intervention services. We recognize that a child's behavioral health needs must be addressed at early on-set, rather than waiting until they have progressed to a more critical level and are more difficult to address.

You can watch their video discussing anxiety and depression HERE

You can read their monthly newsletter HERE

Families Inspiring Families

Families Inspiring Families is a non-profit organization built to support parents with youth experiencing mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. FIF understands the mental and behavioral health systems and assists families in navigating the various resources while providing tools to help meet the day-to-day challenges of caring for their child.

Mourning Hope

At Mourning Hope, children, adults and families have the opportunity to participate in grief support groups with peers their own age who have experienced similar loss. Participants and clients are taught healthy coping skills for dealing with the death of a significant person. They are given the freedom to grieve in their own way and at their own pace. Ultimately, they learn that hope and healing are possible, and that no one has to grieve alone.

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