Resources on This Page Include:

CALL 911 IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE DANGEROUS COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

Trouble breathing

Continuing pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion or inability to arouse

Blueish lips or face

Tell the 911 operator that you have, or think you might have COVID-19. Put on a cloth face mask before help arrives if you can.

Childcare for Essential Workers

Community Care at Children's Respite Care Center (CRCC)

Eligibility/Requirements: Children of essential healthcare providers and First Responders who are working during the COVID-19 pandemic aged between 6 weeks and 12 years old. Children must be fever and symptom-free. Must call to schedule services.

Cost: Free for all essential local frontline healthcare providers and First Responders

About: Child care for essential healthcare providers and First Responders. Care staff includes a Certified Nurse Aid, a recreational therapist, and a behavioral health therapist.

Services are provided on a first come-first serve basis. Call for daily capacity options. Drop-in available but not guaranteed.

Phone: (402)- 496-1000. Ask for Lindsey.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6pm

CRCC Southwest Location

5321 S 138th St. Omaha NE 68137

Testing and Prevention

Where to Get Tested

Test Nebraska: Drive-Thru Testing

Zip Code Based Testing Locator

How the Virus Spreads

What to Do if You Are Sick

Travel Guidelines and Recommendations

Coronavirus Risk Levels by Activity

Benefits and Limitations of Cloth Face Coverings

What is Social Distancing and Why is it Important

the President's Coronavirus Guidelines

Be Careful Not to Blame Others

Information About COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Symptoms of COVID-19

How the Virus Spreads

Who is Considered High Risk

COVID-19 in the United States

How to Successfully Clean and Disinfect Your Area

Disinfectants That Can be Used Against COVID-19

Cleaning and Disinfecting Community Facilities

How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home or Business

Guidance for Quarantine

Instructions for Self-Quarantine

Instructions for Caregivers of Someone Who is in Home Care Isolation

Caring for Someone Who is Sick

Food Assistance

*Some programs require a photo ID for services. Click links below for more information

List of Pick Up Meals for Kids

List of Mobile Pantries

Omaha Public Schools Grab-and-Go Food Packages for Students

Pantries Operating During the Pandemic

Click here for our Food Assistance Page

Essential Items Assistance

Diaper Bank

Cox Low Cost Internet Service

Medication and Essential Items Assistance

Project Hope

Nebraska Government Financial Assistance Programs

Unemployment Benefits. Are you Eligible?

Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Nebraska

Healthcare.gov

Marketplace: coverage and Coronavirus

Medicaid Benefits: Click here to see if you qualify

Economic Assistance

Home Emergency Assistance

Financial Assistance in Douglas County

Information About Student Loan Forbearance

Community Financial Assistance Programs

Short Term Financial Assistance

Help with Rent and Utilities

Housing Stability Fund

Companies Hiring Right Now

Click Here for our Financial Assistance Page

Mental Health Tips and Services

Managing COVID-19 Stress: List of Resources

Tips for Coping with Stress

Click here for our Mental Health Page

Free Mental Health Hotlines

Disaster Distress Helpline - (800) 985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Boys Town National Hotline - (800) 448-3000, or email hotline@boystown.org

Nebraska Family Helpline - (888) 866-8660 for those especially concerned about a youth

Nebraska Rural Response Hotline - (800) 464-0258

If this is an emergency please dial 911

Domestic Violence Services

Hotlines: Talk to someone right now

Women's Center for Advancement (WCA): (402) 345-7273

Catholic Charities: 402-558-5700

Heartland Family Services: 800-523-3666

Women's Fund Omaha: 402-345-7273

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Live Chat Services: No speaking required

National Domestic Violence Hotline | Click "Chat Now" in upper right-hand corner

Click here for our Domestic Violence Resource Page

Further Information for Individuals

How to Wash Your Hands

How to Make Your Own Cloth Face Mask. Sew and No Sew Instructions

How to Protect Yourself and Others

What is Social Distancing and Why is it Important

Nebraska Medicine Community Information

Further Information for Healthcare and Community Living Providers

Guidance for Retirement and Independent Living Communities

Nebraska Medicine Resources for Providers

Resources and Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

Infection Control for Your Business or Facility

Information for Laboratory Professionals

Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment