Sexual Health and Family Planning
Resources on This Page Include:
24 Hour Crying Baby Helpline: 866-243-2229
Overview: The Purpose of the Shaken Baby Task Force is to educate the community and increase public awareness on the dangers of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Co-Sleeping, and Second and Third Hand Smoke Exposure
Address: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Family Resource Center
933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Phone: (712) 396-4200
24/7 Helpline: 886-243-BABY (2229)
Facts and Resources On:
About: Shaking a baby can result in lifelong disabilities, such as brain damage, seizures, paralysis, and even death.The number one reason a baby is shaken is due to frustration from non-stop crying.
If you find yourself being overwhelmed: Place the baby in a safe place, like a crib, and leave the room; slowly count to ten while taking deep breaths; call someone to take over for awhile; and you can contact the 24/7 crying baby helpline at (886) 243-2229.
Click here for more calming tips.
About: smoking around infants and children can cause serious health problems and risks to their developing bodies.
Thirdhand smoke: refers to the toxins from cigarette smoke that stick to soft surfaces and can harm babies.
If someone is smoking near your baby or child don't be afraid to speak up. Your voice can make a difference in your child's life.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
About: SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant who is younger than one year old. You can help prevent SIDS by taking the right precautions
Tips for reducing the risk of SIDS: Always place your baby on their back to sleep during naps and bedtime on a firm mattress with a fitted bed sheet. If your child falls asleep in a swing, car seat, etc. safely remove them and place them on their back in their crib.
Do not use bumper pads, blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals in the baby's bed.
Do not smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs while pregnant or around the baby.
Schedule and attend regular checkups with your baby's doctor.
Education and Support Services
Through Lutheran Family Services
Eligibility/ Requirements: Families with children aged prenatal through five residing in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Fremont Nebraska area and surrounding communities and North Omaha.
Services Include:
Young Families Incentive Program
About: Through education and support, this incentive-based program engages parents and children in healthy activities. By participating in these activities, parents earn points to “purchase” new and gently used infant and toddler items at no cost.
Point earning behaviors Include:
Well-baby check-ups
Immunizations
Continuing education
Home visits
Breastfeeding
Parenting classes
Additional services include parenting classes, parenting support groups, memory book classes and community referrals.
About: For families and children, LFS incorporates evidence-based tools to guide parents and children to well-being through trauma-informed behavioral health therapy for children, individual and group therapy for families impacted by child sexual abuse, and guided Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to coach parents in supportive and constructive parenting techniques.
Nurturing Parenting Program
Nurturing Parenting Program® classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household. The philosophy is founded on seven principles:
Feelings of attachment
Empathy
Nurturing oneself
Gentle touch
Discipline
Expressing feelings
Expectations & self-worth
Structured childcare is provided for all sessions.
Family Planning and Sexual Health Resources
Cost: Fees are based on household income, which can be proven with a pay stub or unemployment documentation. Payment is expected at time of service if client is uninsured.
About: If emergency contraception is needed, the individual can walk in anytime they’re open. Most, but not all, services are available on a walk-in bases, but appointments can also be booked online 24/7 or by calling (877) 811-7526
Services offered: abortion services, birth control, general health care, HIV testing, LGBTQ services, men’s health care, morning-after pill (emergency contraception), pregnancy testing & services, STD testing, treatment, & vaccines, and women’s health care.
Interpreters: English and Spanish interpreters are on site and interpretation by telephone is available for other languages.
Hours: Monday 8AM - 4PM Tuesday 11AM - 7PM Wednesday 12PM - 8PM Thursday 9AM - 4PM
Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturday 10AM - 3PM Sunday Closed
Phone: (877) 811-7526
Fax: 515-362-8033
Location: 3105 N. 93rd St. Omaha, NE 68134
Cost: EPS offers all services at no cost in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Services offered: pregnancy tests, ultrasound, STI help now, beginning essentials program, and baby boutiques, along with other educational opportunities, professional counseling, and a resource room. All services are free and confidential.
Call: (402) 554-1000
Text: (402) 669-5563
Locations:
Benson Center
Hours: Monday 12PM – 5PM Tuesday 2PM – 7PM Wednesday 12PM – 5PM Thursday 2PM – 7PM Friday 12PM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday Closed
Phone: (402) 554-0121
Maple Village Center
3029 N 93rd St Omaha, NE 68134
Hours: Monday 8PM – 3PM Tuesday & Wednesday 11PM – 3PM Thursday 9AM – 3PM Friday 9AM – 1PM Saturday & Sunday Closed
Phone: (402) 736-8768
Bellevue Center
908 West Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005
Hours: Sunday – Wednesday Closed Thursday & Friday 8AM – 12PM Saturday Closed
Phone: (402) 933-2988
Cost: Payment is based on whether the individual is insured or uninsured. If the individual is uninsured, eligibility is based on household income.
Services offered: adolescent health services, contraceptive access and education and early detection of reproductive illnesses and treatment. Family planning experiences are also provided, including pregnancy testing, prenatal and post-partum services, contraceptive access, and all options counseling. STD counseling and testing is also provided.
Phone: (402) 451-3553
Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM – 6:30PM Saturday 9AM – 12PM Closed Daily 12PM - 1PM
Address: 2915 Grant St Omaha, NE 68111
Cost: Services are provided to insured and uninsured individuals. Eligibility must be met to qualify for certain government support programs (i.e. Ryan White Care Act and ADAP) to cover costs of treatment.
Insured individuals who have been newly diagnosed are referred to specific providers listed on the NAP website for next steps in the treatment process.
Services offered: HIV/STD testing, education/prevention, linkage to care, support groups, and advocacy.
Phone: (402) 552-9260
Location: 250 S 77th St Suite A Omaha, NE 68114
Cost: Get Checked Omaha provides free information and services.
About: Get Checked Omaha a movement that is supported by numerous charities, health systems, and government health programs to provide information and services including free STI/STD prevention and testing, free condoms, and free birth control.
Hours/Locations: There are multiple locations each with their own hours. Click here to view all of their current testing locations. This website provides a wealth of information about free STI/STD testing locations, free birth control, and prevention about STIs/STDs.
Teen and Young Adult Health
Eligibility/Requirements: Must be between the ages of 12 to 24.
Teens and young adults are not required to bring parents, friends, or other family members to their confidential appointment. Transportation can be provided if needed.
Cost: Private insurance and Medicaid are welcome, but individuals are not required to have insurance to receive care. Free birth control and free help with STDs is provided with other very low-cost services.
Services offered: birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, sexual health, LGBTQIA+ healthcare, behavioral health, general health, and relationships counseling.
For Questions Concerning Costs Call: (402) 502-8880.
For Transportation Eligibility Call: (402) 619-5311
To Schedule Transportation Call: (402) 734-4110
Locations:
South Center
4310 S. 24th St. Omaha, NE, 68107
Appointments: call (402) 502-8880 or text (402) 913-8630
Fax: (402) 502-8884
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
West Center
2520 S. 130th Ave. Omaha, NE 68144
Appointments: call (402) 769-7077 or text (402) 913-8630
Hours:
Temporarily Closed
Material Assistance
Requirements/ Restrictions You must provide a photo ID and a current piece of mail verifying your address every time you visit the pantry. You may visit the pantry one time within a thirty day period. After thirty days have passed you may visit again.
Description: Project Hope is a food, clothing and personal items pantry that also offers baby items and occasionally cleaning supplies.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Phone: (402) 453-7649
Location: Located in the lower level of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
6201 N 60th St Omaha, NE 68104
*Clients must stay in their vehicles during the 2020 Pandemic. Clothing Pantry is closed during this time.
Eligibility: Income-eligible women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants, and children up to five years old.
About: WIC is the nation’s most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition program. WIC provides wholesome foods, nutrition education, and community support for women, infants and children.
Temporary Hours due to COVID-19: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone (Main): 402-444-1770.
Locations:
Midtown WIC
1941 South 42nd St. #225 Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: (402) 444-4082
WIC West
735 North 120th St. Omaha Ne, 68154
Phone: (402) 444-6800
Charles Drew Health Center WIC
2915 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 451-3130
OneWorld WIC
4920 South 30th St. # 103 Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 734-2028
UNMC Olsen Center for Women
600 South 42nd St. Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: (402) 559-4500
*Effective April 1st, 2020 until further notice, ALL Douglas, Sarpy and Cass County WIC appointments and services will be completed over the phone.
For LGBTQ+ friendly community resources in Nebraska visit Huespring.org