Community Living & Participation
Community Living and Participation
Hastings, NE & Surrounding Areas
Wheels for Work Program
Reach Your Destination Easily
Services:
Low-cost public transportation service "curb-to-curb" more...
Eligibility:
Schedule a ride 24 hours in advance - destination and appointment time.
See handbook for details
ADAMS COUNTY
Services:
Community Service Coordinators
Homeless Prevention and Emergency Assistance
Financial Literacy/Budget Assistance
Information and Referrals
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Weatherization (WAP)
Furnace & Water heater inspection
Insulation
Weatherstripping & Caulking
Repair/Replace windows and doors.
Attic Ventilation
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Eligibility:
Income Guidelines
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Community Services Coordinator (CSC)
Katie Shaw (CSC)
Covering Adams County
2525 W 2nd Street Suite 110
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-7679
Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program Staff
Tara Vazquez-Alarcon
2525 W 2nd Ste. 110
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-7679
WIC Office
422 North Hastings
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-7679
RYDE Transit
Hastings, NE 68901
402-463-5681
Monday - Friday 6 AM - 6 PM
Services:
Housing Choice Voucher - rental assistance program
Eligibility:
Based on income & household size
Base a background check
U.S. Citizen or non-citizen with eligible immigration status
Contact
2525 W 2nd St, Ste 110
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)463-1061
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
***Fridays by appointment only
Services:
Fostercare Alternative Program
Zero-Cost
Year-Long 4-Step Program
Life Skills
Resources
Spiritual, Practical, and Financial Counseling
Housing and Employment Assistance
Eligibility:
Application
Referral
Interview
Background check
*Acceptance to this program is not guaranteed.
Miriam’s Hope Ranch
P.O. Box 108 Oberlin, KS 67749 Or email to: luke@miriamshope.com
For questions, call: 402.705.8971
Services:
Health & Business
Sports/Youth & Adult Leagues
Child Care
Swimming
Groups & Birthday Parties
Camps & Outdoor Activities
Community
College Scholarships >>>
Eligibility:
All people are welcome to participate regardless of age, sex, ability, ethnicity, religion or ability to pay.
Financial Assistance Available
*Individuals accused or convicted of certain crimes may be denied access or membership. Contact the YMCA for more information.
402-463-3139
Services:
Easter Seals
2727 W 2nd St
Suite 471
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-462-3031
Fax: 855-376-1234
Afterschool care for students with special needs ages 13-20.
Afterschool snack
Learning Activities
Social & Life Skill
Academic Supports
After-School Care
Full-Time Summer Program
Vocational Employment Training
Our Place After School Care Inc.
Addie Johnson
1117 East South Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)-519-5115
(402) 519-5197
* Also see Independent Living & Advocacy for more Services.
Eligibility:
Individuals with IDD, their families, and community partners
PO Box 86, Hastings, NE 68902-0086
Phone: (402) 463-5816
Email: jayemaye@hotmail.com
Residential Services - Residential, Shared Living, Supported Family, & Independent Living
Day Services - Habilitation & Life Skills
Community Services - Community Integration
Respite Services
Hands of Heartland
(402) 699-4902
Day/Vocational Services
Habilitation Community Inclusion
Employment Services
Residential Services - In-Home, Group Home, Shared Living, and Extended Family Home
Clinical Services - Mental Health, Crisis Invention
Risk Services
ILC
Tinera Rust - Area Director
225 Webb Road, Suite 3 Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 831-2036
ILC - Hastings
1032 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901
Programs & Services:
Children’s Services
Day Services
Employment Skills
Group Setting
Medical and Nursing
Mental and Behavioral Health and Autism Services
Mosaic at Home
Personal Care
Senior Independent Living Facility
Supported Living (24/7)
Supported Living (Hourly)
Targeted Case Management
Transition Services
Mosaic
702 W. 14th St.
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0518
Mosaic Central Nebraska
Nate Pierce-Panowicz
Executive Director
Nate.Panowicz@mosaicinfo.org
2208 N Webb Rd Unit 4
Grand Island
NE
68803
308.381.1690
Job & Life Skills
Supported/Assisted Community & Adult/Teen Family Home
Day Services - Health, Behavioral & Daily Life Skills
Medical
Employment
Retirement
Transportation
Financial Management
Limited Supervision to Full-Time Assistance
MNIS, Inc Central Office
Diane B. Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
216 N. Denver
Hastings, NE 68901-5136
Phone: (402) 462-5107
Fax: (402) 462-5126
Goodwill
Day Support
Personal Care
Communiity Integration
Person Centered Planning
Emergency Community Support
Day Rehabilitation
Relapse/Prevention Plans
Advocacy and Referrals to Benefits and Community Services
Skill Building
Mental/Behavioral Health Services
Employment & Career Services
Goodwill Services
835 South Burlington Plaza, Ste 110 & 112
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-1467
Fax: 402.463.1445
Program Manager:
Jenifer Phinney
Shared Living Manager:
Tia Hayman
State Organizations
Western Iowa and Nebraska Association on Higher Education and Disability
Services:
Ensure that students with disabilities receive equal access to two and four year colleges and universities.
Eligibility:
Have a disability
WINAHEAD Contact
Debbie Forshee-Sweeney
Union College
debbie.forsheesweeney@ucollege.edu
402-486-2600 ext: 2080
Treasurer:
Susie Dunn
Southeast Community Collegesdunn@southeast.edu
402-323-3413
Kim Ottman
Central Community College
kimottman@cccneb.edu
308-398-7423
Ryan Stamm
Metro Community College
restamm@mccneb.edu
531-622-2766
Service:
Resources & Supports for Aged & Disabled and their families/Caregivers.
Abuse Prevention & Response
Assistive Technology
Long-term Care
No Wrong Door (NWD) System provides seamless access to information and assistance by connecting individuals, professionals, and agencies, both private and public. >>>
Money Follows the Person (MFP) - Increases the use of home and community-based services by eliminating state and federal government barriers.
Veteran Directed Care (VDC) - Enrolled veterans determine who provides goods and services, when, and how. >>>
Eligibility: Anyone with a disability.
Services:
Offers 20 individual and team sports through training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Free health screenings
Education - empowerment, inclusion, participation, advocacy, and leadership.
Eligibility:
Special Olympics - only individuals with intellectual disabilities
Unified (Special Olympics & NSAA athletes) - individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team
Special Olympics Nebraska
9427 F Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Phone (402) 331-5545