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Comprehensive Guide to In-Home Healthcare Resources

We serve the following areas:

Omaha | Ralston | Papillion | La Vista | Bellevue | Sarpy County | Douglas County

At Jean Whatley's Home Health, we are committed to helping families and individuals access the resources they need to provide quality in-home care. Below is a robust list of local and national resources for financial aid, assistive technology, housing modifications, meal delivery, senior and disability support, veteran resources, transportation, mental health, and pediatric care.

A. Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment

  • Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) – Nebraska
    Provides low-cost assistive devices and mini-loans for medical equipment.
    (402) 471-0734 | ATP Nebraska
    Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
  • Easterseals Nebraska – Alternative Financing Program
    Offers low-interest loans for assistive technology, home modifications, and vehicle adaptations.
    (402) 462-3031 | Easterseals Nebraska
    Source: Easterseals Nebraska official website.
  • Help Adult Services (HELP)
    Loans and rents medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds) at low cost.
    (402) 341-6559 | HELP Omaha
    Source: HELP Adult Services official website.

B. Disability and Chronic Illness Support

  • Alzheimer's Association – Nebraska Chapter
    Provides a 24/7 helpline, support groups, and educational resources for dementia care.
    (800) 272-3900 | Alzheimer's Association
    Source: Alzheimer's Association national and Nebraska chapter websites.
  • Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
    Offers case management, support groups, and resources for traumatic brain injury survivors.
    (402) 890-0606 | BIANE
    Source: Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska official website.
  • League of Human Dignity
    Provides assistive technology, independent living programs, and Medicaid waiver services.
    (402) 595-1256 | League of Human Dignity
    Source: League of Human Dignity official website.
  • Nebraska Disabled Persons & Family Support (DPFS)
    Provides up to $400/month for home modifications, medical supplies, and personal care assistance.
    (402) 471-0801 | Nebraska DHHS DPFS
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.
  • Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network
    Offers respite care subsidies for unpaid caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
    (866) 737-7483 | Lifespan Respite
    Source: Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network official website.

C. Financial Aid Programs

  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
    Helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling bills.
    Apply: ACCESSNebraska or (800) 383-4278.
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.
  • Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund (NVA)
    Provides emergency financial aid for veterans facing crises.
    Contact: Local County Veterans Service Officer | Nebraska Veterans Aid
    Source: Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs official website.
  • Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI/SSDI)
    Federal cash assistance for individuals unable to work due to disability.
    Apply: SSA.gov or (800) 772-1213.
    Source: Social Security Administration official website.
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    Provides EBT cards for groceries, including meal delivery services.
    Apply: ACCESSNebraska or (800) 383-4278.
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.

D. Government-Funded Healthcare Assistance

  • Aged & Disabled Medicaid Waiver (Nebraska)
    Covers in-home care for seniors and disabled adults who qualify for nursing home-level care.
    (877) 667-6266 | Nebraska DHHS AD Waiver
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.
  • Katie Beckett Medicaid for Children
    Medicaid for children with severe disabilities, regardless of parental income.
    Contact: Local DHHS office | Katie Beckett Program
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.
  • Medicare (Federal)
    Covers skilled home health care, hospice, and durable medical equipment.
    (800) MEDICARE | Medicare.gov
    Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official website.

E. Housing Assistance & Home Accessibility Modifications

  • Barrier Removal Program (League of Human Dignity)
    Provides grants up to $5,000 for home accessibility modifications.
    (402) 595-1256 | League of Human Dignity
    Source: League of Human Dignity official website.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Omaha – Home Repair Program
    Offers no-interest loans for critical home repairs and accessibility updates.
    (402) 457-5657 | Habitat Omaha
    Source: Habitat for Humanity of Omaha official website.
  • Rural Housing Repair Loans & Grants (USDA Section 504)
    Provides grants up to $7,500 for home repairs in rural areas.
    (402) 437-5551 | USDA Rural Development
    Source: USDA Rural Development official website.

F. Meal Delivery & Nutritional Programs

  • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
    Provides monthly food boxes for low-income seniors.
    (402) 453-5656 ext. 227 | ENCAP CSFP
    Source: ENCAP official website.
  • Food Bank for the Heartland – Senior Hunger Initiative
    Offers senior pantry programs and food distributions.
    (402) 331-1213 | Food Bank for the Heartland
    Source: Food Bank for the Heartland official website.

G. Mental Health Support & Crisis Intervention

  • Behavioral Health Connection (Region 6/Omaha)
    Connects individuals to mental health and substance abuse services.
    (402) 836-9292 | Behavioral Health Connection
    Source: Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare official website.
  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
    Immediate counseling for mental health crises.
    Call: 988 | 988 Lifeline
    Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

H. Pediatric & Special Needs Programs

  • Early Development Network (EDN)
    Provides early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
    (402) 557-6880 | Nebraska EDN
    Source: Nebraska Department of Education official website.
  • Nebraska Family Navigation – PTI Nebraska
    Offers support for families of children with disabilities.
    (402) 346-0525 | PTI Nebraska
    Source: PTI Nebraska official website.

I. Transportation Assistance for Medical Visits

  • Metro Area Transit – MOBY Paratransit
    Provides door-to-door wheelchair-accessible rides.
    (402) 341-0800 ext. 2105 | MOBY Paratransit
    Source: Metro Area Transit official website.
  • Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
    Offers free rides or mileage reimbursement for Medicaid recipients.
    Contact: Your Medicaid plan | Nebraska NEMT
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.

J. Veteran and Military Family Resources

  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Network
    Provides free rides for veterans to VA medical appointments.
    (402) 995-3453 | DAV Transportation
    Source: Disabled American Veterans official website.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) – Beneficiary Travel & VTS
    Offers mileage reimbursement or arranged transportation for veterans.
    (855) 208-4631 | VA Transportation
    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs official website.

K. Additional Resources

  • ElderCare Locator
    Connects seniors to local aging services.
    (800) 677-1116 | ElderCare Locator
    Source: U.S. Administration for Community Living.
  • United Way of the Midlands – 211 Helpline
    Provides information on food, housing, and healthcare resources.
    Call: 211 | United Way 211
    Source: United Way of the Midlands official website.
  • EatingWell – Healthy Recipes
    Offers a variety of nutritious, easy-to-follow recipes tailored for seniors and individuals with dietary restrictions.
    Visit: EatingWell Healthy Recipes
    Source: EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith publication, known for its fact-checked and expert-reviewed content.
  • Mayo Clinic – Medical Advancements
    Provides updates on medical advancements and health tips.
    Visit: Mayo Clinic Health Information
    Source: Mayo Clinic official website.
  • AARP – Accessibility Tools for Seniors
    Offers resources and tools for seniors to improve accessibility and independence.
    Visit: AARP Accessibility Tools
    Source: AARP official website.

L. Government Resources

  • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
    Provides a wide range of services, including Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, and disability support.
    (402) 471-3121 | Nebraska DHHS
    Source: Nebraska DHHS official website.

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