HIV/AIDS Resources in Nebraska 
The following resources are being provided to assist you in locating medical, counseling, financial or educational HIV/AIDS services in Nebraska. This is not a complete list of all services available. Questions concerning specific services should be addressed to the most appropriate agency or group listed below.
Referral Document November 2007
Some human service agencies are volunteer groups located in homes. Please be patient and call again.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Information
Drug Referral Hotline |
(or contact your local substance abuse center) | 800-662-HELP |
| Lincoln Drug Crisis Line | (402) 475-5683 |
Emergency Assistance, Money, Food, Clothing & Shelter
For specific information concerning these services in your area, consult the Civic or Human Services directory in your local phone book, or call:
| United Way of Midlands First Call for Help |
1805 Harney Omaha, NE 68102 |
(402) 444-6666 |
| Nebraska AIDS Project | 139 South 40th Street Omaha, NE 68131 |
(402) 552-9260 |
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Financial Resources and Care Coordination
| AIDS Drug Assistance Program | (402) 559-4673 | |
| Nebraska AIDS Project | 139 South 40th Street Omaha, NE 68131 |
(402) 552-9260 |
| Ryan White Program | Nebraska Health & Human Services P.O. Box 94817 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4817 |
(402) 471-9098 |
| Social Security Administration | local office (402) 437-5616 | 800-772-1213 |
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HIV/AIDS Hotlines
| AIDS Clinical Trials Information | 800-TRIALS-A | |
| CDC National Prevention Information Network | (formerly "National AIDS Information Clearinghouse") | 800-458-5231 |
| National AIDS Hotline | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | 800-342-2437 |
| Spanish Hotline | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Eastern Time 7 days a week |
800-344-7432 |
| Hearing Impaired Hotline | 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday - Friday |
800-243-7889 |
| Nebraska AIDS Hotline (also V/TDD) |
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday - Friday |
800-782-AIDS |
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HIV/AIDS Information, Educational Materials & Referral Services
| Nebraska Health & Human Services System: offices in Lincoln, Kearney, North Platte, and Norfolk | ||
| County Health Departments in Auburn, Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha. | ||
| Other Organizations: | ||
| American Red Cross | Heartland Chapter 2912 South 80th Avenue Omaha, NE 68124 |
(402) 343-7700 |
| American Red Cross | Lancaster County Chapter P.O. Box 83267 Lincoln, NE 68501 |
(402) 441-7997 (402) 441-7038 -- (after 5:00 p.m.) |
| American Red Cross | Lincoln County Chapter 1302 A. Willow North Platte, NE 69101 |
(308) 534-7350 |
| Central Nebraska HIV/STD Community Planning Coalition | 3423 2nd Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 |
(308) 865-5610 |
| Coalition for Gay & Lesbian Civil Rights Health Concerns Committee | P.O. Box 94882 Lincoln, NE 68509 |
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| Great Plains HIV Prevention & CARE Group | 3423 2nd Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 |
(308) 865-5610 |
| NAF Multicultural Human Development Corporation | 416 East 4th Street P.O. Box 1459 North Platte, NE 69103 offices in Sioux City, Scottsbluff, Lincoln, Lexington, Omaha |
(308) 534-2630 800-662-2904 |
| Nebraska AIDS Education & Training Center | 985400 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-5400 |
(402) 559-5392 |
| Nebraska AIDS Project | 139 South 40th Street Omaha, NE 68131 220 South 17th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 3423 Second Avenue 304 North 5th Street, Suite C 4500 Avenue I |
(402) 552-9260 (402) 476-7000
(308) 865-5610 (402) 370-3300
(308) 632-1313 |
| Nebraska Department of Education | P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 |
(402) 471-4359 |
| Northern Region HIV/STD Prevention & CARE Planning Group | 304 North 5th Street, Suite C Norfolk, NE 68701 |
(402) 370-3300 |
| Panhandle HIV/STD PACT (Prevention Advocacy & CARE Team) |
Regional West Medical Center, South Unit, 3700
Avenue B Scottsbluff, NE 69361 |
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| Planned Parenthood of Lincoln | 2246 "O" Street Lincoln, NE 68510 |
(402) 441-3300 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Gay/Lesbian Resource Center | Nebraska Union, Room 342 Lincoln, NE 68588 |
(402) 472-5644 |
| University
of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Sexuality Education eXchange |
University Health Center Lincoln, NE 68588 |
(402) 472-7447 |
| Western Nebraska/Panhandle Consortium | 4500 Avenue "I" Scottsbluff, NE 69361 |
(308) 635-3807 |
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HIV/AIDS Support Groups
The following groups are for people affected by HIV or AIDS. Please contact the group nearest you for specific meeting times and locations.
| Grand Island Area Support Group | (308) 385-5175 | |
| Nebraska
AIDS Project Lincoln Area Women's Support Group |
220 South 17th Street |
(402) 476-7000 |
| Nebraska AIDS Project | 139 South 40th Street Omaha, NE 68131 |
(402) 552-9260 |
| Norfolk Area Support Group | (402) 370-3300 | |
| North Platte Area Support Group | (308) 865-5610 | |
| Panhandle Support Group | Gering, NE | (308) 783-1649 |
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Legal Assistance
| ACLU-Nebraska | 941 "O" Street, Suite 1020 Lincoln, NE 68508 |
(402) 476-8091 |
| Nebraska Advocacy Agency | (402) 474-3183 800-422-6691 |
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| Nebraska Legal Services | 941 "O" Street, Suite 825 Lincoln, NE 68508 |
(402) 435-2161 |
| Nebraska State Bar Association | P.O. Box 81809 Lincoln, NE 68501 |
(402) 475-7091 800-927-0117 |
| Western Nebraska Legal Services | P.O. Box 1078 207 W. 3rd Grand Island, NE 68801 |
direct-toll-free: 877-250-2018 access line to apply for services: 877-250-2016 |
Medical Services
Referral lists for health care providers are available by calling organizations listed in this section, your local health department or state/county medical associations. Eligible veterans may contact Veteran's Administration Medical Centers for medical evaluation. Consult the local telephone directory for listings.
Pastoral Care
| AIDS Interfaith Network, Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha | 100 North 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68132 |
(402) 558-3100 |
| Lincoln Interfaith Network | 140 South 27th Street, Suite B Lincoln, NE 68510 |
(402) 474-3017 |
| Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha (Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.) |
P.O. Box 3173 819 S. 22nd Omaha, NE 68103 |
(402) 345-2563 |
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