Community Resources
Resource Guides
Resource Guides can help individuals needing services find exactly what they are looking for.
Find Help
Buffalo County Resources, Findhelp, is an online directory that lists free or reduced cost services like food, housing, mental health supports, and more. You can enter your location by Zip Code to easily find resources near you.
211
Nebraska 211 connects community members in need to resources that can help.
Nebraska Family Helpline
The Nebraska Family Helpline at (888) 866-8660 makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained Helpline operators screen calls to assess immediate safety needs, identify the potential level of a behavioral health crisis, make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources, and help callers connect to emergency resources or providers. The Helpline is supervised by licensed mental health professionals.
Buffalo County Emergency Services Directory
Buffalo County Emergency Services Directory. Click here to download >>
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- This brochure gives services for food, housing, legal, mental health, utility assistance, and other resources specific to Buffalo County.
- Spanish version of brochure. Click here to download >>
Mental Wellness
Suicide Prevention
Resources all in one page. Suicide Prevention webpage Hope and Healing: Hope and Healing
Crisis Phone Numbers
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- South Central Behavioral Services 308-237-5991 (Local)
- Richard Young Behavioral Health Hospital 308-865-2000 (Local)
- Virtual Family Assistance Center Red Cross 833-492-0094: redcross.org/vfac (State) Free and confidential
- Nebraska Family Helpline 1-800-866-8660 (State)
- Nebraska Rural Response Hotline 1-800-464-0258 (State)
- Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 (National
Food
Food
Buffalo County food leaders and agencies have collaborated to create a pantry list. >>Click here to download<< This list can change, check Find Help or 211 for latest updates. Click her for Spanish version
Housing
Buffalo County agencies collaborate to offer tools to rebuild a housing foundation for community members in need.
Kearney Housing Agency
The Kearney Housing Agency launched a housing resource website to assist residents in learning about housing programs in our community. To access this information, log on at http://www.kearneyhousingagency.com. Resources are also available in Spanish.
Unhoused Persons
- Persons who are homeless after hours and weekends are to contact law enforcement at (308) 237-2104 to determine if they would be qualify for one night of lodging supported by vouchers from the Salvation Army. This partnership is between law enforcement, Salvation Army, and the S.A.F.E. Center
- Buffalo County Emergency Shelters
- Crossroads Shelter: 1404 E 39th Street Kearney, NE 68847, (308)236-5688
- SAFE Center: (for individuals of domestic violence or sexual assault), 620 E 25th St, #14 Kearney, NE 68847, (308)237-2599
Buffalo County Housing List
This list gives contact information for income-based housing, mobile home parks, rental companies, and apartment complexes. Click here to download >>