Alcoholics Anonymous

402-371-9859, toll-free 877-266-3632

303 Madison Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701

Members desire to stop drinking. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. No dues or fees to become a member.

Alzheimer''s Association

402-375-1790, toll-free 1-800-308-2112

811 East 14th Street, Norfolk NE 68787
Provides education, information, and support to individuals affected with Alzheimer''s disease.,

American Cancer Society

toll-free 1-800-642-8116

8502 West Center Road, P.O. Box 241255
Omaha, NE 68124-5255

Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering.

American Heart Association

402-489-5115

1550 S. 70th Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68506

Provides information and resources on cardiovascular disease and stroke, information on after care and resources on reducing risk.

American Lung Association of Nebraska

toll-free 1-800-LUNG-USA

ala@lungnebraska.org

7101 Newport Avenue, Suite 303
Omaha, NE 68152

Is a source of information on lung disease, with particular emphasis on asthma and the effects of tobacco and emphysema.

American Red Cross

402-375-5209

112 E. 2nd Street
Wayne, NE 68787

Helps keep people safe every day as well as in an emergency thanks to caring people who support our work in the community.

Area Agency on Aging Northeast Nebraska

402-370-3454, 402-370-3279, toll-free 1-800-672-8368

1700 N. Victory Road
Norfolk, NE 68702

Assists older adults to remain independent. Services that may be available include: home-delivered meals and in-home chores, personal care, lawn care, snow removal, respite, and lifeline services.

Bureau of Vital Statistics

402-471-2871

301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95065
Lincoln, NE 68509

Has records of all the births, deaths, marriages, divorces, abortions and population statistics.

Chief Medical Officer

402-471-8566

P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 65809-5044

Is the decision-maker in contested cases involving health professionals and occupational and facility licenses; serves as a member of the HHS system Policy Cabinet and oversees all health issues.

Developmental Disabilities Division

402-375-7080

611 N. Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787

Provides funding and monitors service coordinators for Northstar, Region 4, Envisions, Employment Works and Mozac, which provide service to schools for transition students.

Drinking Water, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

402-471-0930

301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509

Administers rules governing water quality standards and requirements for sampling, treatment and public notification.

Goldenrod Hills

402-529-3513

1119 Avenue E
Wisner, NE 68791

Oversees WIC, Head Start, immunizations, Every Woman Matters, diabetic screening and education, well child checks, public health nursing, lead screening, early development services, translation services, and weatherization.

Haven House

800-876-6238

Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention and prevention services

Health & Human Services

402-375-7050

P.O. Box 285, 421 Centennial Road,
Wayne, NE 68787

Provides aid to dependent children, food stamps, emergency assistance, energy assistance, child care and Medicaid to low income qualifiers.

Northeast Early Childhood Training Partnership

402-287-2061

sstrahm@esu1.org

211 Tenth Street
Wakefield, NE 68784

Provides leadership, resources, and professional development to the early childhood care and education workforce to support high quality early childhood settings, early learning opportunities and effective parenting.

Northern Nebraska Area Health Education Center

402-644-7253

110 North 16th Street, Suite 15
Norfolk, NE 68701

Promotes, recruits and retains health care professionals through partnerships among healthcare, educational and community providers in Northern Nebraska.

Northern Region HIV/STD Prevention and CARE Planning

(402) 370-3900

107 S. 8th St.
Norfolk, NE 68701

Provides anonymous free testing to anyone over 13 and helps people who need housing, transportation, health care providers and emergency assistance.

Pesticide (Application/Certification) Department of Agriculture

(402) 471-6882

301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509-4756

Regulates the distribution, storage, and use of all pesticides in Nebraska.

Pesticide (Illness) Nebraska Department of Health and Human Serv

(402) 472-8880

301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509

Investigates the outbreaks of illness and tries to locate the cause of the illness and contain it to prevent the illness from happening again.

Prevention Pathways

(402) 370-3113

504 Prospect Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701-4022

Promotes the positive human development of children, youth and families by building relationships, skills, attitudes, and attributes necessary to live life free from the problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

R Way

(402) 375-2532, (402) 375-5741

219 Main St.
Wayne, NE 68787

Operates Kirkwood House and the Job Site where residents develop personal, daily, and community living skills with medication management. They also offer community support services to help the consumer live successfully in the community and a community mental health and wellness clinic for therapy and outpatient psychiatric services.

Sanitation - State of Nebraska, Department of Agriculture Food S

implements and enforces the sanitation and quality standards relative to the food industry through service, education, and regulation.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

(402) 599-4000

44th and Emile
Omaha, NE 68198

Improves the health of Nebraskans through premier educational programs, innovative research, the highest quality patient care and outreach to underserved populations.