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BUSINESS AND FAMILY
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THE RESOLUTION CENTER:
http://www.theresolutioncenter.org
Providing Mediation, Facilitation and Training to individuals, businesses and organizations in Southeast
Nebraska. 402-223-6061 or 1-800-837-7826
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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GAGE COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT:
http://www.gced.us
Partners with the City of Beatrice, Gage County, the State
Department of Economic Development, and others to promote
and create long term benefits for the community through
expansion, retention, and relocation of business and
industry.
402-223-6650
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EDUCATION
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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED:
http://www.southeast.edu
A federally funded program to help adults improve their lives by participating in FREE non-credit courses in Basic Skills, Workplace Literacy, GED preparation, U.S. Citizenship, and English as a Second Language.
402-228-8236
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BVCA EARLY HEAD START 0-5:
http://www.bvca.net
A free program for pregnant women and for families with
children birth to age five. Health and developmental
screenings, in-home visits, and parent/child activities to
foster child’s growth. Provides a free preschool (3 -
5) with direct family involvement, health and educational screenings, and
referrals for families.
402-223-6056
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PARENTS OF ALL AGES:
http://www.southeast.edu
A unique educational program of SCC designed to encourage self suffi-ciency through better careers. POAA Apartment Housing is available to qualifying students.
402-228-3468, Ext.350
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SE NEBRASKA AHEC:
http://www.se-ahec.org
A community-based re-source that works to build awareness of and interest in health careers among K-12, college-age, and non-traditional students; promote collaboration among communities to support health professionals through continuing education; and to support healthy commu-nities through educational activities.
402-228-9092
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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BVCA FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES:
http://www.bvca.net
Intervention programs for individuals and families deal-ing with critical issues, including basic necessities, shel-ter and assistance in successful family management.
402-228-1263
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HOPE CRISIS CENTER:
http://www.hopecrisiscenter.org
Provides free, confidential services to adult and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
24 Hour Hotline: 1-877-388-HOPE
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EMPLOYMENT
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BEST CARE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE:
Short term counseling service to employees and family members dealing with critical personal issues.
800-666-8606
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EXPERIENCE WORKS, INC.:
http://www.experienceworks.org
Agency which assists unemployed, low income people, 55 years of age who are seeking employment and/or training.
402-228-1212 or 800-782-7519
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NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
http://www.dol.nebraska.gov/
Matching employers' job openings with qualified applicants. Provide Safety and Labor Market information, wage and occupational trends, employment statistics, etc. Resource Room available for job seekers looking for employment and training opportunities.
402-223-6060
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION:
http://www.vocrehab.state.ne.us
Nebraska Department of Education program helping people with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities succeed in the work force. Services include: career counseling, vocational evaluation, bene-fit analysis, training, rehabilitation technology, job place-ment and job maintenance.
402-223-6604
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INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICES
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ARBOR E & T:
Provides life skills, job readiness, and job search training to ADC/TANF recipients.
402-228-1263
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CEDAR YOUTH SERVICES:
Helping children who have been abused, neglected or homeless achieve safety, stability and enduring family relationships.
402-228-6060
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NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
http://www.hhss.ne.gov
Supportive services provided for all ages, including cash grants, SNAP, childcare, Medicaid assistance, developmental disabilities, re-source development, and protection/safety of children and adults.
402-223-6000 OR 800-554-1923
CPS/APS Hotline: 800-652-1999
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VISINET, INC:
A family-centered, home-based, human service agency dedicating its resources to empowering individual to achieve self-sufficiency by over-coming barriers to their healthy functioning.
402-464-8866
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LAND MANAGEMENT
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PRAIRIE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE:
http://www.northernprairies.org/
Nebraska Game and Parks and Northern Prairies Land Trust assist private land owners with enrollment in government programs relating to conservation and hunting access in the tall grass prairie region.
402-223-0269 - Game and Parks
402-228-0276 - Northern Prairies
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VOLUNTEERISM
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BVCA FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM:
http://www.bvca.net
Qualifying persons 55 years of age and older who provide supportive, person-to-person service to chil-dren having exceptional or special needs in public and private schools, institutions, Head Start Centers and Not for Profit Day Cares.
402-223-6036 or 800-540-8981
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