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Empowering Through Knowledge: Our Family Resources

Family Resources: Accessing Opportunities for Growth and Success

Welcome to the Family Resources section of our resource hub, dedicated to supporting and strengthening Latino families throughout Nebraska. Here, you'll discover a wealth of resources designed to address the diverse needs of families, including parenting support, childcare assistance, access to social services, and resources for domestic violence prevention and intervention. Our aim is to empower families with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive. Stay connected with relevant news and updates on family-related issues impacting Latino communities in Nebraska. Explore our curated resources to access support and guidance for every stage of family life.

Furthermore, through partnerships with organizations dedicated to family development across the state, we expand our reach to offer a myriad of additional resources. From informative workshops and training sessions to ongoing support and networking opportunities, these collaborations enrich our ability to provide comprehensive assistance to families. Whether you're seeking guidance on financial planning, access to healthcare services, or assistance with educational opportunities, our network is here to support you. Together, we strive to empower families to cultivate healthy dynamics, foster resilience, and thrive in every aspect of life.
 

El Centro de las Américas

Location: 210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Originally known as the Hispanic Community Center, El Centro was founded in 1982, and became a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 1983. In the last 33 years, they have provided services in the areas of education, family support, strengthening of youth, health, domestic violence, and general support to the Latino and immigrant community. Additional programs include GED classes in Spanish, Latina Leaders, and Joven Noble that is offered to teens at-risk. 

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Resource Type: Family Resources
Phone: 402-474-3950

Empowering Families

Location: 615 S Beltline Hwy W, Suite 2, Scottsbluff, NE 68361

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Resource Type: Family Resources
Phone: 308-633-5091

Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS)

Location: 2401 Lake St. Omaha, NE 68111

Family Housing Advisory Services provides homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention services, financial management services, tax assistance, and individual development account services. They assist in moving homeless individuals to emergency shelters and permanent housing, and help with connecting them with housing subsidies, rental assistance, meals, clothing, income sources, and other community resources. Participants receive tenant education, housing search assistance, and budgeting to prepare for housing, and move toward self-sufficiency. FHAS also serves as a fair housing center, ensuring equal access to housing for all, through education and outreach, investigation of fair housing complaints, and direct assistance to ensure compliance. 

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Resource Type: Family Resources
Phone: 402-934-7921

Free Online Therapy

If you feel increased levels of stress or depression but don’t have the financial means to pay for an in-person or online therapist, you should consider free online therapy. Online therapy makes therapy more convenient by allowing individuals to have telepsychology sessions from almost anywhere in the world that there’s a stable internet connection.

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Free Online Therapy Chat

If you feel increased levels of stress or depression but don’t have the financial means to pay for an in-person or online therapist, you should consider free online therapy. Online therapy makes therapy more convenient by allowing individuals to have telepsychology sessions from almost anywhere in the world that there’s a stable internet connection.

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Heartland Workers Center

Location: 4923 South 24th St. Ste 101, Omaha, NE 68107

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Resource Type: Family Resources
Phone: 402-933-6095

Help.org

Addicted.org provides a guide to drug and alcohol addiction rehab, treatment and recovery resources with comprehensive information on topics like, care options, financial support, and free resources that are available in Nebraska.

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Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center

Location: Omaha Headquarters 4223 Center St. Omaha, NE 68105

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Latino Center of the Midlands

Location: 4821 South 24th Street Omaha, NE 68107

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Phone: 402-733-2720
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