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Wheelchair Transportation
Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation
General Transportation
Many Home Care companies offer general transportation services for seniors, including rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. See the In-Home Care & Support page for a complete listing of home care providers that may offer transportation assistance.
Senior Centers & Nutrition Sites
Aging Partners administers and supports senior centers and nutrition sites throughout Lancaster County. For information on any of the centers listed below, contact:
Senior Centers
Aging Partners Health & Fitness Center
600 S. 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-441-7575
Asian Senior Center
2615 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-441-7159
Belmont Senior Center
2301 N. Cotner Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-441-7064
Bennet Senior Center
750 School Road
Bennet, NE 68317
402-782-2750
Firth Senior Center
311 Nemaha Street
Firth, NE 68358
402-791-5700
Hickman Senior Center
349 E. 3rd Street
Hickman, NE 68372
402-792-2252
Northeast Senior Center
2900 N. 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68507
402-441-7157
Victory Park Senior Center
1111 Bounty Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-441-7156
Washington Street Senior Center
1005 Washington Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-441-7065
Food Pantries
The following organizations provide food assistance to seniors and families in need in the Lincoln area.
Catholic Social Services
cssomaha.org
3300 S. 35th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
402-435-7568
Foodnet Inc.
2121 N. 27th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-477-3663
Good Neighbor Community Centers
gncc.org
402-435-7376
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP)
SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) provides monthly benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase food. Contact one of the following agencies for information or to apply.
Nebraska DHHS – Economic Assistance
dhhs.ne.gov
301 Centennial Mall S.
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-471-9000 / 800-383-4278
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals are available to seniors who are homebound or have difficulty preparing meals. The program is administered locally through Aging Partners.
Family Caregiver Coaching
Caring for an aging family member is one of life’s most meaningful—and most challenging—roles. Caregiver coaching offers personalized support to help family caregivers navigate decisions, manage stress, and find balance.
Inspired Caring – Michele Magner
InspiredCaring.com
402-440-9032
Michele@InspiredCaring.com
Education Opportunities
The following organizations offer educational programs and resources for seniors and those working in eldercare.
Inspired Caring – Michele Magner
InspiredCaring.com
402-440-9032
Michele@InspiredCaring.com
Caregiver education workshops
University of Nebraska at Omaha – Gerontology
unomaha.edu
Gerontology programs and resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln – Gerontology
unl.edu
Gerontology programs and resources
Health-Related Associations, Information & Support Groups
The following national and local organizations provide information, resources, and support for a wide range of health conditions.
General
American Red Cross – Nebraska
redcross.org
2912 S. 80th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
402-342-2624
Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous – Nebraska
aa.org
402-421-0170
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association – Nebraska Chapter
alz.org
988 S. 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-420-2540 / 800-272-3900 (24-hour helpline)
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
ALS Association – Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota/Nebraska Chapter
alsaconnection.org
800-315-0257
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation – Heartland Region
arthritis.org
800-365-3811
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
biane.org
402-423-7033 / 800-599-0994
Cancer
American Cancer Society
cancer.org
800-227-2345 (24-hour helpline)
Crohn’s Disease & Colitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
cff.org
800-344-4823
Depression & Mental Health
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Nebraska
dbsalliance.org
800-826-3632
Nebraska Family Helpline
888-866-8660
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Nebraska
naminebraska.com
402-441-7070
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association – Nebraska
diabetes.org
800-342-2383
Gambling
Nebraska Problem Gambling Helpline
800-522-4700
Grief
Grief Share
griefshare.org
Local groups available — search by zip code
Hospice & Palliative Care – Grief Support
Contact your local hospice provider for bereavement services.
Heart Disease
American Heart Association – Nebraska
heart.org
800-242-8721
Kidney Disease
National Kidney Foundation
kidney.org
800-622-9010
Lung Disease
American Lung Association – Nebraska
lung.org
800-586-4872
Lupus
Lupus Foundation of America – Heartland Chapter
lupus.org
800-558-0121
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Association
mda.org
800-572-1717
Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Foundation
nof.org
800-231-4222
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Foundation – Heartland Region
parkinson.org
800-473-4636
Stroke
American Stroke Association
stroke.org
888-478-7653
National Stroke Association
stroke.org
800-787-6537
Tinnitus
American Tinnitus Association
ata.org
800-634-8978
Vision
Vision Loss Resources – Nebraska
Contact Aging Partners for local vision support resources.
402-441-7070
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
ncbvi.nebraska.gov
402-471-2891 / 877-809-2419
