LIST OF RESOURCES Prepared by the Farm Law Office Legal Aid of Nebraska, Bancroft, Nebraska. The Nebraska Farm Hotline

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1 LIST OF RESOURCES Prepared by the Farm Law Office Legal Aid of Nebraska, Bancroft, Nebraska The Nebraska Farm Hotline The Hotline can be a first stop for information on the resources and services available to farm and ranch families and rural residents throughout the state of Nebraska. The Hotline is housed in the Farm Law office of the Nebraska Legal Services in Bancroft, Nebraska. The Farm Hotline is funded by Interchurch Ministries Farm Crisis Council. Financial, legal and counseling services and referrals are available through the Hotline. Farm Finance and Legal Assistance Clinics These clinics, sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture s Farm Mediation Service, are free. They are held monthly in Norfolk, Ainsworth, Valentine, Grand Island, Lexington, North Platte, Alliance, and Beatrice. Clinics are staffed by experienced farm and ranch financial counselors, by attorneys experienced in farm and ranch issues, including debtor/creditor and Farm Services Agency work, and by farm and ranch mediators of the Nebraska Farm Mediation Service. To sign up for Clinics, call the Hotline. Legal Aid of Nebraska Provides free legal services to income eligible individuals throughout the state. They represent individuals and families who cannot otherwise afford legal representation. Representation is limited to civil matters and does not include representation in criminal matters. Volunteer Lawyers Project or This is a referral service provided by the Nebraska State Bar Association. It is a way of attempting to obtain free legal representation through the efforts of volunteer lawyers. Mediation Services The Nebraska Farm Mediation Service Administered through the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the Farm Mediation Service offers financial preparation and mediation to assist borrowers and their lenders in resolving agriculture debt issues. The Nebraska Farm Mediation Service also offers mediation to help producers who have received an adverse decision from a USDA agency work through the situation with agency representatives. The Nebraska Beginning Farmer Service The Nebraska Department of Agriculture administers, the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act. The program encourages owners of agriculture assets (land, machinery, livestock facilities, etc.) to rent to an eligible beginning farmer to help him get started. The owner receives the rent from the beginning farmer plus the

The Hotline is housed in the Farm Law office of the Nebraska Legal Services in Bancroft, Nebraska. The Farm Hotline is funded by Interchurch Ministries Farm Crisis Council.

2 tax credit. The tax credit can become a valuable asset to be used by a Nebraska beginning farmer to encourage an owner to rent to him/her. More information maybe found on the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Web Page: Office of Dispute Resolution Interpersonal, civil dispute mediation service referrals to community-based centers. Human Needs Counseling Outreach Mental Health Therapy (COMHT) No-cost vouchers for professional counseling for persons affected by the rural crisis. Emergency Food Pantry Assistance Statewide referrals to local emergency food pantries. Pantries are located in virtually every county in Nebraska. Community Action Agencies Private nonprofit corporation which, in addition to making a referrals to other programs, administer the following programs and services: immunization, WIC (Women and Infant Children), CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program), Joint Housing Authority (housing assistance), weatherization, home owner education (what to do before, during and after purchasing a home), family services (food pantries, tax counseling for elderly, car seats for infants, etc.), FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Assistance), homeless programs, case management, Americorp, and early intervention services (assistance for toddlers under age 3 with disabilities or in need of special education). Main Office Phone Blue Valley Community Action Fairbury Central Nebraska Community Services Loup City Goldenrod Hills Community Services Wisner Greater Omaha Community Action Omaha Lincoln Action Program Lincoln Mid-Nebraska Community Services Kearney Northwest Community Action Chadron Panhandle Community Services Gering Southeast Nebraska Community Action Humboldt Medicaid and the Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Offer free or low-cost health coverage to children and families. Nebraska Medicaid NECHIP Nebraska Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool Prescription Assistance

Office of Dispute Resolution 1-402-471-3148 Interpersonal, civil dispute mediation service referrals to community-based centers.

3 Together Rx Access Nebraska Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (NICA) Provides information & counseling to older Nebraskans regarding Medicare, Mediciad, & health insurance. Nebraska Department of Insurance Consumer Affairs Division Responsible for providing the public with insurance information & assistance, as well as verifying & ensuring the proper handling of insurance transactions. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend programs to strengthen marriages. Nonrefundable registration fee of $ Additional donations are accepted. Kids Connection (toll free) Information on obtaining free medical care for children in income-qualified households. Statewide Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline hour hotline and referrals to safe shelters. Division on Aging Health and Human Services A resource for information on programs and laws affecting elderly Nebraskans. (Request their useful publication, Resource Guide for Elderly Nebraskans. ) Every Woman Matters Provides Breast Exams and Pap Smears at reduced rates or free, based on income. Nebraska Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Hour Helpline. For promoting healthy mothers and healthy babies. Doctor referrals. Nurses answer this line for general health questions. Hotline for Disability Services A resource for Nebraskans with disabilities. They have experienced specialists and reliable information to quickly respond to disability concerns. Veterans Benefits Contact your County Veterans Service Officer for funeral and emergency assistance. Nebraska Advocacy Provides protection in advocacy in mental and physical disabilities. Consumer Credit Counseling Service (toll free) Omaha Lincoln Grand Island North Platte Norfolk

Nebraska Department of Insurance Consumer Affairs Division 1-877-564-7323 Responsible for providing the public with insurance information & assistance, as well as verifying & ensuring the proper

4 Community Colleges in Nebraska Alliance Beatrice Columbus Grand Island Hastings Lincoln McCook Milford Norfolk North Platte Omaha Scottsbluff Sidney Lexington Nebraska Work Force Development Dislocated and income eligible Job training available to eligible applicants with assistance in finding long-term employment. Alliance Lexington Beatrice Lincoln Chadron McCook Columbus Nebraska City Falls City Norfolk Fremont North Platte Grand Island Omaha Hastings Scottsbluff Holdrege Sidney Kearney West Point York Farm Programs Center for Rural Affairs The Center is a private, non-profit organization dedicated both to reforming public policy for the benefit of family farms and rural communities and to demonstrating alternatives that people in rural communities can do themselves. Center for Applied Rural Innovation or Ask for Pam Murray Chuck Frances Information clearinghouse and lending reference library covering resource efficient and sustainable farming practices. Many topics are available on video. Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture State Office Ag Credit State Conservationist Tax Advice (available for mediation participants) Don Kalcik, CPA

Development Dislocated and income eligible Job training available to eligible applicants with assistance in finding long-term employment.

5 Lincoln Action Program A potential source of work through contracting to weatherize homes in Lancaster and Saunders Counties. Contact: Kathy Willey Nebraska AgrAbility Project Assists farmers and ranchers with disabilities and their families. They provide site assessments, assistive technology recommendations and case management. Contact: Sonia Sherman University of Nebraska Farm Financial Information Dave Goeller or National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Provides services in sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, and innovative marketing. Elected Representatives United States Senator Mike Johanns -R 404 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C Phone: United States Senator Ben Nelson D 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C Phone: bennelson.senate.gov/contact/ .cfm State Senator Robert Giese District 17 Room 1118, State Capitol P.O. Box Lincoln, NE Phone: bgiese@leg.ne.gov State Senator Kent Rogert Gov. Dave Heineman District 16 Box 94848, State Capitol 2011 State Capitol Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Phone: Phone: Fax: gov.heineman@gov.ne.gov

They provide site assessments, assistive technology recommendations and case management.

6 Congressman Jeff Fortenberry U.S. House Representative 301 S. 13 th St., Suite Longworth House Office Bldg. Lincoln, NE Washington, D.C Phone: Phone: Congressman Lee Terry Second District 2331 Rayburn House Office Building Burt St Suite Arbor Street Washington, D.C Omaha, NE Phone: (202) Phone: (402) Fax: (202) Fax: (402) Congressman Adrian Smith Third District 1811 W 2nd Street, Ste Cannon House Office Building Grand Island, NE Washington, D.C Phone: Phone: (202) Fax: Fax: (202)

ngressman Lee Terry Second District 2331 Rayburn House Office Building 11717 Burt St Suite 106 11640 Arbor Street Washington, D.C.

Ottawa County Resource Guide

Ottawa County Resource Guide Basic Needs: Resources for assistance with Housing, Food, Utilities, Furniture Good Samaritan Ministries Community Housing Partnership program offers assistance with obtaining