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Coronavirus Information

Local Covid-19 Resources 

Vaccine Sites, Testing Sites, & Other info by County

Click on the links below for information pertaining to each county

• Douglas County, NE:
• Sarpy/Cass Counties, NE
• Pottawattamie County, IA
• Dodge/Saunders/Washington Counties, NE

 News

Prevention

The best tools we have against the spread of Covid-19 are vaccination, the proper use of masks, and social distancing

• Staying Safe 

YOU are not alone!!!  

• Mental Health & COVID-19, 2021 Mental Health Resource List,  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - If you are feeling very anxious or are struggling emotionally, contact a mental health professional, maybe via telehealth. Or, if you are in immediate crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK, or reach the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

• Domestc Violence - The risk is higher during these stressful times with the COVID-19 Pandemic.  In Nebraska help is available against domestic violence, on line by clicking on Nebraska Coalition or by phone at 1-800-799-7233. In Iowa help is available against domestic violence, on line by clicking on Iowa Coalition  or by phone at 1-800-770-1650 or text HELP to 20121.  For more resources CLICK HERE 

• Child Abuse & Neglect -The risk is higher during these stressful times with the COVID-19 Pandemic.  In Nebraska help is available against child abuse and neglect, on line by clicking on Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect or by phone at 1-800-652-1999.  In Iowa help is available against child abuse and neglect, on line by clicking on Iowa Child Abuse/Neglect or by phone at 1-800-362-2178 

•  Aid is available for those that need it. To file unemployment benefits for yourself CLICK HERE To access aid for your small business CLICK HERE 

• To find Employment Resources and Money-Saving Tips for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 CLICK HERE 

How You Can Get Or Provide HELP!!!

• Food Bank For The Heartland -Food Bank For The Heartland is the largest food bank in Nebraska & Iowa.  Serving 93 counties in 2 states.  Find out how where you can pick or up food in the metro. You can help those in need by donating your time as a volunteer and more.  

• The Salvation Army - More information at 402-898-5860. 

• American Red Cross -Severe blood shortage, due to Coronavirus outbreak.  Donors urgently needed, you can schedule an appointment, now.

• Methodist Health System - has created a phone line to address the need for mental and emotional support during this pandemic. it can be acessed by dialing (402) 815-8255 and is available from 7am until 7pm.

• American Cancer Society - has a 24/7 helpline 1-800-227-2345 for support, and to answer any questions needed. Cancer patients, families, and caregivers can find the answers to any Covid-19 questions you may have.  Click on the link above. 

• Convalescent Plasma Donor -  LifeServe Blood Center, the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, is seeking community members who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 antibodies to donate convalescent plasma to meet the dramatically rising plasma needs of local hospitals.

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