iServe Nebraska (ACCESSNebraska), Medicaid
Apply for Medicaid online, by phone, or at a local DHHS office. Lincoln 402 473 7000, Omaha 402 595 1178.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/pages/accessnebraska.aspx
No cost and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Care in Nebraska
How to get health coverage and care in Nebraska: Medicaid through iServe, health centers, behavioral health regions, crisis lines and 988.
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How do I apply for Medicaid in Nebraska?
Apply online at iserve.nebraska.gov, or call 855 632 7633 on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. You can also go to a local DHHS office.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Eligibility.aspx
Can I see a doctor if I have no insurance?
Yes. Community health centers see people with or without insurance, and charge on a sliding scale based on what you can pay.
Official page: hrsa.gov/get-health-care
Where can I get mental health or substance use help today?
DHHS says each region has providers with same day and walk in access. Find them by region at dhhs.ne.gov/SameDay, or call, text or chat 988.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Services-for-Mental-Health-or-Substance-Use-Challenges-are-Available-for-All-Nebraskans-in-a-Crisis-Moment.aspx
Is there a crisis line for farmers and rural people?
Yes. DHHS lists the Rural Response Hotline at 800 464 0258.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Services-for-Mental-Health-or-Substance-Use-Challenges-are-Available-for-All-Nebraskans-in-a-Crisis-Moment.aspx
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Who to call in Nebraska
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
HRSA Health Centers
Medical and dental care even without insurance. You pay based on your income. Search at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Official page: hrsa.gov/get-health-care
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text or chat if you're in crisis or need support. Free and private. Press 2 or text AYUDA for Spanish.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Nebraska Family Helpline
Families can call any time with questions about a child or family problem, 24 hours a day.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
Nebraska Behavioral Health Regions
Six regional offices run local mental health and substance use services. Region 5 covers Lincoln, 402 441 4343. Region 6 covers Omaha. These are office lines, not crisis lines.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Behavioral%20Health%20Documents/Nebraska's%206%20Behavioral%20Health%20Regions.pdf
SAMHSA National Helpline
A free, private line to find treatment for mental health or drug and alcohol problems, any time, in English and Spanish.
Official page: samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
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