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Services and hours may have changed due to Covid-19. Contact each service to verify hours and availability.
Career Help
Career Services
Phone: (402) 472-3145
Cost: Free
Website: https://careers.unl.edu/resources/20449/
Clothing
Career Closet
Services: The Career Closet provides 3 free clean, gently used professional dress items for College of Business majors to allow them to put their best foot forward at career fairs and job interviews.
Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11am-2pm
Phone: (402) 472-3371
Cost: Free
Address: Room 102 Hawks Hall
Website: https://business.unl.edu/promo/career-closet/
Lavender Closet- Will reopen in September 2021
Services: The Lavender Closet Clothing Exchange seeks to provide all UNL students with free and discreet access to identity affirming clothing and accessories.
Hours: Monday
thru Friday 10am-5pm
Phone: (402) 472-1752
Cost: Free
Address: Room 347 Nebraska Union
Website: https://lgbtqa.unl.edu/lavender-closet
Counseling
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm for services, 24/7 for mental health crisis
Phone: (402) 472-7450
Cost: Most counseling services are completely covered by student fees.
This includes individual counseling, support groups, therapy groups, etc. Nebraska Medicine offers financial assistance for students. Learn more here
Address: In the
Health Center- 550 N. 19th St.
Website: https://caps.unl.edu/
Couple and Family Clinic
Services: Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families
Hours: Monday-Friday, by appointment only
Phone: (402) 472-5035
Cost: $10/session for UNL students, unlimited
sessions
Address: On East Campus: 35th St. and East Campus Loop
Website: http://cehs.unl.edu/cfc/
Transportation Assistance
475-RIDE
Services: 475-RIDE is a service funded by student fees that provides students with a free, safe ride home in the event that they’ve exhausted all other options. The service is available from 9:00pm to 4:00am, but
not during University vacations or closings.
Hours: 9 pm to 4 am
Phone: Call 475-RIDE for a ride home
Cost: Free
Website: https://asun.unl.edu/services
Campus Bus Program
Services: Bus routes to many UNL stops and around Lincoln
Hours: See website for specific route information
Phone: See website for UNL Parking & Transit Services & StarTran contact
info
Cost: Free; all students receive a free bus pass for the year
Website: http://parking.unl.edu/campus-bus-service
Legal Assistance
Student Legal Services
Services: Help with eviction, looking over leases, and more.
Hours: By appointment only: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: (402) 472-3350
Cost: Free
Address: 335 Nebraska
Union
Website: http://asun.unl.edu/student-legal-services
Health Care
University Health Center Dental Services
Services: See website
Hours: By appointment only: Monday thru Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-12pm
Phone: (402) 472-7495
Cost: Depends on the service
Address: In the
Health Center- 550 N. 19th St.
Website: https://health.unl.edu/dental
University Health Center Primary Care Services
Services:
- Five office/outpatient visits per academic year (Does not include immunizations, laboratory services, medical procedures, preventative exams, prescriptions, psychiatric visits, routine physicals or X-rays)
- Sports physicals for club sports
- Annual flu shots (all students eligible)
Hours: By appointment only: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12:30pm
Phone: (402) 472-5000
Cost: Above services are covered by student fees
Address: In the Health Center- 550 N. 19th St.
Website: https://health.unl.edu/primary-care
University Health Center Pharmacy
Services: See website
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: (402) 472-7457
Cost: Varies by prescription. Most over-the-counter items are under $5. Free 24-hour doses of
acetaminophen, antacid and ibuprofen available during business hours.
Address: In the Health Center- 550 N. 19th St.
Website: http://health.unl.edu/pharmacy
STI Testing
Phone: (402) 472-5000
Cost: Doctor-ordered chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV tests are offered at no additional cost to students who have paid their UPFF (student fees). For pricing information regarding testing
for other STIs, please call the health center billing office at 402-472-7435 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Address: In the Health Center- 550 N. 19th St.
Website: https://health.unl.edu/sexually-transmitted-infection-testing
Safer Sex Kits
Services: Safer sex kits include 3 latex condoms and one packet of lube. Flavored and latex-free kits are also available. Students can pick up safer sex kits at the following locations:
- 3rd Floor Hallway: Outside the Women's Center
- LGBTQA+ Center: 3rd floor Nebraska Union
- University Health Center Medical Clinic: 2nd floor reception desk or during an appointment with your medical provider
Money Assistance
Husker Hub
Services: Husker Hub is Nebraska's “one-stop” offering students integrated services from the offices of Scholarships and Financial Aid, University Registrar, Bursar and Student Accounts. At Husker Hub you can get
assistance with class registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, student bills, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, grants, student/parent loans, and work-study as you plan your path toward
graduation.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: (402) 472-2030
Address: 102 Canfield
Website: http://huskerhub.unl.edu/
Student Money Management (within Big Red Resilience & Well-being)
Services: Resources and one-on-one money coaching appointments to help students with their money questions or problems
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5
pm
Phone: (402) 472-8770
Cost: Free
Address: University Health Center, Room 127
Website: https://resilience.unl.edu/money
Disability Services
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services: See website
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: (402) 472-3787
Cost: Free
Address: 117 Pound Hall
Website: http://www.unl.edu/ssd/
Resources in the Lincoln community
Services and hours may have changed due to Covid-19. Contact each service to verify hours and availability.
Food
List of diverse grocery stores & stores with halal and kosher options
Website: https://caps.unl.edu/students-of-color
Family Resource Center
Services: Offers clothing, toys, small household items, low income bus passes, and food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 434-2621
Address:
4621 NW 48th Street
Website: https://l-housing.com/FamilyResourceCenter.html
Catholic Social Services
Services: Offers diapers, baby food/formula, personal care items, half price clothing (first week of the month only), housing for victims of domestic violence, and food distribution
Hours: See
website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free. Must apply for food distribution one day in advance
Phone: (402) 327-6200
Address: 2241 O Street
Website: https://www.cssisus.org/
Center for People in Need
Services: Free food for low-income families and low income bus passes
Hours: Food distribution: Tuesday 1pm-2pm (1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month; 1225 F St.), Tuesday 4pm-6pm; Thursday
12pm-1pm (2032 U St.), Thursday 3pm-4pm (3300 N 1 St.), Friday 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 476-4357
Address: Multiple locations for food distribution
Website: https://www.cfpin.org/food-distributions
Food Bank of Lincoln
Services: Free food distributions (drive up or walk up). No questions asked.
Distribution schedule varies: https://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/get-food/food-distribution-schedule/
FoodNet
Services: Food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 416-6197
Address: Multiple locations for food distribution
Website: http://foodnetlincoln.org/index.php/foodnet-sites
Good Neighbor Community Center
Services: Perishable and non-perishable food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 477-4173
Address: 2617 Y St.
Website: https://www.gncclincoln.org
Jacob’s Well First Presbyterian Church
Services: Food distribution
See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 730-6339
Matt Talbot Kitchen
Services: Hot meals
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: 402-477-4116
Address: 2121 N. 27th St.
Website: http://www.mtko.org/
Mission Distribution Center
Services: Offers clothing, household goods, and food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 475-6888
Address: 2615 O Street
Neighborhood FOOD
Services: Food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 476-4357
Northeast Family Center
Services: Food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free. Must call for application
Phone: (402) 471-3700
Address: 4140 N. 60th Street
People’s City Mission
Services: Food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free. Need proof of income/class schedule and ID. Food distribution limited to once a week
Phone: (402)
475-6888
Address: 2615 O Street
Website: http://pcmlincoln.org
Salvation Army
Services: Utility assistance and food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free. No appointment needed
Phone: (402) 474-6263
Address: 2625 Potter Street
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org
The Gathering Place
Services: Free hot evening meals are served and bread and fresh produce are distributed two nights a week
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 476-7398
Address: 1448 E St.
Website: http://www.communityactionatwork.org/programs/emergencyservices/meals.html
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Services: Supplemental food program for mothers and infants
Phone: (402) 435-7968
Address: 2215 O Street
Clothing
Barnabas Free Store and Community Center
Services: Free clothing
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402) 423-4769
Address: 931 Saunders Ave.
Website: http://sheridanlutheran.org/missions-giving/local-partners/barnabas
Capitol City Christian Church
Services: Free clothing
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 467-4458
Address: 7800 Holdrege St
Carol Yoakum Family Center
Services: Offers clothing, toys, small household items, low income bus passes, and food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402)
434-2621
Address: 4621 NW 48th Street
Website: https://l-housing.com/FamilyResourceCenter.html
Daisy Thrift Store (Fresh Start)
Services: Pay $10 for a bag and can stuff it with as many clothes as you can fit
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: $10
Phone: (402) 475-7777
Address: 6433
Havelock Ave
Esther’s Closet
Services: Free clothing
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 466-6736
Address: 2140 N. 60th St
Good Neighbor Community Center
Services: Clothing, accessories, and shoes
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 477-4173
Address: 2617 Y St.
Website: https://www.gncclincoln.org
Lavender Closet
Services: The Lavender Closet Clothing Exchange seeks to provide all UNL students (non-students are welcome as well with a suggested one item donation per one item taken) with free and discreet access to
identity affirming clothing and accessories. Identity can refer to a lot of things, including sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural heritage, and much more.
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402)
472-1752
Cost: Free
Address: Room 347 Nebraska Union
Website: https://lgbtqa.unl.edu/lavender-closet
Lincoln Berean Church
Services: Free clothes
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402) 483-6512
Address: 6400 S. 70th St
Macie’s Place
Services: Clothing and shoes for $1
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: $1 each
Phone: (402) 601-1773 or (402) 440-9929
Address: 2601 N. 47th St.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Macies-Place-Family-Resource-Center-175384509163399/
Northwest Lincoln Church of Christ
Services: Free clothing and shoes
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 475-3313
Address: 3110 N. 1st St
Purple Peacock
Services: Gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens for free
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 466-5238
Address: 1205 N. 45th St
St. Louise Gift and Thrift Store
Services: Low cost clothing
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402) 474-1600
Address: 2201 O Street
YWCA Job Outfitters
Services: Interview/work-appropriate clothing
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402) 434-3494
Address: 1111 O St., Suite 205
Counseling
Family Service
Services: Counseling, focusing on parenting and basic life skills
Phone: (402) 441-7949
Address: 501 S. 7th Street
Website:
https://familyservicelincoln.org/programs/behavioral-health
Couple and Family Clinic
Services: Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families
Cost: Sliding scale
Phone: (402) 472-5035
Address: 35th Street and East Campus Loop
Website: https://cehs.unl.edu/cfc
Community Mental Health Center
Services: Counseling
Cost: Sliding scale
Phone: (402) 441-7940
Address: 2201 S. 17th Street
Family and Youth Investment
Services: Free counseling to people under the age of 21 and previously diagnosed with a mental illness
Phone: (402) 441-4343
Lancaster County Community Mental Health Center
Services: Mental health care for adults who experience acute psychological distress or serious mental illness
Phone: (402) 442-6603
Address: 2201 S. 16th Street
Lutheran Family Services
Services: Individual, family, and marital counseling
Cost: Sliding scale
Phone: (402) 435-2909
Samaritan Counseling Center
Services: Individual, couple, and family therapy
Cost: Sliding scale; Accepts Medicaid
Phone: (402) 483-5117
Address: 8650 Pioneers Blvd
UNL Psychological Consultation Center
Services: Counseling
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: First session $10, additional sessions $25
Phone: (402) 472-2351
Address: 325 Burnett Hall
Website
Bryan Mental Health Services
Services: 24/7 mental health emergency department to determine if hospitalization is necessary; offer outpatient services
Phone: (402) 481-5991
Address: 2300 S. 16th Street
Website
CenterPointe
Services: Outpatient counseling
Cost: Sliding scale; Accept Medicaid; Free walk-in screening for mental health and addiction
Phone: (402) 475-5161
Address: 1000 S. 13th Street
Diapers/Baby Items
Good Neighbor Community Center
Services: Diapers and layettes
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 477-4173
Address: 2617 Y St.
Website: https://www.gncclincoln.org
Domestic Violence
Friendship Home
Services: Shelter for abused women and children; Offer food, clothing and other basic needs
Phone: (402) 437-9302
Voices of Hope
Services: Offers 24 hour crisis line, victim advocacy, safety planning, crisis counseling, support groups, and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse
Hours: See website for most
up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 476-2110
Address: 2545 N. Street
Website: https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org
Health Care
Clinic with a Heart
Services: Free walk-in healthcare clinic (no appointments)
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 421-2924
Address: 1701 S. 17th St., lower level
Website: http://clinicwithaheart.org
People’s Quick Care
Services: Urgent care center
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Accept Medicaid and Medicare
Address: 2246 O Street
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
Services: Dental care for low income families
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Phone: (402) 441-8015
Address: 3140 N Street
Website: http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/health
Planned Parenthood
Services: STD testing, men’s health care, morning-after pill, pregnancy testing, women’s health care, birth control
Phone: (402) 811-7526
Address: 5631 S. 48th St., Suite 100
Family Health Services, Inc.
Services: Birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing, annual examinations
Cost: Sliding scale if no insurance
Phone: (402) 446-1012
Address: 630 N. Cotner Blvd. Suite 204
Birthright
Services: Free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothes
Phone: (402) 466-2609
Address: 5625 O Street
Pregnancy Center
Services: Free pregnancy test and ultrasounds
Phone: (402) 483-4247
Address: 111 Piazza Terrace
Nebraska Urban Indian Medical Center
Services: Primary health care for uninsured regardless of race/religion
Phone: (402) 434-7177
Address: 2231 Fairfield St.
Website: http://nuihc.com
People’s City Mission Medical Clinic
Services: Medical, dental, optical, and behavioral health services to low-income, uninsured individuals
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Income must be at or below 200%
the poverty level. Must make an appointment beforehand.
Phone: (402) 817-0980
Address: 110 Q Street
Coast2Coast Rx Card
Services: Reduced prescription prices for uninsured or underinsured
Address: 3901 N. 27th St.
Website: http://www.
coast2coastrx.com/counties/ne/lancaster
Housing Assistance
All Doors Lead Home Coordinated Entry System
Services: The All Doors Lead Home Coordinated Entry System is Nebraska’s Balance of State and the City of Lincoln’s approach to organizing and providing housing services for
people experiencing homelessness.
Website: https://ccfl.unl.edu/community-services-management/coordinated-entry
CEDARS Bridges Transitional Living Program
Services: Community-based apartment living for 16 to 21-year-olds who are homeless or out of child welfare system
Phone: (402) 436-5437
Address: 6601 Pioneers Blvd
City of Lincoln Housing Authority
Services: Federally subsidized housing for low-income families
Phone: (402) 434-5500
Address: 5700 R St.
Website: http://www.l-housing.com
Community Action Emergency Services Program
Services: Emergency financial assistance with past-due rent and utility bills, as well as security deposit assistance for those who are transitioning out of homelessness
Hours:
8 am to 5 pm
Cost: Free. Households must complete an application over the phone or in person to be eligible.
Phone: (402) 471-4515
Address: 210 O Street
Website: http://www.communityactionatwork.org/programs/emergencyservices/rentutilitydepositassistance.html
Community Action's Supportive Housing program
Services: A two-year transitional housing program that provides intensive, in-home and group-based case management to homeless pregnant women or homeless people with
children
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: (402) 471-4515
Address: 210 O Street
Website: http://www.communityactionatwork.org/programs/homelessness/housing/
Fresh Start Home
Services: Transitional living for women 19 and older without children
Phone: (402) 475-7777
Address: 6433 Havelock Avenue
Website: http://freshstarthome.org
Good Neighbor Community Center
Services: Good Neighbor Community Center helps with individuals with eviction notices and those in need of assistance with utility shut off notices. They encourage individuals to look for
assistance from other agencies because the amount they have to give out is very limited each given month.
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402) 477-4173
Address: 2617 Y St.
Website: https://www.gncclincoln.org
Lincoln Action Program Housing Development Corporation
Services: Affordable low-income rental housing
Website: http://www.communityactionatwork.org/programs/housing/affordable.html
Mercy Neighborhood Network Center
Services: Affordable housing for individuals/families of low to moderate income
Phone: (402) 477-3512
Address: 2200 West Q St. #8
Matt Talbot Kitchen
Services: The Landlord Liaison Project (LLP) forms partnerships between landlords/property managers, consumers, and case managers to address the critical need of finding affordable housing for the
homeless in Lincoln.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm Closed: Thursday 1 to 5pm
Cost: Free
Phone: 402-477-4116 (ext. 104)
Address: 2121 N. 27th St.
Website: http://www.mtko.org/
Legal Assistance
Civil Clinical Law Program
Services: Free legal services to low-income individuals
Phone: (402) 472-3271
Address: 172 Welpton Court Room (42nd and Fair St.)
Money Assistance
Consumer Credit Counseling Center
Services: Free budget planning, small fee for financial counseling
Phone: (402) 484-7200
Address: 1001 S. 70th St. Suite 200
Website: http://www.greenpath.com/cccsn
Other
Carol Yoakum Family Center
Services: Offers clothing, toys, small household items, low income bus passes, and food distribution
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402)
434-2621
Address: 4621 NW 48th Street
Website: https://l-housing.com/FamilyResourceCenter.html
Good Neighbor Community Center
Services: Personal care items, fans in the summer, quilts, blankets, bedding, small furniture,and household items
Hours: See website for most up-to-date hours
Cost: Free
Phone: (402)
477-4173
Address: 2617 Y St.
Website: https://www.gncclincoln.org
Matt Talbot Kitchen
Services:
- Health clinic: 3rd Wednesday of the month 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Gasoline assistance for first working day of each month (must show drivers license, registration and car insurance every 6 months)
- Nutrition counseling for homeless and low income (need appointment); cooking classes offered
- Vision Care once for homeless/near homeless
- Medical screenings every 3rd Wednesday during lunch
- Shower/laundry for homeless Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
- Free legal assistance on 4th Tuesday of each month 12:30pm-2pm
Cost: Free
Phone: 402-477-4116
Address: 2121 N. 27th St.
Website: http://www.mtko.org/
Lincoln Animal Ambassadors
Services: Low cost spay/neuter program and shot clinics and pet food bank
Website: https://www.lincolnanimalambassadors.org/what_we_do/
Rent/Utilities Assistance
Community Action Partnership
Services: Help with rental deposits, past-due rent or utilities, and eviction prevention
Phone: (402) 471-4515
Address: 210 O St.
Website: http://www.communityactionatwork.org
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Services: Provides financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and cooling
Website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Energy-Assistance.aspx
St. Vincent de Paul Help Line
Services: Call to gain assistance with either partial or complete payment of utility bill or rent
Phone: (402) 435-7968
Department of Health and Human Services
Services: Apply for energy assistance if having trouble making bills on time
Phone: (800) 383-4278
Address: 1050 N. St. Suite 250
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program
Services: Help low-income individuals reduce their monthly phone service by $12.75 per month for one phone
Qualify if participate in Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, SSI, or Federal Public
Housing
Website: http://www.psc.nebraska.gov/ntips/ntips_ntap.html
Transportation Assistance
StarTran
Services: 31 day bus pass for $8 for low income individuals
Need photo ID with birth date
Website:
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/pworks/startran