Nebraska's Safe Haven Law has exposed the desperation some families face in coping with troubled adolescents and young adults. We have compiled some information that may be helpful.

Local Programs and Shelters

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Children and Family Services Division
Todd Landry, Director 402- 471-1878

• http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/admcont.pdf
• http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/contact.htm

Youth Emergency Services
2679 Farnam Street, Ste. 205
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 345-5187

For more than 30 years Youth Emergency Services has offered a safe place for young people in crisis-the YES Shelter. Last year alone, more than 299 homeless and at-risk teens spent at least one night in our Omaha shelter. The Youth Street Outreach Program began in 1999. YES workers also guided those who needed special help to health and mental health providers, legal services and employment opportunities.

The Child Saving Institute
115 S 46th Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 553-6000

CSI has provided emergency shelter, supportive care and many other types of programs for children during family crises since 1892. Through innovative offerings like the SAFE Program and The Young Parents Workshop, CSI is leading the way in helping families remain strong.

Boys Town National Hotline - 1-800-448-3000
Immediate parenting help. Call from anywhere in the United States.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA)
National Mental Health Services Locator

Answers4Families
Answers4Families offers support and information services for Nebraska's foster and adoptive parents. In this section you will find information, resources and tips

Mental Health America Resource Center
How to pay for treatment

Applying for Medicaid

• If you need to check your eligibility for Medicaid or apply for Medicaid, in Omaha, please call: 595-3400.
• If you need to enroll with a doctor or health plan, call toll free: 1-888-255-2605.
• If you are already enrolled with a doctor and health plan and have questions about your coverage, call the health plan listed on your Nebraska Health Connection document.

Douglas County Attorney
County Attorney - Juvenile Division
601 Hall of Justice
Omaha, NE 68183
(402) 444-7051
Email Juvenile Division

Parenting Information

The Continuum Of Care For Children and Adolescents
This page provides a list of the types treatment programs and services for children and adolescents with mental illnesses. A complete range of programs and services is called the continuum of care.

The American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry - Facts for Families
Not all children grow from infancy through their adolescent years without experiencing some bumps along the way. While every child is unique and special, sometimes they encounter emotions, feelings or behavior that cause problems in their lives and the lives of those around them. Families often worry when their child or teenager has difficulty coping with things, feels sad, can't sleep, gets involved with drugs, or can't get along with family or friends. The AACAP developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.

Safer Child, Inc.
A list of resources for families in crisis. No one's born knowing how to parent. It's okay to ask for help -- and it's smart. The goal of Safer Child, Inc.is to give you the most professional and comprehensive information so that you don't have to slog through the Internet yourself. In the process, hopefully we're helping your child -- and the other children of the world -- be healthier and safer.

MedlinePlus - Trusted information from the National Institutes of Health
Information on how to be a better parent.