If you have questions about COVID-19, getting tested, vaccines, or mental health concerns, the resources below are here to help. Please call the library at 402-779-4171 if you need further assistance or need help getting connected to a COVID-19 community resource.
If you or someone you know is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s free, confidential, and available for everyone 24/7.
COVID-19 Health Information
- Symptoms of Coronavirus (CDC)
- When to Get Tested (CDC)
- When to Quarantine (CDC)
- When to Be Around Others (CDC)
- Long-Term Effects of COVID (CDC)
- People at Increased Risk (CDC)
- How to Stop the Spread (CDC)
- Daily Activities, Gatherings, and Going Out (CDC)
- Traveler Recommendations (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
- Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
COVID-19 Testing
- How Do I Get Tested in Nebraska? (State of Nebraska)
- ¿Cómo me hago la prueba en Nebraska? (El estado de Nebraska)
Vaccines
- How Do I Sign Up to Get Vaccinated in Nebraska? (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
- Nebraska COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
- Nebraska Vaccine Registration Portal (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
- Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe? (CDC)
- Why Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? (CDC)
- What Should I Expect After Being Vaccinated? (CDC)
- Side Effects from the COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- How Many Vaccines Have Been Administered in Nebraska? (State of Nebraska)
Parents & Caregivers
- Sick Parents & Caregivers (CDC)
- Caring for Someone Sick at Home (CDC)
- COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit (CDC)
- Nebraska Family Helpline: 888-866-8660 (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
- Pets & Other Animals (CDC)
- I Live With a High-Risk Individual and Need to Quarantine Outside the Home (Nebraska Accommodation Project, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Nebraska Strong Recovery Project (University of Nebraska)
- Managing Stress and Anxiety (CDC)
- Dealing with Job Stress During a Pandemic (CDC)
- Coping Skills for Healthcare Personnel and First Responders (CDC)
- Helping Children Cope and Talking with Children about COVID (CDC)
- Support for Teens and Young Adults (CDC)
- Coping with Grief and Loss (CDC)
- Funeral Guidance for Families (CDC)
- Support for Veterans (CDC)
- Support for People Experiencing Abuse or Violence (CDC)
- Alcohol and Substance Use (CDC)
- Alcoholics Anonymous Nebraska: 1-800-226-3632
- LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources (Mental Health America)
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness (D’Amore Mental Health)
Distress Prevention Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 800-523-3666 (Heartland Family Service)
- Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 1-800-464-0258
- COVID-19 Disaster Relief Hotline: 1-844-268-5627 (Legal Aid of Nebraska)
- Nebraska Family Helpline: 888-866-8660 (Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services)
Food Pantries & Assistance
Food pantries may have changed their hours or closed due to the pandemic. Please call the food pantry before arriving.
- Countryside Community Church’s Community Cupboard: 402-391-0350, 13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE (open first Saturday of each month)
- Divine Mercy Center & Pantry: 402-496-7988, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, NE (open the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 9:00am-noon and 5:30pm-7:30pm)
- Douglas & Sarpy County Food Pantries
- Heartland Hope Mission
- Hope West Food Pantry at Rejoice! Lutheran Church: 402-932-0084, 2556 S. 138th Street, Omaha, NE
- Lifehouse: 402-721-3125, 723 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE (Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thurdsay 5 – 7 p.m.)
- Living Word Pantry: 402-699-1919, 1110 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE
- Marshall Drive Pantry: 402-895-4277, 4845 Marshall Drive, Omaha, NE
- Open Door Mission Garland Thompson Men’s Center: 2705 N 20th St E, Omaha, NE (Hot lunch 11:00-1:00, hot dinner 6:15-7:00 p.m.)
- Western Douglas County Pantry: 402-289-1104, 333 South 204th Street, Omaha, NE
Shelter & Emergency Housing
- Garland Thompson Men’s Center: Walk-ins accepted, call 402-829-1500 ext. 2100
- Lifehouse (Fremont, NE): 402-721-3125
- Lydia House for Women & Families: Call 402-829-1531 for shelter availability
- Siena Francis Warming Center: 402-341-1821 (open on any day when the temperature is forecasted to be 20 degrees or below)
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