A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Blair, Nebraska.

You do not have to clear everything or make every decision today. Begin with the kind of support that feels safe and useful, ask what each service can actually offer, and keep the choices in your hands.

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Choose a first step that fits

If you are unsure where to begin, Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for hoarding-support navigation and virtual-group information. If you want private-pay, hands-on help, The Peer Tree can explain its options. For licensed behavioral-health care, use the regional provider directory or ask a navigator about fit and access. These are different kinds of support, not endorsements.

Talk through what is happening and ask about virtual peer groups or another next step. You decide what to share and what, if anything, happens next; confirm current availability and any eligibility directly.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual-group navigation; geography: remote starting point for Washington County and beyond; cost/eligibility: ask about current group options and eligibility; emergency limits: not therapy or emergency response

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional, mental-health, substance-use, or suicide-related distress, call or text 988. The Bridge has a separate 24/7 line for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. These services have different roles; this guide and peer support are not emergency care.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: private-pay hoarding support and hands-on planning; geography: ask about remote or Blair-area availability; cost/eligibility: private pay, request current rates and scope before booking; emergency limits: not crisis or emergency service | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

The Peer Tree — private-pay hoarding support

For support outside grant-funded or nonprofit services, ask The Peer Tree what coaching, sorting, organizing, or cleaning support is currently available and whether it fits your goals. No service is assumed to be available in Blair until confirmed.

Role: digital peer-support tools and community for people affected and supporters; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and terms; emergency limits: not therapy, clinical care, crisis response, or emergency support | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Unburied — digital peer support

A private, ongoing peer-support option for people affected by hoarding and the friends or family supporting them. It is not a clinical or emergency service.

Role: regional public behavioral-health network and provider-finding pathway; geography: Washington, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass Counties; cost/eligibility: Region 6 funding has clinical, financial, residency, and lawful-presence criteria; confirm with a provider; emergency limits: directory and network navigation are not crisis response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Region 6 — find a behavioral-health network provider

Use the current network-provider directory to explore adult mental-health, substance-use, youth, housing, and prevention categories. A listed provider determines whether you qualify for Region 6-funded services; verify location, intake, payer, fees, and availability before relying on a listing.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Role: emergency dispatch; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency number; emergency limits: use for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical response, not routine cleanup or housing navigation | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

911 — immediate danger or urgent medical emergency

Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical help is needed. For emotional distress without immediate physical danger, 988 may be a better first call.

Role: trained crisis counseling and connection to support; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: free call, text, or chat for anyone in emotional distress; emergency limits: not 911 or an in-person emergency department | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for suicide-related concerns, mental-health or substance-use distress, or another emotional crisis. If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical care, call 911.

Role: 24/7 emergency medical evaluation and stabilization; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: hospital and insurance billing may apply; ask about financial assistance; emergency limits: call 911 for immediate danger or when transport is needed | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Memorial Community Hospital — emergency department

The hospital says its emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides emergency medical care. It is not a routine counseling appointment, general shelter intake, or hoarding-specialty clinic.

Role: confidential survivor advocacy, safety planning, and crisis response; geography: includes Washington County and Blair; cost/eligibility: crisis line is free and confidential; ask an advocate about options; emergency limits: survivor-specific, not general shelter placement | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

The Bridge — domestic violence and sexual assault crisis line

The Bridge says it serves Washington County and operates a 24-hour crisis line. Its services include advocacy, safety planning, and survivor-focused shelter support. Contact an advocate to discuss safety and current capacity; this is not a general emergency shelter line.

Role: emergency shelter and housing stabilization; geography: Fremont, with Washington County included in the current Nebraska 211 service listing; cost/eligibility: call for intake requirements, space, and current service area; emergency limits: shelter intake is not 911 or a guarantee of a bed | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Care Corps LifeHouse — Fremont emergency shelter

Care Corps LifeHouse describes emergency shelter and housing-prevention programs in Fremont. Nebraska 211 lists Washington County in its service area. Call before traveling to confirm current eligibility, intake steps, capacity, and transportation; this is not a Blair walk-in location.

Role: response to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect involving eligible vulnerable adults; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: state hotline, eligibility is defined by DHHS; emergency limits: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Adult Protective Services

Nebraska DHHS says Adult Protective Services investigates reports involving adults who meet its functional-impairment or guardianship criteria, including allegations of self-neglect. For immediate danger, use 911; this hotline is not a cleanup service or housing placement program.

Role: support and referrals for parents and caregivers concerned about a child or youth; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call to discuss the situation and access; emergency limits: not 911 or a substitute for an immediate emergency response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Family Helpline

Parents and caregivers can call to discuss behavioral or emotional concerns involving a child or youth and ask what support may fit. Confirm current scope and response options directly; use 911 for immediate danger.

Role: county law-enforcement office contact; geography: Washington County, Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call to confirm the right office for a routine public-safety question; emergency limits: call 911 for an emergency; this is not a behavioral-health crisis line | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Sheriff's Office — local contact

The county lists the Sheriff's Office at (402) 426-6866. For a routine question, confirm the appropriate contact when calling; call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical response.

Role: information and referral for housing, food, utility, and crisis resources; geography: Nebraska and Iowa directory; cost/eligibility: search or call 211 and confirm each provider's rules; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch, clinical care, or guaranteed placement | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska 211 — urgent basic-needs navigation

Use the directory or call 211 to look for current local food, housing, and other support. Provider listings, hours, eligibility, and capacity can change; confirm before traveling. Call 911 for immediate danger or 988 for emotional crisis.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Role: free behavioral-health and social-service navigation; geography: Omaha metro and Region 6 including Washington County per NAMI Nebraska; cost/eligibility: navigator service is free whether or not you are a Nebraska Medicine patient; confirm the right local provider; emergency limits: weekday referral line, not crisis response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Medicine Behavioral Health Connection

Call to discuss mental-health or substance-use needs and ask about services, records, prescriptions, or transportation to appointments. The team can help identify programs; it does not guarantee admission, a local appointment, or a particular provider.

Role: consumer advocacy and regional behavioral-health system information; geography: Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties; cost/eligibility: call to confirm whether a particular program has eligibility or a fee; emergency limits: office-hour navigation is not crisis response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Region 6 — consumer advocacy and system navigation

Region 6 has a consumer specialist who serves as an advocate and liaison for people using behavioral-health services. Ask the office about current options, provider concerns, or regional access; it is not a treatment provider or emergency service.

Role: primary care and same-day MinorCare for acute illness or minor injury; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance; emergency limits: MinorCare is not the emergency department | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Memorial Community Hospital — Blair Clinic

The Blair Clinic lists primary care across ages and a walk-in MinorCare clinic for acute symptoms and minor injuries. Call about services, appointment availability, insurance, and cost; use emergency services for serious illness or injury.

Role: licensed intensive outpatient group therapy for depression and anxiety; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: program is typically for adults 65 and older; ask about assessment, payer, fees, and fit; emergency limits: scheduled program, not 24/7 crisis care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Memorial Community Hospital — Senior Life Solutions

MCH describes a group program for older adults dealing with depression or anxiety connected to life changes. Anyone may make a referral, but the program assesses fit; it is not hoarding-specific treatment or an emergency service.

Role: public-housing information and voucher-administrator guidance; geography: Blair and Washington County, with different voucher administrators by address; cost/eligibility: program criteria and waitlists vary; confirm with the correct administrator; emergency limits: not emergency shelter or immediate rent payment | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Blair Housing Authority — public housing and voucher guidance

Blair Housing Authority distinguishes its public-housing program from Housing Choice Vouchers. Its current information says Douglas County Housing Authority administers vouchers for Blair and a 10-mile radius, while Goldenrod Hills Joint Housing Authority administers the remainder of Washington County. Confirm the correct administrator, current waitlist, and eligibility for the exact address; do not treat a public-housing application as a voucher application.

Role: public-housing application and eligibility contact; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: pre-application, income and household rules apply; ask about rent, utilities, waitlist, and fees; emergency limits: not immediate housing placement | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Blair Housing Authority — application and contact

The Housing Authority says applications can be submitted online, by mail, email, fax, or in person. Contact its office before gathering sensitive documents to verify current requirements and application status.

Role: information, referrals, and aging/disability services; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: some programs use age, functional assessment, and sliding-fee rules; ask what fits; emergency limits: appointment and service navigation are not emergency response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging — Washington County office

ENOA lists a Washington County office in Blair and serves older adults, caregivers, and people seeking aging-related information. Call before visiting to confirm office arrangements, hours, and which services are available locally.

Role: non-emergency transportation information and ride referrals; geography: Washington County, including Blair; cost/eligibility: confirm current provider, advance booking, access needs, route, hours, and fare; emergency limits: not ambulance or urgent transport | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

ENOA Rural Transportation — rides in Washington County

ENOA lists transportation options for eastern Nebraska and maintains Washington County contacts. A community-provider directory can change; call to check current ride availability and cost before planning an appointment or other trip.

Role: assessment, care planning, and referrals for daily-living needs; geography: Washington County and four neighboring counties; cost/eligibility: age 60+, functional needs, assessment, and sliding-fee contribution rules apply; emergency limits: planned care management, not crisis response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

ENOA Care Management — older adults and daily-living support

ENOA says eligible older adults may receive an assessment covering daily activities, finances, transportation, nutrition, health, and home safety; the person retains choice over services. Call to ask about current eligibility and contribution amounts.

Role: local food pantry and community thrift store; geography: Washington County, Nebraska; cost/eligibility: confirm current pantry rules, supplies, and appointment or documentation needs; emergency limits: not emergency shelter or medical support | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat

The pantry says it serves Washington County residents. Its posted hours can change and holidays may affect service; call or check its site before traveling. Ask directly about current supplies and what to bring.

Role: information and referral for food, housing, utilities, transportation, and other needs; geography: Nebraska and Iowa directory; cost/eligibility: verify details with each listed provider; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch, shelter guarantee, or clinical care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska 211 — search current local help

Search by location or call 211 to look for current resources. Ask the provider directly about hours, eligibility, documents, fees, and capacity before traveling or making a plan.

Role: nonprofit mental-health information, support, and education; geography: Nebraska, with Omaha-area programs serving the wider Region 6 community; cost/eligibility: check the event calendar and program terms; emergency limits: information line and peer groups are not crisis services | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

NAMI Nebraska — Omaha-area resources for Region 6

NAMI Nebraska identifies Washington County within the Omaha-area Region 6 and lists support groups and family education. Confirm whether a group is in person or online, who it is for, and its current schedule before attending.

Role: domestic- and sexual-violence advocacy, safety planning, and survivor support; geography: Washington County, including Blair; cost/eligibility: contact an advocate to discuss confidential options; emergency limits: survivor-specific, not general counseling or shelter placement | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

The Bridge — survivor services and local office access

The Bridge says it serves Washington County and lists a Blair office available by appointment. Its advocate can explain current services and safe ways to connect; use its 24-hour line if calling during an urgent safety concern.

Role: housing prevention, supportive housing, food pantry, and shelter programs; geography: based in Fremont and serves a broader regional area; cost/eligibility: program-specific criteria and capacity; confirm Washington County access directly; emergency limits: not a guaranteed immediate placement | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Care Corps LifeHouse — housing prevention and supportive programs

LifeHouse describes shelter, prevention, supportive-housing, and basic-needs programs from Fremont. Nebraska 211 lists Washington County in its service area; call to confirm the right intake route and whether the specific program is accepting referrals.

Role: county clerk, assessor, treasurer, veterans, and other public services; geography: Washington County, based in Blair; cost/eligibility: office and program requirements vary; confirm documents, deadlines, and fees; emergency limits: administrative offices are not emergency response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Courthouse services

The county lists services available at the courthouse, including property, vehicle, vital-record, and veterans services. Call before visiting to check the right office, hours, documents, and any charges.

Role: county court information for civil, probate, guardianship, and related matters; geography: Washington County courthouse in Blair; cost/eligibility: filing and legal-service costs vary; contact the clerk and Legal Aid; emergency limits: court staff do not provide legal advice or emergency shelter | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Court — civil, probate, and guardianship information

The Nebraska Judicial Branch lists court location, jurisdiction, and office hours. If a housing, guardianship, or property-related court matter is involved, ask a qualified legal-aid provider about options and deadlines.

Role: civil legal information, advice, and representation for qualifying clients; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: eligibility and case scope are determined by Legal Aid; apply before assuming representation; emergency limits: not emergency housing or crisis response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Legal Aid of Nebraska — civil legal help

Legal Aid lists housing, family, benefits, and other civil-law topics. Call its AccessLine or apply online to ask whether your issue and household qualify; deadlines may still apply while an application is reviewed.

Role: municipal water and sewer service and billing contact; geography: Blair city service area; cost/eligibility: deposits, bills, payment arrangements, and new-service requirements vary; confirm with City Hall; emergency limits: call the utility emergency number only for water/sewer emergencies | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

City of Blair — utilities and water/sewer accounts

The City lists its water and sewer utility contact and separate after-hours emergency number. For a bill, new account, or shutoff question, contact City Hall; do not assume a payment plan or assistance is available without confirmation.

Role: municipal list and rules for solid-waste haulers and dumpsters; geography: inside Blair city limits; cost/eligibility: service rates, container size, prohibited materials, and rural rules must be confirmed with the hauler and City; emergency limits: not a cleanup crew or hazardous-waste response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

City of Blair — licensed solid-waste haulers

The City says waste haulers collecting inside Blair must hold a transporter license and lists current residential and dumpster providers. Compare quotes and confirm what a hauler will accept before booking; the list is not an endorsement.

Role: temporary city disposal opportunity for eligible household and yard items; geography: Blair residents only, November 6–22, 2026; cost/eligibility: proof of Blair residency required; confirm accepted items and hours; emergency limits: not a general hauling service or hazardous-waste facility | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Blair 2026 Fall Cleanup — limited dates and city-resident rules

The City currently lists a fall cleanup at the Public Works Yard, with specific hours and excluded items. It says batteries, tires, liquid paint, hazardous waste, and items containing Freon are not accepted; check the notice again before bringing anything, and do not burn without the required permit and approval.

Role: city streets, drainage, public grounds, and infrastructure questions; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: city fees or permits may apply to specific requests; confirm the right department; emergency limits: report immediate hazards to 911 or the relevant utility emergency contact | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

City of Blair — Public Works

Public Works lists responsibility for city infrastructure and provides a contact for streets, traffic lights, and construction concerns. It is not a household cleanout or private property abatement service.

Role: recycling-center and utility-provider information; geography: Blair and Washington County; cost/eligibility: materials, volunteer hours, business access, and provider service areas vary; confirm before travel; emergency limits: not hazardous-waste intake or bulk removal | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Recycling Center and local utility information

The City lists the Washington County Recycling Center and local utilities. The page says volunteer recycling hours and business access vary by season; check the current schedule and accepted materials directly.

Role: county-road maintenance and road-condition contact; geography: Washington County roads; cost/eligibility: county and state highway responsibilities differ; verify jurisdiction; emergency limits: call 911 for a collision or immediate hazard | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Highway Superintendent

The county lists a highway superintendent and directs state-highway concerns to Nebraska DOT. Use the county contact for a county-road question and verify which agency maintains the road before reporting a problem.

Role: municipal contact directory and local-agency links; geography: Blair; cost/eligibility: services and fees depend on the department; confirm directly; emergency limits: City Hall is not emergency dispatch | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

City of Blair — general contacts and local agency links

Use the City's directory to find the appropriate department, public-safety contact, local agency, or utility. For an emergency call 911; for county-wide service questions, contact the Washington County office.

Role: state public-benefit information and applications; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, household, and documentation requirements; confirm with DHHS; emergency limits: online benefit applications are not emergency assistance | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska DHHS — benefits and service applications

Use the state portal to check current assistance applications and account access. Eligibility and processing times depend on the program; call the listed state office if you need help understanding a notice or deadline.

Role: information and reporting for eligible vulnerable-adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: state hotline, DHHS eligibility criteria apply; emergency limits: not a substitute for 911 or urgent medical care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska DHHS — Adult Protective Services information

Read the state's eligibility criteria and use the hotline or online report for a concern involving a vulnerable adult. Reporting does not guarantee a particular service or outcome; for an immediate emergency call 911.

Role: state information about 988 crisis counseling and response; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: free call, text, or chat; emergency limits: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska 988 — state crisis-response information

Nebraska DHHS explains how 988 works and when local mobile response may be considered. A counselor decides what follow-up may be needed; 988 does not guarantee a particular local service or replace 911.

Role: peer-led mental-health support and family education; geography: Nebraska, with local schedules varying; cost/eligibility: confirm each program's cost, audience, format, and registration; emergency limits: not a crisis service or clinical treatment | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

NAMI Nebraska — current support-group calendar

NAMI Nebraska offers support and education programs through local affiliates. Check the live calendar for current meetings and confirm whether an event is online or in person before attending; a group is not a hoarding-specific service.

Role: clinical behavioral-health treatment information and appointments; geography: greater Omaha area and listed Nebraska Medicine locations; cost/eligibility: ask about clinician location, insurance, intake, and fees; emergency limits: routine appointment line is not emergency response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Medicine — behavioral-health appointment and care information

Nebraska Medicine lists outpatient behavioral-health specialties and separate emergency services. Confirm whether a clinician is accepting new patients, whether telehealth is offered for your location, and what your plan may cover.

Role: public regional behavioral-health planning, funding, and provider coordination; geography: Washington and four neighboring counties; cost/eligibility: funding and provider rules vary; confirm with the network provider; emergency limits: regional administration is not individual crisis care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare — service network overview

Region 6 coordinates a network of community providers for mental-health and substance-use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Contact a provider or the Region 6 office to learn what services are available and whether you qualify.

Role: information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and aging services; geography: Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, and Cass Counties; cost/eligibility: services vary by program, age, assessment, and contribution rules; emergency limits: office-hour assistance is not a crisis line | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging — information and assistance

ENOA's information line can help identify local aging services or refer a caller to a relevant resource. Explain the person's county and needs, and ask about in-home service criteria, local transportation, and current hours.

Role: statewide directory of public and community transportation providers; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: provider fares, service boundaries, and ADA access vary; call provider directly; emergency limits: not emergency medical transport | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Transit — locate a provider by county

Use the state provider list to identify transportation options near the rider's address, then confirm service days, advance reservation, fare, accessibility, and trip purpose with the provider.

Role: county government and office information; geography: Washington County, based in Blair; cost/eligibility: contact each elected office about program rules, documents, and fees; emergency limits: administrative website is not an emergency service | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County — official offices and county information

Use the official county site to find offices, meetings, maps, and county services. The county courthouse is at 1555 Colfax Street in Blair; confirm which office handles your question before visiting.

Role: county tax, vehicle, title, and driver's-license office; geography: Washington County courthouse in Blair; cost/eligibility: fees, deadlines, and required paperwork vary; confirm with the office; emergency limits: administrative service only | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Washington County Treasurer — property tax and vehicle services

The Treasurer lists property-tax, vehicle-title, registration, and driver's-license functions. Ask what documents and payments apply to your matter before traveling.

Role: state aging and disability program information and referrals; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: local agency and service criteria vary; ask the relevant Area Agency on Aging; emergency limits: not a crisis or emergency response line | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska DHHS — aging and disability services

The state lists Area Agencies on Aging and other supports. Washington County is served by Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging; contact ENOA to check which programs are available and what eligibility or contributions apply.

Role: local public-health information and community programs; geography: eastern Nebraska service area including Washington County; cost/eligibility: services vary; ask the department about eligibility and fees; emergency limits: not an emergency department or crisis hotline | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Three Rivers Public Health Department

Contact the health department to ask which public-health programs serve your address and whether a referral or appointment is needed. For urgent medical emergencies call 911; for emotional crisis support use 988.

Role: state reporting line for child or adult abuse and neglect; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: state hotline, report details are assessed by DHHS; emergency limits: call 911 for an immediate life-safety emergency | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska DHHS — child and adult abuse reporting

Use the state's reporting information when you are concerned about suspected abuse or neglect. Self-neglect involving a vulnerable adult has separate APS criteria; ask the hotline which route fits rather than treating a report as routine home-safety navigation.

Role: phone support for parents and caregivers concerned about a child or youth; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call to discuss access and current options; emergency limits: not 911, 988, or emergency medical response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Nebraska Family Helpline — parent and caregiver support

A parent or caregiver can call about a child's behavioral or emotional concern and ask what support is available. Confirm current hours and scope with DHHS; call 911 for immediate danger.

Role: appointment contact for survivor advocacy; geography: Blair and Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about access, safe contact preferences, and program criteria; emergency limits: use the 24-hour crisis line for urgent survivor safety needs | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

The Bridge — Blair appointment information

The Bridge lists a Blair office available by appointment. Calling the Fremont office can help arrange a local contact; do not use this listing for general counseling or non-survivor shelter placement.

Role: billing and financial-assistance questions for hospital services; geography: Memorial Community Hospital system; cost/eligibility: financial assistance is application- and policy-based; confirm current rules with the hospital; emergency limits: billing staff are not a crisis or clinical line | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Memorial Community Hospital — patient financial assistance contact

If cost is a barrier to hospital care, call the financial counselor and ask what current assistance, estimates, or payment options may apply. Do not assume a specific discount before the hospital reviews eligibility.

Role: primary-care appointments and referral coordination; geography: Blair and regional clinics; cost/eligibility: confirm clinician availability, insurance, and charges; emergency limits: routine clinic scheduling is not an emergency response | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Memorial Community Hospital — primary-care coordination

A primary-care clinician may help discuss health concerns and referrals, but this listing does not imply hoarding-specialty treatment. Ask about service fit and financial options directly.

Role: information on regional network-provider options and publicly funded care; geography: Washington County and neighboring Region 6 counties; cost/eligibility: clinical and financial criteria, Nebraska residency, and lawful presence apply to Region 6 funding; confirm with provider; emergency limits: eligibility directory is not crisis care | Confirm current scope, location, eligibility, cost, and availability directly; listings are not endorsements.

Region 6 — provider eligibility and funding criteria

Region 6 explains that funding eligibility is determined through the providers and criteria can vary by program. Contact a listed provider to ask about openings, payer, cost, and whether a particular service fits.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Blair, Nebraska, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

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