Role: outpatient mental-health and substance-use assessments and counseling; geography: Hastings office, call to confirm current service area; cost/eligibility: new-client walk-in hours currently Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.–noon; reduced rate may be based on income, expenses, and family size for people without insurance or Medicaid; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—use its separately listed crisis line or 911 as appropriate. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
South Central Behavioral Services — outpatient intake
The provider says intake can take at least two hours and walk-in availability is not guaranteed. Call before traveling, ask what to bring, and confirm current hours, payment, and whether the service fits your goals.
Role: licensed psychiatry, assessment, and therapy services for children and adults; geography: Hastings clinic; cost/eligibility: ask about current insurance network, fees, and patient-account options before an appointment; emergency limit: routine appointments are not emergency dispatch; its separate crisis line is listed above. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
The Lanning Center for Behavioral Services
Mary Lanning lists psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and counselors at the Hastings clinic. No hoarding-specific treatment was confirmed; ask about provider fit and current access.
Role: adult behavioral-health rehabilitation, case management, skill-building, and connection to community resources; geography: Hastings Opportunity House; cost/eligibility: authorization through insurance or Nebraska's Division of Behavioral Health is required; ask SCBS about assessment and payer rules; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
SCBS adult Community Support
This is a structured support service for adults with mental-health or substance-use needs, not a general cleanup program. SCBS says authorization is required; confirm whether the service is a fit and what supports are available.
Role: navigation and income-qualified homeless-prevention/emergency assistance, including possible food, clothing, shelter, or transportation referrals; geography: Adams County office in Hastings; cost/eligibility: income and program/funding rules apply; call to ask what is open; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed financial aid. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Community Action Mid-Nebraska — Community Services Coordinators
Community Action lists its Adams County Community Services office at 2525 W. 2nd Street, Suite 110, Hastings. Coordinators can help identify programs, but support depends on current eligibility, resources, and funds.
Role: faith-oriented shelter, meals, case management, and transitional support; geography: Hastings campus, ask about its current service area; cost/eligibility: confirm intake, program expectations, and current openings directly; emergency limit: not a crisis line or emergency medical service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Crossroads Mission Avenue — shelter and case management
Crossroads describes safe shelter and personalized case management at its Hastings campus. Services and space can change; call first to discuss fit, admission steps, and any program expectations.
Role: long-term rental assistance in the private market; geography: City of Hastings program; cost/eligibility: income and other HUD/program requirements apply; application processing and wait time vary; emergency limit: the voucher program is not emergency housing or immediate rent assistance. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Hastings Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher
The authority asks applicants to meet income and other eligibility requirements and maintains a waiting list that can change. Call for the current application status, preferences, required documents, and wait estimate; do not wait for an emergency.
Role: limited financial assistance for eligible urgent needs such as rent, utilities, prescriptions, vehicle repair, or transportation; geography: Hastings region includes Adams County; cost/eligibility: application, documentation, income review, open application slots, and funds are required; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch and aid is not guaranteed. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Catholic Social Services — Hastings Family Support Services
CSS currently says Hastings-region applications open online Mondays at 9 a.m. until that week's slots fill. Call the Hastings office before gathering documents; rules, funding, and submission windows can change.
Role: low-cost public transportation to appointments, shopping, meals, and activities; geography: Hastings/Adams County and regional routes; cost/eligibility: fares vary and out-of-town rates apply; call to schedule and confirm current pickup availability; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Community Action Mid-Nebraska — RYDE public transportation
RYDE is open to the public and lists Hastings scheduling by phone on weekdays. Its bus hours, routes, reservation needs, and fares can differ; call before relying on a trip.
Role: congregate and home-delivered meals, exercise, and social activities for older adults; geography: Hastings center; cost/eligibility: services are listed at no cost for people 60+, with a suggested meal contribution; confirm current eligibility and availability; emergency limit: not medical or emergency care. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Midland Area Agency on Aging — Adams County Senior Center
The Adams County center is listed at 2015 W. 3rd Street, Hastings. Call about meal delivery, schedules, accessibility, and current contributions before traveling.
Role: supplemental food program; geography: Adams County is listed in the program's service area, with Hastings clinics; cost/eligibility: for adults 60+ who meet current federal/state guidelines; proof of age, residence, income, and status may be requested; emergency limit: not an emergency food hotline. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Community Action Mid-Nebraska — Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Call for an appointment, current Hastings clinic schedule, and exact eligibility documents. Program enrollment and distribution dates are limited and may change.
Role: energy-efficiency improvements and certain heating-system repairs for eligible households; geography: contact the Hastings-area Community Services office to confirm Adams County service; cost/eligibility: income, program-year rules, landlord permission for renters, priority categories, and a waiting list apply; emergency limit: not a utility emergency or repair service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Community Action Mid-Nebraska — Weatherization
The program may include insulation, sealing, and furnace or water-heater inspection; assistance is not immediate or guaranteed. Ask the local coordinator about current intake, eligibility, and wait times.
Role: applications and account help for Medicaid and economic-assistance programs, including food, energy, and disability-related benefits; geography: statewide Nebraska; cost/eligibility: each program has separate eligibility and verification rules; emergency limit: applications and customer service are not emergency response. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Nebraska DHHS — iServe and ACCESSNebraska benefits
Nebraska DHHS is transitioning its benefits self-service tools to iServe. Use its current portal links or call Economic Assistance Customer Service at 800-383-4278, weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm the right program and required documents.
Role: statewide referrals for health, human services, food, housing, transportation, and other community resources; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: contact for navigation and verify each listed program's rules, costs, and openings; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger or 988 for a behavioral-health crisis. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Nebraska 211 resource navigation
Nebraska DHHS includes 211 in its hotline/resource guidance. Ask for Adams County options, then confirm directly with the organization providing the service; a referral does not guarantee eligibility, funding, or an opening.
Role: utility billing help and referral to seasonal utility assistance; geography: Hastings Utilities customers; cost/eligibility: a representative determines payment-arrangement terms; Share the Warmth has separate hardship criteria and limited seasonal funds; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate fire, medical, or physical danger. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Hastings Utilities — payment arrangements and Share the Warmth
Call customer service early to ask about payment arrangements and the current Share the Warmth application route. The seasonal fund, eligibility, and available money can change; do not assume a payment plan or grant is approved.
Role: municipal solid-waste disposal and recycling information; geography: Hastings, Adams County, and a broader service area—confirm household eligibility; cost/eligibility: fees, accepted items, origin rules, and special-waste requirements vary; call before transporting anything; emergency limit: not a hoarding cleanup or hauling provider. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
City of Hastings Solid Waste Landfill — disposal information
The City lists current landfill hours and fee information and notes that some items are restricted or need advance review. Ask whether a load from your address and the specific materials will be accepted, and what it will cost.
Role: public library materials, programs, Wi-Fi, and computer access; geography: Hastings; cost/eligibility: Adams County residents or students may receive a free card; nonresident rates and borrowing rules should be confirmed; emergency limit: not an emergency service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Hastings Public Library
The library FAQ says public Wi-Fi and computers are available and Adams County residents or students can apply for a free library card. Check current hours and identification requirements before visiting.
Role: help veterans, dependents, and survivors prepare and submit benefits claims; geography: Adams County office in Hastings; cost/eligibility: service is for veterans and eligible family members; call about documents and appointments; emergency limit: not an emergency or behavioral-health service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Adams County Veterans Service Office
The county office assists with claims administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska, and Adams County. Call to discuss eligibility and what records to bring.
Role: research-based local education and community information; geography: Adams County office in Hastings; cost/eligibility: programs, fees, and enrollment vary; confirm current offerings; emergency limit: not a hoarding clinician, cleanup contractor, or emergency service. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Nebraska Extension in Adams County
The local Extension office can help identify current community education and household-related resources. Ask staff whether a program fits your question; this listing does not claim a hoarding-specific service.
Role: official county-government contact point for courts, assessor, sheriff, veterans services, roads, and other offices; geography: Adams County, Nebraska; cost/eligibility: office rules and fees differ; call the relevant department before visiting; emergency limit: routine county offices are not emergency dispatch. | Each listing states its role, geography, cost or eligibility (or what to confirm), and emergency limits. Availability can change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Adams County offices and service directory
The courthouse and county offices are at 500 W. 4th Street in Hastings. Use the official directory to identify the right department; call 911 for emergencies.