A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Holdrege, Nebraska.

A next step can begin with a conversation, not a cleanout. This guide brings together local care, safety planning, housing, food, benefits, transportation, and practical resources. Ask each organization about current services and what feels manageable for you.

People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative

Start here - Fight the Blight

You do not have to solve the whole situation today.

Tell Fight the Blight what feels most urgent—health, a housing concern, family stress, or simply finding a first conversation. Ask what virtual groups or other support are currently available and what a respectful next step could look like.

Start with a respectful conversation about what matters to the person and what would make the next step feel safer. Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point for hoarding-related support and virtual groups. Ask what is currently offered for a person, family member, supporter, or community partner; services and openings are not guaranteed.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support and virtual-group front door; geography: ask about Phelps County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm current group fit, schedule, and availability; emergency limit: not clinical treatment, cleanup, or emergency response.

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call or text 988. Region 3 Behavioral Health Services lists a no-charge, 24/7 crisis-response line for Phelps County at 1-800-930-0031. Veterans can call 988 and press 1. These pathways have different roles; call 911 for immediate physical danger.

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-related support; geography: ask about remote and Phelps County options; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm rates, scope, and availability before starting; emergency limit: not emergency response or a substitute for clinical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree offers private-pay support for situations outside grant-funded services. Ask what is currently available, whether it fits your goals, and the total cost before making a commitment. No local provider relationship or service availability is implied by this listing.

Role: digital peer-support tools and community; geography: online—confirm current Nebraska availability; cost/eligibility: review current platform terms; emergency limit: peer support, not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Unburied

Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns and for friends and family. It is not therapy or emergency support. Check the current platform description, age requirements, privacy information, and any costs before joining.

Role: community-resource navigation for food, housing, utilities, and other needs; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211; emergency limit: not 911, a crisis line, or guaranteed placement. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Nebraska 211

211 can help locate community resources and referrals. Search Nebraska online, call 2-1-1, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Confirm current provider coverage, eligibility, and availability with the organization offering the service.

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: police, fire, and emergency medical response; geography: Holdrege and Phelps County; cost/eligibility: call for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need; emergency limit: emergencies only, not routine navigation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Emergency services — 911

Call 911 when there is immediate danger, a fire, serious injury, or an urgent medical emergency. If safe, explain the immediate hazard and what response would help.

Role: behavioral-health crisis and suicide-prevention support; geography: United States, including Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, mental-health or substance-use crisis, or suicidal thoughts. The line can help identify next steps; it is not a substitute for 911 when someone faces immediate physical danger.

Role: behavioral-health crisis response; geography: Phelps County; cost/eligibility: Region 3 states the crisis line is available 24/7, all ages, at no charge; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services — Phelps County crisis response

Region 3 lists Phelps County under the Richard Young Behavioral Health Access Center crisis-response line. Call for behavioral-health crisis support and ask what response or follow-up is available. This is not a hoarding-specific service.

Role: local police and fire information; geography: Holdrege; cost/eligibility: use the published non-emergency contact for non-urgent questions; emergency limit: call 911 for emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege Police and Fire — non-emergency

The City lists non-emergency contact details for Holdrege Police and Fire. Ask about the appropriate department for a specific concern; this listing does not imply a code action or enforcement response.

Role: county law-enforcement information; geography: Phelps County; cost/eligibility: contact for non-emergency questions; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps County Sheriff's Office

The County lists its Sheriff's Office contact information. For a non-emergency concern, ask which office or service is appropriate. A call does not guarantee a particular outcome or intervention.

Role: intake and protection for eligible vulnerable adults; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: hotline 1-800-652-1999 for suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect involving an eligible adult; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Nebraska Adult Protective Services

Nebraska DHHS says Adult Protective Services may investigate abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect when an adult meets its eligibility criteria, including a substantial functional or mental impairment or a qualifying guardianship. APS is not a general cleanup service and cannot intervene in every situation.

Role: confidential crisis support for Veterans and people concerned about a Veteran; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use online chat; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Veterans Crisis Line

The VA provides a crisis pathway for Veterans and people who care about them. You do not have to be enrolled in VA health care to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

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: local hospital and clinical-care navigation; geography: Holdrege and surrounding area; cost/eligibility: ask about service, payer, estimate, and financial-assistance screening; emergency limit: call 911 for urgent medical emergencies. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps Memorial Health Center

Phelps Memorial Health Center is a local hospital and clinic offering a range of medical services. Contact the facility or a primary-care office to ask what care is available and how to arrange an appointment. No particular treatment or behavioral-health fit is guaranteed.

Role: psychiatric and behavioral-health care by telehealth; geography: clinic in Holdrege; cost/eligibility: page describes care for ages 8 and older—confirm current schedule, payer, cost, intake, and appointment availability; emergency limit: use crisis services or 911 when immediate help is needed. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps Memorial Health Center — psychiatry

The clinic describes telehealth psychiatry appointments through its Specialty Clinic and lists several mental-health needs it treats. Its page notes a limited recurring appointment schedule; call to confirm current openings and whether the service fits your needs. No hoarding specialty is verified.

Role: regional directory for behavioral-health, peer-support, housing, and related providers; geography: Region 3, including Phelps County; cost/eligibility: each listed provider sets its own eligibility, fees, and availability; emergency limit: use the crisis line or 911 when urgent. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services Network Directory

The Region 3 service directory lets people search by service category, including adult and youth mental health, peer support, and housing. Contact a provider directly to confirm current service area, fit, cost, and intake; directory inclusion is not a guarantee.

Role: peer-led mental-health support groups and education; geography: Nebraska, with some online options; cost/eligibility: NAMI describes Connection as free for adults 18 and older—confirm current schedule and registration; emergency limit: not crisis counseling or clinical treatment. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

NAMI Nebraska — peer support and education

NAMI Nebraska offers peer support for people affected by mental-health conditions and for family members. Check the current calendar to find online or in-person sessions and confirm whether a group is a good fit. These general mental-health groups are not hoarding-specific.

Role: directory for hoarding-related therapists, groups, and programs; geography: searchable by location and teletherapy state; cost/eligibility: listings are not an endorsement—verify independent licensure, fit, insurance, and fees; emergency limit: not crisis support or treatment itself. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

International OCD Foundation — Hoarding Find Help directory

The International OCD Foundation provides a searchable hoarding-related resource directory. Search for local or teletherapy options, then independently confirm credentials, hoarding experience, state licensure, current availability, and payment. No specific provider in Holdrege is represented as verified here.

Role: applications, referrals, and supportive services including emergency food, clothing, shelter, or transportation; geography: Phelps County is in its service area, with Holdrege office hours listed; cost/eligibility: some help is income-qualified and depends on program funds; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter placement or immediate emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska — community services

Community Action Mid-Nebraska says its community-service coordinators connect people to programs and supportive services. The page lists a Holdrege office location and regular office hours; call first to confirm staff availability, eligibility, program scope, and current funding.

Role: home energy and safety improvements; geography: Phelps County service area; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply, renters need landlord permission, and a waitlist may apply; emergency limit: not a general repair grant or cleanup service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Community Action Mid-Nebraska — weatherization

The program describes energy audits and possible measures such as insulation, weather sealing, and safety checks. Contact the Phelps County coordinator to confirm current income rules, wait times, renter requirements, and whether a particular home or repair qualifies.

Role: free mobile produce pantry; geography: Phelps County communities; cost/eligibility: the program describes produce distribution at no charge—confirm current schedule, location, and participation rules; emergency limit: not housing, medical, or crisis support. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Community Action Mid-Nebraska — mobile produce pantry

Community Action Mid-Nebraska reports that its mobile produce pantry serves Phelps County. The page does not establish a current stop, date, or amount available, so call or check the program's current notices before traveling.

Role: food package program for eligible older adults; geography: Phelps County is listed in the program service area; cost/eligibility: federal and state guidelines, age, income, documents, and appointment rules apply; emergency limit: not same-day emergency food. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program — Mid-Nebraska

Community Action Mid-Nebraska lists Phelps County among the counties served by its Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Ask about current age and income requirements, documents, clinic location, registration, and supply before making plans.

Role: early-childhood education and family support; geography: Holdrege site serving Phelps County; cost/eligibility: age, family, income, program-year, and available-slot rules apply; emergency limit: not adult behavioral-health or housing crisis care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege Head Start — Community Action Mid-Nebraska

Community Action lists a Holdrege center-based Head Start program. Families can ask about current enrollment dates, age requirements, transportation, disability supports, and available places; an inquiry does not guarantee a slot.

Role: public and affordable housing information; geography: Holdrege and Phelps County; cost/eligibility: income, household, disability, and program rules may apply—confirm open applications and waitlists; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege Housing Authority

The Housing Authority describes low-income housing programs and provides local contact information. Its published Section 8 page says Lexington Housing Authority manages existing Phelps County voucher tenants and is not taking new Phelps County applications through that arrangement; call to verify current programs and openings.

Role: nonprofit housing information and local listings; geography: Holdrege; cost/eligibility: landlords and programs set rent, screening, and terms—confirm current availability; emergency limit: not shelter placement or a guarantee of housing. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Housing in Holdrege — local housing information

Housing in Holdrege describes local rental and homeownership options and invites people to ask about housing needs. Confirm whether a listing is current, the total cost, accessibility, application process, and any income or other eligibility rules.

Role: state portal for food, health-care, utility, and other benefit applications; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: state program rules and documentation apply; emergency limit: not an emergency provider or guaranteed approval. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

iServe Nebraska — benefits applications

Nebraska's iServe portal lets residents apply for or manage selected public benefits. Check each program's current eligibility, required documents, and processing time; a submitted application is not an approval.

Role: local food and paper pantry plus limited charitable assistance; geography: Holdrege; cost/eligibility: the organization describes pantry access during posted weekday hours—call to confirm current needs and rules; emergency limit: not a shelter or guaranteed financial aid. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Caring Cupboard and Phelps County Christian Charity Fund

Mount Calvary says the Caring Cupboard supplements the Phelps County Food Pantry and that the Christian Charity Fund helps families in need. Its page currently lists weekday morning hours on selected days; call before traveling and ask what is available and whether any documents are needed.

Role: local food pantry; geography: Holdrege; cost/eligibility: a regional public-health resource sheet lists weekday service—confirm current hours, appointment rules, documents, and food supply; emergency limit: not a crisis, shelter, or medical service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps Community Pantry

The Tri-Basin public-health resource sheet lists Phelps Community Pantry in Holdrege. Pantry hours and requirements can change; contact the pantry or check a current local listing before traveling, and ask what to bring.

Role: senior activities, nutrition, and independence-support information; geography: Holdrege and Phelps County; cost/eligibility: age, program, contribution, and service-area rules vary—confirm directly; emergency limit: not medical or crisis response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps County Senior Citizen Center

The local county resource page lists congregate meals, activities, transportation, and other services through the Senior Center. Call to confirm current programs, meal arrangements, service criteria, and any suggested contribution or fee.

Role: demand-response public transportation; geography: Phelps County; cost/eligibility: state directory lists service for the general public and varying fares—confirm current fare, accessible vehicle, advance notice, and routes; emergency limit: not emergency medical transport. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps County Public Transit — Handi-Bus

Nebraska's transit directory lists Phelps County Handi-Bus as a demand-response provider serving the county. Call to confirm current reservation lead time, pickup area, fares, wheelchair access, and whether a trip can be scheduled.

Role: information, options counseling, benefits assistance, and mobility-resource navigation; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: service eligibility and availability vary—ask what applies to your situation; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch or guaranteed service placement. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center

Nebraska DHHS describes the ADRC as a pathway to information about long-term supports, nutrition, housing, transportation, benefits, and homemaking. Ask about local providers, eligibility, and current availability.

Role: public information, reading, and computer access; geography: Holdrege; cost/eligibility: ask about current library-card, computer, and program rules; emergency limit: not benefits determination, case management, or crisis care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege Area Public Library

The City describes the library as jointly supported by Holdrege and Phelps County and lists public computers and internet access. Confirm current hours, access requirements, and available help before visiting.

Role: municipal utility service and billing information; geography: eligible Holdrege utility customers; cost/eligibility: rates, deposits, service boundaries, and payment options vary—confirm directly; emergency limit: not utility assistance or emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

City of Holdrege — electric, water, and sewer utilities

The City operates electric, water, and wastewater services. Contact the utility office about account setup, bills, service interruptions, payment options, or a property-specific issue; assistance is not guaranteed.

Role: local trash and sanitation service contacts; geography: provider-specific service areas in and around Holdrege; cost/eligibility: ask about address coverage, accepted materials, pickup, and charges; emergency limit: not a hoarding cleanup crew or city-funded removal. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege sanitation providers

The City lists sanitation providers as non-city services. Contact a provider directly about your address, accepted items, container or haul-away requirements, fees, and schedule. Do not assume a service will enter a home or handle hazardous material.

Role: local code, permit, and property-maintenance information; geography: properties within Holdrege city limits; cost/eligibility: rules, timelines, and fees depend on the address and work—ask the City; emergency limit: not dispatch or a cleanup service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege municipal code, permits, and property-maintenance information

The City publishes municipal-code and permit information and has issued a current weed, litter, and nuisance notice. If a notice or repair question is involved, ask the relevant City office what rule applies, what options exist, and whether an appeal or permit is needed; this is not legal advice.

Role: local access point for Nebraska Medicaid and economic-assistance information; geography: Phelps County; cost/eligibility: state program criteria and application rules apply; emergency limit: not urgent medical or crisis response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Phelps County Health and Human Services office

Phelps County lists a local Health and Human Services office and state contact numbers for Medicaid eligibility and economic assistance. Call to confirm current office hours, the correct application channel, required documents, and whether an appointment is needed.

Role: civil legal information, advice, and possible representation; geography: statewide intake; cost/eligibility: income, legal issue, and capacity screening determine available help; emergency limit: not emergency safety response or guaranteed representation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Legal Aid of Nebraska

Legal Aid of Nebraska handles civil matters that can include housing and benefits. It requires an intake or online application; ask whether your issue and county qualify and what deadlines apply. Applying does not guarantee representation.

Role: VA primary and specialty care, including mental-health services; geography: Holdrege clinic; cost/eligibility: VA eligibility and enrollment rules apply—confirm referral and appointment requirements; emergency limit: call 911 or 988 for urgent help as appropriate. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Holdrege VA Clinic

The VA lists a Holdrege outpatient clinic and describes mental-health services within its health-care system. Veterans should confirm eligibility, enrollment, referral requirements, current clinic hours, and whether the needed service is offered locally.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Holdrege, 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.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight