Role: local behavioral-health and counseling services; geography: KCHS, 727 East 1st Street, Minden; cost/eligibility: ask about current clinician availability, credentials, insurance, self-pay fees, intake, and wait time; emergency limit: not a crisis service—use 988 or 911 as appropriate. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Kearney County Health Services behavioral-health services
KCHS lists qualified behavioral-health staff for people of all ages, with counseling and specialty services. Its public pages do not establish hoarding-specific expertise; ask about the clinician's experience and whether the service fits before scheduling.
Role: local primary and family medical care; geography: Kearney County Health Services in Minden; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, appointment availability, walk-in procedures, and charges; emergency limit: the clinic is not the emergency department—call 911 for emergencies. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Minden Medical Clinic
KCHS describes family medicine for patients of all ages and lists the clinic at 727 East 1st Street. Call ahead about current scheduling, coverage, and costs; urgent needs may require the hospital Emergency Department.
Role: hospital and clinic billing assistance information; geography: Kearney County Health Services patients; cost/eligibility: a written application and supporting documents are required for review; ask the Business Office about current criteria; emergency limit: billing support is not crisis care. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
KCHS patient financial assistance
KCHS provides a financial-assistance application and payment information. Ask the Business Office which current forms and documents apply, whether a bill is eligible, and how to apply before assuming a discount or payment arrangement is available.
Role: case management, patient advocacy, and referrals; geography: KCHS patients and residents in Minden; cost/eligibility: ask the facility whether a patient's situation fits; emergency limit: not an open-access emergency line or guaranteed community placement. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
KCHS social services and discharge planning
Kearney County Health Services describes social-services support that can connect patients or residents with agencies and programs. Ask the care team whether case management is available for the situation and what community referrals can be made.
Role: income-qualified emergency help and community referrals; geography: Kearney County; cost/eligibility: agency screening and program rules apply; call the Minden office to confirm schedule, eligibility, funding, and current options; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter or housing placement. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Community Action Mid-Nebraska — emergency and housing referrals
Community Action describes possible emergency food, clothing, shelter, or transportation and referrals for income-qualified households. The Minden office is listed at 246 N. Colorado Ave., 308-832-1829, Tuesdays only. Call before traveling and ask what is currently available.
Role: mobile produce pantry and food-bank information; geography: the agency describes past mobile pantry service in Minden and surrounding counties; cost/eligibility: fresh produce is described as no charge, but confirm current dates and access; emergency limit: schedule and supply are not guaranteed. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Community Action Mid-Nebraska mobile food pantry
Community Action says its mobile produce pantry serves communities in Minden, Buffalo, and Phelps counties and directs readers to its current schedule. Call 308-865-5683 or check the agency's current announcements before traveling; do not rely on an old event date.
Role: supplemental food program for older adults; geography: Community Action lists Kearney County in its program area; cost/eligibility: adults 60+ must meet current income and other program rules; call about documentation, appointment, and pickup location; emergency limit: supplemental food, not a complete food supply or emergency response. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Community Action Mid-Nebraska describes USDA supplemental food for eligible adults age 60 and older. Kearney County is listed in its service area, but the current pickup schedule and location should be confirmed with the program before sharing documents or traveling.
Role: public transportation for appointments, shopping, meals, and activities; geography: Kearney County routes serving Minden; cost/eligibility: low-cost fares are listed, but the linked fare schedule is dated 2024; confirm current fare, reservation lead time, pickup, and accessibility; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
RYDE public transit — Kearney County
Community Action lists Kearney County (Minden) scheduling at 308-832-2139 and says RYDE serves the public Monday through Friday. Call to confirm the current fare, trip, return ride, and accessibility arrangements before relying on a route.
Role: early childhood and family education program; geography: Minden center at 506 S. Nance Street; cost/eligibility: age range, income rules, openings, and program year must be confirmed; emergency limit: not child-protection or crisis response. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Community Action Mid-Nebraska Head Start — Minden
The agency lists a Minden center-based Head Start program at 506 S. Nance Street and describes services for infants through preschool ages. Call to ask about current enrollment, eligibility, schedule, and supports for the family.
Role: municipal rental-owner list and housing information; geography: City of Minden; cost/eligibility: call City Hall for the current list and contact property owners about rent, requirements, and vacancies; emergency limit: this is not a subsidy, shelter, or placement guarantee. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
City of Minden housing information
The City says residents can contact City Hall for a rental-owner list. The page also includes private real-estate listings; availability and terms are set by owners. Ask about fair-housing information and the current city contact before relying on the page.
Role: municipal electric, water, sewer, and solid-waste account information; geography: City of Minden utility customers; cost/eligibility: call about account rules and ask the city or DHHS about current payment assistance eligibility; emergency limit: a billing office is not a utility-emergency dispatch service. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
City of Minden utilities and billing assistance contacts
The City operates local electric, water, sewer, and solid-waste services. Its billing page points customers with payment concerns to DHHS and Community Action; ask each program about current eligibility, deadlines, and funding rather than assuming a bill will be covered.
Role: state heating and cooling cost assistance; geography: Nebraska households; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply and funds vary; apply or call DHHS to confirm current requirements; emergency limit: for immediate danger or a hazardous utility condition, use 911 or the utility's emergency line. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Nebraska LIHEAP energy assistance
Nebraska DHHS describes LIHEAP as help with heating and cooling costs and provides online, in-person, and telephone application routes. If a household has a shutoff notice, call 800-383-4278 and ask about current options; assistance is not guaranteed.
Role: state food-purchase benefit information and applications; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: household and current state/federal rules determine eligibility; confirm current rules and documentation with DHHS; emergency limit: an application is not immediate food or crisis support. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Nebraska SNAP food benefits
Nebraska DHHS explains SNAP and links to current application and policy information. Rules and verification requirements can change; apply through official DHHS channels and do not give personal or payment information to unsolicited callers offering application help.
Role: statewide community-services information and referral; geography: Nebraska and Iowa search areas; cost/eligibility: use the directory or dial 211 and ask about local services; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatch or crisis-response service. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Nebraska 211 resource search
Use Nebraska 211 to search for community programs and ask about current food, housing, utility, health, and transportation options near Minden. A listing or referral does not guarantee eligibility, funding, or an open placement.
Role: information and options counseling for long-term services and supports; geography: Nebraska, including Kearney County; cost/eligibility: older adults and people with disabilities of any age, plus caregivers and family; ask about the specific service; emergency limit: not emergency placement or crisis response. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Nebraska Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging identifies the ADRC as an information resource for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families or caregivers. Its staff can discuss home services, living arrangements, benefits, food, and other supports; ask what is available locally.
Role: senior-center meals, social activities, and information; geography: 403 N. Colorado, Minden; cost/eligibility: call about current age rules, meal contribution, reservations, hours, and programs; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or crisis response. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Minden Senior Center
Community Action and the South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging list the Minden Senior Center. Call before going to confirm meal schedules, reservations, current contributions, accessibility, and available activities.
Role: elder-law information and legal referral; geography: agency service area includes Kearney County; cost/eligibility: people age 60+ and spouses may request help without a fee; court representation is not provided; emergency limit: not a crisis or emergency shelter service. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging legal services
The agency says its legal-services program helps with issues such as powers of attorney, advance directives, benefits, and consumer concerns. It cannot represent people in court; ask whether the specific matter fits and what referrals may be available.
Role: local library, public internet, and information access; geography: Minden; cost/eligibility: the library lists ID or a library card for computer/Wi-Fi use and printing fees; confirm current rules and hours; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Jensen Memorial Library — public computers and Wi-Fi
Jensen Memorial Library describes public desktop computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and library resources. Its posted policy lists identification or a library card for access and per-page printing charges; check current rules and hours before visiting.
Role: municipal directory for local health, housing, utility, and community listings; geography: Minden; cost/eligibility: each organization sets its own rules and fees; verify current contact details and services directly; emergency limit: a directory is not an emergency or referral guarantee. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
City of Minden community resource directory
The City's directory lets residents search local organizations and service categories. Use it as a starting point only: listings may change and inclusion does not mean the City or Fight the Blight endorses a provider.
Role: county emergency-preparedness and disaster-coordination information; geography: Kearney County; cost/eligibility: contact for preparedness questions and public notices; emergency limit: call 911 for an active emergency rather than the administrative office. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Kearney County Emergency Management
The County's Emergency Management office coordinates preparedness planning and response with local, state, and federal agencies. It is an administrative preparedness contact, not an emergency dispatch line.
Role: local fire protection and safety information; geography: Minden and the department's stated response area; cost/eligibility: call the non-emergency city contact for routine questions; emergency limit: call 911 for a fire, smoke, or immediate danger. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
Minden Fire Department — local fire-safety information
The City describes Minden's volunteer fire department and its local response area. For an active fire or urgent hazard call 911; for a routine fire-safety question, use the City's published contact and confirm whether the department can advise.
Role: information about in-home and long-term support options; geography: agency service area includes Kearney County; cost/eligibility: assessments and program eligibility apply, and some services may have a sliding fee; confirm current requirements; emergency limit: not emergency caregiving or placement. | Confirm current intake, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and capacity directly; local listings and schedules can change
South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging — care-management options
The Agency describes care-management and Medicaid waiver pathways that can include housekeeping, meals, respite, and transportation for eligible people. Ask about assessments, coverage, service availability, and cost before relying on a specific support.