A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
If clutter, belongings, or a home situation has started to feel hard to face, you deserve support without shame or pressure. This guide brings together local, county, regional, and statewide paths for people directly affected and for friends, family, and supporters.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Tell Fight the Blight what feels most important right now. You can ask about a virtual group, family guidance, or a next step. You decide what to share and what happens next.
Talk through what is happening and ask about virtual peer groups, family support, or an appropriate next step. You do not need to commit to a cleanup plan to reach out.
Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual-group navigation; geography: remote starting point for Antelope County and beyond; cost/eligibility: ask about current group options and eligibility; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency response
If anyone is in immediate danger or needs urgent police, fire, or medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. Bright Horizons provides domestic- and sexual-violence crisis advocacy for Antelope County; use a safe device or contact method if privacy is a concern. This guide is not emergency response.
First conversations
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.
A separate private-pay pathway for support when grant-funded services do not fit. Ask about the type of support, format, fees, travel, and current availability before deciding whether it fits.
A digital peer-support option for ongoing connection, practical tools, and support for people directly affected or helping someone they care about. It is not therapy or emergency support.
The hospital lists a licensed mental-health counselor and a psychiatric provider offering telepsychiatry through the hospital. Call to ask which service fits, whether new clients are being accepted, and what the first appointment involves.
Safety and stability
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.
Call 911 for an immediate threat to life or safety, fire, or urgent medical help. Do not use this guide or a resource-navigation line instead of emergency response.
Call or text 988 for yourself or someone you are worried about. If there is immediate danger or urgent medical need, call 911.
The county lists the Sheriff's office in Neligh. Use the office contact for non-emergency questions; call 911 when immediate emergency response is needed.
Antelope Memorial Hospital lists emergency care and is located in Neligh. For a medical emergency, call 911; for billing questions, contact the hospital's patient financial services separately.
Bright Horizons lists a 24-hour crisis line and text line. A state directory lists Antelope County in its service area and describes advocacy, shelter, transportation, and legal assistance. Ask the provider about availability and a safe way to communicate.
Use the Coalition's locator to find local survivor-support providers. The Coalition explains that its network offers confidential assistance, while the Coalition itself does not provide direct services.
Nebraska DHHS explains how to report concerns involving vulnerable adults. A report is not a substitute for calling 911 when someone is in immediate danger.
Search or contact Nebraska 211 for help locating food, housing, utilities, health, and other community resources. Confirm service hours and availability with the referral provider.
NCDHD serves Antelope and neighboring counties. Its website lists public-health programs and an after-hours emergency contact; call 911 for urgent emergency response and 988 for emotional distress or suicide-crisis support.
The state resource center can help identify aging- and disability-related services and caregiver supports. Ask about local availability and whether a service has an age, disability, or income requirement.
People and practical help
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.
The hospital lists Julie Lingenfelter, MSE, LIMHP, LMHP, LPC, for mental-health services. Contact the office to confirm current services, fit, and appointment availability.
The hospital's provider page says Melissa Quick, APRN, offers telepsychiatry through Antelope Memorial Hospital and lists care for ages 6 and older. Call to confirm current intake and coverage before planning a visit.
For general health needs or help identifying an appropriate referral, contact the hospital's family-practice clinic. Ask whether the clinic is accepting patients and what records or insurance information to bring.
Before a planned service, ask the hospital about its financial-assistance policy, expected charges, insurance, and a Good Faith Estimate. Eligibility and the amount owed depend on the hospital's current policy and the specific service.
NCDHD publishes community-health, prevention, environmental-health, and other public-health programs for its nine-county region. Ask which services are available in Neligh and whether an appointment or fee applies.
NENCAP lists food and nutrition, housing and rent, weatherization, support, and family programs. Ask which program currently serves your situation and whether the application is open.
NENCAP describes weatherization work such as insulation and some heating-system repairs or replacement. Renters and homeowners may apply; ask about current eligibility, landlord permission, timing, and the specific work available.
NENCAP lists programs for eligible households facing housing or utility emergencies. Funding and requirements vary; contact the agency before relying on assistance or waiting to respond to a shutoff or eviction notice.
NENCAP operates multiple food and nutrition programs, including WIC and Commodity Supplemental Food Program referrals. Ask which service fits your household and where the next Antelope County appointment or distribution will take place.
NENCAP publishes a 2026 clinic schedule listing Neligh appointments at the American Legion. Dates change; call for the next clinic, appointment, eligibility, and what to bring before traveling.
The City's Dial-A-Ride page says service is open to the general public, asks riders to schedule 24 hours ahead when possible, and describes accommodation for wheelchairs and walking devices. Call for current fare, route, hours, and access needs.
The Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging lists Senior Citizens Program, Inc. at 204 Main Street in Neligh. Call to confirm current activities, meal options, transportation, eligibility, and any suggested contribution.
The Housing Authority describes public-housing and voucher programs and lists its office at 500 P Street. Contact staff directly about current openings, the application process, accommodations, and eligibility; no waitlist status is promised here.
The City's housing information page directs residents to contact Neligh Economic Development about local rental availability and housing programs. This is a referral, not a guarantee that a unit or financial assistance is available.
The City's page lists the Antelope County Food Pantry and a mobile pantry schedule in Neligh. Confirm the next distribution, location, requirements, and current availability before making a trip.
The state portal lets Nebraskans explore and apply for eligible food, health, utility, and other benefits, manage an application, and upload requested documents. Contact DHHS if you need help with a decision or cannot use the portal.
Nebraska DHHS explains energy assistance programs. Applying does not ensure an award; check the current program period and required documents, and contact your utility promptly if a shutoff is scheduled.
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides information, referrals, self-help, advice, and representation for qualifying civil legal matters. Contact the organization to check eligibility, case scope, and current intake.
The City provides electricity, water, and sewer information and describes recycling, compactor, and tree-dump services. Call before transporting items to confirm accepted materials, pickup or disposal options, rates, and any additional-item charges.
The City lists the Neligh Public Library at 710 Main Street. Contact the library to confirm current hours and ask about public computers, internet access, printing, and other services before visiting.
Use the County's current contact and office information to identify the right department for county matters. City and county services have different boundaries; ask which office handles your address and concern.
The County Veterans' Service Officer assists with federal, state, and county claims and related benefits applications. Call before visiting to confirm hours and whether documents are needed.
Nebraska Extension maintains a county office and provides research-based education and local programs. Contact the office to confirm current offerings, enrollment, and whether a program fits your needs.
The Area Agency on Aging lists regional contacts and senior centers. Call to ask about transportation, nutrition, caregiver support, or other services and whether an option is available in your community.
NCDHD maintains community-resource and healthcare-resource links for its region. Some linked guides may be older; verify details, eligibility, hours, and availability with the provider before relying on them.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Neligh, 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