Role: county assistance information; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: ask county staff about eligible needs, documentation, and available funds; emergency limits: not crisis or emergency-response service
York County General Assistance
The county contact list gives General Assistance at (402) 362-4038, extension 2. Ask what types of help are handled, who qualifies, and what records to bring; do not assume a specific expense will be covered.
Role: community-action programs and referrals; geography: includes York County; cost/eligibility: ask about each program's funding, income rules, and current availability; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or immediate shelter guarantee
Blue Valley Community Action — York County service navigation
BVCA lists York County in its Nebraska service area and offers several housing, emergency, and food programs. Call to identify the correct York-area intake and confirm current openings before relying on assistance.
Role: emergency rent and utility assistance and homelessness prevention; geography: York County is listed in the BVCA service area; cost/eligibility: income, imminent-risk, funding, and program rules apply—confirm directly; emergency limits: not same-day guaranteed aid
Blue Valley Community Action — rent and utility assistance
BVCA describes emergency rent and utility help for people homeless or at imminent risk, with eligibility and funding depending on program. Ask about York County intake, required notices/documents, and whether funds are open now.
Role: housing stabilization and homelessness programs; geography: verify York County coverage for the specific program; cost/eligibility: varies by funding and participant criteria; emergency limits: not a 24-hour shelter or guarantee of placement
Blue Valley Community Action — homeless assistance
BVCA says it offers programs that can help people move from homelessness toward stable housing, depending on funds and household criteria. Call before traveling and ask which intake is open in York County.
Role: food and nutrition programs; geography: ask BVCA about York County sites; cost/eligibility: program-specific; confirm enrollment and current schedules; emergency limits: not emergency response
Blue Valley Community Action — food pantry and nutrition programs
BVCA lists food pantries and nutrition programs among its services. Confirm the nearest active location, hours, household eligibility, and whether registration is needed before going.
Role: housing/weatherization services; geography: verify York County coverage for the specific program; cost/eligibility: income, homeowner/tenant status, and program rules may apply; emergency limits: not an urgent hazard or emergency-repair line
Blue Valley Community Action — weatherization and home repair pathways
BVCA lists weatherization and housing-repair services. Ask whether the property, applicant, and work requested qualify and what wait time or owner permission is required; this is not a hoarding cleanout program.
Role: income-qualified public housing; geography: York and listed nearby communities; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program criteria apply; ask about openings and waitlist status; emergency limits: not emergency shelter
York Housing Authority — public housing
The local housing authority describes one- and two-bedroom public-housing units and accessible options. Contact the authority for current application instructions, wait time, unit availability, and eligibility; a listing is not an offer of housing.
Role: rental subsidy voucher program; geography: York County and stated nearby communities; cost/eligibility: HUD income and program criteria, waitlist, and landlord participation apply; confirm current status; emergency limits: not immediate housing
York Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher program
The authority describes a Housing Choice Voucher program. Ask whether applications are being accepted, how the waiting list works, which areas are covered, and what documents are needed before making housing plans.
Role: older-adult information, assistance, and care-management navigation; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: ask about age/service requirements and any fees; emergency limits: not crisis response
York County Aging Services — information and care management
County Aging Services offers information and assistance, care management, wellness, and outreach. Older adults and their families can ask what help is available, whether a visit is needed, and any cost or eligibility requirements.
Role: nutrition and meal-program information; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: ask about age, location, suggested contributions, delivery, and schedule; emergency limits: not food-crisis response
York County Aging Services — meals and nutrition
Aging Services includes nutrition-related support. Call to confirm current meal locations or delivery, eligibility, hours, and any contribution before planning around it.
Role: Medicare insurance information and counseling navigation; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: ask about appointment and eligibility; emergency limits: not medical or crisis care
York County Aging Services — Medicare SHIP assistance
The county lists SHIP insurance help through Aging Services. Ask about a current appointment for Medicare questions; the program helps with insurance information, not clinical treatment or hoarding services.
Role: curb-to-curb, non-emergency demand-response transportation; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: published fares vary by trip and reduced-rate intake; confirm route, fare, booking, and availability; emergency limits: not ambulance or urgent transport
York County Public Transportation
The county says service is first-come, first-served and can be used for many trip purposes. Reserve early; same-day rides depend on availability. Published fares start at $3 in city limits and $5 within the county; expanded trips and reduced fares have separate rules.
Role: referral directory for housing and utility support; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: call/search for current programs and confirm each provider's rules; emergency limits: not shelter placement or emergency dispatch
Nebraska 211 — housing and utility resource search
Search for current rental assistance, housing search, utility-payment help, or shelter resources near York. Call the organization shown in each result to confirm its service area, funds, eligibility, and intake.
Role: state benefits application and information; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: program, household, income, and documentation rules apply; emergency limits: not immediate crisis response
Nebraska DHHS — economic assistance screening
Use Nebraska's benefits portal or DHHS hotline to ask about the right application for food, medical, or energy assistance. Eligibility and processing are determined by the state program, not this guide.
Role: state food-benefit program; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: household and income rules apply through DHHS; emergency limits: not same-day food delivery
Nebraska SNAP — food assistance
Apply or check status through ACCESSNebraska. If food is needed sooner, use Nebraska 211 to identify current local pantries and confirm their hours and eligibility before traveling.
Role: state low-income energy assistance; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: household income, season, energy type, and current program rules apply; emergency limits: not an immediate utility shutoff response
Nebraska LIHEAP — home energy assistance
Ask DHHS about the current energy-assistance application, season, documents, and processing time. If a shutoff notice is urgent, also contact the utility and Nebraska 211 to ask about current local options.
Role: state health-coverage application; geography: Nebraska; cost/eligibility: category, household, income, and other state rules apply; emergency limits: not emergency medical care
Nebraska Medicaid — coverage and eligibility
Review current eligibility and enrollment options through Nebraska DHHS. For a medical emergency, use 911 or an emergency department rather than waiting for an application decision.
Role: public-health information, education, and referrals; geography: York, Butler, Polk, and Seward Counties; cost/eligibility: ask about each service; emergency limits: not emergency medical response
Four Corners Health Department — York-area public health
Four Corners is the public-health district serving York County. Call to ask which current prevention, education, or community-health services fit your need; confirm eligibility, schedule, and any fee.
Role: mental-health and substance-use services and care coordination; geography: includes York County; cost/eligibility: ask about service fit, payer, fees, and intake; emergency limits: not a 24/7 emergency service
Four Corners Health Department — behavioral-health services
The district describes assessment, therapy, coordination, skills, and referrals for adults, youth, and families. Contact the department to confirm which services are currently offered locally and whether they match your needs; it does not advertise hoarding-specialty care.
Role: outpatient care screening and intake; geography: York clinic and BVBH service area; cost/eligibility: insurance, Medicaid, other payers, and sliding-fee guidelines may apply; confirm actual costs; emergency limits: routine intake, not emergency response
Blue Valley Behavioral Health — intake and sliding-fee information
BVBH accepts contact by phone, referral, or direct office contact. Its public page describes third-party payer coverage and a sliding-fee scale for people who meet guidelines; call before an appointment to verify the current process and cost.
Role: free, confidential, peer-led group for adults with mental-health conditions; geography: statewide/online and locally scheduled groups; cost/eligibility: free, confirm meeting schedule and access; emergency limits: not therapy or crisis response
NAMI Nebraska Connection — adult peer support
NAMI Nebraska describes peer-led Connection groups. Check the current calendar or contact the affiliate to confirm an online or nearby meeting; this is general mental-health peer support, not a hoarding-specific group.
Role: confidential advocacy, legal/medical support, and emergency services for survivors; geography: includes York County; cost/eligibility: discuss options with an advocate; emergency limits: not general-purpose housing or emergency dispatch
Hope Crisis Center — advocacy and survivor services
The nonprofit serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in York and neighboring counties. Contact the hotline to ask about safety planning, advocacy, and the right local service; use 911 for immediate danger.
Role: civil legal information and representation for qualifying clients; geography: statewide, including York County; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and capacity screening apply; emergency limits: not emergency response or guaranteed representation
Legal Aid of Nebraska — civil legal help
Ask Legal Aid about landlord-tenant, benefits, or other civil legal questions. Eligibility and whether the organization can take a particular case are determined through its intake process.
Role: veterans' benefits and referral navigation; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: veterans and eligible dependents should confirm program requirements; emergency limits: not crisis response
York County Veterans Service Office
The county lists a Veterans Service Office at extension 8. Ask about benefit claims or a referral and what service records to bring; confirm hours before visiting.
Role: municipal water/wastewater and utility billing information; geography: City of York utility customers; cost/eligibility: account charges and policies depend on service/address; confirm payment options; emergency limits: not emergency repair dispatch
City of York — utilities and billing
The city provides water and wastewater account information and a current disconnection policy. Contact the utility clerk to confirm account responsibility, fees, payment arrangements, or service rules for your address.
Role: municipal water and wastewater billing policy; geography: City of York accounts; cost/eligibility: account holder and policy rules apply; contact clerk for current payment options; emergency limits: not crisis or emergency care
City of York — water and wastewater disconnection policy
The city publishes its water/wastewater disconnection policy, including information about notices and possible arrangements. Ask the utility clerk about your specific bill and any medical-certification or installment requirements; do not rely on a summary for legal advice.
Role: disposal information for accepted solid waste; geography: York-area customers—confirm service area; cost/eligibility: posted, scale-based fees and material rules apply; emergency limits: not a cleanup crew or hazardous-material service
City of York Landfill
The city publishes landfill hours, rates, and material restrictions. Before loading or hauling, call to ask whether the specific items are accepted, what the current fee will be, and whether another safe disposal route is needed.
Role: city infrastructure, streets, utilities, and public-works routing; geography: City of York; cost/eligibility: ask the department which service handles your address; emergency limits: report immediate hazards to 911 or the appropriate utility
City of York — public works
Public Works lists city services and contact information. Use it to identify the right department for a municipal issue, not as a private cleanup or home-organizing provider.
Role: municipal contractor-registration and solid-waste information; geography: City of York; cost/eligibility: call to verify current registration, rates, and service area; emergency limits: not a sanitation or emergency response hotline
City of York — registered garbage and rubbish haulers
The city states garbage/rubbish haulers must register and publish related forms. Check the current city list and verify insurance, scope, disposal practices, and full cost directly before hiring anyone; no hauler is endorsed here.
Role: permits, building standards, and contractor registration information; geography: City and stated extraterritorial jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: permit and registration requirements vary by project; confirm before work; emergency limits: not crisis support or a cleanup service
City of York Building & Zoning
The city explains permits and lists contractor-registration rules. If repairs or demolition are being considered, ask what applies to your address and verify a contractor's current registration and insurance; no contractor is endorsed.
Role: county land-use and zoning permits/information; geography: unincorporated York County—jurisdiction depends on property location; cost/eligibility: confirm rules and fees with zoning staff; emergency limits: not an emergency service
York County Zoning
For property outside city limits, contact county zoning before making assumptions about structures, land use, or permits. Confirm which jurisdiction governs the address and ask for current requirements.
Role: county office routing for local records, services, and questions; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: department-specific; confirm hours and requirements; emergency limits: not crisis response
York County Courthouse and county office directory
The county directory helps identify the right office before an in-person visit. Courthouse contacts and hours can change; call the department listed for the service you need.
Role: university extension education and local program information; geography: York County; cost/eligibility: ask about current classes, materials, and fees; emergency limits: not a clinical or emergency service
UNL Extension in York County
York County lists its UNL Extension office at (402) 362-5508. Call to ask what current household, nutrition, or community education resources are available; this is not hoarding-specialty treatment.
Role: independent resource navigation; geography: York County and online listings; cost/eligibility: confirm details with each listed organization; emergency limits: this directory is not an emergency service or endorsement
The Hoarding Alliance — how to use this directory
Use a call or email to ask about service area, costs, eligibility, availability, and what a first step looks like. You can take time, choose what to share, and decide which options feel right.