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EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE SUPPORT SERVICES | EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Offers client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:
- Information and referral.
- Comprehensive case management.
- Advocacy.
- Counseling.
- Financial planning assistance.
- Support groups.
- Medical liaison.
- Community education.
Offers client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:
- Information and referral.
- Comprehensive case management.
- Advocacy.
- Counseling.
- Financial planning assistance.
- Support groups.
- Medical liaison.
- Community education.
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HEART DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP | DES MOINES WOMEN HEART
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DIABETES PROGRAMS | BURGESS HEALTH CENTER
Support groups related to diabetes.
Support groups related to diabetes.
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CANCER CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS | UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES
Offers a wide range of cancer care services to those seeking cancer treatment. Services include both inpatient and outpatient cancer treatment, oncology, radiation and ancillary services. Support groups for those going through cancer treatment, and their family members, are available. Call to get more information on when and where support groups are offered.
Offers a wide range of cancer care services to those seeking cancer treatment. Services include both inpatient and outpatient cancer treatment, oncology, radiation and ancillary services. Support groups for those going through cancer treatment, and their family members, are available. Call to get more information on when and where support groups are offered.
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SUPPORT GROUPS | HORIZON HEALTH
Program that offers free support groups to help individuals cope with life's many challenges. Support Groups offered:
- Bariatric Support Group which is a center for weight management.
- Cancer Support Group offers encouragement and compassion for all cancer survivors.
- Caregivers Support Group offers support for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other chronic disease.
- Grief Support Group provides emotional support for someone dealing with a loss.
- Parkinson's Support Group for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.
- And more.
Program that offers free support groups to help individuals cope with life's many challenges. Support Groups offered:
- Bariatric Support Group which is a center for weight management.
- Cancer Support Group offers encouragement and compassion for all cancer survivors.
- Caregivers Support Group offers support for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other chronic disease.
- Grief Support Group provides emotional support for someone dealing with a loss.
- Parkinson's Support Group for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.
- And more.
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MIND-BODY HEALTH | HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH SYSTEM
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UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEBRASKA'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEBRASKA
Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
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OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP | HEART OF IOWA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Offers emotional and practical support for those living with an ostomy. Whether you're a patient, friend, or family member, you'll find helpful resources and community here. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the journey.
Offers emotional and practical support for those living with an ostomy. Whether you're a patient, friend, or family member, you'll find helpful resources and community here. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the journey.
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DISABILITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | ARC OF LINCOLN, THE
Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio.
Support groups.
People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability.
Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions.
Support for Inclusive Recreation.
Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio.
Support groups.
People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability.
Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions.
Support for Inclusive Recreation.
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BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP | NEBRASKA MEDICINE
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
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BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND DEAF/BLIND SUPPORT GROUPS | ILLINOIS/IOWA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
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REHAB CENTERS | REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER
Panhandle Head Trauma Support Group facilitated by Rehab Center professionals.
Panhandle Head Trauma Support Group facilitated by Rehab Center professionals.
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REACH TO RECOVERY | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Offers a program that matches trained volunteer breast cancer survivors to people living with breast cancer through face to face visits or by phone.
Offers a program that matches trained volunteer breast cancer survivors to people living with breast cancer through face to face visits or by phone.
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EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUPS | EPILEPSY ADVOCACY NETWORK
Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.
Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.
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HEALTH/DISABILITY RELATED SUPPORT GROUPS | UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES
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CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | HEART HEROES
Provides support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
Provides support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT | BRADEN COUNSELING CENTER
Offers group counseling services that integrates mental health treatment with that for substance abuse. This enables clients to learn skills to manage mental health challenges as well as skills related to substance use modification, which can significantly enhance their success rates.
Offers group counseling services that integrates mental health treatment with that for substance abuse. This enables clients to learn skills to manage mental health challenges as well as skills related to substance use modification, which can significantly enhance their success rates.
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LOW VISION PEER SUPPORT GROUPS | PACE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Low Vision Peer Support Groups discuss access solutions with others who have similar circumstances. The consumers served find the support of each other invaluable, positive and uplifting. Groups focus on solutions and learn about tools for independence that can facilitate staying in their own homes in the community if so desired.
Equipment assessment and demonstration, some giveaways and larger equipment purchases are available such as OrCam small camera that fits on glasses to read print to wearer or recognize items and faces. Some CCTVs on site can be tried out. Iris Vision wearable technology for magnified vision is also available.
Low Vision Peer Support Groups discuss access solutions with others who have similar circumstances. The consumers served find the support of each other invaluable, positive and uplifting. Groups focus on solutions and learn about tools for independence that can facilitate staying in their own homes in the community if so desired.
Equipment assessment and demonstration, some giveaways and larger equipment purchases are available such as OrCam small camera that fits on glasses to read print to wearer or recognize items and faces. Some CCTVs on site can be tried out. Iris Vision wearable technology for magnified vision is also available.
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POLIO INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | NEBRASKA POLIO SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION
Other services include information, advocacy, speakers, and Gleanings, a quarterly-issued newsletter for anyone interested in learning more about Post Polio Syndrome.
Other services include information, advocacy, speakers, and Gleanings, a quarterly-issued newsletter for anyone interested in learning more about Post Polio Syndrome.
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | CHI HEALTH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER BERGAN MERCY
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HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS | YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA
Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.
LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.
In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.
Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.
The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.
Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.
LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.
In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.
Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.
The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.
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DISABILITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT | ARC OF PLATTE COUNTY, THE
Parents for Parents program provides on to one support to families of children with developmental disabilities by sharing information on disability and community resources; call for meeting times.
Recreational activities for children with disabilities such as a summer camp and Pals 'n Play, a play therapy program for ages 5-21 with an intellectual or developmental disability.
People First helps adults with disabilities learn how to speak out and have confidence to see themselves as People First -- their disabilities second; call for meeting times.
Project Guardian Angel is a special project in partnership with the Columbus Police Department to ensure the safety of I/DD individuals in the community through a database housed at the police station.
Parents for Parents program provides on to one support to families of children with developmental disabilities by sharing information on disability and community resources; call for meeting times.
Recreational activities for children with disabilities such as a summer camp and Pals 'n Play, a play therapy program for ages 5-21 with an intellectual or developmental disability.
People First helps adults with disabilities learn how to speak out and have confidence to see themselves as People First -- their disabilities second; call for meeting times.
Project Guardian Angel is a special project in partnership with the Columbus Police Department to ensure the safety of I/DD individuals in the community through a database housed at the police station.
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