COVID Info & Resources
COVID Information & Resources
Community Resources & Hotlines
Douglas County Health Department COVID-19 Information Line
402-444-3400
8:30AM-4:00PM. Monday-Sunday
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Information Line
402-552-6645
8:00AM-8:00PM CST, 7 Days a Week.
Any day after 8:00PM, call 2-1-1
Food Pantries
Food Bank for the Heartland
https://foodbankheartland.org
Salvation Army of Omaha, NE
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/omaha/the-salvation-army-of-omaha-covid-19-response/
Heart Ministry Center
https://heartministrycenter.org
Open Door Mission
https://www.opendoormission.org/get-help
Catholic Charities
https://www.ccomaha.org/program-and-services/emergency-and-supportive-food
Internet Providers & Phone Services
Many phone companies are waiving late payment fees and not terminating customers at this time.
If there are specific questions you will need to contact the provider.
Phone Services
AT&T
https://www.att.com
Sprint
https://www.sprint.com
T-Mobile
https://www.t-mobile.com
Verizon
https://www.verizonwireless.com
Internet Providers
Cox2Compete
https://www.cox.com
A family must meet specific qualifications and need the internet.
Cox will accept a letter from the Principal on district letterhead confirming that they qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Comcast
Comcast offers free internet services to low-income families.
https://corporate.comcast.com
Century Link
https://www.centurylink.com
Local Hospital COVID-19 Information
CHI Health
www.CHIHealth.com/coronavirus click on "Take Questionnaire"
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
childrensomaha.org/COVID
Methodist Health System
COVID-19 Hotline: 402-815-SICK (7425)
https://www.bestcare.org/covid-19/
Nebraska Medicine
1-800-922-0000
NebraskaMed.com/COVID
OrthoNebraska
https://www.orthonebraska.com/covid-19/
Phone: (402) 609-2600
Email: Info@OrthoNebraska.com
Utilities
Gas, Water, & Sewer Service
Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD). 402-554-666/800-732-5864
www.mudomaha.com
MUD COVID-19 Information: https://mudomaha.com/node/5359
Electricity
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). 402-536-4134/877-536-4131
www.oppd.com
OPPD COVID-19 Information: https://oppdthewire.com/keeping-the-power-on-while-covid-19-plans-in-place/
Mental Health Resources
Region 6 Behavioral Health Care
Free assistance with mental health information and referrals as well as rent and transitional living assistance.
4715 132nd Street, Omaha, NE
(402) 444-6573 / (800) 311-8717
Hours: 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday
https://www.regionsix.com
Boystown National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
United Way 211
https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/
Catholic Charities
https://www.ccomaha.org/program-and-services/behavioral-health
Heartland Family Services
Helplines: https://heartlandfamilyservice.org/helplines/
Behavioral Health: https://heartlandfamilyservice.org/counseling-prevention/