Local Resources
Connecting Crete, NE residents with the services and support they need.
Community Support in Crete & Saline County
New Beginnings Thrift Store is more than a store — we are a community hub. Below you will find local and statewide resources for food assistance, housing, crisis support, health services, veterans, employment, and more. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to any of the organizations listed here.
If you are aware of a local resource that should be listed here, contact us by phone at (402) 826-2332 or use our Contact Us form and we will do our best to keep this page up to date.
Start Here: Nebraska 211
Nebraska 211 is the fastest way to find help. Available 24/7, it connects you to housing, food, utilities, healthcare, mental health, transportation, veteran services, and disaster recovery resources across the state.
Call or Text 211 — Free & Confidential, Available 24/7
Emergency & Disaster Relief
American Red Cross of Nebraska
Disaster relief after fires, floods, tornadoes, and other emergencies. Provides emergency shelter assistance, recovery planning, family reunification services, and financial assistance following qualifying disasters.
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
State disaster recovery information, emergency preparedness resources, and disaster assistance programs.
New Beginnings Thrift Store — Disaster Relief
We provide free household and personal items to families displaced by disasters or domestic violence. Contact us directly to arrange assistance.
Domestic Violence & Victim Support
Friendship Home (Lincoln, NE)
Emergency shelter, domestic violence advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
24-hour crisis line available.
Voices of Hope
24-hour crisis line providing domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, legal support, and emotional support services.
Call their 24-hour crisis line anytime.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence.
Call or text anytime.
Nebraska Victim Assistance Academy
Victim rights information, referrals, and support resources for crime victims across Nebraska.
Food Assistance
Crete Food Pantry
Provides emergency food boxes to Saline County residents in need. No income requirements.
Contact your local church or community center for current hours and location.
Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA)
Food resources, energy assistance, family support programs, and case management services for the Blue Valley region.
Food Bank of Lincoln
Food pantry locations, emergency food assistance, and senior nutrition programs serving southeast Nebraska.
SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)
Federal nutrition assistance program for low-income individuals and families. Apply online or visit the Nebraska DHHS office.
Housing & Utility Assistance
Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (SENCA)
Rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization programs, and emergency services for southeast Nebraska residents.
Saline County Emergency Assistance
Short-term financial help for rent, utilities, and other emergency housing needs.
Contact Saline County Social Services for eligibility and application.
Nebraska Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Apply through Nebraska DHHS or a local community action agency.
Nebraska 211 — Housing Resources
Call or text 211 to be connected with housing resources, utility help, community referrals, and crisis assistance anywhere in Nebraska.
Call or text 211 anytime.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis counseling, mental health support, and suicide prevention. Free and confidential.
Call or text 988 anytime.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential mental health crisis support via text message, available 24/7.
Text HOME to 741741 anytime.
Blue Valley Behavioral Health
Mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and crisis services for the Blue Valley region.
Nebraska Family Helpline
Free, confidential support for families dealing with stress, mental health concerns, or parenting challenges.
Available Monday–Friday.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Saline County Health Department
Public health services including immunizations, WIC, and health screenings for Saline County residents. Located in Wilber, NE.
Call for hours and services.
Family & Children's Services
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
Childcare assistance, Medicaid, public assistance programs, and protective services for Nebraska families.
Head Start Programs
Early childhood education and family support services for income-eligible families.
Crete Public Schools
K-12 public education serving the Crete community. Contact the district for enrollment, free/reduced lunch, and student support services.
District office located in Crete, NE.
Doane University
Liberal arts university located in Crete offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Located on campus in Crete, NE.
Employment & Financial Stability
Nebraska Department of Labor
Job search assistance, unemployment services, and workforce development programs.
Goodwill Industries
Job training, employment services, and career support for individuals facing barriers to employment.
Veterans Resources
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
Benefits assistance, claims support, and veterans programs for Nebraska veterans and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones, available 24/7.
Call 988, then press 1.
General Community Helplines
FindHelp.org
A free, easy-to-use directory of local social services. Search by zip code to find food, housing, health care, and more programs near you. No account required.
Search online anytime.
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency law enforcement and community safety services for Saline County. For emergencies, always call 911.
New Beginnings Thrift Store
We are always here to help connect community members with resources. Stop in or reach out anytime.
1211 Main Ave, Crete, NE 68333
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