HELP Adult Services’
accomplishments serve as a unique community model for
individuals requiring health and human service assistance.
HELP Adult Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that
is celebrating its 30th anniversary (read the
History). The organization
focuses mainly on those in need with low or moderate income, and
offers service to all persons with disabilities and/or a chronic
illness regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnic origin.
There is no prequalification to use our services, everyone is
eligible. This organization is an advocate, ready and waiting
for those who suddenly find they need assistance. Support is
also provided to family members who find they need respite and
assistance. There are no similar programs anywhere within the
metro, and it is also relied upon by those who live across or
out of state.
More than ever, the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan community
is depending on HELP Adult Services.
People are losing their jobs, their insurance, and now,
as in the past, are being referred to HELP Adult Services by
their doctors, physical therapists, assisted living centers,
support groups and medical facilities.
Not a day goes by that we don’t receive a call from a
community health partner inquiring on behalf of a patient, who
is often too ill to call for themselves.
Health and medical Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
This program provides durable medical equipment and soft goods
to individuals who need the equipment to improve their quality
of life. Some of the reasons to use these services are:
- Do
not have insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
- Do
not have available income to purchase equipment at retail price
- Have a short-term need for the equipment
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Have a high-deductible insurance plan
There is no prequalification to utilize the Health & medical
Equipment Loan Program, everyone is eligible.
Outcome Statement: Adults with a temporary or
long-term physical challenge will improve their quality of life.
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6,000 served annually
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61% served are over the age of 64
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38% reported an income under $10k
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71% reported an income less than $20k
This program provides services and resources to:
- homebound adults
- caregivers of chronically ill and homebound frail adults
Outcome Statement: Caregivers of medically fragile adults will
have a decrease in caregiver stress.
- 9,000 hours of respite annually
- 68%
served are over the age of 64
- 51%
reported an income under $20k
Presentations and workshops, available to the public, conducted
by area health experts to assist the community in learning more
about topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, Caregiver
coping skills, Home Safety, etc.
Annually, in mid-December, stockings filled with goodies are
given to the intended recipients – incarcerated adults and youth
residing in 11 area detention centers. Many times this will be
the only gift they will receive. Over 3,000 Christmas stockings
are filled each year.
HELP Adult Services
1941 South 42nd St. Suite 200, Omaha NE
68105