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    Caregiver Support Services in Nebraska

    Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 30 verified Nebraska programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.

    Last updated July 2026

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    Nebraska ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers

    One call connects Nebraska family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.

    Nebraska ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers

    Free

    Statewide — 8 Area Agencies on Aging covering all 93 counties

    Nebraska's single point of entry for caregivers. Free information, referrals, and options counseling statewide. Eight AAAs connect caregivers to all state and federal programs including respite, paid caregiver options, and support groups.

    No wrong door — call 800-245-4649 to reach your local AAA. Nebraska DHHS Division of Aging Services oversees all AAA caregiver programs statewide

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter — 24/7 Helpline

    Free

    Statewide — Omaha HQ with Lincoln office serving all 93 counties

    Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. Nebraska Chapter serves all 93 counties from Omaha and Lincoln offices. 38,000+ Nebraskans living with Alzheimer's; 312,000 family caregivers statewide.

    Omaha: 402-420-2540 | Lincoln: 402-502-4300. Chapter serves all 93 Nebraska counties including rural and Panhandle communities

    800-272-3900Visit website

    Answers4Families — University of Nebraska Caregiver Hub

    Free

    Statewide — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center on Children, Families and the Law

    Free online resource hub connecting Nebraska caregivers to information, resources, and support for families caring for individuals with special needs or aging challenges. Livestreams major statewide caregiver events.

    Unique Nebraska resource — University of Nebraska-Lincoln maintained. Livestreamed the 2025 Nebraska Family Caregivers Month Capitol ceremony statewide

    800-245-4649Visit website

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Free

    Statewide

    Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text. Nebraska has high rates of caregiver stress particularly in rural and agricultural communities.

    Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — call or text

    988Visit website

    211 Nebraska

    Free

    Statewide

    Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all 93 Nebraska counties.

    Call or text 211 anytime — also available online at ne211.org. AARP and United Way partner on Nebraska 211 for caregiver resources

    211Visit website

    Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network

    Free

    Statewide — DHHS Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care

    Statewide network providing respite care funding and coordination for unpaid primary family caregivers of any age with any disability or chronic condition. Respite vouchers available. Nebraska Caregiver Coalition is key partner.

    Apply at dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Respite.aspx — Nebraska's dedicated lifespan respite program serves caregivers of all ages and disabilities

    402-471-6035Visit website

    Nebraska Family Caregiver Support Program — Respite

    Free

    Statewide — through 8 Area Agencies on Aging

    Temporary respite relief for family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's through Nebraska's AAA network. In-home and adult day respite options available statewide.

    Contact ADRC at 800-245-4649 to be connected to your local AAA for available respite services and eligibility

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging — Caregiver Support Program

    Free

    Eastern Nebraska — Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, Saunders, and Cass counties

    Comprehensive caregiver support program for caregivers of adults 60+. Respite (in-home and adult day), case management, counseling, and supplemental services. One of Nebraska's eight AAAs serving the Omaha metro area.

    Omaha metro focus — contact your regional AAA for equivalent services throughout Nebraska

    402-444-6536Visit website

    National Respite Locator

    Free

    Statewide — search by Nebraska zip code

    Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Nebraska zip code to find local and regional respite options beyond state programs. Especially useful for rural Nebraska caregivers.

    Run by ARCH National Respite Network

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    VA Caregiver Support Program — Respite

    Free

    Statewide — Veterans only

    At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System (Omaha) and Lincoln VA serve Nebraska veterans.

    Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — Omaha VAMC: 402-346-8800 | Lincoln VAMC: 402-489-3802

    855-260-3274Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association Nebraska — Education Programs

    Free

    Statewide — in person and virtual

    Free education programs for dementia caregivers across all 93 Nebraska counties. ALZ Talks webinars, care consultations, Savvy Caregiver workshops, and in-person programs through Omaha and Lincoln offices.

    Virtual options available statewide — critical for rural Nebraska caregivers. Call helpline or visit website for current Nebraska schedule

    800-272-3900Visit website

    Answers4Families — Caregiver Education Resources

    Free

    Statewide — University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Online caregiver education resources, fact sheets, and connection to evidence-based programs. Partners with Nebraska DHHS, AAAs, and the Nebraska Caregiver Coalition to amplify caregiver education statewide.

    Free online access — University of Nebraska maintained with regularly updated caregiver resources

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Nebraska Extension — Caregiver Education

    Free

    Statewide — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension offices in all 93 counties

    Evidence-based caregiver education through UNL Extension's statewide network. Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops, aging-in-place resources, and family caregiver programs available across all Nebraska counties.

    UNL Extension in every Nebraska county — including rural and Sandhills communities where other resources are limited

    402-472-2966Visit website

    Nebraska DHHS — Family Caregiver Support Training

    Free

    Statewide — through 8 Area Agencies on Aging

    Caregiver training and education through Nebraska's AAA network covering skills improvement, stress management, and navigating Nebraska Medicaid waivers. Nebraska Caregiver Coalition partners on statewide education.

    Contact ADRC at 800-245-4649 — Nebraska Caregiver Coalition active partner on statewide caregiver education

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Family Caregiver Alliance — Online Resources

    Free

    National — available to all Nebraska caregivers

    Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and Nebraska-specific resource directory. Especially valuable for rural Nebraska caregivers with limited local in-person options.

    No registration required for most online resources — accessible from any Nebraska community

    800-445-8106Visit website

    AARP Nebraska Caregiver Resource Center

    Free

    Statewide

    Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP Nebraska led passage of the 2024 Caregiver Tax Credit Act. 312,000 Nebraska family caregivers providing $2.8 billion in unpaid care annually — one of AARP's priority states.

    AARP membership not required — AARP Nebraska led passage of nation's most expansive caregiver tax credit in 2024

    866-389-5651Visit website

    Nebraska Caregiver Tax Credit — Up to $3,000

    Free

    Statewide

    Landmark nonrefundable tax credit for unpaid family caregivers of out-of-pocket care expenses. Up to $2,000/year for most caregivers; up to $3,000 for caregivers of veterans or those with dementia. Effective January 2025. Nebraska is second state in nation with this expansive a credit.

    Apply through Nebraska Dept of Revenue — submit Form 3165 and Form 3165C. Contact NDOR at 402-471-5729 or visit aarp.org/NEcaregiving for guidance

    402-471-5729Visit website

    Nebraska Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver — Paid Caregiver

    Free

    Statewide

    Nebraska Medicaid HCBS waiver for adults 65+ or 18-64 with disabilities. Consumer-directed option allows eligible family members (excluding spouses and legal guardians) to be paid as personal care providers. Shorter wait times than national average per 2026 reports.

    Must meet Medicaid eligibility and nursing facility level of care — contact ADRC at 800-245-4649 to begin screening

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Nebraska Personal Assistance Services — Medicaid State Plan

    Free

    Statewide

    Medicaid state plan entitlement program (no waiting list) providing personal assistance services. Allows family members to be paid as personal care attendants for eligible Nebraskans. Adult children and relatives eligible.

    No waiting list — entitlement program. Contact ADRC at 800-245-4649 or Medicaid at 855-632-7633 to apply

    800-245-4649Visit website

    VA Caregiver Stipend — PCAFC Program

    Free

    Statewide — Veterans only

    Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. VA legacy cohort protected through September 2028.

    Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating

    855-260-3274Visit website

    National Family Caregiver Support Program — Nebraska

    Free

    Statewide — through 8 Area Agencies on Aging

    Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Grandparent kinship caregiver services also available.

    Contact ADRC — no income limits for Older Americans Act programs in Nebraska

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association Nebraska — Support Groups

    Free

    Statewide — in person and virtual

    Free caregiver support groups throughout Nebraska from Omaha to Lincoln to North Platte. Virtual groups available statewide — essential for rural Nebraska and Sandhills caregivers. ALZConnected online community 24/7.

    Call helpline or visit website to find group by zip code — virtual options bridge Nebraska's vast rural geography

    800-272-3900Visit website

    Nebraska AAA Network — Caregiver Support Groups

    Free

    Statewide — 8 regional AAAs covering all 93 counties

    Caregiver support groups through Nebraska's eight Area Agencies on Aging. Groups for general caregiving, Alzheimer's, and grandparent kinship caregivers. Virtual options expanding statewide.

    Contact ADRC at 800-245-4649 to find support groups in your area — availability varies by AAA region

    800-245-4649Visit website

    Nebraska Caregiver Coalition — Community Connection

    Free

    Statewide

    Statewide advocacy coalition connecting Nebraska caregivers to resources, peer support, and policy advocacy. Partners with AARP Nebraska, Alzheimer's Association, DHHS, and AAA network. Led successful push for Caregiver Tax Credit.

    Free to connect with — annual statewide caregiver events and webinars. Led Nebraska's landmark Caregiver Tax Credit legislation

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    AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group

    Free

    National — available to all Nebraska caregivers

    Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Especially valuable for Nebraska caregivers in rural and Sandhills communities where local in-person groups may be far away.

    AARP membership not required — virtual peer support bridges Nebraska's geographic isolation

    877-333-5885Visit website

    Frequently Asked Questions — Nebraska Caregivers

    Honest answers to what Nebraska family caregivers ask most.

    Most free caregiver help in Nebraska flows through Nebraska ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which works hand-in-hand with the Nebraska State Unit on Aging within DHHS and the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network. Call 800-245-4649 to be connected to your county's AAA or Aging and Disability Resource Center — they provide free caregiver counseling, support groups, respite vouchers, and caregiver education statewide.

    In many cases, yes. The primary pathway is Nebraska Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver. The A&D Waiver and Personal Assistance Services program let qualifying members hire family (other than a spouse) as paid in-home caregivers. The care recipient must meet Nebraska Medicaid's financial and functional eligibility rules. To apply or confirm what's currently available, call 800-245-4649 and ask specifically about Medicaid self-direction or consumer-directed personal-care services.

    Free or low-cost respite in Nebraska comes from three main places: (1) Nebraska ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers and your local Area Agency on Aging, which can issue respite vouchers under the National Family Caregiver Support Program — call 800-245-4649; (2) the VA Caregiver Support Program (1-855-260-3274) for caregivers of enrolled veterans; and (3) the ARCH National Respite Locator at archrespite.org, which lists licensed Nebraska respite providers by ZIP code.

    Nebraska veteran caregivers can access two main VA programs. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) pays a monthly stipend of roughly $1,750–$3,200 for caregivers of post-9/11 and (now expanded) earlier-era veterans with a 70%+ service-connected disability who need help with daily activities. The Program of General Caregiver Support Services offers free training, peer mentoring, and REACH VA stress coaching for caregivers of any era veteran enrolled in VA healthcare. Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or visit caregiver.va.gov to apply.

    Yes. The Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter runs in-person and virtual support groups across the state and operates a free 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 in English and Spanish. Local Area Agencies on Aging also coordinate dementia-specific groups through Nebraska's family caregiver support program — Nebraska ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers can refer you. For broader caregiver support groups (not dementia-specific), the Family Caregiver Alliance and Well Spouse Association also serve Nebraska families online.

    Legal Aid of Nebraska is the main free civil legal aid resource for income-eligible Nebraska residents. They can help with advance directives, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, guardianship questions, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, and consumer or housing problems facing aging adults. Nebraska State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides separate free advocacy specifically for residents (and their families) in Nebraska nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings. Many Nebraska bar associations also run lawyer-referral services with reduced rates for caregivers and seniors.

    988 is the free, confidential 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available to anyone in the U.S., including Nebraska family caregivers who feel overwhelmed, isolated, hopeless, or in emotional distress. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. For non-crisis support — finding food, transportation, rent help, or caregiver respite — dial 211 to reach a Nebraska-trained United Way navigator who can route you to local programs.

    Nebraska's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network is the single point of entry for county-level caregiver services. Call 800-245-4649 and you'll be routed to the ADRC or AAA serving your county. They handle benefits screening, options counseling, and direct connections to counseling, respite, training, transportation, and financial-help programs. Nebraska State Unit on Aging within DHHS oversees the network statewide and can also help if a local office is hard to reach.

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    Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.