Community Resource Guide

This is not a comprehensive list of all services in the Bennington/Greater Omaha area, or a recommendation for services. Bennington Public Schools does not promote or recommend individual agencies. This information is intended as a starting point for parents and families beginning the process of seeking available community resources.

For more detailed information regarding these community resources, please speak with a Bennington Public School Behavior Point of Contact. They can be reached at the individual school buildings.

Bennington Public Schools

District Office 402-238-3044
Student Services 402-238-3044
Transportation 402-238-2902
Bennington High School 402-238-2447
Bennington Middle School 402-238-3082
Bennington South Middle School 402-238-3079
Anchor Pointe Elementary 402-238-2166
Bennington Elementary 402-238-2690
Heritage Elementary 402-238-2095
Pine Creek Elementary 402-238-2372
Stratford Elementary 402-238-2941

Hotlines

Bennington Police Department 402-238-2067
Bennington Fire & Rescue 402-238-2727
Douglas County Sheriff 402-444-6641
Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Nebraska Family Support Network 402-345-0791
Nebraska Family Helpline 888-866-8660
Dept. of Health & Human Services 402-471-3121
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline 800-652-1999
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222

Family Support
Assistance in addressing physical, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.

Arbor Family Counseling 402-330-0960
**Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
https://arborfamilycounseling.com/
Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health 531-355-3358
https://www.boystownpediatrics.org/services/behavioral-health
Catholic Charities 402-554-0520
https://www.ccomaha.org/
CHI Immanuel Medical Center 402-572-2121
https://www.chihealth.com/immanuel-medical-center
Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health 402-955-3900
https://www.childrensomaha.org/department/behavioral-health/
Grief’s Journey – Omaha 402-502-2773
**Specializes in grief resources for families
https://thecollectiveforhope.org/
Heartland Family Service 402-553-3000
https://www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/
Lutheran Family Services 402-342-7007
https://www.onelfs.org/behavioral-health/
Region VI Behavioral Healthcare 402-444-6573
https://www.regionsix.com/
Youth Emergency Services 402-345-5187
https://www.yesomaha.org/

Academic Support & Attendance Issues

D2 Center/Directions & Diploma 402-502-8534
https://d2center.org/
Gateway to College 531-622-2482
http://www.mccneb.edu/
Goals Center 402-980-7812
https://www.goals-center.org/

After-School & Mentoring Programs

All Star Kids 402-672-4810
https://benningtonschoolsfoundation.org/all-star-kids/
TeamMates – Bennington 402-416-1668
https://chapters.teammates.org/chapters/bennington/
Girls Inc. 402-457-4676
https://girlsincomaha.org/

Medical, Prescription and Immunization
Health programs for families of varied incomes and insurance coverages

Access Nebraska 402-595-1178
https://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/accessnebraska.aspx
One World Community Health Center 402-734-4110
https://www.oneworldomaha.org/
Creighton Dental Clinic 402-280-5990
https://www.creighton.edu/dentistry/creighton-dental-clinic-patients
Children’s Health Insurance Program 800-318-2596
https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/
Needy Meds 800-503-6897
https://www.needymeds.org/
Student Assurance Services 800-328-2739
Optional/Additional Student Accident Insurance Information
Optional/Additional Student Accident Insurance Information - Spanish
Optional/Additional Student Accident Insurance Coverage Form
https://www.sas-mn.com/sas/index.php

Suicide

Boystown National Hotline 800-448-3000
https://www.boystown.org/hotline 24/7 Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
https://988lifeline.org/ 24/7 Hotline
Arbor Family Counseling 402-330-0960
**Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
https://arborfamilycounseling.com/
The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ) 866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Help for those struggling with immediate or on-going issues

Bennington Police Department 402-238-2067
https://benningtonne.com/police-department/
Douglas County Sheriff 402-444-6641
https://www.omahasheriff.org/
Child Protective Services 800-652-1999
**For reporting abuse & neglect
https://dhhs.ne.gov
Project Harmony 402-595-1326
https://projectharmony.com/
Women’s Center for Advancement 402-345-7273
https://wcaomaha.org/ 24/7 Hotline

Teen Pregnancy

Lutheran Family Services 402-401-0255
https://www.onelfs.org/childrens-services/
Child Saving Institute 402-553-6000
https://childsaving.org/
Nebraska Children’s Home Society 402-451-0787
https://nchs.org/
Nebraska Early Childhood 531-999-3900
https://nebraskaearly.org/
Planned Parenthood 800-230-7526
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Sexual Orientation
Support, education, and advocacy for teens and families

PFLAG Omaha 402-291-6781
http://pflag-omaha.org/
The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ) 866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Arbor Family Counseling 402-330-0960
**Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
https://arborfamilycounseling.com/

Chemical Dependency
Information, treatment, and support for families affected by substance abuse

The Bridge Nebraska 402-477-3951
https://thebridgenebraska.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alateen – Omaha 402-556-1880
https://www.omahaaa.org/
https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/
Catholic Services 402-554-0520
https://www.ccomaha.org/
NOVA: Adolescent Treatment & Support 402-455-8303
https://www.novatc.org/
Valley Hope 800-544-5101
https://valleyhope.org/
Capstone Behavioral Health 402-614-8444
https://www.capstonebehavioralhealth.com/

Legal Assistance
Information and assistance for legal needs

Creighton Legal Clinic 402-280-3068
https://www.creighton.edu/law/clinics/abrahams-legal-clinic
Legal Aid of Nebraska 402-348-1069
https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/

Housing Assistance
Financial assistance programs for disadvantaged families

Salvation Army Rent and/or Utility Assistance 402-898-7700
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/salvation_army_financial_assis.html
Food Bank for the Heartland 402-331-1213
https://foodbankheartland.org/
Together Inc. of Metro Omaha 402-345-8047
https://togetheromaha.org/
Bennington School District Counselors 402-238-3044

Multicultural Assistance
Assistance for immigration services and English language skills

Latino Center of the Midlands 402-733-2720
https://www.latinocenter.org/
Lutheran Family Services 402-536-3500
https://www.onelfs.org/new-americans/
Language & Culture School of Omaha 402-895-0766
https://languagecultureschoolomaha.org/

Bennington Public Schools

11620 N 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007

Phone 402-238-3044| Fax

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ([email protected]). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ([email protected]). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or [email protected]. TITLE IX The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.