Community Resource Guide
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.
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- 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
- District Office
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- 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
- Bennington Police Department
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Assistance in addressing physical, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
- Arbor Family Counseling
- 402-330-0960
- **Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
- 402-330-0960
- Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health
- 531-355-3358
- Catholic Charities
- 402-554-0520
- CHI Immanuel Medical Center
- 402-572-2121
- Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health
- 402-955-3900
- Grief’s Journey – Omaha
- 402-502-2773
- **Specializes in grief resources for families
- 402-502-2773
- Heartland Family Service
- 402-553-3000
- Lutheran Family Services
- 402-342-7007
- Region VI Behavioral Healthcare
- 402-444-6573
- Youth Emergency Services
- 402-345-5187
- Arbor Family Counseling
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- D2 Center/Directions & Diploma
- 402-502-8534
- Gateway to College
- 531-622-2482
- D2 Center/Directions & Diploma
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- All Star Kids
- 402-672-4810
- TeamMates – Bennington
- 402-416-1668
- Girls Inc.
- 402-457-4676
- All Star Kids
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Health programs for families of varied incomes and insurance coverages
- Access Nebraska
- 402-595-1178
- One World Community Health Center
- 402-734-4110
- Creighton Dental Clinic
- 402-280-5990
- Children’s Health Insurance Program
- 800-318-2596
- Needy Meds
- 800-503-6897
- Student Assurance Services
- Access Nebraska
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- Boystown National Hotline
- 800-448-3000 | 24/7 Hotline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 800-273-8255 | 24/7 Hotline
- Arbor Family Counseling
- 402-330-0960
- **Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
- Boystown National Hotline
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Help for those struggling with immediate or on-going issues
- Bennington Police Department
- 402-238-2067
- Douglas County Sheriff
- 402-444-6641
- Child Protective Services
- 800-652-1999
- **For reporting abuse & neglect
- Project Harmony
- 402-595-1326
- Women’s Center for Advancement
- 402-345-7273 | 24/7 Hotline
- Bennington Police Department
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- Lutheran Family Services
- 402-401-0255
- Child Saving Institute
- 402-553-6000
- Nebraska Children’s Home Society
- 402-451-0787
- Nebraska Early Childhood
- 531-999-3900
- 531-999-3900
- Lutheran Family Services
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Support, education, and advocacy for teens and families
- Arbor Family Counseling
- 402-330-0960
- **Free services for Bennington Public Schools families
- Arbor Family Counseling
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Information, treatment, and support for families affected by substance abuse
- The Bridge Nebraska
- 402-477-3951
- Alcoholics Anonymous/Alateen – Omaha, Sober
- 402-556-1880
- Catholic Services
- 402-554-0520
- NOVA: Adolescent Treatment & Support
- 402-455-8303
- Valley Hope
- 800-544-5101
- Capstone Behavioral Health
- 402-614-8444
- The Bridge Nebraska
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Information and assistance for legal needs
- Creighton Legal Clinic
- 402-280-3068
- Legal Aid of Nebraska
- 402-348-1069
- Creighton Legal Clinic
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Financial assistance programs for disadvantaged families
- Salvation Army Rent and/or Utility Assistance
- 402-898-7700
- Food Bank for the Heartland
- 402-331-1213
- Together Inc. of Metro Omaha
- 402-345-8047
- Bennington School District Counselors
- 402-238-3044
- Salvation Army Rent and/or Utility Assistance
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Assistance for immigration services and English language skills
- Latino Center of the Midlands
- 402-733-2720
- Lutheran Family Services
- 402-536-3500
- Language & Culture School of Omaha
- 402-895-0766
- Latino Center of the Midlands