{"id":4951,"date":"2026-04-02T14:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm211.org\/?page_id=4951"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:56:57","slug":"211-ne-warmline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm211.org\/ar\/211-ne-warmline\/","title":{"rendered":"211 NE Warmline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Featuring community and family resources for <b>housing, food and mental well-being<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.search.211newarmline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch Online\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The <strong>211 Nebraska Warmline<\/strong> is a family-centered, statewide prevention and support pathway designed to connect Nebraskans to the help they need when they need it most. The Warmline\u202fprovides navigation, information, and referrals to community resources that help families overcome challenges and build stability before crises escalate.<\/p>\n<p>Operated by <strong>United Way of the Midlands<\/strong> (UWM),\u202fthe Warmline ensures that all Nebraskans, regardless of geography, language, or circumstance, have 24\/7\/365 access to live, compassionate\u202fassistance\u202f through a No Wrong Door approach. This means families can reach the Warmline through multiple pathways and always connect with a trained professional ready to listen and help.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>vision<\/strong> of the 211 Nebraska Warmline is to strengthen families and prevent crisis escalation by providing an easily accessible, compassionate, and coordinated point of contact for information, navigation, and support. The <strong>purpose<\/strong> of the Warmline is to ensure that every Nebraska resident-regardless of location, background, or circumstance-has access to\u202ftimely\u202fassistance\u202fand connection to community-based resources that promote safety, stability, and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>The Warmline serves as a prevention-focused connection point for families, caregivers, and concerned community members who need\u202fhelp,\u202fbut whose situations do not rise to the level of maltreatment, abuse, or neglect. The Warmline\u202foffers support for those experiencing situational crises or\u202femerging\u202fneeds, connecting families to prevention services and community resources that can help them stabilize and thrive.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.search.211newarmline.org\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch Online for Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm211.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/211-Nebraska-Warmline-Flyer-8.5x11in_v3-1.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here to Download Program Flyer\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tBenefits of the 211 NE Warmline\t<\/h1>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential\u202fassistance<\/strong>\u202ffrom a trained\u202fWarmline\u202fSpecialist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Families have\u00a0a<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>choice\u00a0and decision making<\/strong> in the referral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment of needs<\/strong> to\u202fdetermine\u202fthe root cause of the issue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment of eligibility<\/strong> for Federal and State funding programs including Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, TANF, CFS FFPSA, Weatherization, HUD, and Social Security<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection to programs and services<\/strong> that best match the family&#8217;s needs with regards to location, language, ethnicity, and cultural practices\/beliefs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection to\u202fviable\u202fresources<\/strong> with the capacity to provide immediate and\/or long-term\u202fassistance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service eligibility and enrollment information<\/strong> shared with the agency receiving the referral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWarmline: Two Key Functions\t<\/h3>\n\t<ol>\n<li>Assist\u202ffamilies with engagement,\u202fenrollment\u202fand connection\u202fto\u202fcommunity-based\u202fprograms\/services to meet needs<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate a state-wide network of prevention programs and community\u202fresources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tPhases of Project Development\t<\/h1>\n\t<strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"125\">Phase I &#8211; Discovery (90 Days | Jan 1 &#8211; Apr 1)<\/strong><br data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"128\" \/>Build the foundation for the 211 Nebraska Warmline, including governance, system design, stakeholder engagement, and service workflows.\n<strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"330\">Phase II &#8211; Development &amp; Engagement (90 Days | Apr 2 &#8211; Jul 2)<\/strong><br data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\" \/>Develop and test systems, train staff, and engage communities. Create tools, protocols, and a comprehensive resource database to prepare for launch.\n<strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"538\">Phase III &#8211; Pilot Program (90 Days | Jul 3 &#8211; Oct 3)<\/strong><br data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"541\" \/>Launch a soft pilot to test workflows, monitor performance, and refine the Warmline model based on real-world use.\n<strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"717\">Phase IV &#8211; Full Launch (January 2027)<\/strong><br data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\" \/>Expand statewide with 24\/7 service, ongoing evaluation, and continuous improvement to ensure long-term success.\n<h1>\n\t\t\tCommunity Stakeholder Survey\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>The following Nebraska Warmline Stakeholder Survey is intended to collect initial feedback from community members about the Warmline such as: how it should be structured, what communities need most and what barriers or opportunities exist. This information will directly inform the pilot phase of the Warmline&#8217;s implementation, with additional opportunities for feedback to come throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Survey window:<\/strong>\u00a0April 1 &#8211; May 1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can participate:<\/strong>\u00a0Any adult community member<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ncff.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_410FqVKsWNWm0SO\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here to Take Survey\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm211.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/211-NE-Warmline_Full-Color-1200x417.png\" alt=\"211 NE Warmline_Full Color\" height=\"417\" width=\"1200\" title=\"211 NE Warmline_Full Color\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featuring community and family resources for housing, food and mental well-being Search Online The 211 Nebraska Warmline is a family-centered, statewide prevention and support pathway designed to connect Nebraskans to the help they need when they need it most. 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