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We've compiled these resources to help connect LGBTQ+ Nebraskans with the support they need. OutNebraska does not endorse or guarantee the services of any listed organization, and we encourage you to verify current availability before reaching out.
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Hotlines and Warmlines
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Visit: 988lifeline.org
Call or Text: 988
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for anyone in distress — whether you're in crisis, supporting a loved one through one, or just need someone to talk to.
Help is one call or text away.
Trans Lifeline
Visit: TransLifeLine.org
Call: (877) 565-8860
A grassroots hotline and microgrants organization run by and for trans people — offering real emotional support and direct financial assistance to trans folks in crisis. When you call, you'll reach someone who gets it, because they've been there too.
Nebraska Warmlines (In-State Calls Only)
A warmline is not a crisis line — it's a space to talk before things reach a crisis point. Whether you're feeling off, processing something difficult, or just need someone to listen, warmlines connect you with trained peer support at no cost. OutNebraska does not facilitate any of these resources. Hours and availability may change; verify current information before calling.
Honu Home Warmline
- Call: (402) 975-2032
- Available 24/7. Nebraska callers only.
Keya House Warmline
- Call: (402) 261-5959
- Available 24/7. Nebraska callers only.
Safe Harbor Peer Services Warmline
- Call: (402) 715-4226
- community-alliance.org/we-offer/safe-harbor-peer-crisis-services/
- Peer support warmline through Community Alliance. Nebraska callers only.
Peer Support Warmline
- (877) 823-8992
- Available 24/7, statewide in Nebraska. Toll-free.
National Warmlines & Helplines
A warmline is not a crisis line — it's a space to talk before things reach a crisis point. Whether you're feeling off, processing something difficult, or just need someone to listen, warmlines connect you with trained peer support at no cost. OutNebraska does not facilitate any of these resources. Hours and availability may change; verify current information before calling.
NAMI HelpLine
- Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Text: HELPLINE to 62640
- Email: info@nami.org
- Visit: nami.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is staffed by trained volunteers. Available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline
- Call: (866) 662-1235
- Visit: allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Free, confidential helpline staffed by licensed therapists specializing in eating disorders. Provides referrals to treatment at all levels of care, from therapists and dietitians to inpatient programs. Available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET. Not a 24/7 crisis line — for immediate crisis support, call or text 988.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
- Call: 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Available for pregnant and postpartum people navigating overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or exhaustion before, during, or after pregnancy.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
- Call: 1-800-944-4773
- Visit: postpartum.net
Information, support, and local resources for anyone affected by postpartum mental health challenges.
Nebraska Family Helpline
- Call: 1-888-866-8660
A single point of contact for Nebraska families seeking assistance, available 24/7.
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
- Call: (800) 464-0258
Support for Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural residents facing financial or personal hardship.
Your Life Iowa
- Call: (855) 581-8111 | (855) 895-8398
- Visit: yourlifeiowa.org
For Iowa residents navigating alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health, or suicidal thoughts. Live chat, text, and call options available.
Sexual Assault Helpline
- Visit: sexualassaulthelp.org
Free, confidential support from a trained staff member to help survivors talk through their options.
Out-Of-State Warmlines
A warmline is not a crisis line — it's a space to talk before things reach a crisis point. Whether you're feeling off, processing something difficult, or just need someone to listen, warmlines connect you with trained peer support at no cost. OutNebraska does not facilitate any of these resources. Hours and availability may change; verify current information before calling.
Looking for a warmline outside of Nebraska?
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
The world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Whether you need to talk, text, or just know someone is there — trained crisis counselors are available 24/7, and they're here specifically for you.
The Keya House | Lincoln, NE
- Call: (402) 476-0333
- Call the Warmline (24/7): (402) 261-5959
- Visit: Keya House Website
A free, voluntary mental health respite home in Lincoln for adults 19 and older who are experiencing distress — whether from a mental health challenge, substance use, grief, or a difficult life event.
Guests get their own room and 24/7 peer support from trained Peer Specialists for up to 5 nights. No diagnosis required. You can self-refer or be referred by a health professional or family member.
Guests must reside within the Region 5 service area and have permanent housing to return to after their stay. Call before visiting.
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide resources, information and coaching to help you quit tobacco.
Supportive Organizations
Nebraska PFLAG Chapters
PFLAG is the United States' first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. → Find your PFLAG Chapter Here
PFLAG Grand Island
- Call: (402) 660-3044
- Email: gipflag@gmail.com
- Visit: pflag.org/chapter/grand-island
PFLAG Hastings
- Call: (402) 519-3917
- Email: pflaghastings@gmail.com
- Visit: pflag.org/chapter/pflag-hastings
PFLAG Kearney
- Call: (308) 224-5212
- Email: pflagkearney@gmail.com
- Visit: pflag.org/chapter/kearney
PFLAG Omaha
- Call: (402) 939-8700
- Email: information@pflag-omaha.org
- Visit: pflag-omaha.org
Trans Friends Kearney/Kearney Chameleons
Chameleons / Trans Friends Kearney is a confidential peer support group for transgender people in the Kearney area, meeting monthly in person with an ongoing private Facebook group for community between meetings. To protect member safety, details are shared only upon request — email them to connect.
Lincoln Families of Gender Fluid Kids
Lincoln Families of Gender Fluid Kids is an informal peer support group for parents, guardians and family members of gender fluid and trans kids of all ages.
Kindred Psychology
Call to Schedule an Appointment: (402) 483-7900
A progressive, affirming counseling psychology practice in Lincoln offering individual, relationship, and group therapy for adolescents and adults. Kindred specializes in gender and sexuality and provides a space where all identities are fully seen and welcomed. Services include therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions — including understanding your gender identity or sexuality.
Florecer LGBTQ Latine/Chicane Social Group
Florecer LGBTQ Latine/Chicane Social Group is a social group with the vision of connecting Latine and Chicane LGBTQ+ people in Omaha.
Aging While LGBTQ+ | SAGE USA
SageUSA.org/Your-Rights-Resources
SAGE is a national advocacy and services organization supporting LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. SAGE works to build inclusive communities and ensure LGBTQ+ older adults have access to the resources, rights, and representation they deserve.
Metro Omaha Prime Timers
Metro Omaha Prime Timers (MOPT)
A nonprofit social group for mature gay and bisexual men, and their admirers, ages 21 and up in the Omaha area. MOPT hosts regular activities, including a book club, bowling, brunches, dinners, and monthly meetups. Part of Prime Timers Worldwide, a network of 70+ chapters across North America.
FaithAllyance
A coalition of Lincoln faith communities creating affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people. For anyone who's been burned by religion but hasn't given up on spirituality — or is simply looking for a community where they're fully welcomed. Check their website for upcoming events and member congregations.
Learn more or get involved here.
Youth
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ+ young people, offering 24/7 crisis support via call, text, and chat.
Visit The Trevor Project's Resource Page
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network | GLSEN
GLSEN Omaha is the local chapter of a national organization fighting for every student's right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+-inclusive education — offering teacher trainings, student support, community events, and advocacy for LGBTQ+-affirming school policy across Nebraska.
imi: A guide for LGBTQ+ teens
A free, teen-centered guide built for and with LGBTQ+ young people to support identity exploration and mental health. Imi covers topics like stress, queerness, stigma, and gender, plus LGBTQ+ 101s on sexuality, gender, and pronouns, a crisis resource directory, an LGBT center locator, and safer browsing tips for teens who need to navigate privacy online.
Transgender + Nonbinary
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led peer support hotline and microgrants organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis — for the community, by the community. Call 877-565-8860 anytime, staffed entirely by trans operators.
Trans Stitchin'
Trans Stitchin' is a no-cost community closet in Omaha offering gender-affirming clothing, shoes, undergarments, accessories, cosmetics, and hygiene products to trans and gender-diverse people — no cost, no judgment. Open Saturdays 10am–1pm and by appointment at 7701 Pacific St., Suite 208.
Accessing Gender-Affirming Care | Fact Sheet
Know Your Rights: Accessing Gender Affirming Care in Nebraska | Face Sheet
A fact sheet from OutNebraska and ACLU Nebraska breaking down what LB 574 means for transgender and gender-expansive young people under 19 in Nebraska, including what care is restricted, what's still accessible, and what requirements must be met. If you're navigating gender-affirming care in Nebraska, this is a good place to start understanding your rights.
Anti-Trans Identification Order Breakdown
A Breakdown of Governor Pillen's Anti-Trans Identification Order
A plain-language breakdown from ACLU Nebraska and Nebraska Appleseed explaining what Governor Pillen's anti-trans identification executive order does — and importantly, what it doesn't do — so transgender and gender-expansive Nebraskans know their rights. If you've been harmed by this order, contact ACLU Nebraska at gethelp@aclunebraska.org.
Panhandle Equality Closet
PanhandleEquality.org/resources
The Panhandle Equality Community Closet offers vouchers to LGBTQ+ people in the Nebraska Panhandle to shop for gender-affirming clothing in their size and style — no trying on clothes in unsafe spaces required. Visit panhandleequality.org or stop by their Alliance, NE location to learn more.
Trans Friends Kearney/Kearney Chameleons
Chameleons / Trans Friends Kearney is a confidential peer support group for transgender people in the Kearney area, meeting monthly in person with an ongoing private Facebook group for community between meetings. To protect member safety, details are shared only upon request — email them to connect.
Gender Diverse Group Series | Kindred Psychology
Kindred Psychology's Gender Diverse Group Series offers clinician-facilitated social support groups for trans and nonbinary adults and teens (ages 12-17) in Lincoln — a space to build connection and community with other gender diverse folks. Advanced registration required; visit their website to learn more.
Common Root Trans+ Support Group
Common Root's Trans+ Support Group is a free, community-run gathering for trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and questioning folks — partners and family members are welcome too. Reach out to them to learn more.
ACLU Nebraska Resource Hub
TransNebraska.org is an ACLU of Nebraska resource hub for trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming Nebraskans — covering your rights in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and housing, plus step-by-step guides for legal name and gender marker changes. If you've experienced discrimination, you can request assistance directly through the site.
Gender-Affirming Care Grant Resources
Financial support for gender-affirming care can be hard to find — but it exists. The resources below offer grants, funds, and microgrants to help cover surgeries, HRT, and other transition-related costs. OutNebraska does not facilitate any of these resources. Please verify current availability before applying, as programs may be inactive or selective.
An international nonprofit offering annual surgery grants to trans and gender-diverse people, with applications available in both English and Spanish.
Offers multiple ongoing programs including an Annual Trans Surgery Fund, HRT access support, electrolysis funding, and free binders and shapewear for trans folks who need them.
Provides surgery grants specifically for trans women of color who face financial barriers to gender-affirming care.
Rizi Timane Annual Transgender Surgery Grant
An annual grant covering gender-affirming surgery costs for trans people with demonstrated financial need.
A trans-led microgrant program offering direct financial assistance to trans people in crisis, relaunched in December 2025.
Provides emergency financial assistance to trans youth facing urgent barriers to gender-affirming care or safe housing.
Does the Government Pay for Gender Affirming Surgery? — Healthline
A medically reviewed breakdown of how Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace plans handle gender-affirming surgery coverage, including what to look for — and watch out for — in your plan.
Everything You Need to Know About Gender Affirming Healthcare — Healthline
A medically reviewed overview of what gender-affirming care includes — from HRT to surgical options — written in accessible, affirming language.
Transgender Health Care — HealthCare.gov
The official federal Marketplace guide to trans health coverage, including how to identify discriminatory exclusions in insurance plans before you enroll.
Insurance Coverage for Gender-Affirming Surgery — Gender Confirmation Center
A practitioner-written, step-by-step guide to navigating insurance coverage for gender-affirming surgery, including what documentation you'll need and how to appeal a denial.
Resources for Families of Trans Youth in Nebraska
The Campaign for Southern Equality - Nebraska
The Campaign for Southern Equality's Nebraska resource hub explains how LB574 affects access to gender-affirming care for trans youth in the state, and connects families with one-on-one patient navigation and renewable $500 travel grants through the Trans Youth Emergency Project to access care out of state.
The Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) is a Project by The Campaign for Southern Equality.
Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP)
The Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP)
The Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP), led by The Campaign for Southern Equality in partnership with state and local organizations, provides one-on-one patient navigation and emergency grants to help families of transgender youth travel out of state for care.
Basic Needs
Food Bank of the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland works to eliminate hunger across 93 counties in Nebraska and western Iowa by connecting communities with consistent access to healthy food. Use their Find Food tool at foodbankheartland.org to locate food resources near you.
Lincoln Food Bank
Food Bank of Lincoln serves 16 counties in Southeast Nebraska with mobile food distributions, food pantry partnerships, SNAP assistance, and youth and family programs. Visit lincolnfoodbank.org to find food resources near you or learn how to get involved.
United Way 211
Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services
Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services is the state agency responsible for public health, Medicaid, economic assistance, behavioral health, and vital records services for Nebraskans. Visit dhhs.ne.gov or call 402-471-3121 to find programs and services that may be available to you.
Legal and Family
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable Nebraskans across all 93 counties, including help with family law, housing, debt, and benefits. If you need legal support but can't afford an attorney, apply online at legalaidofnebraska.org or call 1-877-250-2016.
ACLU Nebraska
ACLU Nebraska works to defend and expand civil liberties for all Nebraskans through litigation, legislation, and public education — including robust advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights. If you've experienced discrimination or need to understand your rights, they're a key resource.
Nebraska Appleseed
Nebraska Appleseed fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans through public policy, legal action, and community organizing. If you're experiencing difficulty accessing gender-affirming care or have been impacted by anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, reach out to their Community Assistance Line at neappleseed.org/gethelp or call 402-438-8853 ext. 205.
Mediation West
Mediation West is a state-approved nonprofit, through the Office of Dispute Resolution, that offers confidential mediation services for families, individuals, schools, and community organizations across 15 counties in Western Nebraska. Whether you're navigating family conflict, parenting plans, or community disputes, their trained mediators provide a neutral, supportive space to work toward resolution.
Healthcare
Nebraska AIDS Project
Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is a statewide organization offering free HIV/STI testing, PrEP medication, client services, education, and support groups across Nebraska. They're a trusted local resource for sexual health care and HIV/AIDS support — with locations in Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk, Kearney, and Scottsbluff.
Folx Health
FOLX Health is a telehealth platform built by and for LGBTQIA+ people, offering gender-affirming care, primary care, mental health services, and more — with or without insurance. Over a third of their clinicians identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender diverse, so you can access care from providers who truly get it.
Nebraska Mental Health Center (LGTBQ+ Affirmative CBT Support)
LGBTQ+ Affirmative CBT Group (Nebraska Mental Health Centers)
Nebraska Mental Health Centers offers an 8-week LGBTQ+ Affirmative CBT group for people ages 18–25, designed to build coping skills and explore what it means to belong to the LGBTQ+ community in a safe, affirming space. Call 402-483-6990 or visit nmhc-clinics.com to learn more.
Human Rights Campaign | Know Your Healthcare Rights
Learn more about your healthcare rights, including hospital visitation and patient non-discrimination.
Federal regulations require hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs (which is the vast majority of hospitals) to adopt written policies and procedures regarding patients' right to designate the visitors of their choice, including a prohibition on discrimination in visitation based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Planned Parenthood North Central States and its subsidiary organizations provide, promote, and protect reproductive and sexual health through high quality care, education and advocacy.
Federal regulations require hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs (which is the vast majority of hospitals) to adopt written policies and procedures regarding patients' right to designate the visitors of their choice, including a prohibition on discrimination in visitation based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
PFLAG | Health Resources
For the first time, Healthy People 2020--the key science-based, 10-year national list of objectives for improving the health of all Americans--includes LGBTQ health. This historically documents and addresses the unique challenges, disparities and opportunities that LGBTQ people face and demonstrates the need for more robust data collection to track and address progress and trends.
OutCare
OutCare is the nation's first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly Drug & Mental Rehab Facilities
54 LGBTQIA+ Friendly Drug Rehab Centers in Nebraska, United States
These centers are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals in our community. For instance, someone whose substance use is linked to the emotional turmoil of coming out to their loved ones may find it more comfortable to express and manage these feelings in an environment where they feel genuinely heard and understood.
Mental Health + Wellbeing
Support That Affirms: Navigating Mental Health as LGBTQ+
A guide to affirming mental health support for LGBTQ+ people, including therapist directories, crisis resources, books, and organizations centered on Queer and trans wellbeing. Finding care that truly affirms your identity matters — this resource helps you know where to look.
Supportive Businesses
Nebraska Competes
Nebraska Competes is a subsidey of OutNebraska and is a non-partisan coalition of businesses committed to achieving nondiscrimination policies at the community and state levels in order to attract the best talent, to increase business-to-business & business-to-consumer relationships, and to grow Nebraska's economy.
Butterfly Bakery / Sunflower House Cookies
(402) 499-0620
customerservice@butterflybakeryne.com
butterflybakeryne.com
4209 S 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
A local-to-Lincoln cake and pastry shop, open seven days a week. Butterfly Bakery offers gourmet artisan cakes, designer cakes, cupcakes, custom orders, and daily walk-in pastries, and their sister brand, Sunflower House Cookies, specializes in decorated sugar cookies.
Pride Organizations
Panhandle Equality
Panhandle Equality is a non-profit organization committed to full equality for residents of the Nebraska Panhandle region by advancing LGBTQ+ rights through advocacy, education and community service.
Norfolk Area Pride
Norfolk Area Pride is a non-profit organization that provides services, community education, safety, awareness and support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Northeast Nebraska.
Star City Pride
Star City Pride plans and produces Lincoln, Nebraska's official LGBTQIA+ Pride events each year.
Heartland Pride
Heartland Pride produces a series of community based pride events, including: the Pride parade that is held in Downtown Council Bluffs, an annual Pride Pageant, and Pride Festival in Omaha with vendor and organizational fair, and various fundraising events throughout the year.
Winnebago Two-Spirit
Winnebago Two-Spirit Pride - FB Page
Winnebago Two-Spirit Pride provides educational safe space events within Indigenous communities.
Grand Island Pride
Grand Island Pride hosts the annual Pride parade and festival in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Aurora Pride
Aurora Pride hosts the annual Pride festival in Aurora, Nebraska.
Digital Resources/Articles/Websites/etc.
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Attending Pride as a Trans Person
https://transsolidarityproject.org/attending-pride-trans-guide/
A practical, trans-centered guide to navigating Pride festivals, covering how to choose the right event, what to wear (including tips for managing dysphoria and binding safely in the heat), what to pack, safety planning, and post-Pride self-care.
Includes an FAQ for trans folks who are closeted, attending solo, or going to their first Pride.