Crisis Services

It is the mission of The Connection Homeless Shelter Inc. to provide shelter, awaken hope, and honor dignity for the men, women and children who seek support or assistance while experiencing homelessness in our community.

tel:308-534-0440
Region II Human Services is the Behavioral Health Authority for 17 counties in West Central Nebraska. We are a direct provider of services and we contract with private agencies for mental health and substance use disorder services. Counties we serve include: Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Gosper, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas.

Everyone has a responsibility to report child abuse or neglect. State law requires any person who has a reason to believe that a child has been abused or neglected to report their concerns to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at:

(800) 652-1999

RDAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. All services are provided free of charge.

Raising kids is hard. The Nebraska Family Helpline is here to help. Its OK to ask for advice. Any Problem. Anytime. ​The Nebraska Family Helpline at (888) 866-8660 makes it easier for families to obtain assistance by providing a single contact point 24 hours a day, seven days a week.​​​​

Crime Stoppers relies on cooperation between the police, the media, and the general community to provide a flow of information about crime and criminals. Tip Line # 308-534-8400 or 800-933-8477

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It is the mission of the North Platte Police Department to preserve the peace and order and to enforce the laws, ordinances, and rulings of the State and City.
This mission shall be accomplished by the effective performance of the following functions:
Maintenance of law enforcement presence and availability 24 hours a day.
Timely and rapid response to criminal incidents and other requests for police services.
Preliminary investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of perpetrators of crimes.
Maintenance of a smooth, orderly, and safe flow of traffic and the active enforcement of traffic laws.
Performance of crime prevention and other public information activities designed to involve citizens in maintaining public safety.

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The mission of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is to preserve the Peace in Lincoln County, Nebraska by serving our citizens and visitors with the highest level of public safety. We are dedicated to providing professional service by exemplifying honor, integrity, honesty, compassion, leadership, professional competence, and respect, while conducting ourselves with supreme ethical standards and preserving the Constitutional Rights of all; free and seized.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide highly trained and professional Staff who will protect life and property through enforcement of regulations, ordinances, and laws. The Staff pledges a commitment to public service while also providing non-enforcement assistance to citizens in need.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. The National Council on Problem Gambling provides a range of resources, including answers to commonly asked questions, a gambling behavior self assessment, information about treatment and the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) to help connect you with local resources.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
For general questions about SAMHSA, including information about mental and substance use disorders, email SAMHSA Information or call 877-SAMHSA-7 (726-4727); TTY: 800-487-4889.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe. Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY.
To report a potential human trafficking situation, call the hotline at 1-888-373-7888

988 Lifeline Chat and Text connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support.
To chat with a crisis counselor online 24/7/365, please fill out the form below.
To text with a crisis counselor, send a text to 988 on your phone.
For Veterans and Service Members: Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line