Local Support & Resources
You are not alone. Join a support group near you.
It is extremely important to the SRMC team to provide resources and support for those in our region. We offer our conference rooms for free so other non-profit organizations may have a safe and comfortable place to provide important education and information to those in need.
Local & Remote Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous / Al-Anon Family Group
Al-Anon is for families with loved ones who have addiction problems. They meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at 1904 4th Street, Sidney, NE 69162. Contact Tara T. at 308-524-0230 or Matt N. at 308-249-2040 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery – Sidney
This support group is non-denominational, Christ-centered, and is for anyone with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up, such as substance abuse, addiction, co-dependency, eating disorders, or grief. They meet every Monday from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1129 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162. They share a fellowship dinner at 5:30, a lesson or testimony, an encouraging video, sing worship songs, and then have their large group gathering from 6:30-7:30. Their small group gathering is from 7:30-8:30. For more information, please contact 308-250-1442 or e-mail [email protected].
Grief, Loss, & Bereavement Support Groups Online
Information regarding online support groups for those grieving loved ones can be found at this website: https://www.verywellhealth.com/grief-loss-bereavement-support-groups-1132533.
MS Friends & Family Community Support Group
This group hosts monthly meetings at the Pole Creek Campus to provide education and resources to support those with multiple sclerosis and family and friends who help those diagnosed with MS. Contact the Physical Therapy department for active classes at 308-254-5825 x1453.
Virtual Suicide Loss Support Group
For those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide, this virtual support group meets via Zoom the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. MST. For more information, reach out to Liz MacDonald at [email protected] or 308-633-2866 x204.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF): Understanding Grief When Your Child Dies
TCF is a national group that offers online and local support groups with The Compassionate Friends Sidney NE Chapter (2217), located on Route 30. For information regarding local support in Sidney, please contact Forrest Hershberger at 970-520-8998. For more locations, please visit their national website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/chapters/chapter-locator/.
Local Counseling
Destiny Counseling Services
Substance Use Treatment
1023 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-0737
Karuna Counseling
Trauma Therapy, Play Therapy, Telehealth Therapy, Mental Health & Substance Counseling/Assessments
731 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162
https://nekarunacounseling.com/
308-249-7853
Helplines: Suicide, Self-Harm, Family Violence, Substance Abuse, Anorexia/Bulimia, AIDS, Veterans, LGBTQ+
- Adult & Child Protective Services: 800-652-1999
- AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
- Anorexia & Bulimia National Crisis Line: 1-800-233-4357
- Birthright Helpline: 1-800-550-4900
- Crisis Text Line: To connect with a trained Crisis Counselor Text “HOME” to 741-741
- Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
- LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
- Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Mental Health Crisis Text Line: To connect with a trained Crisis Counselor Text “HOME” to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (NCADD) Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
- National Hotline for Mental Health Crises & Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
- Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DON’T CUT (366-8288)
- Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
- TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
- TransLifeline: 877-565-8860
- Valley Hope 24/7 Helpline: 800-544-5101
- Veterans Suicide Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1
Bus Service
Kimball County Transit Services
Will run errands and go as far as Fort Collins and Loveland
233 South Chestnut Street, Kimball, NE 69145
https://ridekcts.com/about/#rideservices
308-235-0262
Senior Social Hour
Senior Social Hour is a peer support group for anyone typically 65 years or older that focuses on fun and creativity while providing support and snacks. This social hour focuses on the process and not the end result for the artwork and is every Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
SRMC Diabetes Prevention Program
SRMC Program for Parkinson’s Disease
LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD: Big & Loud Program
SRMC provides information, education, and support programs as well as health and wellness activities for those living with Parkinson’s disease. For more information about these services, please contact our Physical Therapy department at 308-254-5825 x1453 or visit https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTBig to learn more.
Home Care
Helping Hands, Stay At Home Care
Provides private duty caregivers in the Nebraska panhandle and Wyoming
220 West 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-633-9200
Morrill County Home Health
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
1320 South Street, Bridgeport, NE 69336
Main Facility: 308-262-1600
Specialty Clinic: 308-262-7164
Regional West Home Care
Safe at Home
Housing
Sidney Housing Authority
2459 11th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
https://www.publichousing.com/details/western_heritage_apartments
308-632-0473
Food Pantries & Meals on Wheels
Community Shepherds of Dalton/Gurley food pantry
404 Francis Street, Dalton, NE 69131 (United Church of the Plains)
Open on the first Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
Available on Facebook: Community Shepherds of Dalton/Gurley
https://communityshepherds.net/
308-377-2357
Kimball Helping Hands Food Ministry
507 South Oak Street, Kimball, NE 69145
Open on the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (for any Nebraska resident)
308-235-2204
Sidney Meals on Wheels: Aging Office of Western Nebraska
627 Toledo Street, Sidney, NE 69162
Delivers Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (times may vary)
308-254-4835
Table of Grace Food Pantry
1125 Alvarado Road, Sidney, NE 69162
Open every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (hours may vary)
308-765-0362
Government Entities
DHHS Medicaid Eligibility
855-632-7633
Nebraska State Department of Aging Office (Medicaid ≥ 65 years)
1000 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-4053
League of Human Dignity (Medicaid ≥ 65 years)
17 East 21st Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-632-0470
Delivering Grocery Stores
Safeway
Call to schedule a delivery
1944 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-4767
Sonny’s Super Foods
Delivers on Wednesdays only
2020 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-4120
Delivering Pharmacies
Safeway Pharmacy
Mail on Monday-Saturday
1944 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-4531
Western Drug
Delivers on Monday-Friday from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or Saturdays around 1:00 p.m.
806 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162
https://www.westerndrugne.com/contact
308-254-2032
Poison Control Center
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Pregnancy Centers & Resources
ABC Pregnancy Help Center: About 2.75 hours from Sidney
FREE Pregnancy Test Kits, Baby Boutique from Preemie to 2T, Counseling, Abortion Recovery Counseling, & Educational Library
322 Norris Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 12, McCook, NE 69001
Tuesday & Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or on call
308-350-0126
Collage Center: About 3 hours from Sidney
FREE Pregnancy Testing, Limited OB Ultrasound, STD Testing, Holistic Care
3000 2nd Avenue, Suite 100, Kearney, NE 68847
822 North Diers Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
https://www.collagecenter.com/
308-234-9880
Pathways Pregnancy Center (Ogallala Women’s Resource Center): About 1 hour from Sidney
FREE Pregnancy Tests, Child & Parenting Education, Clothes (Preemie-K), Maternity/Women Clothing, Baby Supplies, etc.
118 East B Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
Open Monday-Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. & by appointment
308-284-3700
Women’s Resource Center: About 1.75 hours from Sidney
FREE Pregnancy Tests, Limited Ultrasound, STD Testing, Learn & Earn Supplies (car seats, pack and play, etc.), Dad’s Class
209 McNeel Lane, North Platte, NE 69101
Mondays from 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. & Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
https://pregnancynorthplatte.com/
308-534-1440
Substance Abuse Centers & Resources
Cirrus House, Inc.
Alcohol & Drug Counseling and Community Support: About 1.24 hours from Sidney
1509 1st Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday by appointment
Direct Line: 308-635-1365
Karri Garcia, PLADC: 308-629-7701
308-635-1488
Human Services, Inc.: About 1.25 hours from Sidney
Substance Abuse Treatment, Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment
419 West 25th Street, Alliance, NE 69301
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 24-hour crisis
308-762-7177
Sidney VA Outpatient Clinic
1116 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
Open M, T, Th, Fri from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
https://www.va.gov/cheyenne-health-care/locations/sidney-va-clinic/
308-254-6085
VA Home Based Primary Care
Valley Hope
Outpatient Treatment, Hybrid Scheduling Model, IOP & PHP
7703 Serum Avenue, Omaha, NE 68127: About 5.5 hours from Sidney
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
https://valleyhope.org/locations/nebraska/omaha-treatment-center/
402-991-8824 (Office) / 402-336-0008 (Admissions)
Valley Hope
Treatment of Drug and Alcohol, Medical Detox, Virtual Family Care, MAT Therapy Options
1421 North 10th Street, O’Neill, NE 68763: About 5 hours from Sidney
Open 24/7
https://valleyhope.org/locations/nebraska/oneill-treatment-center/
Valley Hope 24/7 Helpline: 800-544-5101
Thrift Stores
Saint Patrick’s Rummage House
1040 14th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162
Open Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
308-254-6158
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2032 Illinois Street, Sidney, NE 69162
Open Monday-Saturday from 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
308-254-1044
Table of Grace Thrift Store
1125 Alvarado Road, Sidney, NE 69162
Open Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
https://www.sidneytableofgrace.com
308-765-0362