Contact a Respite Coordinator
Call the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network to speak with a Respite Coordinator: 1- 866-RESPITE (1 - 866-737-7483)
Are you interested in learning more about programs and services in Nebraska that may be of assistance to you or your loved one? Or do you have additional questions?
Click on your county on the map below to send a message to the Respite Network Coordinator in your area or view contacts below:
Local Respite Network Coordinators
Central Region
Lyndsey Durman
Independence Rising
Kearney, NE
402-309-4344
respite@irnebraska.org
Eastern Region
Ellen Bennett
The Monroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
Omaha, NE
402-559-5732
eastrespite@unmc.edu
Northern Region
Rachel Kneifl
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Dept.
Wisner, NE
402-529-2233
respite@elvphd.org
Southeast Region
Jami Thody
Southeast District Health Dept.
Auburn, NE
402-274-3993
jami@sedhd.org
Southwest Region
Joy Trail
Southwest NE Public Health Dept.
McCook, NE
308-345-4990
respite@swhealth.ne.gov
Western Region
Sherri Blome
Panhandle Partnership for Health and Human Services
Chadron, NE
308-432-8190
respite@wchr.net
Statewide Coordinators
Curtis Nielsen
Program Coordinator
DHHS - Division of Children & Family Services
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program
Lincoln, NE
531-530-7011
curtis.nielsen@nebraska.gov
OPEN POSITION
Resource Developer
DHHS - Division of Children & Family Services
Lincoln, NE
Jan Drewel
Social Services Worker
DHHS - Division of Children & Family Services
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program
Lincoln, NE
402-471-9188
dhhs.respite@nebraska.gov
Certified Recreational Therapeutic Respite
Nicole Meyer, Executive Director
Wonderfully Made
Lincoln, NE
402-429-0771
nicole@wonderfullymade.com
Employer Engagement
Kim Falk, Lead Respite Coordinator
UNMC-MMI
402-559-5732
eastrespite@unmc.edu
Respite Focused Service Learning
Kim Falk & Ellen Bennett
UNMC-MMI
402-559-5732
eastrespite@unmc.edu