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
Lindsey Barker
Independence Rising
Kearney, NE
402-309-4344
lbarker@irnebraska.org
respite@irnebraska.org
Eastern Region
Ellen Bennett
Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
Omaha, NE
402-559-5732
edbennett@unmc.edu
eastrespite@unmc.edu
Northern Region
Melanie Loggins
Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
Omaha, NE
402-836-9665
mloggins@unmc.edu
northrespite@unmc.edu
Southeast Region
Maurita Olguin
Independence Rising
Gothenburg, NE
402-540-3579
respitesesa@irnebraska.org
Southwest Region
Paula Wimer
Southwest NE Public Health Dept.
McCook, NE
308-345-4990
respite@swhealth.ne.gov
Western Region
Sherri Blome
Panhandle Partnership, Inc.
Chadron, NE
308-432-8190
specialprojects@wchr.net
respite@wchr.net
Statewide Coordinators
Hanna Quiring
Program Coordinator
DHHS - Division of Children & Family Services
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program and
Disabled Persons & Family Support Program
Nebraska State TSB Building, 1410 M St.
PO Box 98933
Lincoln, NE 68509-8933
531-530-7011
hanna.quiring@nebraska.gov
Jan Drewel
Social Services Worker
DHHS - Division of Children & Family Services
Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program and
Disabled Persons & Family Support Program
PO Box 98933
Lincoln, NE 68509-8933
402-471-9188
dhhs.respite@nebraska.gov
Employer Engagement Initiative
Georgia Ryba, Lead Respite Coordinator
Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
402-552-2566
georgia.ryba@unmc.edu
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