MyLNK is a website and a mobile app (for Apple and Android – search MyLNK) that has information about community resources. It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. The website provides translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Important Phone Numbers
If you need immediate assistance we encourage you to access the following resources that are available any time of the day or night.
CenterPointe Help Line (Lincoln): 402-475-6695
Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741 Text charges from your phone carrier may apply
Lincoln Police Department: 402-441-6000 (non-emergency) and 911 (emergency)
Talking to Children about COVID-19
(Available in many languages)
Helping Children Cope during the COVID-19 Outbreak
The World Health Organization shared these tips for helping children cope.
Prevention of COVID-19
From the CDC
Hand-washing Techniques (English)
From the CDC
Hand-washing Techniques (Espanol)
From the CDC
Health and Hunger Resources
From the Lincoln Food Bank
Dealing With Digital Drama
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Youth Anxiety and Depression - from SCIP
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty