YAB4housinglincoln

YAB4housinglincoln A space to use your voice and lived experiences to advocate for change in the Nebraska Homeless System.

Join a group of passionate young adults dedicated to advocating for those facing homelessness and help us develop this program!

Take a look at some of the developments that the Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department has been implementing for Emotional...
08/21/2026

Take a look at some of the developments that the Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department has been implementing for Emotional Wellness!

They have created a free resource platform along with various community partners, which you can find at MyHealthyMind.com and have free access to over 10,000 tools and resources that cover more than 100 topics for wellness!

The Lincoln City Libraries are partnering in this initiative, showcasing each of the 6 Pillars for Emotional Wellness with featured book collections, displays and other resources for our community to learn, connect, and grow!

The Pillar of Focus this month at the Lincoln City Libraries is Physical Activity- you can catch some great reads and resources on movement and stress relief! Once September arrives, you can expect the Next Pillar of Focus to hit the shelves and hang around until the end of October-Relational Connectedness is all about feeling supported, connected and less alone!

HealthToGo vending machines offer free health, hygiene, and safety suppliesEach product includes educational information...
08/21/2026

HealthToGo vending machines offer free health, hygiene, and safety supplies

Each product includes educational information or a QR code linking to additional resources and options for follow-up testing or care

Available supplies include condoms, diaper packs, emergency contraception, Narcan, pads, tampons, and pregnancy tests

HealthToGo vending machines can be found at the following locations:
•Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 3131 O St.
•Carriage Park Parking Garage, 1128 L Street, northeast corner of 11th and L streets, ground level next to the bike racks
•F Street Community Center, 1225 F Street
•Union Plaza, southeast corner of 21st and P streets
•Elaine Hammer Bridge, N. 27th Street bridge, between Apple and W Street

Easy to use and available any time! If you have questions or need assistance, please call 402-441-8065 during regular business hours - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday 📞

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 25th from 4:00-5:00 PM for an outreach event at the Gathering Place!!Food Bank of...
08/19/2026

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 25th from 4:00-5:00 PM for an outreach event at the Gathering Place!!

Food Bank of Lincoln will be there to assist with SNAP enrollment, Tenant Support Services will be there to provide information about landlords, evictions, and other related topics, and Grateful Growers will be there to share flowers with the community

Mark your calendars for PROJECT CONNECT, a one day, one stop event for people who are experiencing or are at risk of exp...
08/13/2026

Mark your calendars for PROJECT CONNECT, a one day, one stop event for people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness

Wednesday, September 30th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Pinnacle Bank Arena in the Haymarket

Health services, employment & education, legal assistance, dental & vision services, flu & other vaccines, social services, housing assistance, substance use and & mental health support referrals, on-site bike repair, haircuts, income tax preparation, basic needs assistance, on-side basic veterinary care, services for veterans, and much more!!

Interested in volunteering? Find more information at www.lincolnhomelesscoalition.org

Being an immigrant youth experiencing homelessness in the United States right now can be really overwhelming and scary, ...
07/28/2026

Being an immigrant youth experiencing homelessness in the United States right now can be really overwhelming and scary, especially if you’re worried about your status.

It’s important to understand your rights and how to advocate for yourself when your instincts are telling you something is wrong.

This webinar is led by members of NN4Y’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC), young people with lived expertise of homelessness.

Participants will learn about key legal rights related to housing, healthcare, education, workplace protections, vital documents, and safety.

This webinar is open to young people, service providers, advocates, and anyone interested in supporting youth experiencing homelessness.

August 25, 2026 from 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern time (2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain, 12:00 PM Pacific)

Hey Lincoln, we are in for some high temperatures yet this summer so here is a City of Lincoln resource to help you be p...
07/16/2026

Hey Lincoln, we are in for some high temperatures yet this summer so here is a City of Lincoln resource to help you be prepared 🔥🌡️

You can go to https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Health-Department/Heat or scan the QR code to access information on risk factors, heat-related illness symptoms, cooling center locations, and more!

If you are a young person experiencing homelessness, whether it’s sleeping in a public or private place not suitable for...
07/08/2026

If you are a young person experiencing homelessness, whether it’s sleeping in a public or private place not suitable for human habitation, couch surfing, sleeping in your car, or something similar, you have rights and protections.

See what they are and how to get support with the Know Your Rights Toolkit for Youth Experiencing Homelessness developed by the National Network for Youth.

Visit the website version at https://nn4youth.org/learn/know-your-rights/ or by scanning the QR code!

07/06/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 💙🧠

Youth Behavioral Health Summit – UNMUTED

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Clyde Malone Community Center

Marvilee is proud to host the first Youth Behavioral Health Summit – UNMUTED, a day dedicated to empowering youth, reducing stigma, mental and connecting students with behavioral health resources.

This summit is made possible through the power of community collaboration. We are proud to partner with CenterPointe , Stop Overdose Nebraska, SCIP - School Community Intervention & Prevention, Bryan Medical Center East Campus Lincoln Public Schools Hope Squad, BraveBe Child Advocacy Center Houses of Hope of Nebraska, Inc. , Doane University , Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. CEDARS the YAB4housinglincoln and many other organizations committed to improving youth behavioral health.

Youth will experience inspiring keynote remarks from Dr. Ryan Carruthers, Chief Clinical Officer at CenterPointe, President of the Marvilee Board of Directors, and author of "Beyond the Twelve."

Students will also enjoy interactive breakout sessions featuring Narcan training, QPR su***de prevention GateKeeper training, mental health and social media, careers in behavioral health and peer support, with a youth panel sharing lived experiences.

The summit will also include a behavioral health resource fair connecting youth with valuable community resources.

Every youth attendee will receive a FREE Youth Behavioral Health Summit – UNMUTED T-shirt, a swag bag filled with behavioral health resources, and a sack lunch provided by ChefauChef!

We are especially honored to have John Skretta, Ed.D, Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, will welcome attendees and kick off the summit with opening remarks.

Together, we are creating a community where every young person feels seen, heard, valued, and supported. Through collaboration, education, and hope, we can ensure that youth voices remain UNMUTED.

Save the date now! Registration details, sponsorship opportunities, and exhibitor information will be announced soon.

This February two of our Lincoln Youth Action Board members, Jiromi and Lucas, gave a presentation about ‘Homelessness A...
07/02/2026

This February two of our Lincoln Youth Action Board members, Jiromi and Lucas, gave a presentation about ‘Homelessness Among Youth and Young Adults’ to the DHHS Department of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center alongside Brittany Brakenhoff, Angela Gebhardt, and Sarah Cruz from the UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law!!

If interested, you can check out parts 1 and 2 of the recordings at https://dhhs-dbhtraining.unl.edu/trainings/homelessness-among-youth-and-young-adults/ or by using the QR code 🎥

We are so proud of Jiromi and Lucas for using their voices and their lived experiences to advocate for change within the Nebraska Homeless System and for representing our YAB mission statement well ❤️

Our mission is to strive towards a more equitable community by challenging stigma surrounding homelessness, empowering and uplifting homeless youth, providing professional development, and youth-specific resources 🏠

We thank Youth Homelessness Systems Improvement for making our work possible 🙌🏻

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County from 1p-9p tomorrow, June 9th! ...
06/09/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County from 1p-9p tomorrow, June 9th!

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has released information on risks of extreme heat, ways to stay cool, and cooling centers around the city!

Our post from May 19th has some more great resources on staying safe and where to go to cool off!

Stay cool, hydrated, and informed!

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