Heartland Family Service
About Us
Heartland Family Service is a non-profit, non-sectarian counseling agency, founded in 1875. The mission the agency is to strengthen individuals and families in our community through education, counseling and support services. From sixteen locations, we serve people of all ages and all incomes — most on a sliding fee scale.
Heartland Family Service provides essential services to vulnerable children and families in the metro Omaha community. Last year we helped nearly 43,000 individuals—children who are removed from unsafe homes; teens who made the wrong decisions about alcohol, drugs or crime; low-income families, mostly women and children, who fall into homelessness; and many, many more who need a helping hand to get back on track.
Articles by Heartland Family Service
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Teens & Sex - Girls
Children want to learn what’s "right." Parents teach within their families the moral principles on which our...
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Teens & Sex - Boys
Children want to learn what’s "right." Parents teach within their families the moral principles on which our...
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New School Jitters
Children all over the metro area are starting school. Some are bright and eager to begin and some children are nervous...
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Suggestions For Family-Strengthening Activities
Plan one extra all-family activity just for the purpose of celebrating your family life. During the fun, talk to each...
Topics: Parenting and Families | Parenting -
Talking To Children During A National Crisis
At an early stage no one knows all the implications of what is happening. National crises are literally broadcast in...
Topics: Talking About Tough Issues -
Stress And The Holidays
What makes holidays such a stressful time for families? High expectations and firm deadlines can make the holiday...
Topics: Helping Your Child Reduce Stress -
How To Raise Drug-Free Kids
April is Drug Prevention Month. Heartland Family Service believes drug education should start with preschoolers. How do...
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How To Raise Drug-Free Teens
When do children start thinking about drinking or drug use? Most kids have taken first drink by the time they are 11 or...
Topics: Teen Alcohol and Substance Use -
Addiction
Accept That It Can Happen To You And Your Family It’s hard to think that an addiction might affect you or someone you...
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Help Your Child Cope With Teasing
Teasing is something we all grow up with. It's part of family life, it's part of childhood, even adults tease each...
Topics: Helping Your Child with Bullying
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