Independence Rising

Disability Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Adams, Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Bute, Buffalo, Chase, Cheyenne, Clay, Custer

Phone: (308) 633-7025

Address: 1807 Avenue A, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 69361

Website: https://irnebraska.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Mary Stockwell. Email: info@irnebraska.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/nebraska).

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Frequently asked questions about Independence Rising

How do I contact Independence Rising?

You can call Independence Rising at (308) 633-7025 or visit 1807 Avenue A in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Their website is https://irnebraska.org/.

What services does Independence Rising offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Adams, Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Box Bute, Buffalo, Chase, Cheyenne, Clay, Custer, Dawes, Dawson, Duel, Dundy, Franklin, Frontier, Furnas, Garden, Garfield, Gosp

Are services at Independence Rising free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Independence Rising at (308) 633-7025 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Independence Rising offer services in other languages?

Call Independence Rising at (308) 633-7025 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.