Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

About Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

The Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Nebraska. We provide community health care and services targeting the urban American Indian and Alaska Native population in the greater Omaha metropolitan area, Lincoln-Lancaster metropolitan area, and Sioux City, Iowa. We are state-recognized and our rehabilitative health care services are nationally accredited through the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Our diabetes self-management program is nationally accredited through the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program. We have been serving our community since 1986. Although some services and programs are offered to eligible Native patients only, most primary care services are available to everyone regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or inability to pay. The NUIHC serves all patients and offers discounted fees to those who qualify. We accept most insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program and private insurance. Programs and Services We offer a wide range of services to meet the health needs of Native Americans across the Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City area. NUIHC serves all in the community regardless of race, background or religion, although some services are specific to Native Americans. Residential Services Our Intertribal Treatment Center is for substance abuse. The program delivers culturally-relevant in-patient, co-ed substance abuse treatment for Native Americans in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. A holistic approach that addresses the unique needs of people during recovery is utilized. Outpatient Services The outpatient component of NUIHC is the Behavioral Health Program, which is licensed by the State of Nebraska. It provides substance abuse disorder-related services to a target population that includes Native Americans and others residing in the Metro area that includes Dodge, Cass, Sarpy, Washington, and Douglas counties. Transitional Living Our transitional living space for men and woman who have successfully completed residential treatment through the Intertribal Treatment Center. Residents work one-on-one with their counselor to develop person-centered treatment plans to aid them in reaching their vocational and educational goals. We are dedicate to helping Native Americans become productive community members. Tired Moccasins Elders Program Serving meals and providing educational opportunities for Elders, including: Arts and crafts, outdoor gardening space, specialty trips and social gatherings. Health Care Services (Lincoln, NE) To serve the needs of Native Americans and other underserved populations, we offer health services through our professional primary health care clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska. The care we provide is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the individuals we serve. We provide service to those with and without health insurance and accept most insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, and Kids Connection. Services are provided on an established clinical schedule and emergency 24-hours on-call system.