# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Nebraska ## Emergency Contacts - **National Bullying Hotline:** StopBullying.gov - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (National Lifeline) - **Text:** "HOME" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) - **Website:** [StopBullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Nebraska Department of Education – Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** (402) 471-2295 - **Website:** [education.ne.gov/bullying-cyberbullying](https://www.education.ne.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Resources for schools, parents, and students on bullying prevention strategies, school safety protocols, and social-emotional learning programs【69†source】. - **Nebraska Family Helpline** - **Phone:** 1-888-866-8660 - **Website:** [Nebraska Family Helpline](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Counseling for families dealing with bullying and related issues. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Lincoln - **Voices of Hope** - **Phone:** 1-800-876-6238 - **Website:** [Voices of Hope Lincoln](https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Support for youth and families experiencing harassment or bullying. ### Omaha - **Heartland Family Service** - **Phone:** (402) 553-3000 - **Website:** [Heartland Family Service](https://heartlandfamilyservice.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Counseling and advocacy for bullying victims. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **State Reporting Hotline:** Contact your local school district or the Nebraska Department of Education for guidance. - **Phone:** (402) 471-2295 - **Website:** [Bullying Reporting Resources](https://www.education.ne.gov/) - **How to Report:** Include detailed descriptions of incidents, witnesses, and evidence such as screenshots or emails. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [PACER.org/Bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying) - **Features:** Online resources for students, parents, and educators, including training modules and guides. - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [Cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Tips for online safety, reporting cyberbullying, and legal resources. ## Educational Resources - **Nebraska Safe Schools Project** - **Website:** [Safe Schools Nebraska](https://www.nebraskaeducation.org/) - **Description:** Training for teachers and administrators to prevent and respond to bullying. ## Other Resources - **ACLU of Nebraska** - **Phone:** (402) 476-8091 - **Website:** [ACLU Nebraska - Bullying Info](https://www.aclunebraska.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy and legal advice for students facing bullying or discrimination in schools【70†source】. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Nebraska Department of Education at (402) 471-2295._