NorthStar in the Bloomfield area provides supports to people who currently live in and around Knox and Cedar counties. Using person centered planning, we assist people and their families in determining the supports for each person. People choose to receive supports in Bloomfield or in their home towns.

Some of these towns where services have been provided include:
• Bloomfield
• Bow Valley
• Creighton
• Hartington
• Wausa
• Wynot

People who receive supports from NorthStar of Bloomfield are employed in numerous community locations within the community. People may also choose work crews and in-house contract work. Some people have chosen to start their own business.

Some of the work that people are currently involved in include:
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Laundry Worker
• Factory Assembly
• Lawn Care
• Detailing Cars
• Vending Machines
• Delivering newspapers
• Delivering regional shoppers
• Janitorial work
• Sales
• Office Support

People who receive supports from NorthStar - Bloomfield live in:
• Family Homes
• Nursing Homes
• Group Homes with 24 hour support from staff
• Own Homes (apartments/houses) with or without supports from NorthStar employees

People’s homes are in the community where relationships with family members, friends, and neighbors are supported and encouraged. NorthStar provides supports for people to rent their homes from a landlord, pay NorthStar room and board or to buy their own home.

Employees of NorthStar – Bloomfield live in the following communities:
• Bloomfield
• Creighton
• Crofton
• Hartington
• Norfolk
• Niobrara
• Osmond
• Plainview
• Stanton
• Verdigre
• Wausa
• Wayne

Employees participate in training in the following areas:
• Self Directed Supports
• Employment Outcomes
• Health Care
• Understanding of Behavior
• Quality of life for all people
• First Aid/CPR
• Respect
• Aging
• Job Development/ Marketing
• Rights
• Planning for the Future
• Safety
• Prevention of Abuse
• Self Employment
• Alzheimer’s
• Guardianship
• Change processes
• Community Life
• Leadership
• Medicare Prescription Drug changes
• Communication
• Transportation Options
• Technology
• Funding

CONTACT INFORMATION
NorthStar Services of Bloomfield
607 South Broadway, P.O. Box 588 - MapQuest to Day Service Center
Bloomfield, NE 68718-0588
Phone: (402) 373-4358
E-mail: bloomfield@northstarservices.net