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The North Platte Opportunity Center is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lincoln County and the surrounding area.

We are committed to providing services to individuals 12 and older that enhance the achievement of people’s aspirations in educational services, vocational services, community involvement as active participants, residential living, and competitive employment.

We are responsible to all those who receive our services, their families, our communities, and the funding sources, which make our services possible.

We provide person-centered, high-quality services while maintaining full accountability to all entities within our service array.

NPOC
NPOC
NPOC

Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

  1. Identify relevant issues of interest and concern to our customers and advocate on behalf of the needs of individuals with a focus on the celebration of life and the gifts each person brings to the community.
  2. Provide services that enhance the continued quality of life for persons served with a plan to decrease dependence on agency supports.
  3. Provide supports that enhance community participation and contribution so that every individual feels value, worth, autonomy, and security.
  4. Give individuals experiences and options that are available to them and reach beyond what appears available.
  5. Assist persons served to seek diverse and inclusive residential options.
  6. Assist persons served to find and maintain employment that will enhance their financial security and decrease their dependence on other funding sources.
  7. Increase public understanding of, respect for and partnership with people with disabilities.
  8. Hire, train, and maintain people-oriented staff who follow the highest standards of professionalism, competence, and ethical conduct.
  9. Continually monitor, evaluate and communicate: a) the changing role of NPOC b) the future role of citizens with disabilities and c) the methods by which NPOC assists people with developmental disabilities deal with their environment and achieve their goals.

Meet Our Team

 

Tina Gastineau
Tina Gastineau
Administrator
(308) 532-3965
Gwen Books
Gwen Books
Director of Services and Ogallala Site Coordinator
(308) 284-7125
Rich Bates
Rich Bates
Maintenance Manager
(308) 532-3965
Krystal Smith
Krystal Smith
Residential Manager
(308) 534-5735
Diane Baxter-Nuffer
Diane Baxter-Nuffer
Supported Employment Manager
(308) 532-3965
Sandi Connell
Sandi Connell
Financial Manager
308-532-3965
Samantha Halsted
Samantha Halsted
Representative Payee
308-532-3965
Hope Duran
Hope Duran
Assistant Residential Coordinator
308-532-3965
Crystal Schomp
Crystal Schomp
Coordinator of Community Living and Medical
308-532-3965
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