Resources
DISABLED/ELDERLY SERVICES
Adult Protective Services - 24 hr. hotline - 1-800-652-1999 Adult abuse, neglect and exploitation
Disability Claim Consultants - 7911 L Street - 422-1000
Assistance with applications and appeals for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSDI/
SSI) benefits.
Representation is provided on a contingency fee basis. If your case is successful, the fee is typically 25% of your past due benefits.
Eastern Nebraska Community Action - 2406 Fowler Ave - 453-5656 ext 252 Senior social activities
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging - 4223 Center Street - 444-6444
Assistance with in home services, transportation and employment for people age 60 and older
Friendship Program, Inc. - 7315 Maple St - 402-393-6911
Assist elderly and disabled individuals to remain independent in the community
Hands of the Heartland - 211 Galvin Road, Bellevue - 502-1525
For those with developmental disabilities Heartland Family Service (Senior Center) - 2101 S 42nd - 552-7400
MOBY - Transportation for Elderly and Disabled -
2222 Cuming Street - 341-7560 ext. 210 , application required
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
1313 Farnam on the Mall - 595-2100 or 12011 Q Street 595-1212 Employment assistance for people with documented disabilities
Senior Services - Catholic Charities - 939-4681
North Center, Juan Diego Center and Christ Child Center
Social Security Administration - 604 N 109th Court - 866-716-8299 Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSDI/SSI)
Specialized Transportation - 204 West Mission, Bellevue - 293-3138 Transportation for people over 60 and those with developmental disabilities
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and VICTIM ASSISTANCE Adult Protective Services - 24 hr. hotline - 1-800-652-1999
Adult abuse, neglect and exploitation
Catholic Charities Iowa - Phoenix House - 712-328-0266 Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Council Bluffs
Child Protective Services (CPS) - Hotline - 1-800-652-1999 1313 Farnam - 595-1325
Children’s Crisis Center (ages 0-19) - 4545 Dodge - 553-6000 Emergency shelter for children
Douglas County Victim Assistance - 1905 Harney Street Ste. 500 - 444-4597 Family Justice Center of the Midlands - 1905 Harney Street Ste. 530 - 398-9928
A community effort to provide services to victims of domestic violence. Advocacy, legal aid, protection orders, medical help,
shelters
Family Service Domestic Abuse - 24 hr. Hotline - 1-800-523-3666
Heartland Family Service - Papillion - 302 American Parkway - 339-2544
Protection and transitional services for victims, survivors, and those who care about them
Heartland Family Service - Safe Haven Transitional Shelter - 339-2544
Emergency and transitional shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. Location confidential.
Juan Diego Center - Catholic Charities - 5211 S 31st Street - 731-5413 Domestic violence services, counseling and advocacy
Lydia House - Open Door Mission - 2809 N 20th St E- 422-1111 Food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs for women and children
Nebraska Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-1876-6238
Sarpy County Victim/Witness Unit - 1257 Golden Gate Drive Ste 10W - 593-2201
The Shelter - Catholic Charities - 24 hr. Crisis Line - 558-5700
Emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. 30 day maximum stay, location
undisclosed
Youth Emergency Services - Safe Place Hotline - 578-7233
YWCA - Omaha - 24 hr. Hotline - 345-7273
YWCA - Omaha - 222 South 29th Street - 345-6555
Domestic Violence services including advocacy, counseling, prevention, nonviolence programs for abusers, and
racial justice programming
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - BATTERER INTERVENTION
Most batterer intervention programs require an orientation and weekly fee. The fees are typically charged on a sliding scale based on income.
Heartland Family Service - Papillion - 302 American Parkway - 552-7400 Choosing non-violence batterers group
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition - 2240 Landon Court - 346-0902
24 week batterers intervention program open to anyone in the greater Omaha area. Cost is $25 per session, transportation may be available with 24 hour notice.
The Equality Group - 7561 Main Street #417, Ralston - 714-0478 Batterers programming in English and Spanish when available
YWCA - Omaha - 222 South 29th Street - 345-6555 Non-violence programs for abusers
FOOD - GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Eastern Nebraska Community Action - 453-5656, Omaha Nutrition Center - 457-4032
Seniors, pregnant women and new moms for up to one year, children 0-6 years old. For people who are not
receiving WIC.
Meals on Wheels - (60 and older) - 4223 Center - 444-6444 Through Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
Nebraska Health and Human Services - 1313 Farnam - 595-2850 Food Stamp Program
Douglas County Health Department - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program - 444-1770
FOOD FOOD - PANTRIES and MEALS
Most of these pantries do not require referrals, but need to call for hours and requirements. Most require a piece of mail within the last 30 days, picture ID and ID for all children in the home (SS card or birth certificate). Additional
pantries and referral agencies available by calling............... 211. American Red Cross - 2912 S. 80th Avenue - 343-7700
Angel Food Ministries - (877) 366-3646
Call to find a local host site. National program providing food monthly. Order food online to pick up locally at
www.angelfoodministries.com
Bellevue Ministerial Association - Bellevue residents only - 293-3138 Benson Baptist Church - 6319 Maple Street - 551-1512
Community Cupboard - 8787 Pacific - 391-0350
Mobile food pantry in partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland. No income requirements and no ID needed.
First Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Countryside Bellevue Ministerial Association - Benson Baptist Church - 6319 Maple Street - 551-1512
Eastern Nebraska Community Action - Food pantry
2406 Fowler Ave - 453-5656 ext. 200 or 1908 Hancock Street - 292-2961
First Lutheran Church - 542 S 31st - 345-7506 Food pantry Food Bank for the Heartland - 6824 J Street - 331-1213
Garland Thompson Men’s Center - 2706 N. 21st Street E- 422-1111
Food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs for men in need of immediate assistance
Heart Ministry Center - 2222 Binney Street 451-2321
Food pantry and Holy Family sack lunch program. Provides free sack lunches daily
Heartland Family Services - Tri-County Ministerial Association Pantry - 339-2544 Food pantry available to residents of Papillion, LaVista, and Ralston
Holy Family Catholic Church - 1715 Izard - 341-6561 Food pantry
Juan Diego Center - Catholic Charities - 5211 S. 31st Street - 731-5413 Food pantry
Kountze Memorial Church - 2650 Farnam Street
Life God’s Way, Inc. - 3701 McKinley B8 - 505-9146
Food Pantry is available to those in need in emergency situations. Soup Kitchen open Monday-Saturday 11-1pm
Call for details.
Lydia House - 2809 N 20th St E- 422-1111
Food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs for women and children Marshall Drive Pantry - 4845 Marshall Drive -
895-4227 Clothing and food pantry, call for appointment
Mission for All Nations - 5218 S. 21st Street - 733-2077 Food, clothing, hygiene products and housewares
Mohm’s Place - 1435 N 15th Street, Council Bluffs - 712-322-7570 Free meals served daily in Council Bluffs
Peace Presbyterian Church - 333 S 204th St. Elkhorn, NE - 289-1104 Food pantry
Pearl United Methodist Church - 2319 Ogden St. - 453-8623 Food and clothing pantry Project Hope Food Pantry - 4205 Boyd Street - 453-7649 Food and personal care items Salem Baptist Church -by referral only - 3131 Lake Street - 505-9973
Salvation Army - Material Assistance - 3612 Cuming - 898-5900
Heat assistance, food, clothing and other material assistance for those in critical emergencies Siena Francis House -
1702 Nicholas Street - 341-1821
Breakfast, lunch, sack lunch, and dinner meals. Brunch served on Sundays and all major holidays
St. Martin dePorres - Catholic Charities - 2417 Burdette Street - 341-4004 Food pantry St. Vincent dePaul - 2101 Leavenworth - 346-5445 Food pantry
Timberlake Outreach Center - 2107 E. Locust - 829-1510
Monthly assistance with food, clothing, household goods, furniture and appliances aimed at providing preventative measures aimed at empowering families struggling in poverty
Together Inc. - 1616 Cass - 345-8047
Food pantry available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-1, Tuesdays from 9-7. Requires 2 forms of ID and
one ID for every household member receiving food. Food provided by the USDA Food Bank. Individuals may receive food once every 30 days.
FOOD - HOLIDAY MEALS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
First Lutheran Church - 542 S 31st - 345-7506 Christmas food baskets
Heart Ministry Center - 2222 Binney Street 451-2321
Holiday food baskets and gifts with referrals from Omaha Public Schools or Sacred Heart School, Marine Corp Toys
for Tots distributor
Heartland Family Services - Hardship Assistance Program
Toys and holiday meals available to HFS clients in North Omaha and Sarpy County. Clients may sign up for
services through their HFS case worker.
Juan Diego Center - Catholic Charities - 5211 S. 31st Street - 731-5413 Christmas and Thanksgiving meals
Mutual of Omaha - HALO Club - 351-3728 Thanksgiving baskets
St. Martin dePorres - Catholic Charities - 2417 Burdette Street - 341-4004 Christmas and Thanksgiving meals
Timberlake Outreach Center - 2107 E. Locust - 829-1510
Seasonal preventive programs including Back to School Bash, Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Turkey 'N Fixins, Super
Duper Give Away and Project Santa
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
211 - If homeless or may become homeless, dial 211 to be connected to the appropriate services
Family Housing Advisory Service Homelessness Prevention Assistance - 934-6763
Homelessness prevention for individuals and families who are currently housed but need temporary rental or utility
assistance or who need assistance to move to a more affordable unit in order to avoid becoming homeless. Also at
www.fhasinc.org
Project Homeless No More - 3808 Dodge Street - 553-5536 Assistance in finding and securing shelter
Siena Francis House - Day Services Center - 1624 Nicholas Street - 341-1821
Services for homeless individuals including helping people and families to obtain affordable and appropriate
housing, employment and education opportunities, money management skills, counseling, health care, veterans services, and general assistance
HOUSING - EMERGENCY SHELTER
Catholic Charities - The Shelter - 24 hr. Crisis Line - 558-5700
Emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. 30 day maximum stay, location undisclosed
Catholic Charities Iowa - Phoenix House - 712-328-0266 Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Council Bluffs
Children’s Crisis Center (ages 0-19) - 4545 Dodge - 553-6000 Emergency shelter for children
Garland Thompson Men’s Center - Open Door Mission - 422-1111 ext. 3102
Provides emergency services including food, clothing, shelter, and other basic needs for men in need of immediate
assistance
Heartland Family Service - Safe Haven Transitional Shelter - 339-2544
Emergency and transitional shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Location is
confidential.
Heartland Family Service - 2101 S 42nd - 552-7400 Children’s emergency shelter
Heartland Family Service - Fremont - 437 Jefferson Road - 721-5099 Children’s emergency shelter
Micah House - 1415 Avenue J, Council Bluffs - 712-323-4416 24 hour emergency homeless shelter in Council Bluffs
Mohm’s Place - Joshua House - 1435 N 15th Street, Council Bluffs - 712-322-7570 24 hour emergency men’s shelter in Council Bluffs
Life God’s Way, Inc. - 3701 McKinley B8 - 505-9146
Emergency housing provided to the homeless, re-entry or abuse situations. Providing re-entry services to men and
women. Drug
and Alcohol counseling and programing. Community resources and guidance provided.
Lydia House - Open Door Mission - 422-1111 ext. 3102
Emergency food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs for homeless women and families
Salvation Army - 3612 Cuming - 898-5900 Transitional housing and emergency shelter
Siena Francis House - Men’s Shelter - 1111 North 17th Street- 341-1821 Emergency overnight shelter for men
Siena Francis House - Women’s Shelter - 1702 Nicholas Street - 341-1821 Emergency overnight shelter for women and children
Stephen Center - Emergency Shelter - 2723 Q Street - 731-0238 Emergency shelter for sober men, women and families
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD 1616 Capitol Avenue - 492-3100
Low income and emergency housing information and referrals
Youth Emergency Services - 2679 Farnam Street, Ste. 205 - 345-5187 HOUSING - TRANSITIONAL
Community Alliance Housing - 4001 Leavenworth - 341-5128 For people with mental health issues
Mohm’s Place - Timothy House - 1435 N 15th Street, Council Bluffs - 712-322-7570
Transitional housing in Council Bluffs to assist individuals as they move from homelessness to permanent housing
New Beginnings Transformational Living Homes - 708-9860 or 505-0056 Transitional housing for ex-offenders seeking to re-enter society after incarceration
O.A.T.S./Bell House - 813-2317 or 677-7588 Halfway houses for men and women
Oxford House (men and women) - 1-800-689-6411
Self run, self supported addiction recovery houses. To find vacancies go to:
www.oxfordhouse.org or call
Stephen Center - Transitional Living Program - 2723 Q Street - 731-0238
Provides independent housing opportunities for persons that have successfully completed a drug and alcohol treatment program
The 1212 House - Contact Tom - 393-7481 Transitional 3/4 way house for men in recovery
HOUSING MENTORS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
All Our Kids - 1004 Farnam Street - 930-3000
Mentoring for children grades 6-9
Big Brothers/Big Sisters - 4902 Hamilton Street - 330-2449 Mentoring for youth age 7-15
100 Black Men of Omaha - 2221 N 24th - 934-7065 Mentors for school age black males
Nebraska Mentor - 8813 F Street - 891-8000 Mentors for youth in need
Project Extra Mile - 11606 Nicholas Street - 963-9047 Youth uniting to prevent underage drinking
TeamMates - 222 Kiewit Plaza - 390-8326 School based mentoring program