Shelters

No one should have to live without safe, sanitary, and secure housing. There are a number of organizations throughout the Omaha metro area which will provide you with a temporary place to stay and help you find a path to sustainable, permanent housing.

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Shelter for Expecting Mothers

• Youth Emergency Services – The Maternity Home 2679 Farnam Street, Suite 205, Omaha, NE 402-345-5187
  • Runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to 21 who are pregnant or parenting 402-345-5187

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Housing Authorities

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Other Housing Resources

• Bellevue Social Service – 402-293-3139
• Family Housing Advisory Services – 402-934-7921
• Catholic Charities of Omaha- 402-554-0520
• Child Saving Institute 402-553-6000
• DHHS – 402-471-3121 or 402-471-6035 or 800-254-4202 or dhhs.helpline@nebraska.gov
• Douglas County General Assistance – 402-444-6215
• ENCAP – 402-453-5656
• ENOA (E.NE of Aging) – 402-444-6444
• Habitat for Humanity – 402-934-1033
• Heart Ministry Center – 402.451.2321
• Heartland Family Services – Sarpy- 402-339-2544, Douglas- 402-553-3000 or 800-523-3666
• Hud.gov – 402-492-3139

Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH)– 402-680-2184 – 115 S 49th Ave Omaha NE 68132

Murphy’s Turning Point – Specializing in relapse prevention for men in addiction recovery. 402-598-8639

• 1110 North 31st Avenue, Omaha, NE 68131
• 2816 North 26th Street, Omaha, NE 68105
• 3519 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105

Rebuilding Together Omaha 2316 South 24th Street Omaha, NE – 402-965-9201

• Provides emergency repair and home modification to supply families with safe and secure living.

Safe Haven Community Center 2895 Binney Street, Omaha, NE 402-932-6103              

• Homeless intervention and prevention housing search services

Salvation Army- THRU (Transitional Housing Residential Units) 402-898-5983 – 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE

• Provides 12-month transitional housing that helps families and individuals reintegrate back into the community by providing housing, support services, and assistance with obtaining affordable and safe permanent housing. Average wait time is 6 months
• Must be homeless/legally evicted. Age 19 or older. Must meet income guidelines. Must have at least 30 days of sobriety. Must be 30 days medication compliant (if applicable)

Salvation Army — VA-Housing Opportunities Program 402-898-5983

• 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, 68131
• Assists homeless veterans and their families that are at a very high risk of homelessness. Community-based housing is provided for an average of 9-12 months; permanent housing provided upon successful completion of the program

Together Inc. – 402-898-5860

Veteran Assistance – 800-VET-HELP or 202-546-1969 or 1-877-424-3838

• DCHA – 402-444-6203  – VASH Vouchers
• US Dept of Veterans Affairs – 402-346-8800 

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Utility Assistance

ACCESS Nebraska- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

402-471-3121

http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/fia_energy.aspx

Alegent Health Financial Assistance

Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

To qualify for any assistance, uninsured/underinsured patients will be asked to complete a CHI Financial Assistance Application (available in multiple languages on website) which includes information relating to household income.

402-717-4800

http://www.chihealth.com/financial-assistance

American Red Cross

2912 S 80th Ave Omaha, NE 68124

American Red Cross of the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro serves as the Nebraska/Kansas Region headquarters serves communities across Burt, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Harrison, Mills, Pottawattamie, Sarpy, Saunders, Thurston and Washington counties.

402-343-7700

Connect2Compete – Cox Communications

Cox’s Connect2Compete program is open to families with K-12 children who qualify for free or reduced school lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In addition, Cox has partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support its ConnectHome initiative. Families with K-12 children who live in Public Housing, as well as K-12 families who receive Tenant-Based Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers or Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) are eligible for Cox’s Connect2Compete discounted internet service offer.

(855)222-3252

Website to enroll: https://www.cox.com/aboutus/connect2compete.html

DHHS Emergency Assistance Program

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Emergency Assistance helps with money and/or services for needy children and other household members when there’s an emergency situation. The program helps when the situation is threatening to the health or well-being of an eligible child and family.

Lincoln: 402-323-3900

Omaha: 402-595-1258

http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/fia_emergencyassist.aspx

Douglas County General Assistance

1111 South 41st St. Ste 220 Omaha, NE 68105

Chapter 68 of the Nebraska Statutes requires counties to provide for the poor of the county who are not eligible for any other governmental assistance and do not have a parent, stepparent, or spouse responsible for their support. These statutory requirements are the basis for the programs administered by the Department of General Assistance, which are considered to be “programs of last resort.”

402-444-6215

https://generalassist.douglascounty-ne.gov/

Family Housing Advisory

2401 Lake Street Omaha,

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Closed on the weekends.

Our programs reach low-to-moderate income persons seeking to avert a crisis and/or improve their housing, finances, and quality of life through a unique combination of services that change the way we think about money, saving, spending priorities, and preparing for the future, thereby, eradicating poverty and bringing about self-sufficiency, changing the landscape of impoverished communities and our city, one household at a time.

402-934-7921

www.fhcsinc.com

GreenPath Financial Wellness – Omaha Location

8031 West Center Rd. Suite 204 Omaha, NE 68124

Debt Counseling in Person: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Tuesday 11:00am – 6:00pm

Debt Counseling by Telephone: Monday-Thursday 7:00am – 9:00pm; Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Help resolve financial concerns and get you on the path to financial success. GreenPath offers credit counseling and debt counseling over the phone and in person for convenience.

Office: 888-776-6732

For Immediate Assistance:800-550-1961

Heart Ministry Center

2222 Binney St Omaha, NE

Walk-in Food Pantry & Clothing Closet Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm; Thursday 10:00am – 1:00pm (Seniors only)

Porto Urgent Care Clinic: Wednesday & Friday 9:00am – 11:30am

Provides the following services; clothing closet, food pantry, health & dental care, educational classes, youth mentoring, resource center, legal clinic, holiday meal baskets and gifts, and a Self-Sufficiency program for single, low-income mothers.

402-451-2321

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Heartland Family Services – Sarpy- 402-339-2544, Douglas- 402-553-3000 or 800-523-3666

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Low Income Ministry of Dodge County

549 North H Fremont, NE 68025

Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm Thursday 5:00pm – 7:00pm Crisis Case Management: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm Clothing Center: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm Additional Hours Available By Appointment

Emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities. Clothing center: nominal donation, no cost with referral, job interview clothing available. School Supplies for students K- 12 at the beginning of the school term.

402-727-6884

http://www.lowincomeministry.org/welcome.html

Nebraska 2*1*1

24 hours

Provides free and confidential information and referral for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more

Dial 211 or 402-444-6666 or 1-877-557-2200

www.ne211.org

Nebraska Health and Human Services

If you might be getting a utility shutoff, or have received a shutoff notice, you may be able to get a one-time crisis payment. To receive help with crisis assistance you must meet income guidelines, as well as crisis criteria or have an unforeseen household issue that created the crisis.

402-595-3400

NE Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP)

NTAP P.O. Box 94927, Lincoln, NE 68509-4927

NTAP assists qualifying low-income individuals with obtaining and keeping telephone services by lowering monthly service and connection rates.

402-471-3101 (Lincoln)

(800)526-0017 (Nebraska only) www.psc.state.ne.us/index.htm

Presbyterian Outreach

216 S 34th St Omaha, NE 68131 Provides health equipment loans 402-341-6559

www.presbyterianoutreach.com

Salvation Army

3612 Cuming St Omaha, NE 68131

Automated recording; be prepared to leave and number for information on utility and energy assistance.

Main phone: 402-898-5900

Direct number for utility assistance: 402-898-5966

The Salvation Army Lied Renaissance Center

Divisional Headquarters & Social Services 3612 Cuming St Omaha, NE 68131

Resources for rental assistance, utilities assistance, transitional housing 402-898-5966

Sarpy County General Assistance

1261 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 5E Papillion, NE 68046

Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, or non-food items. Restrictions: Eligibility is based on income and resources. Monthly income and resource guidelines vary based on the number of related persons in the household and current State of Nebraska poverty guidelines.

402-593-4400

http://www.sarpy.com/humanservices/general_assistance_program.html

St. Vincent de Paul Society

2101 Leavenworth St Omaha, NE 68102

Contact agency and be prepared to leave and number. They will refer you to the nearest Catholic Church that may provide financial assistance. Listed is the location of their food pantry. Call to set up a meeting to line up services if unable to meet your basic needs.

402-346-5445

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Together Inc

812 S 24 Street Omaha, NE 68108

Together provides short term financial assistance for Rent, Utilities and Deposits to individuals and families to avoid or end homelessness. Please bring: Your photo ID, Social Security card for all people in your house and a current piece of mail dated within 30 days – if you do not have these items please ask to speak with a Case Manager to assist you.

402-345-8047

United Way

1805 Harney St Omaha, NE 68102

402-342-8232

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

2421 N 24th St Omaha, NE 68110

On the job training and vocational training 402-444-4700

http://www.neequaljustice.org/ click on “free tax preparation”