100 Black Men
2221 N. 24th St.
Omaha, NE 68110
Phone: (402) 934-7065
Website: www.100blackmenomaha.org
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Programs offered include African American History Challenge; 100 Saturday Academy (for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students designed to enhance math and reading skills), and the Young Men’s Mentoring Institute (mentoring program for Omaha area high school students).
Amachi Mentoring Program
4102 Florence Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 934-6554
Website: www.gethsemanembc.com
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: The Gethsemane Amachi Mentoring Coalition (GMBC Amachi) offers a mentoring program for children impacted by incarceration.
What topics are covered? What will I learn?: The Amachi program fosters youth development, while expanding capacity through job creation, implementing only the best practices, and developing long-term sustainability. We also have goals to:
- Prevent and reduce delinquent behavior and victimization; and
- Preserve and create jobs to serve youth and families most impacted by incarceration
While focusing on accountability and transparency in the use of Federal funds, the Amachi project will achieve two objectives:
- Enhance and expand initiatives to provide quality mentoring services to at-risk and high-risk populations that are under-served; and
- Create state-wide coalitions that result in long-term sustainability of jobs and services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
10831 Old Mill Road, Ste. 400
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 505-3075
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Website: www.bbbsomaha.org
Contact: Diane Sczepaniak; enroll@bigomaha.org
Services: Youth Programs, Mentoring
Description of Youth Program:
Community Based Mentoring:
Children ages 7 – 14 years are enrolled in this program by their parent or legal guardian. The program matches a professionally screened and trained adult volunteer or married couple with a child to participate in community activities they both enjoy. Volunteers commit to meeting with their Little Brother or Little Sister 2 – 4 times a month for a minimum of one year. All our matches are professionally supported by our staff on a regular basis for the length of the relationship.
Mentoring Children of Prisoners:
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a targeted mentoring program specifically designed for children who have a parent incarcerated. This program helps these children by engaging them before they are tempted to choose risky behaviors with serious consequences.
Latino Mentoring Program:
The goal of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Latino Mentoring Program is increased service to our growing Latino population. We seek to engage the Latino community to help us provide more Latino children with a Big who shares their culture and heritage.
Do I need permission for a parent/guardian to join?: Yes. The parent/guardian has to inquire, fill out an application and complete an interview.
Steps/Process: Call to schedule an in-home interview. The enrollment process takes approximately one month. The time it takes to be matched depends on preferences of both the volunteer and the parent.
What topics are covered? What will I learn?: Relationship building skills.
Requirements: Children must be between the ages of 7-14 and live in our service area, which includes; Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington and Saunders counties in Nebraska and Mills and Pottawattamie counties in Iowa.
Faith-based?: No
Additional Details: Matches are supported by trained professional staff with child safety as our #1 focus.
Our Impact:
An independent study of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program found that kids matched with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple:
- Are more confident
- Are more likely to avoid drugs and alcohol
- Do better in school
- Get along better with their family and friends
- Feel better about themselves.
Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
Multiple Locations:
North Omaha Unit
2610 Hamilton St.
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 342-2300
South Omaha Unit
5051 S. 22 St.
Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 733-8333
Council Bluffs Unit
815 N 16 St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: (712) 256-5603
Carter Lake Unit
4101 N 17th St.
Carter Lake, IA 51510
Phone: (712) 347-5687
Mount View Unit
5322 N. 52 St. Ste. 2
Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 208-3833
Westside Unit
1414 Robertson Dr.
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 932-6477
Website: www.bgcomaha.org
Services: Youth Programs
Boys Town National Hotline
Phone: 1-800-448-3000
A crisis, resource and referral number for kids and parents. Please contact us if you’re depressed, contemplating suicide, being physically or sexually abused, on the run, addicted, threatened by gang violence, fighting with a friend or parent, or if you are faced with an overwhelming challenge.
City of Omaha
4316 N. 30th St.
Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 350-6499
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Contact: Chevist Johnson
chevist.johnson@ci.omaha.ne.us
Services: Faith-based Support, Life Skills, Mentoring/Violence prevention & Intervention
Description of Youth Program: As the Gang Specialist, I meet with both groups and individuals to assess their needs and desire to change violent and illegal behaviors. Once assessed I will either refer them to other agencies suited to their individual needs or take them on as a mentee.
Do I need permission for a parent/guardian to join?: No, but parental involvement and communication are strongly encouraged.
Steps/Process: The youth themselves or someone they know can contact Chevist Johnson by email: chevist.johnson@ci.omaha.ne.us or phone: (402) 350-6499. Individuals, depending on current case load, will usually be contacted and assessed within one week.
What topics are covered? What will I learn?: Purpose, the power of integrity, leadership, gifts and abilities, coping skills, social skills, effects of drugs and alcohol, self worth, and value.
Requirements: Being referred from anyone in the community.
Faith-based?: What I do is faith-based but not religious or denominational as to not offend others who are of another religion. I am Christian and abide by the moral standards and values of Christianity which can be seen in my character and heard in my speech. If individuals want me to share my faith, I do so, but proselytizing is not a part of assessment.
Compassion In Action Inc.
P.O. Box 11483
Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 451-4500
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.compassioninactioninc.com
Contact: Teela Mickles; teela@compassioninactioninc.com
Services: Education, Faith-based Support, Legal Assistance, Support Groups, Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Pre-release education and reentry preparation for youth incarcerated.
Faith-based?: These services are faith based because we truly believe that an individual must develop a knowledge of spirituality in order to completely recover. Compassion in Action Inc. does not promote any specific religion or denomination, only that a person consider a deeper sense of self worth and personal value that can only come from the One who created them.
Developing Relationships through Education And Mentoring (D.R.E.A.M)
Website: www.dreamomaha.org
Contact: Steve Warren, President
Swarren@joindream.org
or
Jessica Miller, CEO
Jmiller@joindream.org
Services: Youth Programs
Additional Details: Developing Relationships through Education And Mentoring: After school mentoring program working with students on life skills, character development, and teaching the value of education.
Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)
Locations:
ENCAP North
2406 Fowler Ave.
Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 453-5656
ENCAP South
One World Community
Health Center
4920 S. 30th St. Ste. 103
Omaha, NE 68107
Tues Only
Phone: (402) 453-5656 Ext. 214
Sarpy County
ENCAP Sarpy
1908 Hancock St.
Bellevue, NE 68005
Phone: (402) 292-2961
Website: www.encapomaha.org
Services: Alcohol/Drug programs, Clothing, Education, Employment, Food, HealthCare, Life Skills, Mental Health, Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Successful Academic Learning Team (S.A.L.T.) : Mon through Thurs 3pm to 7pm. The after school program centers on Academics, Health and Nutrition, The Arts, and Community Bridging. Open to youth 12-17.
First Employment Experience Team (F.E.E.T.) : F.E.E.T. is the summer program that runs from June through August. Youth develop employability skills and gain experience at work sties in the community. Open to youth 14-18.
Community Learning Center at Saratoga School : Provides before, after school and summer academic and enrichment activities for K-6th grade.
ECS/ Teen and Young Parent Program
Phone: (402) 681-4529
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.ecsomaha.org
Email: info@ecsomaha.org
Contact: Director TerraLynn Johnson (402) 559-1077; t.johnson@ecsomaha.org
ECS serves pregnant and parenting teens and young families. Families must have limited resources and live in Douglas or Sarpy Counties. ECS works with young men and women. The parent does not need to be the custodial parent.
Services: Pregnancy Testing, Pregnancy Counseling, Prenatal Education, Childbirth Classes, Tutoring and Study Groups, Job Search Assistance, Play Groups, Incentive Programs, Peer Mentoring, Support Groups, Programs for Fathers, On-Site Childcare for ECS Programs, Material Assistance, Professional Counseling, Parent Coach, Transportation Assistance to ECS events.
Steps/Joining Process: To find out if you qualify call or text us today, or visit us online to learn more about the services ECS provides. Call or Text: (402) 681-4529.
Additional Details: ECS works with a collaborative network of local service agencies to meet the growing needs of young families in our community. This partnership provides a full range of essential services and guidance to help young parents build strong families.
Every Shot is Through the Heart
Phone: (402) 630-5069
Contact: Amado Martinez (Bilingual, Bicultural)
Call Amado to set up a time to meet with him.
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Talk with someone who can mentor you, especially if you are dealing with gang or violence influence.
Girls Inc.
5407 S. 30th St.
Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 731-2108
or
2811 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 457-4676
Website: www.girlsincomaha.org
Contact: Roberta Wilhelm
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: After school program. Empowers girls ages 5-18 to be strong, bold, and smart.
Good Will Youth Partnership
Locations:
Main Office - Blue Lion
2421 N. 24th St.
Omaha, NE 68110
Boys & Girls Club North
2610 Hamilton St.
Omaha, NE 68131
Blair Chamber of Commerce
1646 Washington St.
Blair, NE 68008
The Bellevue Support Center
2820 Arboretum Dr.
Omaha, NE 68005
Phone: (402) 342-2200
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Website: www.goodwillomaha.org/partnershipforyouth.php
Contact: Kristin Koopman
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Helps young people in their education and career goals.
Heartland Family Service
Central Administrative Office
2101 S. 42nd St.
Omaha, NE, 68105
Phone: (402) 553-3000
Appointments, Information: (402) 552-7400
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Website: www.heartlandfamilyservice.org
Services: Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program: Community Based Evaluation: Heartland Family Service professional therapists assist juvenile court judges by evaluating youth who have committed juvenile crimes and providing recommendations regarding treatment and rehabilitation services.
Tracker Services: The Tracker program monitors youth on probation or parole and assists them in following through with the recommendations of the court.
Victim Empathy Program: The Victim Empathy Program is based on the principles of Restorative Justice — to repair the victim/offender relationship, to fix the damage that has been done and to prevent further crimes from occurring.
Youth Links: for Douglas and Sarpy youth in crisis. The program offers services for youth age 10-18 years who have been found to be delinquent or who are status offenders. The program is designed as a “triage center” that combines evaluation, crisis stabilization and linkage to community services to help youth successfully return to home, school and community.
Additional Details: Most referrals for individuals joining these programs are made through Douglas and Sarpy County juvenile courts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Hope Center for Kids
2200 N. 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68110
Phone: (402) 341-0782
Website: www.hopecenterforkids.com
Hours:
- Administration: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Program Staff: Mon - Fri 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
- Youth: School Year: Mon-Thurs 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Fri 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Summer: Mon - Thurs 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Fri 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Contact: Deb Johnson
deb@hopecenterforkids.com
Services: Education, Employment, Faith-based Support, Food, Life Skills, Youth Programs
Description of Youth Program:
- Academic support services (tutoring & homework assistance)
- Nutritious snacks & meals
- Daily sport and club activities
- Youth Employment program
- Life and social skill training
- Service learning opportunities
- Strength-based training
- 40 Developmental asset program based
- Gallup Strength Finder
- Faith Development Opportunities.
Do I need permission for a parent/guardian to join?: Yes
Steps/Process: Call to see if we are receiving new members, some age groups fill up quickly.
Make an appontment to speak with a Hope staff member to review program expectations.
What topics are covered? What will I learn?: The Hope Center for Kids provides a program rich in activities for the whole child. Education and employment are priorities within the day, along with an emphasis on healthy food choices/ hot meal daily and physical activity. Youth have the opportunity to attend city/state/out-of-state college visits each year. Art, dance, leadership and youth development activities are also presented each week.
Requirements: Membership is open to all youth and children in the community with the following expectations:
Ages 7-18 years of age (two separate programs for 7-12 years and 13-18 years).
Parent interview, $10.00 yearly fee.
Faith-based?: We are a non-denominational, Christian organization that provides Bible study, discipleship, and a weekly praise service.
Add it on al Details: Youth are given the opportunity to attend Kids across America camp in Branson, MO each summer.
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