Basic Needs & Community Resources

BRIDGE Family Resource Connector Network | Family Resource Connector Network – A comprehensive resource for families and young adults (through age 26) who need support for basic needs, mental health, housing, legal, etc.
Food Bank of the Heartland – Find a food bank near you. Nebraska residents can call: 855-444-5556; Iowa residents can call: 855-944-3663.
Together Omaha – Provides assistance for families in need of food and shelter.
Nebraska Diaper Bank – Provides diapers to low-income families.
Nebraska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Enroll and learn more about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Share Omaha – Access to food, hygiene products, healthcare, job interviews, bedding, medical and mental health services.
Youth Emergency Services (YES) – Provides services to young adults, those previously in foster care, housing and legal assistance, food, health, clothing and more.
211 Nebraska – Offers assistance with food, utilities, clothing, rent, shelter, etc. Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211.

Omaha Housing Authority – Inquire about public housing, housing vouchers, and affordable housing. Also offers job training, self-sufficiency and homeownership programs.
Regional Rental Assistance – Rental assistance program serving those 18-26 in transitional living and connects adults impacted by serious mental illness or of extremely low income with access to decent, safe and affordable housing.
Siena Francis House – Warming Center during cold months, emergency shelter, food, case management, and more.
Threshold – provide referrals for supplies, shelter and housing, food and water, health care, mental health support, substance use care and more.
Together, Inc. – homeless prevention organization working to keep families in their homes; provides navigation services for rapid rehouse, as well as financial, educational and employment assistance.

ACLU Nebraska – Additional resources on immigrant rights for individuals and employers in Nebraska.
African Immigrant Family Services (AIFS) – Emergency relief for those who qualify, health and wellness literacy, employment services, housing assistance, transportation, translation services and community integration.
Center for Immigrant & Refuge Advancement (CIRA) – Downloadable rights and planning guides in English and Spanish, plus where to find trusted legal help.
Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim – Community building programs, health and wellness education, preservation of language and traditions, community garden, housing assistance, legal services, arts and culture.
International Council for Refugees & Immigrants (ICRI) – Youth services, case management, mental health and peer support, plus career and economic advancement.
Islamic Center of Omaha – Facilitates the practice and education of Islam in the community based on Quran and Sunnah.
Latino Center of the Midlands – Parenting classes (for Spanish speakers only), legal assistance, interpretation services, housing and food assistance; health, wellness and community building programs.
Nebraska Afghan Community Center – Build a unified, educated and self-sufficient Afghan community in Nebraska.
Omaha Center for Refugee & Immigrant Services (OCRISI) – Housing advocacy, employment support, healthcare access, mental health support, legal aid and cultural orientation.
Somali Community Services – Education and legal services, employment assistance, computer classes, financial and housing assistance and family crisis intervention.

Nebraska AIDS Project – Free and confidential walk-in testing for HIV/AIDS. Condom distribution and education/prevention programs available.
Omaha For Us LGBTQIA+ Center – Provides support groups, LGBTQIA+ training and informational meetings, therapy, food pantry, and gender affirming clothing closet.
OutNebraska – Advocates for reform, connect with local and state reps, connect and lift up allies and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people through fun events. Provides inclusion training and engagement in community conversations to help ensure a welcoming environment for all.

Behaven Kids – Individual and family services available for trauma, anger management, defiance, family conflict, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, depression and substance abuse.
Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) – Support for pregnancy and caregiving; offers supports for food, healthcare, living expenses, emotional and mental health support, legal advice and more.
Smart Gen Society – Advice, tips, and support for parents to keep children safe online.
Latino Center of the Midlands – Leadership group for teens that focuses on healthy relationships, substance abuse, goal setting, defining personal identity, pregnancy and STI prevention plus anger management and violence prevention.
Region 6: Young People’s Peer Group – For ages 16-26, helps youth and young adults build relationships with their peers, share problems and experiences with peers who have been through similar situations.