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Nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information for women, children, and infants about other health services based on assessment findings.

Provides a preschool experience for low-income and disabled children 3-5 years of age. Head Start™ is a holistic approach to early childhood education that addresses not only the educational needs of the children but also the health, nutrition, social, mental health and literacy needs as well. Call for locations and enrollment information.

Public library services. 

Community support for moms of children birth through grade school.

Offers clothing vouchers to those in need.

Provides 24-hour emergency care for children and support to strengthen families in crisis. Available for families who are experiencing a crisis/emergency and no other resources are available to help. Services are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to the parent. If needed, basic care items such as diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing may be available. Common reasons for admission include:

• Parental stress
• Domestic violence
• Homelessness
• Home structurally unsafe
• Mental health
• Substance abuse
• Court appearances
• Medical related reasons
• Public/support services
• Job/school related care
• Funerals

Offers financial capability training and coaching. Services include understanding credit history and credit score activity, understanding income, paying bills and budgeting, savings and investing. 

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):

- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.

- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School’s Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.

- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.

- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.

- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.

- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park.

- The Blair Family YMCA offers a fitness center, pool, and many activities for youth and adults regardless of ability to pay.

Provides weatherization services to low income households. Helps conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making homes and apartments more energy efficient. Also provides many health and safety upgrades.

Services vary, but may include insulation, furnace work, and air sealing.

Provides critical access, general Inpatient hospital services, outpatient Services, diagnostic Imaging, laboratory, general surgery, and has a 24 hour Emergency Room.

One-room, dorm-style apartments are available for men to rent. There are 35 units on the second floor, accessible by elevator and stairs. The building is accessible by 24-hour card key access for renters.

Monthly rent includes electric, water, Wi-Fi, and cable. No lease is required.

Rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, two chairs, refrigerator, microwave, closet, bedding, and towels.

Apartments have a shared lounge area with a large screen TV, bathroom and showers, and laundry.

Call to inquire or to schedule a walk-through. MCSA 4th Street Apartments: Offsite apartment units for rent, please call 563-264-3278 to inquire.

MCSA 5th Street Apartments: Offsite apartment units for rent, please call 563-264-3278 to inquire. Other Units: -- Rentals for men over 55 with the Magnus program -- Other rentals in partnership with local landlords

Provides autism screenings and help find diagnostic services. Teams help Iowa families navigate local supports and services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and provide family-to-family support. 

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Alternative learning setting for students who need more intensive academic/social/emotional intervention or have behavioral issues.

Provides free transportation for seniors for doctor appointments, dialysis or treatments, pharmacy or grocery store visits, activities at nutrition sites and senior centers, and more.

Transportation services only provide one (1) round trip per week or two (2) one way trips per week.

Provide a single point of entry to the Illinois Early Intervention Program (EI). Early Intervention offers developmental support and case coordination services for families with children under 3 years old with developmental delays. Service Coordinators assist referred families through the process of enrollment into the EI, as well as initiate referrals for evaluations and direct services. Eligible participants receive case coordinator through CFC to monitor individualized goals, strategies, and services. Additionally, staff assist families with the transition from the EI program into local school/care special education services based on the family's priorities and the child's needs.

Offers substance use disorder counseling, mental health and substance use evaluations, individual, group, and family counseling, community education, crisis intervention and medication management.

Provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.

After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.

Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.

Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.

Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.

Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.

Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.

Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).