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One way bus ticket for stranded, indigent non-Douglas county residents who must have employment at their destination (this will be verified by a call to the place of employment) or for a person who has lived in Omaha less than 6 months and can prove they have a place to live in the town they are returning to.

Criteria:

- Must be without any income such as TANF, SSI, SSDI, etc.

- No transportation to minors traveling alone or with an adult.

- Does not provide 'home for the holidays' transportation money.

Services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, alternative living.

Vocational services.

Family and medical support services, respite care.

Supported employment services and job search.

Contract Procurement/ Enclaves/Business in Industry.

Shared Living Provider.

Services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, alternative living.

Vocational services.

Family and medical support services, respite care.

Supported employment services and job search.

Contract Procurement/ Enclaves/Business in Industry.

Shared Living Provider.

Services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, alternative living.

Vocational services.

Family and medical support services, respite care.

Supported employment services and job search.

Contract Procurement/ Enclaves/Business in Industry.

Shared Living Provider.

Offers emergency financial assistance once per year to anyone in need. Assistance may be given in the areas of rental assistance, disaster relief, gasoline, utility (water/sewage/trash only), and uniforms assistance.

Offers an emergency homeless shelter that operates from Aug1- May 31 each year. The shelter provides meals, beds, showers, and laundry facilities. It is a structured program which includes rules, case management, classes, and require participation in an individual service plan. 

Offers personalized employment supports to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment. Examples of support include goal setting, resume preparation, job search assistance, resource navigation, benefits education, healthcare advisement and work incentives counseling.

Provides financial education to former refugees to help them build understanding of the U.S. banking and financial system. Courses in financially literacy are offered as well as financial assessment tools to help determine financial stability. The program also offers refugee's the chance to create a savings account with the intent to buy a car, home, business or education. LSI will contribute to the savings account by providing matching funds. Matching funds can only be received by completing the requred trainings.

Provides a voucher for those in need of clothing, furniture and/or household goods to be used at the Trinkets and Togs thrift store.

Provides clinical services that are non-residential and that include assessment/treatment planning, SUD individual therapy and group treatment. Supportive services that enhance recovery may also include but not limited to case management and medication assisted recovery. The appropriate level of service is determined at screening and can be anywhere from 1-19hrs/week. Level I and II services are provided.

Caseworkers complete a needs-based assessment in a hospital setting for patients who need further assistance after discharge. Caseworkers review service options and costs, provide general information on nursing facility care as well as the Community Care program so individuals may make informed choices regarding their own care now and in the future.

Provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

Works with families to get them enrolled in the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative. 1st Five program builds partnerships between physician practices and public service providers to enhance high-quality well-child care. 1st Five promotes the use of developmental tools that support healthy mental development for young children during the first five years. By using a tool for all children that includes social-emotional development and family risk factors, providers are able to identify children at risk for developmental concerns that, if left untreated, would play out later in life.

Provides engineering and design of County roadway projects, including local resurfacing and bridge replacement. The division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the County Secondary Road System, including ditch cleaning, roadway surface repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, and snow removal.

Offers mental health services and treatment options. Services include couple, family and group counseling. Inpatient and outpatient services are offered, as well as seeing clients in residential care facilities and at home. 

Provides a substance abuse treatment center for women and women with children. Services may also include outpatient services for men.