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*Updated 10/21/26- School Social Workers with WCS

CommunityResources*Updated 10/21/26- School Social Workers with WCS
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Holiday Programs - Omaha, Nebraska 68105, United States | Home | Nebraska 211

Holiday Programs - Omaha, Nebraska 68105, United States | Home | Nebraska 211

Every hour of every day, someone in Nebraska is faced with a challenge and is in need of assistance. The 211 Helpline is housed at United Way of the Midlands connects people in need to local programs that can help!

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COMMUNITY RELAY (FREE RESOURCE FINDER)

Community Relay is a free resource brought to you by the Nebraska Health Network. Powered by findhelp.org, a national social care network, Community Relay features more than 535,000 free- or reduced-cost programs and services. Users can independently search by zip code to locate programs and services based on their needs.

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Navigating the system of available resources can be confusing for anyone. That’s where central access navigation comes in.

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Click here to complete an intake for a Family Navigator Click here to complete an intake for a Family Navigator

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Food Assistance

Brookside Church

All People's Pantry

Together Omaha

Rejoice! Lutheran Church

Food Bank for the Heartland

Heartland Hope Mission

Hope West Food Pantry

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic Charities

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Benson Baptist Church

Heart Ministry Center

Project Hope, Inc.

Countryside Community Church

FaithWestwood Church

Food Pantries.Org

First Lutheran Church Omaha

Findhelp.org

The Family Room Church Pantry (3rd Saturday of each month from 9AM-1PM)

San Adres (Thursdays 10-1PM, no documents needed)

Little Free Pantry

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

Westside Community Schools Menu

MySchoolApps

Hard copies can be obtained at your child's school.

Apply for benefits and find the help you need (NDHHS)

iServe Nebraska is a convenient new way for Nebraskans to apply to get help with food, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and other essential needs.

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Utility and Rent Assistance

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha

Eastern Nebraska Community Action

MUD Utility Assistance

Dollar Energy Fund

OPPD Assistance Programs

Douglas County Dept of General Assistance

United Way of the Midlands

Low Income Energy Assistance

Christian Outreach Program-Elkhorn

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Together, Inc.-phone assistance held on Wednesdays Together, Inc.-phone assistance held on Wednesdays

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Housing Resources

Family Housing Advisory Services Housing Help Line: 402-934-6763.

Heartland Family Service Housing Services: NE 402-934-8810. IA 712-435-5350

Heartland Family Service Housing and Supportive Services: 402-451-6244

Open Door Mission

Open Door Mission Permanent Supportive Housing: 402-829-1545

Salvation Army Housing programs (Singles and Families): 402-898-7521

Omaha Housing Authority: 402-444-6900

Stephen Center

New Visions

Together Inc. 402-345-8047

Douglas County Housing Authority: 402-444-6203

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Mercy Housing
The Micah House

Least of My Brethren

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Nebraska RentWise

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TRANSPORTATION

K-12 Rides FREE Program

Metro Flex

Transdev Health Solutions

Nebraska Total Care

Lyft Jobs Access

Uber

MOMentum (free rides to work)

Brookside Church Auto Center ($20 oil changes and/or free diagnostic checks)

Chariots4Hope Transportation Resource Guide

Internet Assistance

Cox Connect2Compete


*If additional assistance is needed for internet access, please contact a School Social Worker.

EMPLOYMENT/JOB TRAINING

MOMentum-employment services for moms

Goodwill Omaha

Urban League of Nebraska

Heartland Workforce Development

Earn while you Learn -Bridges out of Poverty

Classes are now forming in English and Spanish. Get paid and learn strategies for getting ahead! Sign up for an in-person or online class today! Visit: Omaha Bridges-Workshops for Individuals

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Legal Resources

Educational Rights Counsel

ACLU Nebraska

Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement

Lutheran Family Services
Legal Aid of Nebraska

Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline- (855)307-6730

Additional Community Resources

Support Groups

Grief Support

NCHS

Catholic Charities

Jewish Family Service

Nebraska Family Helpline

YES (Youth Emergency Services)

Child Saving Institute

Latino Center of the Midlands

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing: for TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678
  • Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention
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April Anderson, LCSW

School Social Worker at Westgate, Rockbrook, Prairie Lane, Loveland, Swanson and Underwood Hills Early Learning Center

Email: anderson.april@westside66.net
Website: www.westside66.org
Phone: 402-408-8914

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Michelle Moline, LCSW

School Social Worker at Westbrook and Hillside

Email: moline.michelle@westside66.net
Phone: 402-408-8733

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Sara Cushing, MSW

School Social Worker at Paddock Road, Oakdale and Sunset Hills

Email: cushing.sara@westside66.net
Phone: 402-502-2321

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Kim Schenkelberg, LICSW

School Social Worker at Westside Middle School

Email: schenkelberg.kim@westside66.net
Phone: 402-452-3147

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Sarah Fehringer, LCSW

School Social Worker at Westside High School and West Campus

Email: fehringer.sarah@westside66.net
Phone: 402-343-2613

School Social Workers function as a link between the home, school and community. We can assist families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process of students. Please contact your School Social Worker if you are in need of a referral for mental health services.

*This resource list is not exhaustive and does not include all available resources in the area. We encourage you to explore additional options and verify details independently to ensure they meet your specific needs.

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