“I NOW HAVE A FAMILY - A COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS ME
AND BELIEVES IN ME.”
RISE Graduate
Community Resources
While RISE can only provide reentry and case management services to RISE program participants and graduates, we understand the need to find help. Please use the ongoing resource list below if you or a loved one is coming out of incarceration in Nebraska and needs information on housing, mental health, or identification/birth certificate support.
Housing & Career Support
For transitional housing resources, check out Oxford Houses (state-wide)
For educational and career support, check out Metropolitan Community College, 180 RAP
For household items, check out The Furniture Project (Omaha) or Bridges to Hope (Lincoln)
Mental Health & Addiction Support
Mental Health Immediate Support: Community Alliance (Omaha) or Mental Health Association (Lincoln), Region 2 (West Central NE)
Addiction Support: Stephen Center (Omaha), The Bridge (Lincoln), Centerpointe (Lincoln), Region 2 (West Central NE)
ID & Birth Certificate Support
Nebraska Birth Certificate Process
Nebraska State Identification Process
Nebraska Drivers License Process
Free NARCAN®️
Stop Overdose Nebraska
NARCAN®️ Nasal Spray may counteract the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed for first responders, as well as family, friends, and caregivers—with no medical training required.
Needle-free
Designed for ease of use in the community setting
Inhalation not required
Requires no specialized training
Medicaid resources for all Nebraska Medicaid providers
Medicaid will cover, dependent on the provider; check this link as a reference.
Car seat or booster seats for those who get a prenatal check up during their first trimester.
Electric breast pumps.
Doulas during childbirth.
YMCA memberships.
Online doctor's appointments.
GED testing materials.
GED testing fees.
Cell phones.
Gift cards for completing preventative care visits and screening.