Resources
Resources for Military Connected Individuals and Their Families
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Emergency & Crisis Support
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Health & Wellness Support
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Housing & Homelessness Support
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Employment & Financial Support
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Education & Training Support
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Legal Support & Advocacy
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Community Organization Support
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Leisure & Recreation Groups
Emergency & Crisis Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org -
What they do: Omaha-based emergency shelter. Offers emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and case management services. Provides coordinated entry into housing programs and support for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Serves: Adults experiencing homelessness, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 341-1821
Website: www.sienafrancis.org
Mental Health & Wellness Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Housing & Homeless Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Employment & Financial Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Education & Training Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Legal Support & Advocacy
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Community Organization Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
Leisure & Recreation Support
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What they do: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net -
What they do: Connects individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial services.
Serves: Veterans, active-duty members, and families.
Contact:
Phone: Dial 211 (Nebraska), Available 24/7
Website: https://uwm211.org/ -
What they do: Omaha-based; Provides emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs, including addiction recovery, job training, and transitional housing. Focuses on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services.
Serves: Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 422-1111
Website: www.opendoormission.org -
What they do: Provides emergency assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including disaster relief, emergency financial support, and communication services during military emergencies. The organization also supports military families through preparedness education and recovery services following crises.
Serves: Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, and military families.
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Website: www.redcross.org -
What they do: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs, as well as shelter services, food programs, and case management. Offers targeted support for veterans through housing stabilization and emergency assistance programs.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans and military-connected households.
Contact:
Phone: (402) 898-7700 (Omaha area)
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org -
What they do: A network of community-based food pantries and assistance programs that provide emergency food, hygiene items, and limited financial assistance.
Serves: Low-income individuals and families, including veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Bellevue Pantry / ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership): Provides food assistance, utility support, and case management.
ENCAP:
www.encapnebraska.org
(402) 453-5656Patriot Pantry: Supports food access for militaryconnected families and veterans.
Lift Up Sarpy: Offers food distribution and emergency assistance programs within Sarpy County.
Lift Up Sarpy:
www.liftupsarpycounty.org
In partnership with the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant