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

NALOXONE Iowa

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.