“I NOW HAVE A FAMILY - A COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS ME
AND BELIEVES IN ME.”
RISE Graduate
FAQs
Do you have to be a RISE graduate to receive reentry services?
Yes. In order to qualify to RISE’s full reentry services, all individuals must have graduated from RISE’s In-Prison Program in a Nebraska State Correctional facility or have completed the program with a RISE Prison Program Associate after release.
However, we understand the frustration and barriers people face after incarceration. Please check out the resources below if you are not a graduate of RISE.
What programs can I take if I’m no longer in prison or have a loved-one that’s in prison?
Though the RISE In-Prison Program is only available in Nebraska (OCC, NSP, TSCI, NCCW, RTC) while incarcerated, the RISE Business Academy is an entrepreneurship program for the system-impacted and their loved ones in the community.
Additionally, the RISE Youth and Family Program is available in both Lincoln, Nebraska and Omaha, Nebraska and for all people in the community impacted by incarceration.
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jails are typically used for people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or are being held for misdemeanors. Jails are operated by city or county authorities.
Prisons are long-term facilities for people after they’ve been sentenced. Prisons are operated by the state or federal agencies.
How do I support my loved one in prison?
Your loved one is incarcerated…now what? Families pay both the apparent and hidden costs while their loved ones serve out sentences and for a long time after. Prison can mean large financial costs while also dealing with intense emotional and physical trauma.
Learn how to support your loved one here.
I don’t understand my loved one’s prison custody classification status.
Understanding your loved one’s custody classification and anticipating their release date can be overwhelming and confusing.
Learn about prison custody classification status’ here.
What is Community Corrections?
Community Corrections the lowest security/restriction level of prison(Community A or B) and people in these facilities will soon be able to obtain a job and/or seek education in the community.
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.
