Nebraska Reentry Housing

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Dec 12

OACRA Nebraska Housing & Reentry Directory

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Nebraska Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Nebraska housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, community supervision, reentry supervision, diversion, post-release stabilization, recovery, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, confirm eligibility, disclose supervision status honestly when required, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and supportive housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term public, private, or independent stabilization pathways across Nebraska.

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide Nebraska. This section keeps statewide referral, DHHS/NHAP homeless-assistance information, HUD public-housing routing, Nebraska 2-1-1, recovery housing search, veterans housing support, housing authority routing, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search, Shelter Access & Public Entry Points

Nebraska 2-1-1 — Housing, Shelter & Service Navigation Statewide referral and navigation resource for housing, homeless shelters and services, housing search assistance, low-cost housing, rent assistance, transitional housing, warming/cooling centers, utility assistance, food, transportation, and related community services.

Referral Line Shelter / Rent Help Statewide

Access search.ne211.org Dial: 2-1-1 Ask for county-specific shelter, housing, prevention, and basic-needs resources.

Ask Emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility help, eviction prevention, transitional housing, warming/cooling centers, transportation, food, domestic violence shelter, and current county availability Ask whether a provider can document referral, intake, denial, waitlist, or service contact

Area Statewide Nebraska

Nebraska DHHS — Homeless Assistance / NHAP State-administered homeless-assistance framework. Nebraska DHHS describes NHAP funding as supporting street outreach, emergency shelter, homeless prevention, and rapid rehousing through homeless-service providers.

State Program Info Shelter / Prevention / Rehousing Provider access varies

Access DHHS Homeless Assistance Provider recipient list

Ask Which provider serves the county, emergency shelter status, prevention funds, rapid rehousing, required documents, referral requirements, and proof of application or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects eligibility or documentation

Area Statewide / provider-region dependent

HUD Nebraska — Public Housing Authority Contacts Federal lookup path for Nebraska public housing authorities and Housing Choice Voucher administrators. Public housing and vouchers can support longer-term stability, but waitlists, eligibility rules, criminal-history screening, local preferences, and landlord participation vary.

PHA Lookup Public Housing / Vouchers Screening varies

Search HUD Nebraska housing authorities HUD PHA contacts HUD PHA help line: 800-955-2232

Ask Open waitlists, voucher status, criminal-history screening, income limits, local preferences, application documents, landlord participation, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision or conviction history affects eligibility or address approval

Area Statewide / local housing authority dependent

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority — Affordable Housing Development Pathway Statewide housing-finance and affordable-housing development resource. NIFA is not emergency shelter, but its programs and financed housing may be relevant for long-term affordable rental planning and provider-level housing development.

Affordable Housing System Development / Finance Not emergency shelter

Learn nifa.org Use for affordable-housing program context, not same-day shelter placement.

Ask Affordable housing resources, developer/provider programs, rental housing tools, property-level access, and local partner referrals Use alongside local housing authority and Nebraska 2-1-1 searches for applicant-level housing help

Area Statewide Nebraska

Veterans Housing & Homelessness Support Pathways Veterans may have access to VA homeless programs, SSVF providers, HUD-VASH, 2-1-1 referrals, local veterans organizations, county veteran contacts, shelter referrals, and housing stabilization services. Eligibility depends on veteran status, documentation, discharge history, household need, and local provider availability.

Veterans Housing Support Eligibility varies

Start National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 Also ask Nebraska 2-1-1, VA contacts, county veterans offices, and local SSVF providers for Nebraska-specific routing.

Bring Veteran status documentation, ID, income, housing-crisis details, medical/disability documentation if relevant, and service-connected support information if available Ask whether justice involvement affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Statewide / veteran eligibility dependent

🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery, Public Housing, Private Housing & Approval Paths

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Statewide Recovery Housing Network Peer-run sober living and recovery-housing network in Nebraska. Oxford House Nebraska describes its primary goal as housing and rehabilitative support for people who want to stop drinking or using drugs and stay stopped.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Call individual houses for openings and interview requirements.

Ask Openings, interview process, rent/share amount, house rules, medication policy, MAT policy, curfew, transportation, relapse policy, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, treatment court, or reentry status affects house approval

Area Statewide Nebraska / recovery housing by city

Public Housing, Vouchers and Local Housing Authorities Public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable-housing properties, and local housing authorities can support longer-term housing stability. These programs are not emergency shelter and may involve waitlists, income rules, landlord participation, documentation, criminal-history screening, and local policies.

Long-Term Housing PHA / Voucher Waitlists common

Check Open waitlists, application method, property locations, voucher rules, criminal-history screening, income limits, local preferences, and appeal rules. Ask whether the household can apply while also seeking emergency shelter.

Prepare ID, Social Security card if required, birth certificates for household members, income proof, benefit letters, eviction history, and criminal-history explanation if requested Ask before signing a lease if supervision address approval applies

Area Statewide / local housing authority dependent

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments & Extended-Stay Options Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, boarding arrangements, family/friend placement, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, utilities, background checks, transportation, and address approval rules vary.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, rent, motel costs, or move-in costs. Ask for written rental terms before moving in.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, lease or written agreement, household member information, rent amount, deposit amount, and proposed move-in date Ask how far back criminal-history screening goes and whether specific convictions are disqualifying

Area Statewide Nebraska

Coordinated Entry and Continuum-of-Care Routing Nebraska homeless-service access may depend on local Continuum-of-Care and coordinated-entry processes. The correct route may vary by county, provider, household type, domestic violence safety needs, family status, youth status, veteran status, or current funding.

Coordinated Entry Assessment / Referral Local access varies

Start Ask Nebraska 2-1-1 or the local DHHS/NHAP-funded provider which coordinated-entry or referral step applies in the county. Do not assume every shelter uses the same intake process.

Ask Assessment location, required documents, shelter referral, rapid rehousing eligibility, prevention funds, waitlist status, county coverage, and proof of assessment Ask whether probation, parole, or court status should be disclosed during screening

Area Statewide / local coordinated-entry dependent

Supervision-Aware Housing Approval People under probation, parole, community supervision, reentry supervision, pretrial, treatment court, or other court conditions may need residence approval before moving. A provider’s willingness to accept someone does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision.

Address Planning Supervision-Aware Approval may apply

Contact Supervising officer, parole officer, court contact, reentry specialist, facility caseworker, treatment court team, or case manager. Confirm approval rules before moving or paying deposits.

Prep Full address, landlord or program contact, rules, fees, move-in date, transportation plan, household members, and reporting plan Include no-contact, curfew, victim-safety, registry, treatment, and employment restrictions if applicable

Area Statewide Nebraska

Rural Housing, Transportation & Out-of-County Placement Many Nebraska counties have limited direct shelter, transitional housing, public transportation, or recovery housing infrastructure. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but transportation, reporting, treatment access, employment access, county restrictions, and travel rules should be checked first.

Rural Access Transportation Confirm placement

Check Reporting location, treatment schedule, work access, bus routes, ride options, weather conditions, safety restrictions, and whether the county has local shelter or only referral pathways. Ask if an out-of-county address can be approved.

Prep Proposed address, weekly transportation plan, provider call log, county referrals, landlord contact, and backup shelter plan Document all referral attempts

Area Rural Nebraska / Panhandle / Central / Northeast / Southeast counties

Omaha Metro

Counties and communities: Douglas County, Sarpy County, nearby Washington and Cass County communities, and Omaha metro-adjacent areas. Cities and communities include Omaha, South Omaha, North Omaha, Millard, Elkhorn, Bennington, Ralston, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield, Plattsmouth, Blair, Fort Calhoun, and Council Bluffs-adjacent planning where cross-state approval may be required.

✅ Verified Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Supportive Housing & Omaha Access Points

Open Door Mission — Omaha Emergency Shelter and Basic Needs Omaha emergency shelter and homeless-services provider offering shelter, meals, clothing, basic-needs support, and structured services. Public listings identify Open Door Mission as a key Omaha shelter provider, including men’s shelter and family/women’s shelter pathways.

Emergency Shelter Meals / Clothing Omaha

Contact Open Door Mission — Get Help Main: 402-422-1111 2828 N. 23rd Street East, Omaha, NE 68110

Ask Shelter access, walk-in process, bed availability, men’s shelter, women/family shelter, meals, clothing, program rules, length of stay, and verification of contact Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects shelter access or address planning

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Siena Francis House — Omaha Shelter and Housing Pathway Omaha homeless-services provider that welcomes and empowers people experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing. Use as a direct shelter and case-management pathway for people in housing crisis.

Emergency Shelter Housing Pathway Case Support

Contact sienafrancis.org Main: 402-341-1821 Confirm current intake and bed-access instructions before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, intake hours, bed availability, case management, housing navigation, documents, program expectations, meals, and verification letters Ask whether supervision, reentry, or court status affects intake or address use

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Heartland Family Service — Rapid Rehousing Rapid rehousing program serving Douglas and Sarpy counties in Nebraska. The program provides temporary financial assistance, support services, housing relocation, and stabilization services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Rapid Rehousing Douglas / Sarpy Housing Stabilization

Contact Heartland Family Service — Rapid Rehousing Main: 402-552-7400 Omaha provider listing: 402-553-3000

Ask Rapid rehousing eligibility, literal homelessness requirement, temporary financial assistance, relocation support, stabilization services, documents, referral route, and waitlist status Ask whether reentry, supervision, or criminal history affects eligibility or landlord placement

Area Douglas / Sarpy counties and metro service area

Heartland Family Service — Homeless Prevention Omaha-area homeless-prevention program focused on helping individuals preserve current housing or identify an alternate appropriate housing option before homelessness occurs. Public program information describes short-term in-home case management and crisis-resolution support.

Homeless Prevention Eviction / Crisis Support Eligibility-based

Contact Heartland homeless prevention Main: 402-552-7400

Ask Prevention eligibility, eviction risk, housing-stability plan, rental support if available, case management, documents, referral requirements, and proof of application Ask whether service status can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Omaha metro / Douglas and Sarpy housing-stability pathway

Community Alliance — Homeless Services and Housing Connection Omaha provider connecting people experiencing homelessness to stable housing, mental-health resources, and community supports. Nebraska DHHS lists Community Alliance among Omaha homeless-service providers.

Housing Connection Mental Health Supports Omaha

Contact Community Alliance homeless services Phone: 402-341-5128

Ask Housing connection, mental-health support, homeless services, eligibility, referral source, documents, case management, and verification of application or referral status Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects housing placement or documentation

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Together Omaha — Housing Stabilization and Basic Needs Omaha housing-stabilization and basic-needs pathway listed by Nebraska DHHS among Omaha providers. Use for housing-related assistance, crisis stabilization, food, utilities, prevention, referrals, and documented service engagement where available.

Housing Stabilization Basic Needs Program-fit varies

Contact togetheromaha.org DHHS provider listing: 402-345-8047

Ask Housing assistance, rent or utility support, food, basic needs, prevention, referral options, documents, intake hours, and proof of service contact Ask whether service status can be documented for supervision, case management, or court planning

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Family Housing Advisory Services — Housing Counseling and Stability Omaha housing-counseling and stabilization pathway listed by Nebraska DHHS among Omaha providers. Useful for households needing rental counseling, foreclosure or eviction-related guidance, tenant education, financial counseling, and housing-stability support.

Housing Counseling Tenant Stability Not emergency shelter

Contact fhasinc.org DHHS provider listing: 402-934-6763

Ask Housing counseling, tenant education, eviction guidance, landlord negotiation, budgeting, rental application help, credit issues, and documentation Ask whether criminal history, supervision, or rental history affects housing-search planning

Area Omaha / Douglas County housing-stability path

🛠️ Confirm-first Public Housing, Survivor Housing, Youth, Veterans, Recovery & Metro Paths

Omaha Housing Authority — Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers Omaha public housing agency administering public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. OHA administers thousands of vouchers but states Housing Choice Voucher assistance is not emergency housing and is subject to waitlists and preferences.

PHA / Vouchers Public Housing Not emergency shelter

Apply / Check ohauthority.org OHA housing vouchers OHA waitlist information

Ask Public housing waitlists, HCV waitlist status, criminal-history screening, senior/disabled properties, application portal, income limits, documents, preferences, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease or relying on voucher placement

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Douglas County Housing Authority — Rental Housing and Section 8 Douglas County housing authority pathway offering rental housing programs and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher administration for eligible households. DCHA notes applications for elderly, disabled, and single-family houses may be available through its portal.

County PHA Section 8 / Rental Housing Waitlists / eligibility

Check douglascountyhousing.com Section 8 applicants Waitlist coordinator listing: 402-444-6203 ext. 131

Ask Application availability, elderly/disabled/single-family options, Section 8 status, criminal-history screening, documents, income limits, preferences, landlord participation, and appeals Ask whether supervision or reentry status affects application review or address planning

Area Douglas County outside and around Omaha jurisdiction

Women’s Center for Advancement — Omaha Survivor Safety Pathway Omaha survivor-services pathway for people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or related safety concerns. Treat as safety-first and confirm shelter, advocacy, crisis, and confidentiality rules directly before referral.

DV / Sexual Assault Survivor Safety Confidential access

Contact wcaomaha.org Use current safety and intake instructions before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, domestic violence support, sexual assault advocacy, stalking safety, protection-order help, children’s needs, transportation, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing location

Area Omaha / Douglas County survivor pathway

Catholic Charities Omaha — The Shelter / Survivor Housing Pathway Omaha domestic violence shelter pathway listed in Nebraska and regional resources for temporary emergency shelter, safety planning, options and information, support, and community services. Confirm current crisis-line and shelter-access rules directly.

DV Shelter Temporary Emergency Shelter Undisclosed location

Crisis / Contact Catholic Charities Omaha Public listing: 402-558-0520 Do not disclose confidential shelter location publicly.

Ask Emergency shelter, safe pickup, safety planning, domestic violence advocacy, support after shelter, employment/housing services, children’s needs, and confidential verification Ask how to provide proof of contact without exposing shelter location

Area Omaha / Douglas County survivor pathway

Youth Emergency Services — Youth and Young Adult Housing Pathway Omaha youth-homelessness pathway listed by Nebraska DHHS among Omaha providers. Useful for youth and young adults needing emergency support, shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, or case management. Confirm current eligibility, age rules, and referral route directly.

Youth / Young Adults Shelter / Housing Path Age rules apply

Contact yesomaha.org DHHS provider listing: 402-345-5187

Ask Age eligibility, emergency services, youth shelter, housing support, rapid rehousing, outreach, documents, case management, and verification letters Ask how juvenile justice, probation, child welfare, or court involvement affects planning

Area Omaha metro youth and young-adult pathway

The Salvation Army of Omaha — Housing Programs Omaha housing-program pathway with permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and veteran-related housing opportunities. Use as confirm-first because eligibility, openings, program length, funding, and referral requirements vary.

Supportive Housing Transitional / Veterans Eligibility-based

Learn Salvation Army Omaha housing programs Housing program contact listed in v1 base: 402-898-7521 Veteran program listing: 402-898-5983

Ask Permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, veteran housing, eligibility, openings, referral route, documents, rent/fees, program rules, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects acceptance

Area Omaha / Douglas County

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Omaha Metro Recovery Housing Peer-run sober living network with homes across Nebraska, including the Omaha metro. Use as a confirm-first recovery-housing path when the reentry plan includes sobriety, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, and residence approval.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Search by Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, and nearby communities.

Area Omaha metro / Douglas / Sarpy recovery housing search

Sarpy County / Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista & Gretna Housing Pathway For Sarpy County communities, housing planning may involve Heartland Family Service rapid rehousing or prevention, Omaha shelters, local public housing contacts, private rentals, recovery housing, survivor services, and temporary lodging with approval.

Sarpy County Omaha Metro Link Confirm local access

Check Heartland Family Service, Nebraska 2-1-1, Omaha shelters, local housing authority contacts, private rentals, churches, survivor resources if safety-related, and recovery housing. Ask whether programs serve Sarpy County residents directly.

Prep ID, income proof, provider call log, proposed address, landlord/program contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm address approval before moving or paying deposits

Area Bellevue / Papillion / La Vista / Gretna / Sarpy County

Omaha–Council Bluffs Cross-State Housing Warning The Omaha metro crosses into Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County, Iowa. A shelter, apartment, recovery residence, or family home across the river may be nearby, but it can create reporting, travel, treatment, supervision, or jurisdiction issues for someone supervised in Nebraska.

State-Line Issue Nebraska / Iowa Metro Approval required

Confirm Ask whether Iowa housing can be approved before relying on it. Do not assume that a nearby Council Bluffs address is acceptable for Nebraska supervision.

Prepare Full address, county/state, provider or landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, treatment/work access, and written program rules Ask what written travel or residence permission is needed

Area Omaha metro / Nebraska-Iowa border

Lincoln / Southeast Nebraska

Counties and communities: Lancaster, Seward, Saunders, Cass, Otoe, Gage, Saline, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Richardson, Thayer, Fillmore, York, Butler, and nearby southeast Nebraska communities. Cities and communities include Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman, Roca, Denton, Malcolm, Bennet, Crete, Seward, Milford, Wahoo, Ashland, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Beatrice, Fairbury, Geneva, York, David City, Auburn, Falls City, Tecumseh, Pawnee City, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Assessment, Veterans Housing & Lincoln Access Points

People’s City Mission — Lincoln Emergency and Transitional Shelter Lincoln’s primary homeless shelter, providing emergency and transitional housing for men and families, including single mothers. Use as a direct shelter and basic-needs access point for people experiencing homelessness in Lancaster County.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Men / Families

Contact pcmlincoln.org Phone: 402-476-1300 110 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Ask Shelter access, men’s shelter, family shelter, transitional housing, intake time, ID requirements, meals, clothing, rules, length of stay, and verification of contact Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects shelter access or address planning

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County

CenterPointe — Lincoln CoC Housing Assistance Lincoln housing-assistance pathway connected to the Lincoln Continuum of Care. CenterPointe offers housing assistance to individuals identified by the Lincoln CoC, including people experiencing homelessness and people fleeing domestic violence, with behavioral-health and recovery-support overlap.

Housing Assistance Lincoln CoC Behavioral Health Link

Access CenterPointe housing Main: 402-475-1303 Confirm current CoC referral and eligibility requirements directly.

Ask CoC referral, housing assistance, eligibility, literal homelessness documentation, domestic violence eligibility, behavioral-health support, documents, and verification of assessment or referral Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects housing placement or documentation

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County CoC pathway

CenterPointe — Veteran Transitional and Permanent Housing Services Lincoln veteran-housing pathway serving veterans experiencing homelessness with mental health, substance-use, or co-occurring disorders. CenterPointe lists veteran housing supports including transitional and permanent housing services.

Veterans Housing Transitional / Permanent Behavioral Health

Access CenterPointe veteran services Veteran transitional listing: 402-475-1303 Confirm VA referral or program requirements before placement planning.

Ask Veteran eligibility, transitional housing, permanent housing, VA referral requirements, case management, mental-health or substance-use support, documents, and verification letters Ask whether justice involvement affects eligibility, placement review, or documentation

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County veterans

Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach — Lincoln Housing Assessment and Outreach Pathway Lincoln homeless-outreach and basic-needs pathway identified by Region 5 as a housing-services and assessment resource. Use for meals, outreach, housing-resource connection, case support, and documentation of service engagement.

Housing Assessment Path Meals / Outreach Not shelter by itself

Contact mtko.org Phone: 402-476-4119 Confirm housing-assessment and outreach hours directly.

Ask Housing assessment, meals, outreach, case management, documents, basic needs, referral options, and proof of service contact Use alongside shelter, CoC, or housing provider pathways rather than as a residence option

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County

CEDARS — Youth, Child and Family Housing Assessment Pathway Lincoln youth and family-services pathway identified by Region 5 as a housing-services and assessment resource. Treat as confirm-first for current youth, family, child welfare, emergency shelter, and housing-support eligibility.

Youth / Family Path Housing Assessment Eligibility-based

Contact cedarskids.org Main: 402-434-5433 Confirm current shelter, housing, or referral route before planning placement.

Ask Youth or family eligibility, emergency placement, housing assessment, child welfare involvement, documents, age rules, case management, and verification letters Ask how juvenile justice, probation, court, or child welfare status affects planning

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County youth and family pathway

The HUB — Lincoln Young Adult Support and Housing Assessment Pathway Lincoln young-adult support pathway identified by Region 5 as a housing-services and assessment resource. Use when a young adult needs resource navigation, housing assessment, case management, and support connecting to services.

Young Adults Resource Navigation Confirm age rules

Contact hublincoln.org Main: 402-475-4358 Confirm current housing-assessment and youth/young-adult eligibility directly.

Ask Age eligibility, housing assessment, resource navigation, case management, documents, education/work support, and verification of service contact Ask how juvenile justice, probation, foster care, court, or reentry status affects planning

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County young-adult pathway

🛠️ Confirm-first Survivor, Recovery, Public Housing, Rural Southeast & County Paths

Friendship Home — Lincoln Domestic Violence Shelter and Long-Term Housing Lincoln survivor-services provider offering crisis services, emergency shelter, and long-term housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Friendship Home lists a 24-hour crisis line and confidential shelter options.

DV Shelter Long-Term Housing Confidential access

Crisis Line friendshiphome.org 24-hour crisis line: 402-437-9302 Use safety-first contact steps before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, long-term housing, safety planning, domestic violence advocacy, children’s needs, transportation, legal advocacy, case management, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County survivor pathway

Lincoln Housing Authority — Public Housing and Voucher Pathway Lincoln public housing and voucher pathway for longer-term housing stability. Use for public housing, voucher waitlists, affordable housing, senior/disabled housing, application rules, and criminal-history screening questions.

PHA / Vouchers Affordable Housing Waitlists / screening

Check l-housing.com Confirm current applications, waitlists, and screening policies directly.

Ask Public housing waitlists, voucher waitlist, application portal, criminal-history screening, income limits, documents, preferences, landlord participation, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease or relying on voucher placement

Area Lincoln / Lancaster County

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Lincoln Recovery Housing Peer-run sober living network with homes across Nebraska, including Lincoln-area houses. Use as a confirm-first recovery-housing path when the reentry plan includes sobriety, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, and residence approval.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Search by Lincoln, Waverly, Crete, Seward, and nearby communities.

Area Lincoln / Southeast Nebraska recovery housing search

Seward, Saunders, Cass, Wahoo, Ashland & Plattsmouth Housing Pathway For communities around Lincoln and Omaha, direct shelter may be limited or routed through Lincoln/Omaha systems. Housing planning may require county services, public housing contacts, private rentals, local churches, Nebraska 2-1-1, Lincoln shelters, Omaha shelters, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

Metro-Fringe Lincoln / Omaha Link Confirm local access

Check County offices, local housing authority contacts, churches, Nebraska 2-1-1, private rentals, People’s City Mission, CenterPointe, Omaha-area shelters, and recovery housing. Ask whether Lincoln or Omaha providers serve residents from the county.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, ID, income proof, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and work/treatment access Confirm out-of-county placement approval before relocating

Area Seward / Wahoo / Ashland / Plattsmouth / metro-fringe counties

Gage, Saline, Jefferson, Beatrice, Crete & Fairbury Housing Pathway For Beatrice, Crete, Fairbury, and nearby southeast Nebraska communities, housing may depend on local housing authorities, county offices, community action partners, private rentals, churches, Lincoln-area referrals, survivor resources when safety-related, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

Southeast Nebraska County / PHA Routing Limited direct shelter

Check Local housing authorities, county services, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, Lincoln shelter routes, survivor services if safety-related, and recovery housing. Ask whether local resources are shelter, prevention, public housing, or referral-only.

Prep ID, income proof, provider call log, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm address approval before moving or paying deposits

Area Beatrice / Crete / Fairbury / Gage / Saline / Jefferson counties

York, Fillmore, Butler, Geneva & David City Housing Pathway For York, Geneva, David City, and nearby counties, direct shelter may be limited. Housing planning may require county services, public housing authority contacts, local churches, private rentals, Lincoln/Grand Island referrals, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

Rural Southeast / Central Link County Navigation Confirm-first

Check County offices, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, Lincoln resources, Grand Island resources, and recovery housing options. Ask whether transportation makes the proposed placement realistic.

Prep Provider call log, ID, income proof, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, treatment/work access, and backup plan Confirm residence approval before using out-of-county housing or motel lodging

Area York / Geneva / David City / Fillmore / Butler counties

Southeast Nebraska Border-State Housing Warning Southeast Nebraska communities may be close to Iowa, Kansas, or Missouri. A shelter, apartment, family home, recovery residence, or employer housing across a state line may be geographically close, but it can create reporting, travel, treatment, supervision, or jurisdiction problems.

State-Line Issue Southeast NE Border Approval required

Confirm Ask whether out-of-state housing can be approved before relying on it. Do not assume that a nearby Iowa, Kansas, or Missouri address is acceptable for Nebraska supervision.

Area Southeast Nebraska / Iowa / Kansas / Missouri border planning

Central Nebraska

Counties and communities: Hall, Buffalo, Adams, Dawson, Lincoln, Custer, York, Merrick, Hamilton, Howard, Sherman, Valley, Greeley, Nance, Phelps, Kearney, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Franklin, Harlan, Furnas, Gosper, Frontier, Red Willow, and nearby central Nebraska communities. Cities and communities include Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lexington, North Platte, York, Broken Bow, Holdrege, Minden, Aurora, Central City, St. Paul, Loup City, Ord, Greeley, Ravenna, Cozad, Gothenburg, McCook, Cambridge, Alma, Franklin, Red Cloud, Superior, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional Housing, Basic Needs & Central Nebraska Access Points

Crossroads Mission Avenue — Grand Island Shelter Central Nebraska shelter provider serving people experiencing homelessness and housing crisis. Crossroads Mission Avenue operates a Grand Island location and describes services across its locations as safe shelter, hot meals, life-skills classes, and one-on-one case management toward employment, financial independence, and stable housing.

Emergency Shelter Meals / Case Management Grand Island

Contact crossroadsmission.com Grand Island: 308-675-1973 1910 W. 9th Street, Grand Island, NE 68803

Ask Shelter access, intake hours, bed availability, meals, case management, life-skills classes, employment support, program rules, required documents, and verification of contact Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects shelter access or address planning

Area Grand Island / Hall County

Hope Harbor — Grand Island Transitional Shelter Grand Island transitional shelter providing safe and longer-term housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Hope Harbor lists programming such as case management, life-skills classes, and resource connections.

Transitional Shelter Individuals / Families Case Management

Contact hopeharborgi.org Phone: 308-385-5190 610 W. Division Street, Grand Island, NE

Ask Transitional shelter eligibility, openings, intake process, case management, life-skills programming, length of stay, documents, family eligibility, and verification letters Ask whether supervision, reentry, criminal history, or court status affects acceptance or address approval

Area Grand Island / Hall County

Willow Rising — Grand Island Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Pathway Confidential survivor-services provider offering 24-hour emergency and supportive services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick counties.

DV / Sexual Assault 24/7 Support Confidential access

Contact willowrising.org Use current 24-hour safety contact instructions before travel. Services are listed as confidential.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, domestic violence support, sexual assault advocacy, trafficking support, children’s needs, legal advocacy, transportation, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Grand Island / Hall / Howard / Hamilton / Merrick counties

Crossroads Mission Avenue — Kearney Shelter and Transitional Living Kearney homeless shelter and transitional living provider. Nebraska Veterans’ resource listing describes Crossroads Kearney as providing emergency shelter and transitional living for men, women, and families, case management, life-skills classes, and a four-phase recovery program.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Living Men / Women / Families

Contact crossroadsmission.com Kearney: 308-236-5688 1404 E. 39th Street, Kearney, NE 68847

Ask Shelter access, transitional living, bed availability, program phases, case management, life-skills classes, documents, rules, and verification letters Nebraska 2-1-1 listings note sex offenders are not eligible; confirm all current eligibility restrictions directly

Area Kearney / Buffalo County

Kearney Jubilee Center — Basic Needs, Rent and Utility Support Kearney nonprofit support pathway offering basic-needs and stabilization services, including food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, and medication assistance. Not a shelter by itself, but useful for preventing loss of housing or documenting stabilization efforts.

Rent / Utility Help Food / Clothing Not shelter by itself

Contact kearneyjubilee.org Phone: 308-234-3880 Confirm current hours, eligibility, and documents before travel.

Ask Rent assistance, utility assistance, food, clothing, medication help, basic needs, appointment requirements, documents, and proof of application or service contact Ask whether assistance status can be documented for supervision, case management, or court planning

Area Kearney / Buffalo County

S.A.F.E. Center — Central Nebraska Survivor Shelter and Support Central Nebraska survivor-services provider offering free, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse, with 24/7 crisis support across Central Nebraska.

DV / Sexual Assault 24/7 Crisis Line Confidential access

Crisis Line safecenter.org 24-hour crisis line: 877-237-2513 Confirm shelter access and service-area details before referral.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, domestic violence advocacy, sexual assault advocacy, children’s needs, legal advocacy, transportation, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Kearney / Central Nebraska survivor pathway

Crossroads Mission Avenue — Hastings Shelter Hastings homeless shelter operated by Crossroads Mission Avenue. Nebraska 2-1-1 lists the Hastings site as open to people needing shelter, with current eligibility and document requirements to be confirmed directly.

Emergency Shelter Hastings Eligibility restrictions

Contact crossroadsmission.com Hastings: 402-462-6460 702 W. 14th Street, Hastings, NE 68901

Ask Shelter access, bed availability, intake hours, documents, meals, case management, rules, length of stay, and verification of contact Nebraska 2-1-1 listings note sex offenders are not eligible; confirm all current eligibility restrictions directly

Area Hastings / Adams County

🛠️ Confirm-first Lexington, North Platte, Public Housing, Recovery & Rural Central Paths

Crossroads Mission Avenue — Lexington Transitional Housing Pathway Crossroads Mission Avenue has expanded into Lexington and publicly referenced a Lexington Transitional Housing Facility. Treat as confirm-first because intake, eligibility, opening status, household type, program rules, and referral steps should be verified directly.

Transitional Housing Lexington Confirm current status

Check crossroadsmission.com Lexington listing: 308-378-3502 114 W. 5th Street, Lexington, NE 68850

Ask Transitional housing status, eligibility, application process, openings, documents, program rules, rent/fees, case management, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects acceptance

Area Lexington / Dawson County

Parent-Child Center — Lexington Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Lexington domestic violence survivor-services pathway. Nebraska Veterans’ resource listing describes Parent-Child Center as providing temporary safe shelter, support groups, advocacy, counseling referrals, housing referrals, legal-aid referrals, and emergency financial assistance.

DV Shelter Advocacy / Housing Referrals Safety-first access

Contact Office: 308-324-2336 Crisis line: 308-324-3040 Toll-free: 800-215-3040

Ask Temporary safe shelter, safety planning, domestic violence advocacy, support groups, counseling referrals, housing referrals, legal aid, emergency financial assistance, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Lexington / Dawson County survivor pathway

The Connection Homeless Shelter — North Platte North Platte homeless shelter pathway listed in Nebraska emergency-services materials. Treat as direct-confirm because shelter availability, intake rules, eligibility, documents, and address-use policies should be verified before travel or placement planning.

Emergency Shelter North Platte Call first

Contact Public listing: 308-532-5050 511 N. Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE Confirm current intake route and operating status before travel.

Ask Shelter access, bed availability, intake hours, required documents, program rules, household eligibility, length of stay, and verification of contact Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects shelter access or address planning

Area North Platte / Lincoln County

North Platte Domestic Abuse / Sexual Assault Survivor Pathway North Platte survivor-services pathway for domestic abuse and sexual assault. Public nonprofit listings describe North Platte RDAP-type services as providing shelter, crisis lines, legal assistance, counseling, medical aid, and support for victims.

DV / Sexual Assault Shelter / Crisis Support Confirm current contact

Check Use current North Platte domestic violence / sexual assault service contacts or Nebraska 2-1-1 before travel. Do not disclose confidential shelter locations publicly.

Ask Emergency shelter, crisis-line support, safety planning, advocacy, legal assistance, counseling, medical referrals, children’s needs, transportation, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with supervision or court if proof is needed

Area North Platte / Lincoln County survivor pathway

Living Water Rescue Mission — York Shelter Pathway York shelter pathway listed in regional emergency-services materials. Treat as confirm-first because current operating status, intake rules, eligibility, household type, bed availability, and program expectations should be verified directly.

Shelter Path York Verify directly

Contact Public listing: 402-362-0127 701 S. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE Call before travel or referral.

Ask Current shelter status, eligibility, household type, intake hours, documents, bed availability, rules, length of stay, and verification of contact Confirm supervision compatibility before listing as a proposed residence

Area York / York County

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Central Nebraska Recovery Housing Peer-run sober living network with homes across Nebraska. Use as a confirm-first recovery-housing path when the reentry plan includes sobriety, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, and residence approval.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Search by Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, North Platte, Lexington, and nearby communities.

Area Central Nebraska recovery housing search

Central Nebraska Public Housing and Voucher Pathway Longer-term housing stability may involve local public housing authorities, Housing Choice Voucher administrators, affordable rental properties, and private landlords across Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lexington, North Platte, York, and nearby counties. These are not same-day shelter options and may involve waitlists and screening.

PHA / Vouchers Affordable Housing Waitlists / screening

Check Local housing authority contacts, HUD Nebraska PHA lookup, Nebraska 2-1-1, affordable rental lists, and landlord participation. Ask about current waitlists and criminal-history screening rules.

Ask Applications, waitlists, voucher status, criminal-history screening, income limits, documents, local preferences, landlord participation, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease or relying on voucher placement

Area Central Nebraska cities and county housing authorities

Broken Bow, Ord, Holdrege, Minden, Aurora, Central City & Rural Central Pathway For rural central Nebraska counties, direct shelter may be limited or referral-based. Housing planning may require county services, public housing contacts, churches, Nebraska 2-1-1, nearby Crossroads locations, survivor resources when safety-related, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

Rural Central NE County / PHA Routing Limited direct shelter

Check County offices, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, Crossroads Mission Avenue regional locations, survivor services, and recovery housing. Ask whether transportation makes the proposed placement realistic.

Prep Provider call log, ID, income proof, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, treatment/work access, and backup plan Confirm out-of-county placement approval before relocating

Area Broken Bow / Ord / Holdrege / Minden / Aurora / Central City / rural central counties

McCook, Red Willow, Furnas, Frontier, Harlan, Franklin & Webster County Pathway For McCook, Cambridge, Alma, Franklin, Red Cloud, and nearby south-central counties, housing may involve local housing authorities, county offices, private rentals, churches, survivor services when safety-related, North Platte/Kearney/Hastings referrals, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

South-Central NE Regional Referral Confirm-first

Check Local housing authority contacts, county services, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, domestic abuse/sexual assault services if safety-related, and regional shelter contacts. Ask whether Kansas or Colorado-adjacent options require special permission if considered.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, income proof, ID, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm residence approval before moving or paying deposits

Area McCook / Cambridge / Alma / Franklin / Red Cloud / south-central counties

Northeast Nebraska

Counties and communities: Madison, Platte, Dodge, Dakota, Wayne, Holt, Pierce, Stanton, Cuming, Thurston, Burt, Washington, Boone, Antelope, Knox, Cedar, Dixon, Colfax, Nance, Boyd, Keya Paha, Brown, Rock, and nearby northeast Nebraska communities. Cities and communities include Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, South Sioux City, Wayne, West Point, Pender, Creighton, O’Neill, Neligh, Pierce, Stanton, Madison, Albion, Schuyler, David City, Tekamah, Blair, Dakota City, Ponca, Hartington, Bloomfield, Crofton, Verdigre, Ainsworth, Bassett, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Coordinated Entry, Housing Assistance & Northeast Access Points

Care Corps LifeHouse — Fremont Shelter, Prevention and Supportive Housing Fremont homeless-services provider offering shelter, homeless prevention, supportive housing programs, wraparound case management, life-skills support, and affordable apartments for eligible families. DHHS lists Care Corps LifeHouse as a Region 5 Northeast provider for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing.

Emergency Shelter Supportive Housing Prevention / Rehousing

Contact lifehousene.org Phone: 402-721-3125 Confirm current intake and bed-access route before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, prevention, supportive housing, rapid rehousing, apartments, case management, documents, program rules, length of stay, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects shelter access or housing placement

Area Fremont / Dodge County

The Bridge — Fremont Shelter and Housing-Crisis Pathway Fremont Region 5 Northeast provider listed by Nebraska DHHS for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing. Treat as direct-confirm because current intake, eligibility, household type, and referral rules should be verified before travel.

Emergency Shelter Path Prevention / Rehousing Confirm current intake

Contact DHHS Region 5 listing: 402-721-4340 Confirm current location, intake hours, and eligibility before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, prevention assistance, rapid rehousing, eligibility, required documents, referral process, bed availability, and verification of contact Ask whether supervision, reentry, criminal history, or court status affects access

Area Fremont / Dodge County

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership — NENCAP Housing and Rent Support Regional community-action provider committed to safe and affordable housing in a 14-county service area. NENCAP lists rent and utility assistance and is listed by DHHS as a Region 5 Northeast provider for emergency shelter/housing access, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing.

Housing / Rent Support Coordinated Entry 14-County Region

Contact nencap.org Main housing listing: 402-385-6300 Confirm which county office or access point serves the household.

Ask Coordinated entry, rent assistance, utility assistance, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, deposit help, required documents, county coverage, and proof of assessment or application Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects program eligibility or landlord placement

Area Northeast Nebraska / NENCAP 14-county service area

NENCAP Coordinated Entry Access Points — Northeast Nebraska Northeast Nebraska coordinated-entry pathway for households at imminent risk of homelessness or with no safe place to stay. Balance of State listings identify NENCAP access points in Pender, Creighton, Fremont, Norfolk, and South Sioux City, generally by appointment during weekday hours.

Coordinated Entry Assessment / Referral Appointment-based

Access Points Balance of State coordinated-entry access points Pender: 402-385-6300; Fremont: 402-721-0619 Norfolk: 402-379-2898; South Sioux City: 402-494-8312

Ask Assessment appointment, county coverage, shelter referral, rapid rehousing, prevention funds, documentation, waitlist status, and written proof of assessment or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status should be disclosed during screening

Area Pender / Creighton / Fremont / Norfolk / South Sioux City access points

Bright Horizons — Norfolk Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Norfolk survivor-services provider dedicated to eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, education, social action, and support services. Bright Horizons serves multiple rural northeastern and north-central Nebraska counties and is listed by DHHS as a Region 5 Northeast domestic violence provider.

DV / Sexual Assault Rural NE Survivor Path Confidential access

Contact brighthorizonsne.org DHHS listing: 402-379-2026 Use current safety and shelter instructions before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, domestic violence advocacy, sexual assault advocacy, legal/court advocacy, transportation, financial assistance, children’s needs, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Norfolk / rural northeast and north-central Nebraska survivor pathway

Center for Survivors — Columbus Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Columbus survivor-services provider serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Nebraska CAP and community resource listings identify emergency shelter, crisis counseling, emergency transportation, legal/medical/financial assistance, advocacy, support groups, and prevention services.

DV / Sexual Assault Emergency Shelter Confidential access

Contact centerforsurvivors.org Phone: 402-564-2155 Toll-free: 800-658-4482

Ask Emergency shelter, crisis counseling, domestic violence support, sexual assault support, trafficking support, emergency transportation, legal/medical/financial assistance, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management if proof of contact is needed

Area Columbus / Platte County and surrounding service area

Haven House — Wayne Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Wayne survivor-services provider listed by DHHS as a Region 5 Northeast domestic violence provider. Regional listings describe crisis and emergency services, advocacy, case management, legal and court advocacy, protection orders, shelter referral and placement, transportation, and financial assistance.

DV Shelter Path Advocacy / Transportation Safety-first access

Crisis / Contact Office: 402-375-5433 Crisis hotline: 800-440-4633 215 W. 2nd St., Wayne, NE 68787

Ask Emergency shelter, shelter referral, domestic violence support, stalking/assault crisis services, legal advocacy, protection orders, transportation, financial assistance, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with supervision, court, or case management if proof is needed

Area Wayne / Northeast Nebraska survivor pathway

🛠️ Confirm-first Public Housing, Recovery, County, Tribal-Adjacent & Rural Northeast Paths

Norfolk Housing Agency / Development Division — Public and Rental Assistance Pathway Norfolk-area public housing and rental-assistance pathway listed in regional resource materials as providing income-based apartments and rental assistance. Use for longer-term housing stability, not same-day shelter.

PHA / Rental Assistance Income-Based Housing Waitlists / screening

Contact Regional listing: 402-844-2080 110 N. 4th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 Confirm current applications and waitlists directly.

Ask Income-based apartments, rental assistance, voucher status, criminal-history screening, applications, waitlists, documents, local preferences, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease or relying on assistance

Area Norfolk / Madison County

Goldenrod Regional Housing — Northeast Nebraska Public Housing Pathway Regional housing pathway listed in Northeast Nebraska resource materials for income-based apartments and rental assistance. Use for longer-term affordable housing and public-housing navigation where local shelter options are limited.

Regional Housing Income-Based Apartments Waitlists / screening

Contact Regional listing: 402-529-6278 1017 Avenue E, Wisner, NE 68791 Confirm jurisdiction, applications, and waitlists directly.

Ask Income-based apartments, rental assistance, service area, application process, documents, criminal-history screening, waitlists, and appeal rules Ask whether supervision or reentry status affects application review or address approval

Area Wisner / Northeast Nebraska regional housing pathway

South Sioux City Housing Authority — Public Housing and Local Housing Support South Sioux City housing authority pathway listed in Nebraska Veterans’ resource materials. Use for public housing, rental assistance, waitlist questions, and longer-term stabilization for Dakota County households.

Housing Authority Dakota County Waitlists / screening

Contact Public listing: 402-494-7514 118 E. 21st St., South Sioux City, NE 68778 Confirm current applications and screening rules directly.

Ask Public housing, rental assistance, waitlists, applications, criminal-history screening, income limits, documents, local preferences, and appeal rules Confirm residence approval before signing a lease or relying on placement

Area South Sioux City / Dakota County

Heartland Counseling Services — Permanent Supported Housing Pathway Behavioral-health and supported-housing pathway with South Sioux City and O’Neill office contacts. Use when housing needs overlap with mental health, substance-use, or co-occurring support and supported-housing eligibility may apply.

Supported Housing Behavioral Health Link Eligibility-based

Contact Permanent Supported Housing Program South Sioux City: 402-494-3337 O’Neill office listed on program page; confirm current eligibility and referral route.

Ask Supported housing eligibility, behavioral-health documentation, substance-use/co-occurring needs, referral requirements, waitlist status, case management, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects supported-housing placement

Area South Sioux City / O’Neill / northeast and north-central Nebraska behavioral-health housing path

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Northeast Nebraska Recovery Housing Peer-run sober living network with homes across Nebraska. Use as a confirm-first recovery-housing path when the reentry plan includes sobriety, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, and residence approval.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Search by Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, South Sioux City, Wayne, and nearby communities.

Area Northeast Nebraska recovery housing search

Norfolk, Madison, Stanton, Pierce, Antelope & Boone Housing Pathway For Norfolk and surrounding counties, direct access may involve NENCAP coordinated entry and rent/housing assistance, Bright Horizons when survivor-safety applies, local housing authority contacts, county services, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, and temporary lodging with approval.

Norfolk Region NENCAP / Survivor Path Confirm local shelter access

Check NENCAP, Norfolk Housing Agency, Bright Horizons if safety-related, county offices, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, and recovery housing. Ask whether assistance is coordinated-entry assessment, rent help, prevention, shelter referral, or public housing.

Area Norfolk / Madison / Stanton / Pierce / Antelope / Boone counties

Columbus, Platte, Colfax & Nance Housing Pathway For Columbus and surrounding counties, housing may involve local housing authority contacts, county services, Center for Survivors when safety-related, community action partners, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, and Grand Island/Norfolk/Fremont referrals when local shelter options are limited.

Columbus Region County / Survivor Routing Confirm-first

Check Center for Survivors if safety-related, local housing authorities, county offices, Nebraska 2-1-1, private rentals, churches, NENCAP/nearby access points if applicable, and recovery housing. Ask whether shelter is local, referral-based, survivor-only, or requires regional travel.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, ID, income proof, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, treatment/work access, and backup plan Confirm out-of-county placement approval before relocating

Area Columbus / Platte / Colfax / Nance counties

South Sioux City, Dakota, Thurston, Dixon, Cedar & Wayne Housing Pathway For South Sioux City, Dakota City, Wayne, Pender, Hartington, Ponca, and surrounding northeast counties, housing planning may involve NENCAP coordinated entry, South Sioux City Housing Authority, Haven House when survivor-safety applies, tribal-adjacent resources where applicable, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, and Sioux City/Iowa-adjacent planning only if approved.

Northeast Corridor County / Tribal-Adjacent Routing Cross-state approval may apply

Check NENCAP South Sioux City, South Sioux City Housing Authority, Haven House if safety-related, county offices, tribal/public-health domestic violence resources if applicable, private rentals, Nebraska 2-1-1, and recovery housing. Ask whether Iowa-side housing requires written permission.

Prep ID, income proof, provider call log, proposed address, county/state, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm jurisdiction and residence approval before moving

Area South Sioux City / Wayne / Pender / Dakota / Thurston / Dixon / Cedar counties

O’Neill, Holt, Knox, Boyd, Keya Paha, Brown & Rock County Housing Pathway For O’Neill, Neligh, Bloomfield, Crofton, Verdigre, Ainsworth, Bassett, and north-central rural communities, direct shelter may be limited. Housing planning may require county services, NENCAP or adjacent coordinated-entry routes, Bright Horizons when safety-related, Heartland Counseling supported-housing routes if eligible, public housing contacts, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, or temporary lodging with approval.

North-Central NE Rural County Routing Limited direct shelter

Check County offices, Nebraska 2-1-1, Bright Horizons if safety-related, NENCAP/adjacent access routes, Heartland Counseling supported housing if eligible, housing authorities, churches, private rentals, and recovery housing. Ask whether transportation makes the proposed placement realistic.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, ID, income proof, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, phone access, treatment/work access, and backup plan Confirm residence approval before using out-of-county housing or motel lodging

Area O’Neill / Holt / Knox / Boyd / Keya Paha / Brown / Rock counties

Northeast Nebraska Border-State Housing Warning Northeast Nebraska communities may be close to Iowa or South Dakota. A shelter, apartment, family home, recovery residence, or employer housing across a state line may be geographically close, but it can create reporting, travel, treatment, supervision, or jurisdiction problems for someone supervised in Nebraska.

State-Line Issue Northeast NE Border Approval required

Confirm Ask whether Iowa or South Dakota housing can be approved before relying on it. Do not assume that a nearby Sioux City or Sioux Falls-area address is acceptable for Nebraska supervision.

Area Northeast Nebraska / Iowa / South Dakota border planning

Western Nebraska & Panhandle

Counties and communities: Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, Sioux, Garden, Deuel, Keith, Perkins, Chase, Dundy, Hitchcock, Hayes, Red Willow, Frontier, and nearby western Nebraska communities. Cities and communities include Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown, Mitchell, Bayard, Bridgeport, Kimball, Sidney, Potter, Alliance, Hemingford, Chadron, Crawford, Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, Harrison, Oshkosh, Chappell, Ogallala, Grant, Imperial, Benkelman, Trenton, Hayes Center, McCook, and surrounding rural, border, highway-corridor, ranching, and Panhandle communities.

✅ Verified Panhandle Housing Assistance, Coordinated Entry, Survivor Services & Western Access Points

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska — CAPWN Housing and Homeless Services Western Nebraska community-action provider listed by Nebraska DHHS for Region 1 Panhandle emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing. CAPWN supportive-health services also include transitional supportive housing and permanent supportive housing for eligible individuals and families.

Emergency / Prevention / Rehousing Supportive Housing Panhandle

Contact CAPWN supportive health / housing Main: 308-635-3089 Confirm current coordinated-entry, shelter, prevention, and housing-assistance access directly.

Ask Emergency shelter, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, eligibility, documents, referral route, county coverage, and proof of assessment or application Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, criminal history, or disability documentation affects eligibility or placement

Area Gering / Scottsbluff / Western Nebraska Panhandle

CAPWN / Scotts Bluff County General Assistance Scotts Bluff County states that General Assistance is managed by Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska, with appointments scheduled through CAPWN. This can be relevant for residents seeking emergency stabilization, housing-related help, or county assistance.

County Assistance CAPWN Appointment Residency / income rules

Contact Scotts Bluff County General Assistance CAPWN appointment line: 308-635-3089 Confirm residency and income requirements before applying.

Ask General assistance eligibility, rent or utility help if available, emergency support, required documents, proof of residency, appointment process, and written proof of application Ask whether assistance status can be documented for supervision, case management, or court planning

Area Scottsbluff / Gering / Scotts Bluff County residents

The DOVES Program — Panhandle Survivor Shelter and Advocacy Western Nebraska survivor-services provider for domestic, dating, and sexual violence. DOVES serves nine Panhandle counties and public listings identify 24-hour helpline, support groups, emergency or short-term financial assistance, emergency shelter, and confidential survivor services.

DV / Sexual Violence Emergency Shelter Confidential access

Hotline dovesprogram.com 24/7 hotline: 866-953-6837 DHHS listing: Gering, 308-436-4357

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, domestic violence support, dating violence support, sexual assault advocacy, emergency financial assistance, transportation, legal advocacy, support groups, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management without exposing shelter location

Area Gering / Scottsbluff / Nebraska Panhandle survivor pathway

Northwest Community Action Partnership — Chadron Housing and Prevention Chadron community-action provider listed by Nebraska DHHS for Region 1 Panhandle emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing. NCAP also describes community services that help prevent homelessness through emergency rent assistance, emergency electricity or heating fuel payments, and food support.

Prevention / Rehousing Rent / Utility Help Chadron Region

Contact ncap.info DHHS listing: 308-432-3393 Confirm county coverage and current housing-assistance intake process directly.

Ask Emergency shelter or referral, rent assistance, heating/electricity help, food support, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, documents, county eligibility, and proof of application Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects eligibility or landlord placement

Area Chadron / Dawes County / Northwest Panhandle

Panhandle Coalition for Housing and Homelessness — Regional Referral Path Regional collaboration of agencies committed to serving people who are homeless or near homeless in the Nebraska Panhandle. Use as a regional information and referral path when a person needs coordinated shelter, prevention, rapid-rehousing, or local provider direction.

Regional Coalition Homeless / Near Homeless Referral-based

Learn Panhandle Coalition for Housing and Homelessness Ask which local agency is the correct access point for the county and household type.

Ask Current regional resources, coordinated-entry route, shelter access, prevention programs, rapid rehousing, motel voucher options if any, county coverage, and provider contact details Ask whether referral or assessment status can be documented for supervision or reentry planning

Area Nebraska Panhandle regional homeless-service network

CAPWN Housing Services — Transitional, Affordable and Accessibility Housing Paths Public Nebraska Client Assistance Program listing describes CAPWN housing services including migrant farm labor/transitional housing in Bayard, Alliance, and Scottsbluff; affordable duplex units for seniors in Potter; a Sidney apartment project; and housing rehabilitation/accessibility support.

Housing Services Transitional / Affordable Program-specific eligibility

Check Nebraska CAP agency listing CAPWN main: 308-635-3089 Confirm current program availability and eligibility directly.

Ask Transitional housing, migrant farm labor housing, senior affordable units, Sidney apartment availability, accessibility modifications, application steps, documents, fees, and waitlists Ask whether reentry, supervision, criminal history, income, age, employment, or disability status affects eligibility

Area Bayard / Alliance / Scottsbluff / Potter / Sidney / Western Nebraska

🛠️ Confirm-first Public Housing, Recovery, Rural Panhandle, Border & County Paths

Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown, Mitchell & Bayard Housing Pathway For Scotts Bluff and Morrill County communities, direct access should start with CAPWN for housing/homeless-service routing, DOVES if survivor-safety applies, local public housing contacts, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, and temporary lodging with approval.

Scotts Bluff Region CAPWN / DOVES Confirm placement rules

Check CAPWN, DOVES if safety-related, Scotts Bluff County General Assistance, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, and recovery housing. Ask whether assistance is emergency shelter, prevention, rapid rehousing, supported housing, or referral-only.

Prep ID, income proof, provider call log, proposed address, landlord/program contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm residence approval before moving or paying deposits

Area Scottsbluff / Gering / Terrytown / Mitchell / Bayard

Chadron, Crawford, Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs & Harrison Housing Pathway For northwest Panhandle communities, housing planning may involve Northwest Community Action Partnership, county offices, local housing authorities, private rentals, churches, DOVES when survivor-safety applies, regional referrals to Scottsbluff/Gering or Alliance, and temporary lodging with approval.

Northwest Panhandle NCAP / County Routing Distance planning

Check NCAP, county services, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, DOVES if safety-related, and regional shelter/housing assistance contacts. Ask whether the proposed address is realistic for reporting, treatment, employment, and transportation.

Prep Provider call log, ID, income proof, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, phone access, treatment/work access, and backup plan Confirm out-of-county placement approval before relocating

Area Chadron / Crawford / Gordon / Rushville / Hay Springs / Harrison

Alliance, Box Butte & Hemingford Housing Pathway For Alliance and Box Butte County, housing may involve CAPWN housing services, NCAP/region access, DOVES if survivor-safety applies, local public housing contacts, private rentals, churches, recovery housing, and Scottsbluff/Chadron referrals when local shelter options are limited.

Alliance / Box Butte Regional Referral Confirm local access

Check CAPWN, NCAP/Region 1 contacts, DOVES if safety-related, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, and recovery housing. Ask whether local assistance is shelter, prevention, transitional housing, public housing, or referral-only.

Prep ID, income proof, provider call log, proposed address, landlord/program contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and work/treatment access Confirm residence approval before moving or paying deposits

Area Alliance / Hemingford / Box Butte County

Sidney, Kimball, Potter, Chappell & Deuel County Housing Pathway For Sidney, Kimball, Potter, Chappell, and nearby southwest Panhandle communities, housing planning may involve CAPWN housing assistance, local housing authorities, county offices, private rentals, churches, DOVES when safety-related, recovery housing, and temporary lodging with approval.

Southwest Panhandle CAPWN / County Routing Border planning

Check CAPWN Gering/Sidney access, local housing authority contacts, county services, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, DOVES if safety-related, and recovery housing. Ask whether Colorado or Wyoming-adjacent options require special permission if considered.

Prep Provider call log, ID, income proof, proposed address, county/state, landlord contact, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment/work access Confirm residence approval before using out-of-state or out-of-county housing

Area Sidney / Kimball / Potter / Chappell / Cheyenne / Kimball / Deuel counties

Ogallala, Keith, Garden, Perkins, Chase, Dundy, Hitchcock & Hayes County Pathway For Ogallala, Oshkosh, Grant, Imperial, Benkelman, Trenton, Hayes Center, and nearby rural western counties, direct shelter may be limited. Housing planning may require county services, local housing authority contacts, private rentals, churches, Nebraska 2-1-1, North Platte/McCook/Scottsbluff referrals, survivor resources when safety-related, and temporary lodging with approval.

Rural Western NE County / Regional Referral Limited direct shelter

Check County offices, local housing authorities, Nebraska 2-1-1, churches, private rentals, regional shelter contacts, domestic violence/sexual assault services if safety-related, and recovery housing options. Ask whether transportation makes the proposed placement realistic.

Area Ogallala / Oshkosh / Grant / Imperial / Benkelman / Trenton / Hayes Center

Nebraska Oxford Houses — Western Nebraska Recovery Housing Search Peer-run sober living network with homes across Nebraska. Use as a confirm-first recovery-housing path when the reentry plan includes sobriety, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, and residence approval.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House approval varies

Search oxfordhousene.org Oxford House national directory Search by Scottsbluff, Gering, Alliance, Chadron, Sidney, North Platte, McCook, and nearby communities.

Area Western Nebraska / Panhandle recovery housing search

Western Nebraska Public Housing and Voucher Pathway Longer-term housing stability may involve local public housing authorities, Housing Choice Voucher administrators, affordable rental properties, and private landlords across Scottsbluff, Gering, Chadron, Alliance, Sidney, Ogallala, McCook, and nearby counties. These are not same-day shelter options and may involve waitlists and screening.

PHA / Vouchers Affordable Housing Waitlists / screening

Check Local housing authority contacts, HUD Nebraska PHA lookup, Nebraska 2-1-1, affordable rental lists, and landlord participation. Ask about current waitlists and criminal-history screening rules.

Area Western Nebraska cities and county housing authorities

Panhandle Border-State Housing Warning Western Nebraska borders Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota. A shelter, apartment, family home, recovery residence, or employer housing across a state line may be geographically close, but it can create reporting, travel, treatment, supervision, or jurisdiction problems for someone supervised in Nebraska.

State-Line Issue Panhandle Border Approval required

Confirm Ask whether out-of-state housing can be approved before relying on it. Do not assume that a nearby Wyoming, Colorado, or South Dakota address is acceptable for Nebraska supervision.

Area Western Nebraska / Panhandle border planning

Temporary Lodging, Motel and Long-Distance Travel Planning Western Nebraska communities may use motel referrals, church-supported lodging, family placement, employer-linked temporary housing, or temporary rooms when direct shelter is full or unavailable. These options are temporary and may not meet supervision residence rules without approval.

Temporary Lodging Long-Distance Travel Short-term only

Confirm Length of stay, who pays, check-in/check-out dates, visitors, transportation, food access, phone access, employer housing rules, and next housing step. Ask whether the address can be used for supervision contact.

Plan Voucher or receipt if available, provider contact, motel address, household members, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and backup shelter route Confirm supervision approval before using temporary lodging as a residence

Area Western Nebraska / Panhandle emergency pathways

Rural & Confirm-First Housing Paths

Coverage: Rural, low-density, interstate-corridor, border-county, agricultural, tribal-adjacent, small-city, and transportation-limited areas across Nebraska. This section is for counties where direct shelter infrastructure may be limited, where housing may depend on county services, local providers, public housing authorities, temporary lodging, private rentals, family placement, recovery housing, regional referrals, or out-of-county approval.

✅ Verified Planning Steps for Rural Housing Stability

Build a County-Specific Housing Plan Before Moving In rural Nebraska, the nearest shelter, recovery residence, treatment provider, public housing office, employer, or reporting office may be outside the county. A housing option that is available may still require approval if the person is under probation, parole, community supervision, pretrial supervision, treatment court, or another court condition.

Planning Step Residence Approval Confirm before moving

Start List the proposed address, landlord or provider contact, move-in date, program rules, fees, and transportation route. Do not pay deposits, rent, application fees, program fees, or motel costs until approval requirements are clear.

Document Provider name, address, phone, person spoken to, date/time of call, availability, denial reason, waitlist status, and next step Ask for written confirmation when possible

Area Rural Nebraska / statewide confirm-first pathway

Use County, Community Action and Regional Service Offices When Shelter Beds Are Limited Many Nebraska counties do not have a walk-in emergency shelter. County offices, community action agencies, DHHS/NHAP-funded providers, local nonprofits, public housing contacts, faith-community partners, and regional coordinated-entry access points may be the best starting point for prevention, referrals, rent or deposit help, utility help, and stabilization.

County Access Emergency Assistance Prevention

Ask Whether the county has emergency assistance, homeless prevention, shelter vouchers, motel support, rent help, deposit help, utility help, or a local housing navigator. Ask which agency handles the county’s current homeless-service access point.

Bring ID, income proof, benefit letters, eviction notice, lease, rent ledger, discharge/release paperwork if applicable, phone number, and proposed housing details Ask whether application or referral status can be documented

Area All rural Nebraska counties

Confirm the Local Coordinated-Entry or Homeless-Response Route Nebraska homeless-service access may depend on local coordinated-entry, Continuum-of-Care, or DHHS/NHAP-funded provider routing. The correct step can vary by region, household type, veteran status, youth status, domestic violence safety needs, and current funding.

Coordinated Entry Assessment / Referral Local access varies

Start Ask Nebraska 2-1-1 or the local DHHS/NHAP-funded provider which assessment, access point, or referral step applies in the county. Do not assume every shelter uses the same intake process.

Area Statewide / local coordinated-entry dependent

Long-Term Housing PHA / Voucher Waitlists common

Check Open waitlists, application method, property locations, voucher rules, criminal-history screening, income limits, local preferences, landlord participation, and appeal rules. Ask whether the household can apply while also seeking emergency shelter.

Area Statewide / local housing authority dependent

Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing When formal reentry housing is unavailable, a private landlord, room rental, shared housing arrangement, extended-stay unit, mobile home, boarding arrangement, employer-linked housing, or family/friend residence may be considered. These options must be screened carefully for safety, legality, affordability, lease terms, transportation, and supervision compatibility.

Independent Housing Room Rentals Screen carefully

Confirm Who owns or leases the property, who else lives there, whether background checks apply, whether guests are allowed, and whether the address conflicts with any condition. Get written terms before paying money.

Prepare Full address, landlord name, lease or written agreement, rent amount, deposit amount, utilities, household member list, and move-in date Ask supervision before using the address

Area Statewide / rural, metro-fringe, border-county, and small-city communities

Recovery Housing and Sober Living in Rural Areas Recovery housing may be practical when a person’s reentry plan includes substance-use recovery, treatment, peer support, relapse-prevention structure, or a sober environment. Each home has different rules, fees, visitor policies, medication policies, MAT policies, curfews, drug testing, transportation limits, and expectations.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Ask Does the home accept people on probation, parole, community supervision, pretrial, treatment court, or reentry supervision? Can the home provide written rules, fees, acceptance confirmation, and contact information?

Check Curfew, work requirements, treatment requirements, MAT/medication policy, relapse policy, transportation, employment access, and discharge rules Ask whether supervision can verify the residence before move-in

Area Statewide / recovery housing by city or county

Request Housing Verification Early When a housing option looks possible, ask whether the provider, recovery residence, shelter, landlord, transitional program, public housing office, employer housing contact, or community partner can provide written verification. This can support court review, supervision approval, benefits, reentry planning, or case management.

Documentation Verification Letter Reentry Planning

Request Ask for provider name, address, phone number, contact person, intake date, bed or unit status, program rules, fees, and whether the person is accepted or waitlisted. Keep a copy for the officer, court, case manager, facility worker, or benefits worker.

Include Full legal name, proposed move-in date, program expectations, rent or fee amount, and whether the placement is temporary or long-term Do not rely on verbal approval only when written approval is required

Area Statewide Nebraska

🛠️ Confirm-first Special Housing Situations & Approval Issues

Domestic Violence and Survivor Housing Requires Safety-First Coordination When housing need is tied to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, exploitation, or coercive control, safety planning comes before ordinary housing-search steps. Survivors may need confidential shelter, confidential transportation, protection-order help, and careful communication with court or supervision contacts.

Survivor Safety Confidential Shelter Do not expose location

Safety Do not publicly list confidential shelter addresses. Ask the shelter how to provide proof of contact without exposing the survivor’s location.

Ask Safety plan, confidential shelter access, advocacy, protection-order help, court accompaniment, transportation, children’s needs, and documentation limits Coordinate carefully if supervision proof is required

Area Statewide survivor housing pathways

Out-of-County or Out-of-State Placement Border regions, rural counties, and metro-adjacent communities may push people toward nearby services in another county or state. A shelter, motel, apartment, recovery residence, employer housing unit, or family home outside the county may be practical, but it may create reporting, treatment, employment, transportation, victim-safety, or jurisdiction problems if not approved first.

Out-of-County Border / Rural Regions Approval may apply

Check Can the person report from that location? Is treatment nearby? Is employment realistic? Are there county, border, victim-safety, registry, or no-contact restrictions? Ask before paying for motel, rent, deposit, program fees, or transportation.

Bring Address, provider contact, transportation plan, distance to reporting office, treatment schedule, employment schedule, and written program rules Ask what written approval is needed

Area Border counties, rural counties, metro-fringe counties, and cross-county placements

Border-State Housing Requires Extra Review Nebraska borders Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. A nearby shelter, apartment, family home, recovery residence, or employer housing option across a state line may look convenient, but it can create supervision, reporting, travel, treatment, employment, or jurisdiction problems.

State-Line Issue Travel Permission Approval required

Confirm Ask whether out-of-state housing can be approved before relying on it. Do not assume a nearby address in another state is acceptable for Nebraska supervision.

Area All Nebraska border regions

Motel or Hotel-Based Temporary Housing Some rural, border-county, or emergency pathways use motel vouchers, short hotel stays, church-supported lodging, employer-linked lodging, or temporary rooms when shelters are full or unavailable. This may prevent immediate homelessness, but it is usually temporary and may not satisfy all supervision residence requirements without approval.

Temporary Lodging Motel Voucher Temporary only

Confirm Length of stay, who pays, whether extensions are possible, whether guests are allowed, and whether the motel address can be used for supervision contact. Ask for written voucher or payment confirmation.

Plan Next housing step, transportation, phone access, check-in/check-out dates, case manager contact, and backup shelter plan Do not assume motel approval without supervision review

Area Rural and emergency housing pathways statewide

When Housing Is Denied Because of Background or Conditions Some housing programs or landlords may deny applicants based on criminal history, registry status, pending charges, arson history, violent offenses, drug activity, credit, eviction history, income, household composition, or program rules. A denial does not end the housing search; it should be documented and followed by the next referral.

Denial Planning Criminal History Document next steps

Ask What specific rule caused the denial? Is there an appeal? Is there another property or program? Can the provider suggest alternatives? Ask for a written denial or note when possible.

Track Provider called, reason denied, date, staff name, alternative referral, documents needed, and next appointment Use documentation to show good-faith housing-search efforts

Area Statewide / all housing-search pathways

Minimum Reentry Housing Checklist Before listing a residence as a reentry plan, collect enough information for the person, officer, case manager, facility staff, or court contact to evaluate the option. This reduces failed placements, missed reporting, unsafe housing, transportation problems, and unnecessary violations.

Checklist Reentry Planning Documentation

Confirm Full address, provider/landlord name, phone, email, cost, move-in date, program rules, household members, transportation, and length of stay. Ask whether a written acceptance letter is available.

Include ID, income proof, release papers if applicable, prescriptions, treatment schedule, employment plan, emergency contact, transportation plan, and reporting plan Keep copies in the person’s reentry folder

Area Statewide Nebraska

Transportation Can Make or Break the Housing Plan A rural Nebraska housing address may look stable on paper but fail if the person cannot reach reporting, treatment, employment, court, medical appointments, grocery access, or required services. Long distances, limited transit, fuel costs, weather, and ride availability should be treated as part of the housing plan.

Transportation Rural Planning Verify before move-in

Confirm Nearest bus route, ride options, work commute, treatment commute, reporting distance, phone access, fuel cost, and backup transportation. Ask if the location is realistic for all required conditions.

Prepare Weekly travel schedule, ride contacts, maps, gas or fare plan, appointment times, reporting schedule, and emergency backup contact Update the plan if employment, treatment, or reporting location changes

Area Statewide rural Nebraska / transportation-limited regions

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Use this directory as a starting point, not a guarantee of placement.

Housing availability, intake rules, eligibility, funding, shelter hours, program policies, waitlists, and background-screening standards can change quickly. People under probation, parole, community supervision, pretrial supervision, treatment court, or other court conditions should confirm residence approval before moving, paying deposits, signing leases, entering a recovery residence, using employer-linked housing, or using a program address for reporting purposes. OACRA is an independent directory and resource platform. It is not a government agency, does not provide legal advice, and does not guarantee that a provider will accept a specific person.

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