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Utilizing Services to Meet Your Needs
Maslow contends that we all have five basic needs to meet…
Consider the following example: Janine Hughes is a college student using loans to cover
her living expenses. She will be graduating in May and is still not certain about where she will live and work. Where do Janine’s needs lie on Maslow’s pyramid?
Resources to meet your physiological and safety/security needs: Temporary shelter
housing
Rent/mortgage assistance
Food banks and pantries
Hygiene items
Emergency Contacts
Long-term housing assistance/planning
Clothing resources
Energy Assistance
Childcare items
Temporary Shelter Housing Open Door Mission
Lydia House
2706 N 21st St.
(402) 422-1111
The Salvation Army3612 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131-1900(402) 898-5900
Sienna Francis House
1702 Nicholas
(402) 341-1821
Stephen Center Emergency Shelter
2723 Q StOmaha NE 68107
402-731-0238
The Lydia House and Stephen Center have women and children units separate from males and other single women. Only Stephen Center requires clients to be “clean and dry”.
Rent/Mortgage AssistanceTogether, Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha
1616 Cass St.Omaha,NE 68102
(402) 345-8047
Mutual of Omaha Halo Club33rd & Dodge St.
402-351-3728
Holy Family 1715 Izard St.402-341-6561
Bellevue Ministerial Assn. 1908 Hancock St.
402-293-3138
GOCA - South 5002 S 24th St402-731-1154
GOCA - North 2406 Fowler Ave.
402-453-5656
Douglas Co. General Assistance 4102 Woolworth St.
402-444-6215
Many of these agencies also offer assistance with utilities, clothing, and food. Together, Inc. provides child care supplies like diapers, baby food, formula, and wipes when available.
Furniture Resources Habitat For Humanity
Restore1003 South 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68108(402) 934.1033
Together Store1616 Cass St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-8047 ext. 202
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2551 Dodge StreetOmaha, NE 68131-2642
(402) 342-4715
Dino’s Storage
(multiple locations)
(402) 553-0828 (53rd and Center location)
www.Dinosstorage.com
www.freecycle.org
www.craigslist.com
Food Banks and Pantries
Food Banks and Pantries Salvation Army
3612 Cumming St.
Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri.
9am-11am and 1pm-3:30pm
Mission for all Nations
5218 s. 21st St.
Tues 6:30-7:30pm, Thurs 1:30-4:30pm, Sat 1:30-4pm
Salem Food Pantry
402-505-9973
Heart Ministry Center
30th & Binney St.
402-451-2321
Kountze Memorial Church Pantry
2650 Farnam St.
Mon., Wed., Fri., 10am -12pm
See "Rent/Mortgage Assistance" slide for more food resources – again, many of these agencies offer add’l resources like financial assistance, clothing & hygiene items.
Long-term housing and planning assistance Family Housing Advisory Services
2401 Lake St. Omaha, NE 68111
402-934-6727www.fhasinc.org
Habitat For Humanity*2204 Ames Avenue
Omaha, NE 68110-1515(402) 457-5657
www.habitatomaha.org
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Omaha Field OfficeEdward Zorinsky Federal Building
1616 Capitol AvenueSuite 329
Omaha, NE 68102-4908www.HUD.gov
Omaha Housing Authority (OHA)
Omaha Housing Authority540 South 27th StOmaha, NE 68105
(402) 444-6900 www.ohauthority.gov
*Applications available via web and on myCSM
UTILITY HELPNebraska Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization is making homes more energy efficient. Weatherization of a home typically involves the installation of attic, wall and floor
insulation and sealing holes and cracks with caulking, weather-stripping and other types of materials. In addition, all furnaces,
cooking stoves and water heaters receive a safety inspection. Both homeowners and renters are eligible,
2915 North 16th Street Omaha, NE 68110
Phone: 402-342-1611 Email: [email protected]
Other Utility Help Nebraska Low Income Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP)*
Nebraska Energy Assistance Network
NEAN Chair Mike KellyNDHHS
402.471.9262
Nebraskaenergyassistance.com
American Red Cross 2912 S 80th St.
402-343-7755
Pennies for Power Nebraska Public Power
District PO Box 499
Columbus, NE 68602-0499 1-877-ASK-NPPD
Energy Assistance1215 South 42nd St.
402-595-3608
Mutual of Omaha Halo Club, Holy Family, Bellevue Ministerial Assn., GOCA, and the American Red Cross all offer energy assistance as well (see contact info from previous slide).
*In a later slide we will go over applying for government benefits/general assistance
Childcare Supplies Emergency Pregnancy Services
6220 Maple St Omaha NE 68106 554-1000
Consignment Sales & Like New Retailers* for Children’s Supplies:
Take 2
3070 North 90th StreetOmaha, NE 68134
(402) 321-7260
Take2.com
(Fall 2010, TBA)
Twice as Nice
Omaha Police Union, Local 101
13445 Cryer Ave.
Omaha, NE 68144
(April 27-30; ½ price sale May 1st)
Reruns R Fun
The Reruns Event Center8501 Granville Parkway
LaVista, NE 68128
(Fall 2010, TBA)
Kidz Shoppe
Omaha Sports Complex
147th & Giles Rd.
Omaha, NE
Kidzshoppeomaha.com
(April 21-23; ½ price sale April 24th)
Kidz Closet
Oakview Mall
August 5-9, 2010
Kidzcloset.net*Visit: http://www.momsofomaha.com/justformoms/consignment.htm for a complete directory of consignment sales and like new retailers for children.
How to Find a Childcare Provider Visit the NDHHS child care roster
http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/chc/chcindex.htm
Click on “search for a child care provider”
In the small text box up top, put in the zip code for the area where you are trying to locate the childcare
This page also provides information on how to select a quality childcare provider; tells which provider’s licenses are on good record, and who has violated their license.
Applying for public assistance, locating providers, seeking referrals…
Go to www.accessnebraska.ne.gov to apply for benefits
Call 2-1-1 or visit www.ne211.gov
Go to www.nrrs.ne.gov - Nebraska Resource and Referral System – create an account, look up providers, etc.
Important NumbersYWCA
Women Against Violence/Rape/Domestic Abuse
Hotline: 402-345-7273
Family Service Domestic Abuse
24-hour crisis line:
1-800-523-3666
Boys Town National Hotline
24-hour line: 402-448-3000
Alcoholics Anonymous
24-hour hotline:
1-877-226-3632
Omaha Police Department
Non-Emergency Line:
402-444-4877
Nebraska Regional Poison Center
24-hour hotline:
402-955-5555
Life Line
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK
Narcotics Anonymous
(402) 660-3662
www.eastern-nebraska-na.org
Meeting Your Social and Esteem Needs By… Alotting time for events & activities meant to help you
focus on and enjoy your family
Participating in social/community groups & organizations (i.e. church, PTA, intramural leagues)
Working on something you feel is an important and worthy cause - focusing on your personal/career goals and utilize your opportunities for giving back.
Free/Inexpensive Activities for You and Your Family: Home Depot Kids’ Workshop – kids ages 5-12Takes place the first Saturday of each month 9-noon
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic – kids 2nd-5th gradeFree with sign-up; dates revolve around sign-up
Michael’s Arts & Crafts – kids ages 5-12Every Saturday; Cost is inexpensive and varies, sometimes free
Omaha Public LibraryOffers crafts, music, reading clubs, story time, and more (visit www.omahalibrary.org)
Omaha Parks and Recreation DepartmentMany programs, events, and classes available (visit www.cityofomaha.org/parks)
*Having dinner together, movie nights and game nights, as well as reading books are simple ways to give yourself and your child a sense of belonging.
Social/Community Groups & Organizations Get involved in campus organizations like Student Senate, Students
Against Violence, Campus Activities Board, or Green Team (see Jennifer Wittstock for details; [email protected])
Find a church: www.chruchguideusa.com
Participate in an Ethnic/Cultural Organization (contact Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, www.dhhs.ne.gov/minorityhealth -see hardcopy listing as well)
A multitude of groups in online communities as well for every area of interest and/or need. Yahoo! Groups is one place to start your search.
Career and Personal Success Resources
Vocational RehabilitationCareer Counseling & Employment Assistance for individuals with
Disabilities – Dept. of Education402-595-2100 (Downtown Office)
402-595-1212 (West Omaha Office)
YWCA Women’s Empowerment Classes*
Career Counseling*Career Closet*
*Applications and information available by request or online at www.YWCAomaha.org
Resources uniquely available to you as a College of Saint Mary student
Lied Fitness Center• Basketballs ,soccer balls and volleyballs are available for
indoor and outdoor play.• Jumps ropes can be used both in the gym and on the patio.• Tennis courts are available for mom’s and children's
enjoyment.• A track for walking or running together• Multiple exercise videos for both mom and child alike
(Mousercize) that can be checked out or utilized in the multipurpose room.
• A swimming pool great for splash time w/ a patio perfect for picnics and birthday parties.
CSM Resources Cont’d Hixson Lied
Library• Books on CD and Tape (tape recorders can be checked out).• Rooms equipped with toys, televisions and DVD players.• An entire section dedicated to CHILDREN that mom can check out with her CSM ID.
Commons Area• Christina’s place offers a variety of treats and beverages that you and child can enjoy.• Watch your favorite program on the flat screen television, while you and your child warm
yourselves by the fire.
• Achievement Center• Friendly tutors and staff assist you with reaching your educational goals and give you
guidance in your career search to include resume building and interviewing.
• Outdoor Areas• Children are also able to utilize the playground at Spellman Child Development Center.
Counseling Assistance Program to Students (CAPS)
through Alegent Health
Six sessions with a psychotherapist per situation
Confidential
Free
Remember Janine?
What community resources would you recommend to Janine knowing what you now know?
Revisiting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Housing and Community Resources
Utilizing Services to Meet Your Needs
Please watch for a brief survey that requests to learn your satisfaction with this seminar; we are interested in your feedback!
If you have further questions or interest in seeking out community resources that you did not see listed here, please do not hesitate to contact:
Sarah Watkins, Director of Mothers Living & Learning and Single Parent Success, at [email protected]