Nebraska’s reentry landscape is coordinated through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and community-based organizations across the state. Transitional housing options center around reentry programs, recovery residences, and faith-based partners, with more services concentrated in Omaha and Lincoln. Workforce support runs through Nebraska Department of Labor Job Centers and nonprofit job-training programs, often focused on construction, trades, and transportation careers. Legal assistance for record sealing and reentry issues is available through groups like Legal Aid of Nebraska, though eligibility varies. Rural areas have fewer structured reentry programs, so returning citizens often rely on regional case management and community supervision for housing and employment navigation.
Housing Assistance
Program / Organization
Description
Website
Mental Health Association of Nebraska – Housing Programs
Transitional and supportive housing for justice-involved individuals; peer support and reentry assistance available. Includes eligibility and referral steps.
Bridge Behavioral Health – Residential & Reentry Support (Lincoln)
Residential stabilization and transitional housing with case management, recovery services, and reentry support for individuals returning from incarceration.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska – Employment Services
Job coaching, work readiness classes, and supported employment for people with barriers including justice-involvement; strong employer partnerships in central and western NE.
Metropolitan Community College 180 Re-entry Assistance Program (Omaha)
Education, job training, certifications, career placement support, and reentry navigation for individuals returning from incarceration in the Omaha area.
