Reentry Resources in Nebraska (2026 Directory)
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Last updated: March 2026. Programs and contacts are verified periodically — confirm directly before visiting.
Overview
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.
Key Reentry Organizations
The organizations below are the primary contacts for wraparound reentry support in Nebraska — covering case management, advocacy, and coordination across housing, employment, and legal needs.
| Organization | What They Do | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska DOC — Reentry Programs | Pre-release case planning and community reentry coordination through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services — manages transitional programming, community corrections placements, and supervision transfers statewide. | Visit |
| Siena/Francis House (Omaha) | Omaha-based transitional housing and wraparound reentry services — shelter, case management, employment support, and substance abuse recovery for individuals returning from incarceration in the greater Omaha area. | Visit |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Free civil legal aid statewide — housing rights, public benefits, expungement eligibility, and employment barrier navigation. Income eligibility required. Covers rural Nebraska communities as well as Omaha and Lincoln. | Visit |
| Nebraska Workforce Development | State workforce centers statewide — job search, training referrals, bonding programs, and WOTC support for returning citizens across Nebraska’s urban and rural communities. | Visit |
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. | Visit |
| Never Give Up Transitional Living (Omaha) | Structured transitional housing for returning citizens with case management, life-skills support, and recovery-focused services. | Visit |
| 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. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Department of Labor – Job Centers | Reentry-friendly job centers offering job search help, apprenticeships, resume support, and bonding/WOTC for employers statewide. | Visit |
| 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. | Visit |
| 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. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Judicial Branch – Record Set-Aside | Official forms and instructions for criminal record set-aside and sealing in Nebraska; includes eligibility details. | Visit |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Free civil legal services supporting record relief, ID assistance, housing/employment rights, and other reentry legal needs. | Visit |
| Community Justice Center | Reentry support and restorative justice programs with guidance on overcoming civil legal barriers after incarceration. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Nebraska) | Safe checking accounts with no overdraft surprises, second-chance banking options, and support opening accounts after incarceration. | Visit |
| GreenPath Financial Wellness | Nonprofit credit counseling with budgeting help, debt management plans, and credit-building guidance for returning citizens. | Visit |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska | Free coaching for budgeting, debt reduction, and credit rebuilding, with support connecting to work and housing stability programs. | Visit |
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