1. Utilizing Services to Meet Your Needs

2. Maslow contends that we all have
five basic needs to meet…

3. 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?

4. Resources to meet your physiological
and safety/security needs:
 Temporary shelter  Long-term housing
housing assistance/planning
 Rent/mortgage  Clothing resources
assistance  Energy Assistance
 Food banks and pantries  Childcare items
 Hygiene items
 Emergency Contacts

5. Temporary Shelter Housing
 Open Door Mission  Sienna Francis House
Lydia House 1702 Nicholas
2706 N 21st St. (402) 341-1821
(402) 422-1111
 Stephen Center
 The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
3612 Cuming Street 2723 Q St
Omaha, NE 68131-1900 Omaha NE 68107
(402) 898-5900 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”.

6. Rent/Mortgage Assistance
Together, Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha GOCA - South
1616 Cass St. 5002 S 24th St
Omaha,NE 68102 402-731-1154
(402) 345-8047
GOCA - North
Mutual of Omaha Halo Club 2406 Fowler Ave.
33rd & Dodge St. 402-453-5656
402-351-3728
Douglas Co. General Assistance
Holy Family 4102 Woolworth St.
1715 Izard St. 402-444-6215
402-341-6561
 Many of these agencies also offer
Bellevue Ministerial Assn.
1908 Hancock St.
assistance with utilities, clothing, and
402-293-3138
food. Together, Inc. provides child care
supplies like diapers, baby food, formula,
and wipes when available.

7. Furniture Resources
 Habitat For Humanity  Salvation Army Thrift Store
Restore 2551 Dodge Street
1003 South 24th Street Omaha, NE 68131-2642
Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 342-4715
(402) 934.1033
 Dino’s Storage
 Together Store
1616 Cass St. (multiple locations)
Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 553-0828 (53rd and Center location)
(402) 345-8047 ext. 202 www.Dinosstorage.com
 www.freecycle.org
 www.craigslist.com

8. Food Banks
and Pantries

9. Food Banks and Pantries
 Salvation Army  Salem Food Pantry
3612 Cumming St. 402-505-9973
Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri.  Heart Ministry Center
9am-11am and 1pm-3:30pm 30th & Binney St.
 Mission for all Nations 402-451-2321
5218 s. 21st St.  Kountze Memorial Church
Tues 6:30-7:30pm, Thurs 1:30- Pantry
4:30pm, Sat 1:30-4pm 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.

10. Long-term housing and planning assistance
 Family Housing
Advisory Services  Department of Housing
2401 Lake St. and Urban Development
Omaha, NE 68111 Omaha Field Office
402-934-6727 Edward Zorinsky Federal Building
www.fhasinc.org 1616 Capitol Avenue
michaelr@fhasinc.org Suite 329
Omaha, NE 68102-4908
www.HUD.gov
 Habitat For Humanity*  Omaha Housing
2204 Ames Avenue Authority (OHA)
Omaha, NE 68110-1515
(402) 457-5657 Omaha Housing Authority
www.habitatomaha.org 540 South 27th St
Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 444-6900
www.ohauthority.gov
*Applications available via web and on myCSM

11. UTILITY HELP
Nebraska 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: weatherization@wti.omhcoxmail.com

12. Other Utility Help
 Nebraska Low Income Energy  Pennies for Power
Assistance Program Nebraska Public Power
District
(LIHEAP)* PO Box 499
Columbus, NE 68602-0499
1-877-ASK-NPPD
 Nebraska Energy Assistance
Network  Energy Assistance
1215 South 42nd St.
NEAN Chair Mike Kelly 402-595-3608
NDHHS
402.471.9262
Nebraskaenergyassistance.com  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).
 American Red Cross
2912 S 80th St.
402-343-7755
*In a later slide we will go over applying for
government benefits/general assistance

13. Childcare Supplies
 Emergency Pregnancy Services
6220 Maple St Omaha NE 68106
554-1000
peggy@essentialps.org

14. Consignment Sales & Like New Retailers*
for Children’s Supplies:
 Take 2  Reruns R Fun
3070 North 90th Street The Reruns Event Center
8501 Granville Parkway
Omaha, NE 68134 LaVista, NE 68128
(402) 321-7260 (Fall 2010, TBA)
Take2.com
(Fall 2010, TBA)  Kidz Shoppe
Omaha Sports Complex
 Twice as Nice 147th & Giles Rd.
Omaha, NE
Omaha Police Union, Local 101
Kidzshoppeomaha.com
13445 Cryer Ave.
(April 21-23; ½ price sale April 24th)
Omaha, NE 68144
(April 27-30; ½ price sale May 1st)  Kidz Closet
Oakview Mall
August 5-9, 2010
Kidzcloset.net
*Visit:
http://www.momsofomaha.com/justformoms/consign
ment.htm for a complete directory of consignment sales
and like new retailers for children.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Important Numbers
YWCA Omaha Police Department
Women Against Violence/Rape/Domestic Non-Emergency Line:
Abuse 402-444-4877
Hotline: 402-345-7273
Nebraska Regional Poison Center
Family Service Domestic Abuse 24-hour hotline:
24-hour crisis line: 402-955-5555
1-800-523-3666
Life Line
Boys Town National Hotline National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
24-hour line: 402-448-3000 1-800-273-TALK
Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous
24-hour hotline: (402) 660-3662
1-877-226-3632 www.eastern-nebraska-na.org

18. 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.

19. Free/Inexpensive Activities for You
and Your Family:
 Home Depot Kids’ Workshop – kids ages 5-12
Takes place the first Saturday of each month 9-noon
 Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic – kids 2nd-5th grade
Free with sign-up; dates revolve around sign-up
 Michael’s Arts & Crafts – kids ages 5-12
Every Saturday; Cost is inexpensive and varies, sometimes free
 Omaha Public Library
Offers crafts, music, reading clubs, story time, and more (visit www.omahalibrary.org)
 Omaha Parks and Recreation Department
Many 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.

20. 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; jwittstock@csm.edu)
 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.

21. Career and Personal Success
Resources
 Vocational Rehabilitation
Career Counseling & Employment Assistance for individuals with
Disabilities – Dept. of Education
402-595-2100 (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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Counseling Assistance Program to Students (CAPS)
through Alegent Health
 Six sessions with a psychotherapist per situation
 Confidential
 Free

25. Remember Janine?
What community resources
would you recommend to
Janine knowing what you now
know?

26. Revisiting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

27. 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 swatkins@csm.edu