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Domestic Violence Services

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Resources on This Page Include:

For Immediate Protection
Hotlines: Talk to someone right now
Women's Housing and Shelter
Men's Housing and Shelter
Legal Procedures and Support
Counseling and Advocacy Services
Additional Services

"At any given moment, you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end."- Christine Mason Miller

If this is an emergency please dial 911.

For Immediate Protection

Find your nearest Omaha FIRE STATION HERE. They will keep you safe until the police can arrive.

Hotlines: Talk to someone right now

Women's Center for Advancement (WCA): (402) 345-7273

Catholic Charities: 402-558-5700

Heartland Family Services: 800-523-3666

Women's Fund Omaha: 402-345-7273

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Live Chat Services: No speaking required

National Domestic Violence Hotline | Click "Chat Now" in upper right hand corner

Women's Housing and Shelter

Siena Francis House

Eligibility: Females aged 19 years or older. Females with children welcome. Individuals under the influence are allowed.

Cost/Payment: No fees as long as you’re a guest in the facility. Permanent supportive housing is based on general income.

Description: The Siena Francis House is an overnight shelter with 40 emergency beds and food assistance throughout the day. Long term housing opportunities are available at a cost. See our Housing and Shelter Guide for information on their long term housing services.

Phone: (402) 341-1821

Location:

1702 Nicholas St

Omaha, NE 68102

The Shelter: Catholic Charities

Eligibility: Individuals 19 years and older currently fleeing from domestic violence. Must undergo screening process through the 24-hour hotline. (402) 558-5700

Cost: No cost, services are free.

Description: Catholic Charities provides emergency shelter and temporary housing for victims of domestic abuse at an undisclosed location to protect the safety and privacy of their clients. After shelter support for domestic violence survivors such as employment and housing services are also available. Call to arrange a safe pick up.

Phone: (402) 554- 0520

Main Location: (This is not their shelter location)

3300 N 60th St.

Omaha, Ne 68104

Heartland Family Services

Eligibility: Must call provider for information.

Cost: No fee for shelter. Support Groups free or sliding fee scale. Counseling services is by sliding fee scale or insurance coverage.

Description: Provide emergency concealed shelters to survivors of domestic abuse and will pick you up to take you to their shelter if needed. Clients can receive counseling, group therapy, job connections, and housing assistance. In addition, outpatient therapy is offered. Advocates are available 24 hours, either on scene or at the hospital to assist in emotional support, information of rights, and aide in communication with police and healthcare professionals.

Phone: (402) 339-2544

Location:

302 American Pkwy

Papillion, NE 68046

Men's Housing and Shelter

Siena Francis House Men's Shelter

Eligibility: Males aged 19 years or older.

Cost/Payment: No fees as long as you’re a guest in the facility. Permanent supportive housing is based on general income.

Description: The Siena Francis House Men's Shelter is an emergency overnight shelter with 222 beds that also has food assistance throughout the day. Check in begins as early as 4:30pm and guests must leave the next morning by 7:00 am. Long term housing opportunities are available at a cost. See our Housing and Shelter Guide for information on their long term housing services.

Phone: (402) 341-1821

Location:

1111 N. 17th St.

Omaha, Ne 68102


For more Housing and Shelter resources see our Housing and Shelter Resource Guide


Legal Procedures and Support

For Protection Orders

Douglas County Clerk of the District Court

Description: Provides protection orders for domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault victims.

Requirements: Must bring a daytime address for the person who you are filing against, a piece of valid government issued I.D. with your photograph and your signature.

Phone | Domestic Violence Prosecutor: 402-444-3545

Phone | Protection Order Office: 402-444-4350

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

Domestic Violence/Protection Orders: 3rd Floor

1701 Farnam St.

Omaha, NE 68183

For help navigating legal procedures

Douglas County Victim Assistance

Description: Helps victims understand the legal process and offers emotional support which helps decrease the burden on victims when trying to prosecute perpetrators of violence.

Phone: 402-444-4597

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

1905 Harney St. Suite #500,

Omaha, NE 68102

Omaha Police Domestic Violence Unit

Description:

The Omaha police Domestic Violence Squad knows that the court process can be very confusing and overwhelming. For that reason, they have outlined the basic steps of the Criminal Justice System as it applies to domestic violence. We would like to answer your questions and help you understand the different phases which may occur in your case

Hours:Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone:402-444-5825

Location:

505 South 15th St.

Omaha, NE 68102

For Monitoring Custody Status of Abuser

VINE

Description: A free and anonymous telephone and website service that provides victims of crime information and notification of offenders' custody status.

Phone: 877-634-8463

Counseling and Advocacy Services

Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)

Eligibility: Must be 19 years of age and older.

Cost: Free services for victims.

Services for Victims:

Offers access to an attorney, case management services, counseling, support groups. They can provide greyhound bus tickets for relocation purposes, lock changes, food and gas voucher, and a cell phone with 5,000 free minutes as needed.

Services for Batter's: 16-week Batter's Prevention Program for males with a court order. This is not a free service.

Hours: M-F 8am – 5pm.

Phone: Main (402) 345-6555

24-hour hotline: (402) 345-7273

Location:

222 S 29th St.

Omaha, NE 68131


*Support groups and classes are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still offering a limited amount of groups and classes. Call for more information

Juan Diego Center (Catholic Charities)

Description:

Provides domestic violence counseling and advocacy services.

Phone: (402) 731-5413

Location:

5221 S. 31st ST.

Omaha, Ne 68107

For more counseling and advocacy resources see our Mental Health Services Resource Guide.

Additional Services

Catholic Charities

Description:

Emergency Shelter and Temporary Housing for a secure, temporary place to stay along with care and support. Residents can stay for up to 28 days. After Shelter Support- Resources and referrals for employment and housing needs. Domestic Violence Advocates develop individualized plans for victims and their children.

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Phone: 402-554-0520

24 hour Hotline: 402-558-5700

Main Location

3300 N 60th St.

Omaha, NE 68104


Latina Resource Center and Juan Diego Center

Description:

Provides domestic violence counseling and advocacy services.

Phone: (402) 731-5413

Location:

5221 S. 31st ST.

Omaha, Ne 68107


Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)

Eligibility: Must be 19 years of age and older.

Cost: Free services for victims.

Services for Victims:

Offers access to an attorney, case management services, counseling, support groups. They can provide greyhound bus tickets for relocation purposes, lock changes, food and gas voucher, and a cell phone with 5,000 free minutes as needed.

Services for Batter's: 16-week Batter's Prevention Program for males with a court order. This is not a free service.

Hours: M-F 8am – 5pm.

Phone: Main (402) 345-6555

24-hour hotline: (402) 345-7273

Location:

222 S 29th St.

Omaha, NE 68131


*Support groups and classes are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still offering a limited amount of groups and classes. Call for more information

No One Deserves to be Abused. You are Not Alone.

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