Resources on This Page Include:
Legal Services
About: A document to help you know your rights and plan ahead should you face detainment, deportation, or discrimination.
Nebraska Immigrant Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH)
CIRA’s Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH) provides free, confidential legal screenings and referrals for low-income immigrants and refugees across Nebraska.
Phone: 1.855.307.6730 | Press 9 to leave a voicemail during office hours, and we will return your call.
Hours: Monday- Thursday - 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Website: Nebraska Immigrant Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH)
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA)
Eligibility/ Requirements: Immigrant and refugees living in Nebraska. Immigrants who are domestic violence victims take priority.
About: The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) exists to open doors of equal opportunity to immigrants and refugees by providing quality, affordable immigration-related legal services which immigrants have identified as their number one need. Must have an appointment to be seen by an attorney.
Also offers citizenship clinics throughout Nebraska.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed all federal holidays.
Website: Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA)
Catholic Charities
About: Provides quality, affordable, and accessible immigration legal assistance.
Phone: 402.939.4615
Email: catholiccharities@ccomaha.org
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Main Location: 5211 S. 31st Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Catholic Charities
Juan Diego Center
About: Referral and translation services for family immigration, process applications for legalization, referrals for appeals, Naturalization clinic, and refugee adjustment of status
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Phone: 402.731.5413
Address: 5211 S. 31st St. Omaha, NE 6810
Website: Juan Diego Center
Consulado de México en Omaha, Nebraska
About: The Consulate of Mexico for Omaha, Nebraska provides assistance in identification documents for residents of Nebraska and Iowa.
Phone: 402.595.1841 Ext. 229
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: 7444 Farnam St. Omaha, NE, 68114
Website: Consulado de México en Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton University Legal Clinics
Main Address: 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178
Immigrant and Refugee Clinic (Creighton)
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who requires legal assistance on an immigration matter. Must call to apply for services
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: 855.307.6730
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Website: Immigrant and Refugee Clinic
Abrahams Legal Clinic (Creighton)
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who is involved in a civil matter (non-criminal). Must call to apply for services.
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: 402.280.3068
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Website: Abrahams Legal Clinic
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (formerly Immigration Legal Center)
Eligibility: Applicants must call the Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH) to determine eligibility for a legal consultation. See number below.
Cost: Free or low cost
About: CIRA provides compassionate refugee services, expert legal representation, and comprehensive social work to immigrants and refugees residing or arriving in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. We envision immigrants and refugees thriving in communities across the state. CIRA’s diverse and experienced team assists with all forms of family and humanitarian-based services to ensure immigrants and refugees are welcomed, settled, and able to build a life of their choosing.
NILAH Hotline: 1.855.307.6730
Office Phone: 402.898.1349
Location: 4223 Center Street Omaha, NE 68105
Website: Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
International Center of the Heartland
Cost: Minimal fee on a sliding scale.
About: Offers affordable, quality immigration legal assistance. Immigration specialists assist in the entire legal process.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.536.3500
Email: info@lfsneb.org
Location: 1941 S. 42nd St. Center Mall, Suite 402, Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: International Center of the Heartland or Immigration Legal Services
Heartland Family Services
Refugee Advocate Program
About: Advocacy and case management services for refugee minors in the juvenile justice system and their parents. The advocate acts as a resource and liaison between the justice system and the refugee, reminding the minor and his/her family of any appointments and actions that need to be taken
Languages offered: Karen, Karenni, Burmese, Nepali, Mai Mai, Arabic, Nuer, and Dinka
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. - 8 P.M.; Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.552.7400
Location: Central Administration Office - 2101 S 42nd St. Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: Heartland Family Services
Nebraska Appleseed
About: Nebraska Appleseed is “A nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. “At Appleseed, we fight for justice and opportunity for all”.
Top Priority Services Include: Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting and Elections.
Phone: 402.438.8853
Fax: 402.438.0263
Email: info@appleseed.org
Address: 941 O St. (Suite 920) Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Website: Nebraska Appleseed
Family Based Services
Heartland Family Services
Phone: 402.552.7400
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Address: Child and Family Well-Being Office - 1941 S. 42nd St. (Suite 375) Omaha, NE 68105
Website: Heartland Family Services
Services at Heartland Family Services Include:
Eligibility: Refugee families with children 3-6 years of age.
About: Ready in 5 is a program that seeks to prepare preschool age refugee children and their parents for the American school system through in-home groups and center-based site. Staff also assist families to enroll in kindergarten, preschool, and Head Start.
Eligibility: Families facing social or economic hardships with children, birth to age 12.
Cost: The class is free and child care is available.
About: is a group for parents and children who want to learn more about developmental stages and needs, appropriate expectations, effective discipline, family roles, cooperation, and independence. This group meets once a week to learn about healthy parenting styles. Parents share tips and experiences and get to know how other families solve the challenges that cause stress in their daily lives. Participants are given handouts with lessons and information to practice at home.
Group Time Frame: 12 weeks
Languages: Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and Karen/Burmese.
Latino Center of the Midlands
Cara y Corazón (Face and Heart) Program
Eligibility/Requirements: Program acceptance is dependent upon completion of program intake paperwork, commitment to maintaining consistent attendance for duration of 16-week program and available program openings. Child care will be provided during the sessions.
About: Cara y Corazón is a family strengthening, leadership development program that helps families build positive and health relationships. When: Thursdays 5:30 - 7 P.M.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.733.2720
Location: 4821 S. 24th St. Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Latino Center of the Midlands
Interpretation Services
Global Language Solutions (Interpretation Services)
Cost: $45 per hour during regular business hours and $55 per hour after 5:00pm and on weekends. Minimum booking time is one hour, with additional time billed in 15 minute increments.
About: Offers interpreters for organizations and individuals for general legal and medical appointments, therapy sessions, application for human care assistance and services, appointments for job interviews and orientations.
Languages Offered: Interpretation is offered in a variety of languages and dialects, focusing on Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, French, Karen, Karenni, Kikongo, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Lingala, Luganda, Nepali, Nuer, Pashto, Somali, Spanish and Swahili.
Hours: As needed.
Phone: 402.536.3519
Email: info@lfsneb.org
Location: 1941 S. 42nd St. Center Mall, (Suite 402) Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: Global Language Solutions (Interpretation Services)
Education and Employment Programs
Refugee Education and Employment Program (REEP)
About: Offers job counseling, job placement and orientation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Resources and services for refugees and immigrants
Phone: 402.536.3500
Email: info@lfsneb.org
Location: 1941 S. 42nd St. Center Mall, (Suite 402) Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: Refugee Education and Employment Program (REEP)
Intensive English Program (ILUNO)
Requirements: Must submit a copies of your secondary school grad sheets (transcripts, marksheets), passport or National ID, ILUNO Financial Affidavit, and a bank statement showing adequate funds for session. will need a copy of high school transcripts, bank statements, and completion of the school’s financial sheet
Cost: $45 non refundable application fee. See ILUNO Financial Affidavit for estimated expenses for the academic year.
About:Experienced instructors teach reading and vocabulary, grammar and writing, listening, pronunciation, TOEFL preparation, and critical-thinking skills. Instructors are available daily to meet with students to discuss their class work, language skills, and future academic plans.
Applicants pay a $45 application fee and will need a copy of high school transcripts, bank statements, and completion of the school’s financial sheet for the program.
Phone: 402.554.2293
Emails: world@unomaha.edu | unoipd@unomaha.edu
Location: 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182
241 Arts and Sciences Hall (ASH)
Website: Intensive English Program (ILUNO)
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs
Overview: The ABE Programs provide accessible, high-quality educational programs to help community members overcome communication, education, and employment barriers and achieve a higher quality of life.
Classes Offered:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Basic Spanish Literacy
- Computer and Media Literacy
- General Education Diploma (GED),
- Pre-GED
- GED Tutoring in Math and Computer Literacy
- U.S. Citizenship Education and Preparation
- Workforce Development
Phone: 402.733.2720
Location: 4821 S. 24th St. Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs
Microbusiness and Asset Development Program
About: Helps create independence and self-sufficiency by promoting and supporting the development of small business enterprises
Languages offered: Spanish and English
When: Daytime and evening classes are offered at least 4 times a year
Time Frame: 16 classes over an 8 week period 2 times a week
Loans: Loans of up to $5,000 to help you start your business are available for clients who have successfully completed the training program.
Address: 5211 S 31st St, Omaha, NE 68107
Website: Microbusiness and Asset Development Program
Youth Programs and Services
Heartland Family Services
Refugee Advocate
About: Advocacy and case management services for refugee minors in the juvenile justice system and their parents. The advocate acts as a resource and liaison between the justice system and the refugee, reminding the minor and his/her family of any appointments and actions that need to be taken
Languages offered: Karen, Karenni, Burmese, Nepali, Mai Mai, Arabic, Nuer, and Dinka
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. - 8 P.M.; Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.552.7400
Location: Central Administration Office - 2101 S 42nd St. Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: Heartland Family Services
The Simple Foundation
About: The Simple Foundation offers a safe after school setting for immigrant, refugee, and low-income children to learn the importance of teamwork, healthy habits, and academic achievement. While the Simple Foundation targets undeserved populations, any child who wants to come is welcome.
Programs:
- The Soccer Academy
- Career and College Preparation
- The Hunger Initiative
- Annual Coat Drive
- The Inaugural Refugee Youth Forum
Phone: 402.689.2814
Email: help@thesimplefoundation.org
Location: 3157 Farnam St. (Suite 7104) Omaha, Ne 68131
Website: Heartland Family Services
Latino Center of the Midlands' Youth Programs
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Main Phone: 402.733.2720
Address: 4821 S. 24th St. Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Latino Center of the Midlands
Youth Programs at the Latino Center of the Midlands Include:
Eligibility/Requirements: Program acceptance is dependent upon completion of program intake paperwork, commitment to maintaining consistent attendance for duration of 16-week program and available program openings. Child care will be provided during the sessions.
About: Talking Círculos is a sixteen week comprehensive youth leadership development program for adolescents aged 14-19 based on the nationally recognized Joven Noble curriculum. There are two programs, Xochikalli targeted for young women, and Ollin, targeted for young men. Both programs support and guide youth through their "rites of passage" while focusing on the prevention of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, relationship violence, and school failure.
Program Time Frame: 16 weeks
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Main Phone: 402.733.2720 | ext. 1225 for Xochikalli Program
for Ollin Program, contact Alejandro Chacono or Mahatma Largaespada at 402.213.3900
Main Address: 4821 S. 24th St. Omaha, Ne 68107
*The Talking Círculos Programs may be offered in other locations. Must call for details.
On-Site, School-Based Support System (Latino Center of the Midlands)
About: the Latino Center of the Midlands offers a on site, student advocate mentor program for youth who are at risk of disengaging with the education system. This program addresses attendance barriers as a pathway to graduation and future success.
Nebraska Hispanic Latino Youth Summit
Who can go? High school students
About: Helps high school students prepare for life after graduation. Offers guidance and opportunity awareness for finding work or going to college after finishing high school.
Ten leadership scholarships totaling $1,000 each will be awarded at the summit to attendees.
Website: Nebraska Hispanic Latino Youth Summit
Housing Support
Restoring Dignity
About: Restoring Dignity is a movement of people in the Omaha area who help struggling refugee families by bringing them household furniture and supplies, teach basic cleaning skills, and help refugees submit maintenance work order and report slumlords.
Phone: 402.305.8139
Email: email@rdomaha.com
Website: Restoring Dignity
Refugee and Immigrant Communities
National Temporary Protective Status (TPS) Alliance
About: The National TPS alliance is led by TPS beneficiaries in efforts at a national level to create a path to permanent residency in the long term.
Phone: 702.539.2261
Email: esmerodriguez1555@gmail.com
Website: Omaha Chapter
Latino Center of the Midlands
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Main Phone: 402.733.2720
Located at: 4821 S. 24th St. Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Latino Center of the Midlands
Programs Offered
- Community Alliance: Providers resources, assistance, and referrals for all of your needs.
- Community Mindfulness and Physical Well-Being: Offers mindfulness techniques and strategies and physical activities to reduce stress and improve wellness.
- Community Home Gardens: Improves access to affordable produce in the southeast Omaha community by providing education and training to grow and maintain their own backyard gardens.
Karen Society of Nebraska (KSN)
Address: 816 N 44th St. (Suite 3) Omaha, Ne 68131
About: The Karen Society of Nebraska is here to help refugees and immigrants from Burma build and sustain a high quality of life and to achieve self-sufficiency in the state of Nebraska.
Phone: 402.505.3482
Address: 816 N 44th St. (Suite 3) Omaha, Ne 68131
Website: Latino Center of the Midlands
Programs at KSN Include:
- Social Service Programs: Connect refugees to community service providers who will help them meet their basic needs
- KSN Cultural Committee: dedicated to preserve the cultural and heritage of refugees from Burma. Includes dance, weaving and language classes for children
- KSN Education Committee: Teaching parents how to engage with their children's education
- KSN Women Committee: Provides an environment where women can support one another, increase their education, and develop leadership skills
- KSN Youth Committee: A space for Karen, Zomi and Karenni youth can grow, be creative and feel empowered
- KSN News Committee: A place for those who are interested and skilled in writing, drawing and media to provide up to date information
Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
About: To improve the health and well-being of Mayan people through community development strategies.
Address: 4913 S 25th St. (Suite 1) Omaha, NE 68107
Website: Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
Programs Include:
- Health Initiative: Implements evidence based health promotion and health intervention programs that will improve the health, access to healthcare and the general well being of the Maya community while maintaining your right to your traditional medicines and health practices.
- Human Rights and Civic Engagement: Implements the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in collaboration with academic institutions, indigenous peoples governments, and contemporary state governments.
- Maya Arts and Culture: Healing historical trauma and reviving Maya civilization through art.
- Maya Regeneration Project: To establish a regenerative agriculture land trust and community farm.
- Maya Education Initiative: Revitalize, use develop and transmit our histories, languages, oral traditions, philosophies and writings while promoting contemporary higher education.
Somali Community Service Inc.
About: A non profit Organization helping the various Somali Communities with job searches, English as a Second Language, Child care, and issues involving assimilation into the American way of life.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Phone: 402.637.8755
Located at: 1136 NW Radial HWY Omaha, Ne 68132
Website: Somali Community Service Inc.