Accessing programs and services

OHB’s Inspiration Hill Residential Living Program is for high-school-age youth from across the state of Nebraska. Youth in our Residential Living Program must be court-ordered for admission.

Requirements

• Court involvement and court-ordered to attend OHB
• A psychological evaluation from the past year, including an IQ score
• Additional documentation may be requested

Application Process

• The Residential Living Team will schedule an interview and campus tour with the legal guardian or placing agency when applicable.
• If a youth is accepted into the program, additional documentation is required prior to intake. This will be followed by developing a treatment, step-down, and/or reunification plan for the youth and guardians.

Contact

Jesse Cardenas
Senior Director of Residential Living
4343 N. 52nd St.
Omaha, NE 68104

TEL: 402.457.7184
FAX: 402.457.7162

jcardenas@ohb.org

Branching Out is our Independent Living Program for young adults ages 18 to 26 and focuses on helping clients build skills in three core focus areas: education, employment and independent living.

Requirements

• Any young adult who lacks the skills needed to live successfully independently and is eager to actively take steps to achieve education, employment and independent living goals may apply to the Branching Out Program.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 26 at the time of application.

Application Process

• Interested youth must first complete an application
• Staff from Branching Out will contact applicants

Contact

Brittney Rodriguez
Independent Living Manager

919 N. 48th Street
Omaha, NE 68104

P 402-457-7133 | F 402-558-7184

brodriguez@ohb.org

Jacobs’ Place is a transitional living program that assists young adults ages 17 to 20 who wish to learn the skills needed to live independently. Jacobs’ Place accepts private referrals and youth who have or will “age out” of foster care.

Requirements

• Completed application
• Interview with Program Manager or assigned staff

Application Process

• Mail, email or fax application
• The Program Manager will interview the applicant.
• A Mental Status Exam may be required.
• If the applicant is accepted into the program, additional documentation may be required prior to intake. An intake meeting is scheduled with the applicant (and legal guardian for applicants under the age of 19)

Contact

Jordan Ramsey
Transitional Services Manager
Jacobs’ Place
4343 N 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104

402.457.7055 | F 402.457.7017

jramsey@ohb.org

The Supportive Housing Program is an independent living program for young adults ages 18 to 26 who are seeking safe, affordable housing while working on the skills needed to live independently. 

Requirements 

• Young adults ages 18 to 26
• Those with children in their custody are welcome to apply
• Minimum 30 days of employment
• Willing to work with an Independent Living Specialist on employment advancement or education training

Application Process 

• Complete application and submit to supportivehousing@ohb.org
• Complete an in-person interview
• Provide proof of employment

Referral Form

Contact 

Brittney Rodriguez
Independent Living Manager
P 402-457-7133 | F 402-558-7184

The Clinical Services Program offers a number of behavioral and mental health services including evaluations, day reporting, family support, counseling, outpatient program, and crisis stabilization, to help clients achieve goals. 

Requirements 

• Individuals seeking day reporting or family support must have court involvement

Application Process 

• An assessment will be conducted to determine the level of care needed

Contact 

Brandy Gustoff, MS, MPA
Chief Operating Officer 

402.457.7035  |  F 402.457.7024 

 bgustoff@ohb.org