Crisis Stabilization
OHB’s Crisis Stabilization Program provides a safe, educational, and therapeutic environment for high-school-age boys who have been removed from their home due to a crisis situation. The program gives youth the opportunity to stabilize in a supportive, age-appropriate environment so they can transition home or to a lower level of care. The program offers numerous opportunities to both young people and their family.
Campus Living
Creating a safe, secure, healthy environment is at the heart of our Crisis Stabilization Program. Youth live in homes on our main campus with their peers and Youth Advocates who create a consistent and structured environment while acting as positive role models and mentors for the youth in their care.
Educational Opportunities
Youth have the opportunity to attend our OHB School on our main campus. Students focus on credit recovery and accrual while working toward the goal of meeting grade-level expectations. The school also assists with college planning and financial aid and offers scholarships to eligible students.
Counseling
The Crisis Stabilization Program engages young people in counseling that can include individual, group, and family sessions. Counseling is provided by our on-site licensed therapist and is developed around the individual needs of each young person, helping them overcome mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health challenges.
Support Services
The Crisis Stabilization Program takes a comprehensive approach to help youth thrive by offering a number of support services:
- Youth Employment Program teaches workforce readiness skills
- Wellness Program focuses on nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity
- Skilled Trades Program gives youth the opportunity to learn and practice skills in trades, such as automotive, plumbing, home repair, carpentry and gardening
- Printed with Purpose introduces youth to the art and business of designing and printing custom merchandise
Admissions
Requirements
- Youth must have court involvement and be court-ordered to attend Crisis Stabilization. This program does not accept private placements.
- Youth must be referred by Nebraska juvenile probation
- Youth must be in grades 9-12 and under the age of 19
- Additional documentation may be requested
Referral Process
- The Crisis Stabilization Team will review all collateral information and 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 & Workforce Development
4343 N. 52nd St.
Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: 402.457.7184
Email: jcardenas@ohb.org