Residential Living (Group Home A)
OHB’s Residential Living Program (Group Home A) provides a safe, stable environment where youth live, learn and grow to become productive, independent adults. The program serves high school age boys who live on our main campus and attend our OHB School while also having access to therapy, employment opportunities, recreation and other support services.
The Residential Living Program utilizes a behaviorally-based curriculum to equip youth with positive skills and the ability to make sound decisions when confronted with difficult choices. The program is designed to help teens learn life skills, develop positive behaviors and advance academically.
Campus Living
Creating a safe, secure, healthy environment is at the heart of the Residential Living Program. Youth live with their peers in homes on our main campus. Youth Advocates create a consistent and structured home environment while acting as positive role models and mentors for the youth in their care.
Educational Opportunities
All of OHB’s residential living 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 at the completion of the program. The school also assists with college planning and financial aid and offers scholarships to eligible students.
Counseling
The Residential Living 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 Residential Living 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 OHB
- Youth must be referred by Nebraska juvenile probation or DHHS
- Youth must be in grades 9-12 and under the age of 19
- Additional documentation may be requested
Referral Process
- The Residential Living Team will review all collateral information provided 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