Timberlake Outreach Center and all Donation Drop-Off Centers will be closed Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023.
New Hours Alert* Starting Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 2023 Timberlake and Elkhorn Donation Drop-Off Centers will change their hours to 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday.
Timberlake Outreach Center
Council Bluffs Outreach Center
Open on Tuesdays only, for consumers from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Open on Tuesdays only, for donation drop off from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Shelters - Open 24 Hours a Day
OUR SHELTERS REMAIN OPEN DURING THIS TIME.
Lydia House / Women & Families
2809 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Emergency and transitional services for single women & families in need of assistance. Food, shelter, clothing, and other basic needs are provided. Case managers guide women & families through opportunities for life change – the first steps toward preventing future homelessness. Special services provided for children, domestic violence, and family reunification.
Call (402) 829-1531 for shelter availability. Ask for staff on duty.
Garland Thompson Men’s Center
Walk-ins accepted
2705 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Emergency services for men in need of immediate assistance. Food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs are provided and each man is offered an opportunity for life change through resource case management, which provides the first steps toward preventing future homelessness. Special services provided for Veterans.
(402) 829-1500 ext. 2100 (ask for staff on duty)
Outreach Center Locations
Call (402) 829-1510 Free clothing, shoes, toys, household items, diapers, and client-choice food pantries. Some USDA foods are used in food pantries. (USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.) Resources are provided once every 30 days throughout all three Outreach Centers. To receive assistance, bring a current photo ID, proof of address, social security cards for your household. **This institution is an equal opportunity provider: http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/cr/Nondiscrimination-Statement.pdf
Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E. Locust St. Omaha, NE 68110
Consumer Shopping:
Timberlake Outreach Center will be closed Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Open for consumers Wednesdays – Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Closed for shopping on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
Council Bluffs Family Outreach/Donation Center
1612 Avenue D
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs consumer shopping hours will change beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12th to 9am to 2pm.
Open on Tuesdays only, for consumers from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Open on Tuesdays only, for donation drop off from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Elkhorn Family Outreach / Donation Center
1620 N 203rd St. Elkhorn, NE 68022
Donation Drop Off Only
Elkhorn Donation Center will be closed Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 2023 Elkhorn’s Donation Drop-Off hours will change to 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday.
Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Life-Changing Programs
New Life Recovery Program
This Bible-based 12-step residential program is committed to providing men, women, and families with the tools needed to become self-sufficient community members.
Families and Single Women Contact
Shelly McCullough: (402) 829-1500
lh-director@opendoormission.org
Single Men Contact
Russell Janssen: (402) 829-1555
gtmc-director@opendoormission.org
Journey to Work Program
Residential Work program focused on personal development, money management, job training, and educational skills.
Families and Single Women Contact
Shelly McCullough: (402) 829-1500
lh-director@opendoormission.org
Single Men Contact
Russell Janssen: (402) 829-1555
gtmc-director@opendoormission.org
Rental Housing
Permanent Supportive Apartments
Waitlist available for families. Two and three bedroom apartment rentals for families desiring to live independently in an affordable, stable, supportive, sober-living community.
For more information, please contact Ronda at (402) 829-1545 or rnelson@opendoormission.org.
Single Room Occupancy Rentals
Waitlist available for single men & male Veterans. Independent-affordable-long term rentals located in a stable, supportive, sober-living community focused on the needs of single men and Veterans.
For more information, please contact Ronda at (402) 829-1545 or rnelson@opendoormission.org.
Free Hot, Nutritious Meals for the Hungry
Monday-Sunday
Hot Lunch
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hot Dinner
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Garland Thompson Men’s Center
2705 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Shuttle
Van departs Open Door Mission
Monday – Friday: Downtown run at 9:45am, 12pm, and 4:30pm
Pick-up at 14th & Douglas
For a current schedule call (402) 829-1571
Furniture & Appliance Assistance
Only at: Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E Locust St
Omaha, NE 68110
WorkNet/GED Program
Innovative and free classes for successful career development and employment.