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Offers help to prepare intellectually disabled adults with substantial functional skill deficits to live and function within community settings. This is accomplished through the development and or maintenance of skills necessary for each individual served to obtain his/her maximum potential.

Blind Rehabilitation Services provides advanced low vision optometry, legally blind rehabilitation, and visual impairment support for veterans. The program includes opportunities for mutual support among individuals with visual impairments, fostering the sharing of information, resources, practical tips for daily living, and encouragement. Eligibility is limited to veterans who meet the required guidelines.

Provides programs in character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Offers structured programming promoting academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development – STEM, physical fitness activities, service to others, arts and crafts, etc.

Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.

Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.

Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.

Provides the following services for children and youth:

-- Crisis intervention.

-- Short-term stabilization where a child is at risk of self-harm, or harming others.

-- Individual and family psychotherapy/counseling.

-- Mental health assessment.

-- Case management and resource linkage assistance.

-- Psychiatric services.

Provides a two-year community college offering degrees and certificate programs designed for career, job placement, and for transfer to programs at four-year institutions. The college confers the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Engineering Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in General Studies degrees in an array of traditional and nontraditional disciplines.

Ongoing outdoor chore services, including lawn mowing, yard cleaning, snow removal, etc., for low income senior citizens. Must be eligible through Connections Area Agency on Aging.

Offers medical services for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses.

Services provided for:

- Cold and flu symptoms.

- Cuts, bruises, burns and stitches.

- Ear infections.

- Sore throats.

- Pulled or strained muscles.

- Urinary tract infections.

- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Provides Pre-K to children ages 2-1/2 to 5 in part-time half day sessions. The facility provides preparation for kindergarten, as well as basic academic and craft projects. See website for brochure and information on all programming.

Helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enabling them to successfully live, learn, work, and socialize in the community. Its programs are attuned to the unique potential of each individual and designed to build self-confidence and independence. Support services are provided through one or more of the following programs:

- 24-hour residential support.

- Developmental training.

- Supported living.

- Supported employment.

- Competitive employment.

- Janitorial training.

Provides various behavioral health services to individuals with disabilities. Behavioral health services include:

- Psychiatric evaluation.

- Medication management.

- 24/7 crisis intervention.

- Coordinated Case Management.

- Outpatient individual and group therapy services.

- Substance use treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, hunting, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.

Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.

Provides in office or telehealth therapy at all locations. Can also provide in-home or in-office behavioral health services for children, ages 4-18 and their families. BHIS services can also be done via telehealth as well. 

Offers free individual and/or group counseling for individuals ages 10–24 who have been socialized and/or identify as female. This includes cisgender girls, cisgender women, transgender persons and non-binary individuals.

Community colleges include Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine Community Colleges. Offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs and provide continuing education opportunities in many areas.

Non-traditional Careers for Women and Minorities program encourages women to follow higher-paying, non-traditional careers. Short-term, pre-vocational training is available.

Individuals can receive up to $100/year when funds are available.

Bus service within Omaha city limits, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Ralston, Papillion, and LaVista. Weekday a.m. and p.m. rush hour Express Service to and from downtown Omaha.

Express ORBT Bus Service available on Dodge Street in Omaha.

Bus route schedules and maps are available online. Riders can track buses live at myride.ometro.com. Users may also sign up for MyRide text alerts to be notified of any service interruptions, detours, or closed stops. Printed schedules are available by request at Metro headquarters or riders can call customer service for help.

Employers may have pass programs for employees or students that allow them to ride the bus with their employee or student ID; employees should ask their Human Resources Departments what mass transit options they offer.