Need Shelter Now?
Call Open Door Mission and ask for staff on duty.
402-422-1111
What Do You Need Today?
Choose the help you need below
Need a Safe Place to Stay?
If you need shelter, call or visit the appropriate shelter below.
Our team will help you determine the next step.
Men’s Emergency Shelter
Garland Thompson Men’s Center
The Garland Thompson Men’s Center provides emergency services for men who need immediate assistance.
Services include:
- Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Basic-needs assistance
- Resource case management
You’ll also have access to resource case management to help you take your next steps.
Walk-ins are accepted.
Location:
2705 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Call 402-422-1111 Ask for staff on duty.
Women’s and Family Emergency Shelter
Lydia House
Lydia House provides emergency services for single women and families who need immediate assistance.
Services include:
- Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Basic-needs assistance
Additional support is available for children, domestic violence situations and family reunification.
Please call for shelter availability.
Location:
2809 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Call 402-422-1111 Ask for staff on duty.
Hungry? There’s a Place for You.
Free, hot, nutritious meals are open to anyone in the community who is hungry.
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Meals are served Monday through Sunday.
Hospitality Center
2102 N Avenue J
Omaha, NE 68110
Need Food, Clothing or Everyday Essentials?
Our Outreach Center provides free resources to
help individuals and families meet everyday needs.
Available Resources
Resources may include:
Services include:
- Food
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Toys
- Diapers
- Household goods
Furniture and appliances are also available through the Timberlake Outreach Center.
What Should I Bring?
Please bring:
- Current photo ID
- Proof of address
- Social Security cards for your household
Free resources are available once every 30 days.
Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E Locust St
Omaha, NE 68110
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday
Closed for shopping Sunday and Monday..
Appointments are available at:
- 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Walk in between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
No appointment is needed for afternoon shopping.
More Questions? Call 402-422-1111
Expanded Parenting Program
Pregnancy and parenting bring many changes and challenges.
You don’t have to navigate them alone.
The Expanded Parenting Program provides resources
for expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months old.
Qualifying participants may receive:
Services include:
- Diapers
- Parenting educational materials
- Breastfeeding educational materials
- Other essential items
Additional resources may include:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Toys
- Household goods
- Furniture and appliances
- Pantry resources
- Holiday assistance when available
Walk in between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Bilingual staff are available.
Staff can also help connect participants with other organizations
that offer additional free services and educational resources.
Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E Locust St
Omaha, NE 68110
Questions? Call 402-422-1111
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Change is possible. You don’t have to make the journey alone.
New Life Recovery Program
Open Door Mission’s New Life Recovery Program is a Bible-based, 12-step residential program for men, women and families.
The program provides tools to help participants become self-sufficient and contributing members of the community.
Men
Contact Russ at 402-422-1111 or gtmc-director@opendoormission.org
Garland Thompson Men’s Center
2705 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Women and Families
Contact Shelly at 402-422-1111 or lh-director@opendoormission.org
Lydia House
2809 N 20th St E
Omaha, NE 68110
Next Step Program
The Next Step Program is a licensed halfway house for men age 21 and older who are in early recovery from substance use disorders and need continued structure in a residential setting.
For the full Next Step Program manual, please email Jenelle at jmiller@opendoormission.org.
Looking for Housing?
Open Door Mission offers supportive housing options for qualifying individuals and families.
Permanent Supportive Apartments
Affordable two- and three-bedroom apartment rentals are available for families who want to live independently in a stable, supportive, sober-living community.
Waitlist available.
Single Room Occupancy Rentals
Affordable, long-term single-room rentals are available for single men and male veterans in a stable, supportive, sober-living community.
Waitlist available.
For more information, contact Ronda at 402-422-1111 or rnelson@opendoormission.org.
Veterans Housing First Program
Affordable, supportive, sober single-room rentals are available for single men and male veterans.
Additional services support the program’s goals of crisis intervention, emergency services, screening and assessment.
Services address areas that include:
- Mental health
- Chemical dependency
- Job skills
- Training
- Life skills
For more information, contact Ronda at 402-422-1111 or rnelson@opendoormission.org.
Transportation
Need a Ride?
Open Door Mission provides weekday shuttle service with downtown pickup at 14th & Farnam.
Monday–Friday:
- 9:45 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
For the current schedule, call 402-829-1571.
Free Pet Clinic
Free veterinary care is available for pets of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Services include core vaccinations and examination of minor medical concerns. Dogs and cats are welcome.
Third Sunday of each month
9:00–10:00 AM:
- Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis while time and supplies allow.
- Please arrive by 9:30 AM.
- Service is limited to two pets per person or family.
No Pet Clinic in December 2026 and January 2027
Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E Locust St
Omaha, NE 68110
Education & Employment
The Learning Center
The Learning Center provides educational and employment resources to help adults increase their skills and work experience.
Available resources include:
- GED tutoring
- ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate testing
- Applied Digital Skills
- Typing practice
- Employment coaching
- Adult Basic Education
Contact Amelia at 402-422-1111 ext. 5221 or aedwards@opendoormission.org.
Looking for extra help during the holidays?
Open Door Mission provides seasonal assistance for families in our community.
Turkey ‘N’ Fixin’s
Turkey ‘N’ Fixin’s program empowers low-income individuals and families in need with the ingredients to cook a Thanksgiving meal in their own homes rather than eating at the Open Door Mission on Thanksgiving Day. This also includes extra groceries to help during the Holiday season when school is out.
There will be ONLY- 1- Turkey ‘N’ Fixin’s program per. Address.
To Register and Shop Bring:
- Current photo ID
- Proof of address
- Only one adult per household is needed to register for this program
This should be done during your once-a-month shopping time.
Registration and Shopping will begin at the Timberlake Outreach Center Tuesday, November 3rd through Wednesday, November 25th.
Programa Turkey ‘N’ Fixin’s
El programa Turkey ‘N’ Fixin’s brinda a personas y familias de bajos ingresos que necesitan ayuda los ingredientes necesarios para preparar una cena de Acción de Gracias en sus propios hogares, en lugar de comer en Open Door Mission el DÃa de Acción de Gracias. El programa también incluye alimentos adicionales para ayudar a las familias durante la temporada festiva cuando los niños no están en la escuela.
Importante: Solo se permitirá un programa Turkey n’ Fixins por dirección.
Para Registrarse y Recibir los Alimentos
Los solicitantes deberán presentar:
- Una identificación con fotografÃa vigente.
- Una pieza de correspondencia reciente que muestre su dirección actual.
- Solo se requiere que un adulto por hogar se registre para este programa.
El registro debe completarse durante su visita mensual programada para comprar alimentos.
Fechas de Registro y Entrega
El registro y la entrega de alimentos se llevarán a cabo en el Timberlake Outreach Center desde el 3 de noviembre hasta el 25 de noviembre.
¡Esperamos poder ayudarle a celebrar una bendecida temporada de Acción de Gracias con su familia!
Timberlake Outreach Center
2107 E Locust St
Omaha, NE 68110
Program availability, registration dates and requirements vary by season.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s okay. We’re here to help.
If you’re not sure which service is right for you, call Open Door Mission.
Our team will help you find the right next step.
402-422-1111
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