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Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) |
Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) promotes the development of pro-social behavior and the reduction of violent behavior in chronically aggressive adolescents.
Needs Addressed: Mental Health, aggression.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Anger Management High Risk/Need |
Anger Management High Risk/Need: This treatment provides instruction and practice on basic anger control strategies in a group facilitated by clinicians.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; aggression, mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment that helps participants develop mindfulness-based coping skills to decrease suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
Needs Addressed: Mental Health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program (IOP) |
Drug and alcohol treatment that is on the treatment continuum beneath residential.
Needs addressed: Substance abuse
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mental Health Outpatient Services |
Provides general, individual therapy.
Need addressed: Mental Health.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mindful Living |
A cognitive behavioral/schema focused/mindfulness based aftercare treatment group to promote mastery of skills necessary for pro-social living.
Need addressed: mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mindfulness Based Parenting |
This group teaches a mindfulness based, schema focused approach to parenting based on principles of health human development.
Need addressed: parenting
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy |
This group applies a cognitive behavioral, schema focused and mindfulness baed approach to increasing skills/awareness applicable to pro-social living.
Need addressed: clinical
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mindfulness Meditation |
This group promotes self-awareness, teaches emotional regulation skills, and promotes increased emotional intelligence.
Need addressd: Clinical
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Clinical Treatment |
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Treatment for Substance Use Outpatient (OP) |
Treatment services for individuals who would benefit from some treatment in order to achieve sobriety without needing a higher level of treatment. It is also beneficial for continued support as a step down from residential treatment.
Needs addressed: Drugs and Alcohol Abuse.
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Clinical Treatment |
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7 Habits on the Inside |
Developed by FranklinCovey in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Corrections, 7 Habits on the Inside uses the principles of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tailored for the incarcerated individual. The program seeks to empower individuals to manage their own lives in such a way as to be successful in prison and in the community and using the principles of integrity, proactivity, and other key skills. (12 weeks)
Needs Addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Family; Employment; Life Skills
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Exploring Trauma |
Participants explore the effects of trauma and how it has impacted their lives.
Needs addressed: Attitude/behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Hustle 2.0 |
A trauma informed mail based correspondence program which explores entrepreneurship, healthy relationships, leadership, criminal thinking, employment, purposeful living, reentry, anger management, character development, victim awareness, persevering, and becoming the solution.
Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) |
MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Restorative Justice Intervention Program |
This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Thinking for a Change |
Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders.
Needs addressed: Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Victim Impact |
This program emphasizes participant accountability and understanding of how the participant's behavior has impacted the victim.
Needs addressed: Pro-social; attitudes/behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Adult Basic Education |
Builds basic skills for GED testing, college readiness and/or skill development.
Need Addressed: Education
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Education Programs |
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Adult Secondary Education (ASE) |
Assists students prepare for taking the high school equivalency test (GED).
Addresses Need Area: Education
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Education Programs |
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College correspondence |
Opportunity to pursue college coursework through individual and family support.
Need addressed: Education, employment.
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Education Programs |
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College Courses |
College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense.
Needs Addressed: Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.
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Education Programs |
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ESL/ELL |
English as a second language (ESL) provides individuals with literacy support before Adult Basic Education
Needs addressed: Education; life skills
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Education Programs |
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High School Diploma |
NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process.
Need addressed: Education.
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Education Programs |
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Metro Community College |
Provides college level education.
Need addressed: Education/employment
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Education Programs |
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AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization which encourages members to read, and listen at meetings using the program as an opportunity to face the truth and become accountable for their addiction to alcohol.
Need Addressed: Support for addiction and prosocial activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Art Class |
On a monthly basis, NCYF's art class allows inmates to express their feelings and emotions through art. A theme is given and art supplies are provided.
Need addressed: Pro-social
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Book Club |
Participants select a book to read, and come together weekly with Omaha Public Library to discuss the book and how it relates to real life situations.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Charles Drew Health Center Health Class |
There are a variety of workshops including birth control, nutrition, date abuse, bullying, gender boxes, hygiene.
Need addressed prosocial and health.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Intentional Peer Support |
This program allows individuals with similar life experiences to walk along side each other in supportive relationships.
Needs addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Prosocial Activities
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Pro-Social Activities |
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K-9 Foster Care Program |
A program that partners with the Humane Society to care and provide routine training for dogs who will be adopted.
Need Addressed: Pro-Social Activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Keyboard/Guitar |
Lessons teach a skill that takes discipline and persistence.
Need addressed: Pro-social/outside interest.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Mentoring Program |
Incarcerated individuals are partnered with a community mentor where they are given advice and do an activity together on a weekly basis. The mentors assist in preparing them for their roles as productive citizens in the areas of jobs, housing, family and values.
Need addressed: Pro-social; support; life skills
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
Narcotics Anonymous encourages its members to attend meetings, read and listen to speakers to face the truth and be accountable for their addictions.
Need addressed: Drug addiction support; pro-social/outside interest.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Religious Classses and activities |
Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development.
Needs addressed: Pro-social, support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Sports/Recreation Activities |
A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.
Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; health.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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WRAP Mental Health Wellness group |
A support and mental health awareness group.
Needs: Support
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Assistance for Social Security Application |
Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole.
Need addressed: Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.
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Reentry Services |
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Discharge Planning |
Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed.
Need addressed: Re-entry
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Reentry Services |
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Intentional Peer Support Parole Prep |
This program is designed to prepare and provide resources to participants for presentation with the parole board.
Need addressed: Reentry
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Reentry Services |
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Reentry planning |
Clients develop comprehensive reentry plans that include housing/transitional living, employment/education, transportation, ID credentials, medical/mental and behavioral health treatment.
Need addressed: Reentry.
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Reentry Services |
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Clinical Treatment Programs |
See clinical programs list for more details.
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Core Topics |
Introduction to Psychotherapy for those who may want or need an idea of what is involved in mental behavioral health programming.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Crisis Intervention |
Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Needs Addressed: Mental health.
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Individual/Group Psychotherapy |
Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed.
Need addressed: mental health
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Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations |
Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.
Need addressed: Mental Health; education.
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Skilled Nursing Facility |
On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches.
Needs addressed: Health and mental health.
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Transition Services |
Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Community Coordination |
Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations.
Needs Addressed: Housing, medical, mental health, basic needs, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Living Needs |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs.
Needs addressed: Social work services.
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Social Work Services |
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Medical Services Coordination |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release:
Needs addressed: Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Specialized Housing Services |
Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed.
Needs addressed: Re-entry
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Social Work Services |
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Specialized Population Served |
Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs.
Needs addressed: Health; mental health
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Social Work Services |
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Career Readiness |
Helps individuals identify a specific career path; learn professional and personal skills to assist them in getting a job.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Computer based Education and Training |
Certificate program utilizing tablets for improvement in academics and job training.
Need addressed: Education. employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Department of Labor Workforce Development |
Helps participants develop a resume, prepare for interviews and work on job skills.
Need area addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Fit Citizens |
Participants are provided with nutrition and fitness training.
Need addressed: Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Grudge Reduction |
This group provides a schema focused mindfulness based approach to grudge reduction and forgiveness.
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Need addressed: Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Health Course |
This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides workshops on preventative health education and nutrition, such as Men's Birth Control; Date Abuse; Bullying; Gender Boxes; and Hygiene.
Need addressed: Health.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Ironing Class |
The class is designed to teach participants the importance of appearance and grooming.
Need addressed: Lifeskill
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Launch Leadership |
Builds leadership skills through communication.
Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior, employment.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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One Heart Project |
Life skills and mentoring program
Needs addressed: Employment, reentry family
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ReConnect: Final Number |
Helps participants learn to make better choices and examine thinking patterns, preparing them to take advantage of opportunities in prison that will help them succeed.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Resume class Omaha Library |
The Omaha Public Library provides resume classes to help incarcerated individuals prepare for employment searches and interviews.
Need addressed: Employment; vocational Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
