Omaha Center For Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc
About Omaha Center For Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc
At OCRISI, support can look like help with immigration paperwork, a job search, or a bag of fresh food, all in the same week. That matters because settling in is rarely just one problem, and OCRISI meets people where those real needs show up. Its work centers dignity, rights, and the everyday steps that help refugees and immigrants move toward self-sufficiency and community engagement.
OCRISI stands out for how fully it stays with people through the messier parts of starting over in Omaha. Case management is part of the picture, but so are former refugees on the team, community partnerships, shared language, and ongoing support.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Case Management
Needs assessments, individualized support plans, service coordination, and ongoing advocacy for housing, employment assistance, language training, healthcare, education, legal aid, food distribution, and utility assistance.
Immigration and Legal Services
Legal aid, guidance, information, and representation for immigration matters, asylum applications, and refugee status determination.
Employment Services
Resume writing assistance, job search resources, interview preparation, job placement support, employer connections, vocational training, and skill development.
Youth Programs and Services
Academic support, tutoring, after-school programs, mentoring, peer support, leadership development, life skills workshops, cultural preservation, community engagement, civic participation, and youth advocacy.
Mental Health and Support
Counseling, support groups, community outreach, awareness, referrals, and case management support for emotional well-being and resilience.
Food Distribution
Distribution of fresh foods for refugees and immigrants in the community.
Utility Assistance
Help with utility assistance, including OPPD and MUD support.
Housing Advocacy
Advocacy and support related to housing needs as part of settlement services.
Medicaid, SNAP, and SSI Application Assistance
Help filling out applications for Medicaid, SNAP or Food Stamps, and SSI benefits paperwork.
ESL Classes
English as a Second Language classes for refugees, immigrants, and newcomers, including newly arrived Afghan people.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To empower and support refugees and immigrants in their journey toward successful integration, self-sufficiency, and community engagement. OCRISI provides comprehensive services, advocacy, and resources that promote well-being, preserve dignity, and uphold rights.
Who they serve
Refugees and immigrants living in Omaha, Nebraska, including newcomers, children, youth, adult learners, families, and elderly community members.
How your donation helps
- Case management and advocacy
- Immigration and legal services
- Employment services and vocational training
- Youth programs and mentoring
- Mental health and support services
- Food distribution
- Utility assistance
- ESL classes and tutoring
Need help?
How someone in need can access Omaha Center For Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc’s services.
Individuals and families can contact OCRISI by phone, email, the contact form, or in person at the Omaha office to ask about case management, legal aid, employment services, youth programs, mental health support, ESL classes, and basic needs assistance. Case management services are described as ongoing support for up to five years from the date of arrival.
Partners & funders
In the news
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of help does OCRISI provide?
OCRISI offers help with case management, immigration and legal services, employment services, youth programs and services, mental health and support, food distribution, utility assistance, housing advocacy, benefits applications, and ESL classes.
Who can use the services?
OCRISI serves refugees and immigrants living in Omaha, Nebraska, including newcomers, families, children, youth, adult learners, and elderly community members.
How does case management work?
Case managers start with a needs assessment, build an individualized support plan, and then help coordinate services like housing, employment assistance, language training, healthcare, education, and legal aid.
What help is available for newcomers working toward self-sufficiency?
Newcomers can get ongoing case management, employment support, legal aid, youth and family services, mental health support, and help with benefits applications and basic needs.
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