2915 Grant Street - (402) 451-3553: Provides STD testing, counseling, and treatment at multiple locations in Omaha. www.charlesdrewhcomaha.org
Community Resources
Medical - STD Testing
Charles Drew Health Center
Douglas County Health Department
1111 South 41st Street - (402) 444-7112: Provides testing for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV for individuals age 13 and older. For females, testing also includes screening for vaginal bacteria and infections. Treatment and counseling are also offered. Call for an appointment. Requires photo identification and $15.00 fee. www.douglascountyhealth.com
Nebraska Aids Project
250 South 77th Street, Suite A - (402) 552-9260: Provides free, confidential, and anonymous HIV testing and counseling with results available the same day. Screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia is now available at Nebraska AIDS Project for a $10.00 fee, which includes treatment if necessary. An HIV test is required prior to an STD test, and NAP offers testing to anyone age 13 and older. While HIV testing may remain anonymous, STD testing must be done confidentially, which means you will need to provide information such as your name, date of birth, and telephone number. www.nap.org
Planned Parenthood
3105 North 93rd Street - (402) 496-0489: Offers free and reduced cost pregnancy testing, pregnancy planning services, abortion services and referrals, adoption services and referrals, STD testing, treatments, and vaccines, HIV testing, birth control and emergency contraception, LGBT services, men's and women's reproductive healthcare, and women's routine physicals. www.plannedparenthood.org
University of Nebraska Medical Center - RESPECT Clinic
5050 Ames Avenue - (402) 595-2280: Confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases including testing and counseling for HIV. The clinic is open the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5:30-7 PM. There is a $15 fee for testing which can be waived based on the patent's ability to pay. www.unmc.edu/sharing/respect_clinic.htm
Parenting
Catholic Charities - Family Enrichment Program
South Omaha - Juan Diego Center - 5211 South 31st Street - (402) 939-4602
North Omaha - Christ Child North Center - 2111 Emmet Street - (402) 453-6363
Offers financial family planning, nutrition and health, parenting classes, personal development, basic skills education (childcare provided at Juan Diego Center), and community involvement programs. www.ccomaha.org
Heartland Family Service - Positive Parenting
2101 South 42nd Street - 552-7400 (English) or 616-7749 (Spanish): Positive Parenting is a 12 week class for parents of children from birth to age 12 who want to learn more about developmental stages and needs, appropriate expectations, effective discipline, family roles, and cooperation and independence. Free child care is available. Groups meet once a month. Cost is $75 ($6.50 per class). www.heartlandfamilyservice.org
Lutheran Family Services - Council Bluffs Center for Healthy Families
300 West Broadway, Suite 7 - (712) 242-1040: Offers pregnancy and early childhood services including pregnancy counseling, pre and post adoption services, early childhood mental health services, parenting programs, sexual abuse treatment for affected children and families, incentive programs, life skills development, and community referrals. www.lfsneb.org
Lutheran Family Services - North Omaha Center for Healthy Families
3040 Lake Street - (402) 504-1733: Offers pregnancy and early childhood services including pregnancy counseling, pre and post adoption services, nutrition education, early childhood mental health services, parenting programs, sexual abuse treatment for affected children and families, incentive programs, training programs, child care for on-site activities, and community referrals. www.lfsneb.org
Pregnancy Services
Bethlehem House
2301 South 15th Street - (402) 502-9224: Residential program provides support to pregnant women who choose life for their unborn child during and after pregnancy. Offers pregnancy and parenting education, medical services, and other support services. www.bethlehemhouseomaha.org
Bethlehem House
2301 South 15th Street - 502-9224: Residential program to provide support and education for pregnant women both during and after pregnancy. Education covers prenatal care, parenting, and life skills. www.bethlehemhouseomaha.org
Birthright of Council Bluffs
427 East Kanesville, Suite 303 - (712) 322-2100: Offers free pregnancy testing and confidential support including referrals for medical assistance, prenatal care, domestic abuse services, adoption services, housing, low or no cost baby furniture, food, WIC, addiction services, and professional counseling. www.birthrightcb.org
Catholic Charities-Sheehan Center
3300 North 60th Street - 554-0520: Offers adoption and post-adoption services, pregnancy and abortion counseling, mentors for new mothers, and clothing, food, diapers, and personal care items for moms and their children. www.ccomaha.org
Charles Drew Health Center - Omaha Healthy Start
2915 Grant Street - (402) 455-2229: Provides ono-on-one care coordination/case management services, health education and training, and health screening opportunities for pregnant women, women with infants and toddlers less than 2 years of age, and their families. Also provides free pregnancy testing. www.omahahealthystart.org
Child Saving Institute
4545 Dodge Street - (402) 553-6000: Offers free pregnancy counseling to women and their partners to provide support in making decisions about pregnancy. Once decisions are made, referrals are offered for community agencies offering in home family support, medical resources, WIC enrollment assistance, parenting classes, prenatal care resources, adoption opportunities, and grief/loss support groups. www.childsaving.org
Essential Pregnancy Services
24 hour hotline - 554-1000 Benson Center - 6220 Maple - 554-0121 Bellevue Center - 908 W Mission Ave - 933-2988 Maple Village Center - 3029 N 93rd Street - 763-8768: Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, health, nutrition, breastfeeding, and parenting education, STD screening, maternity and baby clothing, baby items and equipment, counseling, adoption information, post-abortion counseling, GED preparation, and community resource referrals. All services are free and confidential. www.essentialps.org
La Leche League of Omaha
339-2290: Meetings at various locations in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion provide information, support, and encouragement for mothers who are breast feeding and mothers to be who are interested in breast feeding. www.lllusa.org
La Leche League of Omaha
339-2290: Meetings at various locations in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion provide information, support, and encouragement for mothers who are breast feeding and mothers to be who are interested in breast feeding. www.lllusa.org
Lutheran Family Services - Council Bluffs Center for Healthy Families
300 West Broadway, Suite 7 - (712) 242-0326: Offers pregnancy and early childhood services including pregnancy counseling, pre and post adoption services, early childhood mental health services, parenting programs, sexual abuse treatment for affected children and families, incentive programs, life skills development, and community referrals. www.lfsneb.org
Lutheran Family Services - North Omaha Center for Healthy Families
3040 Lake Street - (402) 504-1733: Offers pregnancy and early childhood services including pregnancy counseling, pre and post adoption services, nutrition education, early childhood mental health services, parenting programs, sexual abuse treatment for affected children and families, incentive programs, training programs, child care for on-site activities, and community referrals. www.lfsneb.org