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Empowerment

Investing in our youth is our greatest strength. Our caring staff help our youth gain the confidence needed through our proven programs. When someone believes in you, you begin to believe in yourself; thus journeying down the boulevard of life improvement.

Central Access Navigator

While our community is fortunate to have many services available, navigating the system of available resources can be confusing for anyone. Young people who are aging out of foster care have the burden of finding the separate services they need and knitting them together into something that can support their immediate needs and help them work toward future successes.

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That’s where The HUB’s Central Access Navigator comes in.  The HUB provides a Central Access Navigator to help young people determine what services they need, access those services, and ensure that they’re working together to provide a customized system of support. Through Central Access Navigation young adults may be eligible for Support Service Funds to help with emergency situations.  

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If you have questions, please contact Lindsey Drake at ldrake@hublincoln.org to make a request or ask questions. You can also reach Lindsey by phone or text at 402-580-9247.

Peer Support

This innovative program is designed to provide young adults with personalized support from someone who has had firsthand experience navigating the same systems and challenges.

 

At The HUB, we recognize that sometimes the best way to connect with someone is through shared experiences. Peer Support is built on the core principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement—offering a powerful and unique way to help young people feel understood, empowered, and supported. Through one-on-one connections, Peer Support helps young adults in developing essential skills for independence and recovery, offering the perspective that comes from genuine experience.

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If you have questions or would like to be connected to Peer Support you can reach out to Amanda at amanda@hublincoln.org or by phone at 402.471.8526 or you can complete a referral using this link.​​

Project H2O

Project H2O (Here to Overcome) is an empowerment program for young adults that are pregnant and/or parenting. The program equips participants with skills to address the added challenges parents experience.

Project H2O will provide a safe and caring environment for participants to explore and discuss such issues as:

  • Victimization

  • Self-esteem/Self-efficacy

  • Body Image

  • Financial Management

  • Decision Making

  • Developing Healthy Personal Relationships

  • Goal-setting

  • Education & Career Exploration

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Contact The HUB for more information about this program.

Wellness Activities

At The HUB, young adults can take part in group activities designed to support overall wellness and build independent living skills. Wellness groups offer a relaxed, supportive space to learn, connect, and take care of yourself alongside peers.

Activities may include:

  • Cooking classes

  • Meditation and mindfulness

  • Arts & crafts

  • Personal reflection

  • And more things that interest YOU!

In addition to learning new skills, wellness groups provide meaningful peer-to-peer support and a chance to build community with others who get it.

Wellness groups are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Have questions or want to get connected? Reach out to Amanda at amanda@hublincoln.org or call 402.471.8526.

Outreach Services

The HUB provides a variety of supports to young adults ages 16-24 to help them re-engage in the community, especially youth who are homeless, have dropped out of school, are unemployed, are pregnant or parenting, and/or who are disconnected from family and community.

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Youth will be connected with a staff member who will find out what specific needs the youth has and assist him or her in meeting their immediate needs. The staff member will continue working closely with the youth until they are out of crisis. This contact with staff can be long-term or short-term, depending on the needs of the youth.

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Diapers are available to parenting young adults once per month. Low-income bus passes are available for purchase at The HUB.  

Housing Supports

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) provides coaching and housing navigation support to individuals 24 years old or younger, who are currently experiencing homelessness, at imminent risk of homelessness, or are fleeing violence towards themselves or family members. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the number of young adults experiencing homelessness in Lincoln, NE.

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Coaching: Young adults work with HUB staff to identify their unique goals, develop skills, and access needed support and plans to achieve the desired outcomes. Young adults who are working with a coach will be connected to support and resources to address their individualized needs in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.

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Navigation: The navigator will work with a young adult to search for available housing options and apply for assistance through other agencies as needed. The goal of navigation is not for the coach to secure housing for the young adult, but to ensure that the young adult has support in their search for housing.

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