The CURTIS CENTER
Who we are:
The Curtis Center offers transitional housing for individuals seeking a new start on life. We offer evidenced-based, cognitive behavioral programming to give Curtis Center residents tools and support for positive life changes and self-sufficiency.
What we do:
On-site casework, seven days a week • 24-hour staffing • Weekly classes • Free WiFi with access to
computers • Laundry facilities • Access to food, clothing, and hygiene items • Secure building • Private, fully furnished rooms • Safe, sober environment
Our program:
The Curtis Center Program is made up of four phases. Each phase is designed to motivate participants toward pro-social behaviors and choices.
Intake and Orientation:
Our friendly, professional staff welcome each individual upon their arrival and help them get settled in. Our caseworkers go over the program requirements, meet any immediate needs, and give the individual a tour of the facility.
Employment plan:
Part of successful transition is finding gainful employment. Our caseworkers specialize in helping individuals create an employment action plan. These plans allow an individual to think about what kind of job they want, what they need to do to get that job, and how to maintain that job.
Transition planning and saving:
After an individual finds gainful employment, they can begin saving money towards a deposit and first month’s rent for housing in the community. Creating a comprehensive transition plan requires planning how much rent they can afford, how much they will need to save each month, and what other supports they need to achieve housing stability.
Maintenance and Discharge:
During this phase, individuals continue working, saving money, and following their employment and transition plans until they secure housing in the community are discharged from the program.
Additional Services Available
PCM’s Help Center (HC)
PCM’S Free Medical Clinic
Any resident who does not have medical benefits is given full access to our Free Clinic. The clinic is located on the same campus as the Curtis Center and currently offers dental, chiropractic and mental health services.
Stats
In Lincoln, the homeless and near-homeless population includes people from all walks of life. In the most recent Point In Time count, designed to measure the extent of homlessness in the community on a single day, this was the face of homelessness in Lincoln:
- 694 people in 512 households were homeless
- Nearly a fourth were children under the age of 18
- 10% were US Military Veterans
- 5% of the people were unsheltered
- 21% were vitcims of domestic violence
- 22% had a substance use disorder
- 18% had a serious mental illness
Former Curtis Center Resident
Application Process:
We have different application processes for males and females.
For males:
• Gross annual income must be under $34,680
• Screenings may be completed by phone
• Pre-applications can be submitted up to 6 months before scheduled move in to secure spot
• Full application must be submitted within 90 days before scheduled move-in
• Applications can be completed in person or by mail or email
For females:
• Screenings may be completed by phone, in
person, email, or mail.
• Referrals can be received up to 24 hours before the desired move-in date.
Contact:
Phone: 402.475.1303 ex. 132 Email: CurtisCenterHousing@gmail.com Address: Curtis Center 110 Q St. Lincoln NE 68508
