To best support our military-connected students at UNO, the Office of Military and Veterans Services collaborates with many non-profit and government veteran service organizations.
American Legion - Omaha Post 1
The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism across the U.S. through diverse programs.
amlegionpost1omaha.orgAt Ease USA
Supporting active military, veterans, and more with confidential, research-supported, cost-effective treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. AEU provides confidential trauma treatment and therapeutic support to active military, veterans, frontline healthcare workers and their loved ones regardless of their ability to pay.
ateaseusa.orgLightbridge
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lightbridgelife.comValley Hope
Valley Hope’s Veteran and Military Services Program strives to serve every Veteran and their family with competent, compassionate, and responsive addiction treatment in an environment that understands and supports the unique experiences of Veterans and military families.
valleyhope.org/treatment/veteransVet Centers
We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.
va.gov/omaha-vet-centerVeterans Business Outreach Center
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program is designed to proudly provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. VBOC at Nebraska Enterprise Fund is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Veterans Employment Services - Nebraska Department of Labor
The Nebraska Department of Labor is dedicated to providing employment and training services to all Veterans as we extend our gratitude for your service to the United States of America.
Adam Westby
Disabled Veterans' Outreach Specialist - Reemployment Coordinator
Phone: 402.934.2631
Email: adam.westby@nebraska.gov
Loval Veterans Employment Representative
Email: kevin.townsend@nebraska.gov
Veteran Readiness and Employment
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) offers employment support for Veterans with service-connected disability that limits their ability to work. Veterans who complete a VR&E program earn an average of $21,000 more annually and are 15% more likely to own their own homes.
va.gov/vre