Yes. We opened to visitors on July 17, 2023! Watch this website and our social media channels or sign up to receive updates.

Having access to the care LGBTQ+ people NEED is not “special” care, it’s just care. Most LGBTQ+ people don’t have access to knowledgeable providers or affirming care. Providers are not required to receive training or education in caring for non-heterosexual, non-cisgender identities and/or bodies. This results in poor health outcomes. We can change all of that with an LGBTQ+ center that professionalizes and operationalizes LGBTQ+ care of all kinds, FOR US!

Yes. While Omaha ForUs is specifically focused on LGBTQ+ individuals and families, any non-LGBTQ+ person is welcome to visit the center. A number of program offerings will be open and available to the entire community.

Please remember this is first and foremost an LGBTQ+ focused space, and any disruption to this effort will result in an invitation to leave. Follow our simple community guidelines posted in the Center and we can ensure it stays true to our mission.

Unfortunately, little data exists on LGBTQ+ experiences in the Midwest. However, there is some local data. Additionally, statistically representative data from national research efforts can provide insight into the successes and challenges of LGBTQ+ communities.

The Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment Community Report (2011)

Omaha Metro LGBTQIA+ Communities Strengths and Needs Assessment (2019)

School Climate for LGBTQ Students in Nebraska (2019)

Opportunity Campus is supported and directed by Black and Pink national, and not affiliated with Omaha ForUs. We consider Black and Pink a valuable Omaha-based national resource for system-impacted LGBTQ+ populations.

Opportunity Campus is a residential and community place of safety, healing, and transformation for system-impacted LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and their families. Learn more about Opportunity Learn more about Opportunity Campus.

Black and Pink’s work enables Omaha ForUs to to serve additional LGBTQ+ intersectional communities in need of support. We thank Black and Pink for their work and wish them continued success!