Homeless Shelter | Central Iowa Shelter and Services
Central Iowa Shelter and Services
1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility
Open to homeless adults in need of shelter
Required documents
Proof of homelessness
Hours
Mon-Sun 24 hours
(515) 284-5719
Voice·
Main Phone
(515) 883-1692
Fax·
Fax
Application process
Call first for availability, interview by staff to fill out paperwork
Fees
None
Service area
Adair County, IA
Adams County, IA
Clarke County, IA
Dallas County, IA
Decatur County, IA
Jasper County, IA
Lucas County, IA
Madison County, IA
Marion County, IA
Polk County, IA
Ringgold County, IA
Taylor County, IA
Union County, IA
Warren County, IA
Wayne County, IA
Offers an emergency shelter to all adults needing shelter. All new clients to the shelter are encouraged to work with Primary Health Care Centralized Intake upon entering the shelter. Length of stay at the shelter is determined upon entry. Other services include AA meetings, laundry facilities, clothing closet, and a health clinic. WEATHER AMNESTY - is no longer offered. This specific service is closed.
Last assured
07/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Central Iowa Shelter and Services
Provides emergency shelter for men and women.