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Provides home-based health services that assist individuals with recovery, regaining independence, and becoming as self-sufficient as possible. A provider’s order is needed to participate in all Home Care services.

Home Care Services can include home visits, homemaker assistance services (like bathing, meal preparation, walking assistance, etc.), mobile integrated healthcare, remote patient monitoring nursing services, skilled nursing care, diabetic care, pediatric care, wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, medication assessments, and therapy services.

Provides library services. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include books, music recordings, CDs and DVDs, audiobooks/electronic books; computer software, magazines, and newspapers. The library also has computers and WiFi for public access. There are also library sponsored programs for all ages offered.

A community-led initiative to help families move from crisis to stability. Using resource navigation and shared case management, the program brings services together so families can access help through one coordinated system. Participants work with Thrive Navigators who connect them to existing community resources, speak up for their needs, and help coordinate services among providers.

Free programs assist adult cancer survivors and caregivers:

-- Survivorship 101: For cancer patients and their caregivers, a 9 week program is available in person or over Zoom in small group settings by professional facilitators. Provides survivorship education, emotional/mental health support and rehabilitation. Survivors connect with and provide support to each other.

--Under 45 Survivorship 101: Same program as above, but tailored especially for the under 45 age demographic.

-- Brain Fog Program: A 6 week program over Zoom by professional facilitators in small groups for survivors post-cancer treatment. Brain exercises, memory support tools, and research-proven methods for mental stability for both cancer and Covid survivors.

Provides Information and Referral for cancer-related programs.

Provides safe, sanitary, and affordable rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Several public housing apartments are available throughout the county. Including Amboy and Sublet.

Counseling services provided by therapists who have specialized in the treatment of sexual abuse.

Counseling includes working through things like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapy, Rape Trauma Syndrome, flashbacks, repeated thoughts and/or memories, anxiety/fear, depression, nightmares, sleep disturbances, eating issues, trust and safety concerns, relationship issues, and self esteem.

Also offers individual and group counseling, children's counseling, and school based services.

Offers a noon congregate meal for older adults in the Lincoln and Lancaster County. Meals may also be available for individuals ages 60 and under for a slight fee.

Shelter open year round, also provides heated facilities during cold weather and air conditioned facilities during hot weather.

Offers to connect adult volunteers ages 55 and over with opportunities to engage in service to the community. Volunteers choose what fits their passions, interests, and schedules. The agency partners with the public, non-profit, and health care organizations to address needs in the areas of education, food security, independent living, financial security, disaster, and more.

Routine childhood vaccinations through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Adult vaccinations are available through the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program. Limited private pay/cash vaccines are available as well.

Offers computer/ IT training, health and safety, industrial and manufacturing, small business development center, skills advantage, and the START (Supervisory Training and Retention Tools) program.

Offers the Counseling Center for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) cases no matter what the period of service. The center provides family and marital counseling, bereavement counseling; counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder; anxiety, anger and any issues dealing with readjustment.

Offers a program that is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children. Therapists use this method to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings.

Provides nutritious lunches in a friendly environment. Each meal includes a combination of protein, vegetables, fruit, grain, and milk.

Menus are approved by a registered dietitian to ensure they meet 1/3 of the daily recommended intake of essential nutrients.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov