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Responsible for the following correctional facilities: ANAMOSA STATE PENITENTIARY (319-462-3504): ASP is a high medium security men's facility emphasizing academic and vocation education, psychological service and counseling, cognitive skills training, licensed substance abuse program, family violence prevention, pre-release programming, and prison industries. ASP serves as the reception and classification center for all juvenile males adjudicated to the adult institutional corrections system CLARINDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (712-542-5634): A medium security men’s institution emphasizing: academic education, violence prevention, anger management, parenting programs, psychological counseling, cognitive skills training, substance abuse program, prison industry (trailer production), private family visitation, reentry program, pre-release program, vocational training, and special needs programs FT. DODGE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (515-574-4700): A medium security men’s facility, emphasizing: academic and vocational education, psychological services and counseling, cognitive skills training, substance abuse program, reentry programs, anger management, parenting programs, family violence program, and MIFVPP IOWA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN, MITCHELLVILLE (515-725-5042): Serves as the reception and classification center for all females entering the adult institutional corrections system. A medium security women's facility emphasizing academic and vocational education, prison industries, psychological counseling, cognitive skill training, substance abuse programs, violence prevention, pre-release program, reentry programs, anger management and parenting programs IOWA MEDICAL & CLASSIFICATION CENTER, CORALVILLE (319-626-2391): IMCC serves as the reception and classification center for all males 18 years of age and older entering the adult institutional corrections system. After extensive testing and assessment of risk, health and cognitive skills, they are then processed on to other facilities. A medium security general population unit is in operation at IMCC, as well as, a special needs unit with both medical and mental health beds. IMCC also runs the only licensed forensic psychiatric hospital in the state, providing inpatient psychiatric and evaluation service to non-adjudicated patients IOWA STATE PENITENTIARY, FT. MADISON (319-372-5432): A maximum security prison facility for men emphasizing: academic and vocational education, prison industries, psychological counseling, cognitive skills training, and offender treatment MT. PLEASANT WOMEN'S UNIT, Mt. Pleasant (319-385-9511): A medium/minimum security institution for women emphasizing cognitive based programming including substance abuse, sex offender programming, thinking for a change, and academic programming. In addition, mental health re-entry and recreation services are provided NEWTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (641-792-7552): A medium security facility for men. Includes: violence prevention, anger management, parenting programs, psychological counseling, cognitive skills training, licensed substance abuse program, pre-release programs, off grounds work programs, Storybook, GED and literacy, CALM, Thinking for Success, criminality, Braille, Key-life skills, Blackhawk County Re-entry, prison industries, etc. NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Rockwell City (712-297-7521): A minimum security facility for men emphasizing academic and vocational education, psychological counseling, cognitive skills training, licensed substance abuse program, parenting programs, leader dog training, family violence prevention, pre-release program, anger management, off grounds work, prison industries, and many other programs. OTHER CONTACTS: Ft. Des Moines Work Release Program: 515-242-6956 Re-Entry Resources: [email protected]

Offers to help individuals develop abilities and skills to be successful in roles within their chosen living, learning and social environments.

Offers rent and utility payment assistance. Checks will be issued directly to the landlord or utility providers after confirming funds are available.

Provides a free break time program for single parents to enjoy several hours of uninterrupted time (support) for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time. Break Time is held throughout the year at Valley Community Center in West Des Moines. Based on survey data collected from single parents, Break Times are primarily held on Saturdays.

Law enforcement agency.

Accepts donations of household items, food, small appliances (toasters, toaster ovens, coffee makers, etc.), bedding, towels, kitchen/dining utensils, etc. (No clothing, mattresses, or furniture.)

Ongoing support and crisis intervention to families. Family Consultation is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the parents by providing practical guidance and support. Crisis intervention is also available 24 hours a day to ensure safety and stability in the home.

Compass equips parents either through practical, specific one-on-one instruction or in a seminar format. This instruction assists parents and families to communicate and interact in a healthy and successful manner. The method goes beyond simple education and focuses on equipping parents with the individual skills needed to be successful.

Provides coupon booklets to assist older adults with purchasing fruits and vegetables. Coupons can be used at local Farmers Markets and roadside stands at approved locations. Booklets are distributed during the normal business hours of local senior citizen center and booklet recipients receive a list of approved market sites.

Provides staff to help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

Provides health legal services that helps individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed. Can also assist with medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare), establishing powers of attorney, nursing home discharges, helping family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones, and helping people with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Provides a Liberal Arts and Sciences University.

Offers to connect homeless or near-homeless Veterans and non-Veterans to community services through an annual resource fair. Some of those benefits include benefits counseling (Social Security and Veterans), employment and training assistance, health care screenings, housing services, and legal assistance. Also provided will be haircuts, hygiene products, clothing and food will be available.

- Center for Independent Living.

- Information and referral for disability services.

- Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

- Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

- Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

- Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

- Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

- Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

Offers to work with surrounding communities and businesses to develop procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Services may also include information regarding ema weather briefings, alerts and warnings, local emergency planning committee information and links, emergency alerts, emergency planning, hazmat ordinance, current emergencies, preparedness, mitigation planning, and floodplain management.