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Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate. Utility assistance can also include cell phone bill help. 

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (through ACCESSNebraska at www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Supportive rental housing for low-income Veterans and their families.

Offers ways to explore options and to solve problems that sometimes occur for people with disabilities. Common issues include making adjustments to a newly acquired disability, experiencing changes in living arrangements and learning to use community services more effectively.

Offered to individuals (men/women) who are convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault within the Sixth Judicial District. Programming includes an intake/orientation session followed by group attendance. There is an alternative program for people with severe mental disorders, medical concerns, or other uncommon factors which require individualized services. Those appropriate for this group include: Court ordered clients, referrals from DHS and those who volunteer.

Offers law enforcement services to the Jones County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.

Rebuilds bicycles for those in need of transportation.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws, including burial benefits.

Offers 24/7 support to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as their families, 365 days a year. Provides free, confidential services dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual assault and guiding them on their path to healing. Services include counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention and professional education programs, and child sexual assault prevention initiatives that aim to protect children from molestation and other forms of sexual assault. These initiatives focus on teaching children about personal boundaries, recognizing inappropriate behavior, and encouraging them to report incidents of assault or uncomfortable situations.

General Assistance provides financial support to Muscatine County income eligible residents in emergency situations. Trust Services provides payee support to persons determined by the Social Security Administration to need assistance in managing their benefits.

Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Offers a before and after school program. Services provide safe, fun, and learning activities for children. From creative arts and hands-on science experiments to games and interactive projects. Assistance with homework is also provided. Bus services may also be provided from local schools. 

Transitional housing available to individuals experiencing homelessness and HIV. Provides up to 24 months of housing with linkage and referrals to services, depending on individual needs.

May provide the following referrals:

- Medical services.

- Mental health services.

- Substance abuse treatment.

- And more.

If HIV-negative, see PC3 program.

Offers to assist families with gaining economic independence. CIRHA's FSS Coordinator will work with participants and local agencies to provide supportive services that may assist the participant in achieving their goals for self-sufficiency.

This program does not include Knoxville and Pella. They have their own program.

Offers outpatient individual, group and family sessions for those working on their substance use recovery. Also offers Intensive Outpatient Programming which is 3 hours a day, 3 days per week for both adults and juveniles, and partial hospitalization programing a12-18 day program for adults only.