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Provides consultations to seniors to give information, resources, and improved access to long-term care support services. Information can include housing options, in-home care services, assistance with completing applications for Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy, etc, and assistance with Medicare.

Helpline staffed by nurses, social workers and therapists. Services include:

- Current disease information.

- Medical issues including symptoms and treatments.

- Health and social care.

- Emotional support.

- Referrals to health professionals and community resources for local support.

Offers a local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure a free, appropriate public education including a priority to preschool program. The choice of staying in the school of origin or attending the school nearest their shelter or temporary home. Immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at time of enrollment. May also offer assistance with transportation, if needed.

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.

Provides dental care, including cleaning, exams, x-rays, etc.

CASA offers trained adult volunteers assisting children who are going through the court system due to child abuse or neglect.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system.  Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents.  CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Provides financial help with heating and electric bills. Applications are accepted starting October 1st through August 15th or when funding is exhausted.

October is a priority period reserved for elderly, disabled, families with children 5 and under, and disconnected households. The general population can apply starting November 1st.

This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The amount of the benefit is based on number in the household, the 30-day income of the household and the source of heat. This is a one-time payment to the household's energy provider.

Provides a matching fund program to help with utility bills for customers of Ameren Illinois only.

Works to help individuals, including those facing significant employment barriers, secure and retain high-quality jobs. The program assists people in finding employment, funds training when needed to gain or retain a position, and provides assistance in obtaining work permits or official documentation required for work authorization.

The Adult Program serves people who are at least 18 years old and, if applicable, registered for Selective Service. The Dislocated Worker Program serves individuals registered for Selective Service who have lost their jobs and meet dislocated worker categories defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The Youth Program serves in-school youth (ages 14-21) and out-of-school youth (ages 16-24) who need assistance with training or education to enter the workforce successfully, with a focus on young people facing barriers to success. This includes government-subsidized summer employment programs that provide job opportunities in the public and private sectors during the summer months. Registration for these summer opportunities occurs during a spring application period.

Provides help for vulnerable adults navigating abusive situations that they may encounter by providing resources to help mitigate risk of vulnerable adults that meet the criteria of the program.

Provides home health care services, provided by registered nurses and home health aides.

Services include catheter care, IV treatment and oxygen/respiratory therapy; and in-home therapy including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Offers a natural health clinic, and acupuncture treatments.

Provides in-home case management as well as 24-hour response to emergencies. Services include a case manager who will monitor individuals weekly to ensure they are linked with the necessary resources and referrals for both inpatient and outpatient drug treatment programs. Services may also include weekly in-home and out-of-home counseling for adults, children, couples, and families. Families may also be referred to a number of community-based services, including medical services, counseling, drug or alcohol treatment support groups, food pantries, housing, employment training, and continuing education programs. 

Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).

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

Provides mental health and substance abuse counseling services to veterans. Services include treatment for addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD.

911 services assess requests for emergency assistance and dispatch the appropriate emergency response agency (police, fire, paramedics, etc.).

Provides information, assistance, and referrals to caregivers of older adults to help with necessary services and supports. Staff can also help the caregiver determine if the person they are caring for is receiving benefits they may be eligible for that could reduce the caregiver's costs.