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Information about pests, food production (including gardening), turf and landscape, and water quality.

Local city offices.

Provides police and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response.

Provides a cohesive partnership among the communities and Fire Departments to reduce the number of fire injuries and deaths, by providing evaluation, education, and redirection assistance to the children who exhibit fire setting behavior at no cost to the families affected. Trained providers will connect a child (or youth) to appropriate resources in the community, this can include fire safety education or professional counseling services when necessary. CONTACTS: North Eastern Iowa Counties (Region 1): Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Grundy, Howard, Mitchell, Winneshiek. Contact Jason Kayser, Regional Coordinator, 319-404-8417, [email protected]. North Central Iowa Counties (Region 2): Boone, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Kossuth, Marshall, Story, Webster, Winnebago, Worth, Wright. Contact Greg Nelson, Regional Coordinator, 515-573-2871, [email protected]. North Western Iowa Counties (Region 3): Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, Woodbury. Contact Lt. Joe Rodriguez, Regional Coordinator, 712-279-6146, [email protected]. South Western Iowa Counties (Region 4): Adams, Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Taylor. Contact Brent Smmith, Regional Coordinator, 319-331-5049, [email protected]. South Central Iowa Counties (Region 5): Adair, Appanoose, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Guthrie, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Polk, Union, Warren, Wayne. Contact Mike Whitsell, Regional Coordinator, 515-208-5704, [email protected]. South Eastern Iowa Counties (Region 6): Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Jones, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Mahaska, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington. Contact Brent Smith, Regional Coordinator, 319-286-5200, [email protected]..

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 flu shots, fall and winter and COVID-19 immunizations. Other adult and child immunizations provided include tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, HIB, hepatitis A & B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, infant pneumococcal disease, and rotavirus infant diarrheal disease. Meningococcal Vaccine for persons aged 11-18. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine for Children 9 –18 years of age. School-based Immunization clinics Influenza and pneumonia clinics (in-home service if necessary) offered, visit website for days and times for clinics.

Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.

Referrals and state information to citizens.

Public counsel for Nebraska.

Provides vocational training, developmental training, and day programs focusing on daily living skills and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Works alongside medical clinicians to help patients manage depression, family concerns, anxiety, trauma, risky behaviors, chronic diseases, child and adolescent well-being, ADHD, substance use and abuse, family violence and more complex conditions. Psychiatrists consult with the medical and behavioral health clinicians to ensure that patients receive care through effective assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic services.

Offers counseling in English and Spanish, and counseling in other languages is available using interpreter services. Social Assistance Workers are available to help patients access resources, address urgent financial issues and work through housing problems, violence, sexual assault and other issues with the goal of promoting self-efficacy in all areas of life that impact health and well-being.

Provides support services to special needs individuals of all ages and their loved ones. Services include a day program for adults, respite care, support groups for parents/caregivers and siblings, safety programs, family events, mobile sensory tent, and a sensory friendly business program.

Provides food pantry, bi-monthly pay as you're able meals, and educational classes.

State Supplement adds to the benefits of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to bring the income of aged and disabled individuals up to the need of standards of Nebraska. Additionally, some persons are not eligible for SSI payments, but qualify for a State Supplement payment because of different standards and regulations.

State Disability provides aid to needy persons who have a disability expected to last for at least six months, but less than the 12 months required to be eligible for the federal Supplemental Security Income Program.

Provides transitional housing available to individuals who are LGBTQ+ and experiencing homelessness. Provides up to 24 months of housing with case management and referral services. This location is one of the coordinated entry points for anyone who is homeless in the area.

If HIV+, see Billy's House program.

Central contact for WIC in 9 counties. Provides basic health monitoring, nutrition education, and a USDA nutrition program that provides food vouchers and packages tailored to client needs, including infant formula.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, burial expense, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides pharmacogenomics testing to individuals who are experiencing behavioral health issues that may require prescription treatment.

- PGX testing identifies indicators for successful medication treatment options.

- Testing improves care coordination, controls chronic conditions, and reduces hospitalizations and readmissions.