View Search Results

Provides basic foods, nutrition counseling and access to health services for pregnant woman, breast feeding and non-nursing mothers, infants and children up to five years of age.

Advocates and offers support to victims of crime. Works closely with law enforcement and other community agencies to ensure that the victim is protected from additional acts committed by the Defendant; to protect the children and other family members of the victim from exposure to, or possible injury inflicted by the Defendant; and to gather restitution information from the victims of crimes.

Provides help to children who are likely to experience multiple placements or being in an institution, then places them with specially trained foster parents to receive these supports in a home setting. Offers daily care and guidance from trained foster parents to help prepare the child for reunification, a traditional foster home, or adoption.

Offers individual psychotherapy services, provided by qualified master's-level staff, to individuals age 18 and older.

Therapy offered explores childhood trauma, current day stressors, mood, and other mental health symptoms and behaviors disrupting functioning.

Psychiatric services are available as an adjunct to any services accessed by an individual at Transitions MHS (age 15 and older).

Counseling services are provided by bachelor's-level staff on an individual basis and address current-day stressors and build coping skills.

Supportive Housing Program is a HUD-funded transitional living program for youth ages 18-24. Youth are provided with a subsidized house/apartment and work with a case manager to reduce homelessness or unsafe living conditions and to achieve permanent housing. Supportive Housing serves both single youth as well as pregnant and/or parenting youth. Youth can remain in Supportive Housing for up to 24 months.

Permanent Housing Program is a HUD-funded program for youth ages 18-24. Youth are provided with a subsidized house/apartment and work with a case manager to reduce homelessness or unsafe living conditions and to achieve permanent housing. Permanent Housing serves youth who have a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis. Permanent Housing serves both single youth as well as pregnant and/or parenting youth. There is no time-limit to their participation.

Life skills training in the areas of education, employment, independent living, and parenting.

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Offers help to victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). Program can pay for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). Can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.

Website to assist in finding local information and referral providers.

Provides assistance to senior citizens, who might otherwise require nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by offering in-home and community-based services. These services include comprehensive care coordination, adult day services, in-home support such as cleaning, meals, laundry, shopping/running errands, and personal hygiene, emergency home response service, and automated medication dispenser service.

Offers help for individuals to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Offers an 8-week parenting course focusing on the concept of choice and accountability in parenting. This 90-minute group is currently offered online via Zoom. 

Provides community and street outreach services to assist individuals who may be facing homelessness by working to increase job, social, and living skills. Will also assist individuals with obtaining benefits (Social Security, Medical, etc.) for which they may qualify.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component. 

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides dentistry designed specifically for patients with developmental disabilities.

Offers:

• Cleanings
• Check-ups
• X-Rays
• Sealants
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Crowns
• Dentures

Administers licenses for beer/liquor, cigarette sales, pushcart/peddler/solicitor/ transient merchant/mobile food unit; taxi cab/limousine license, and tow fees.

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

Provides services to individuals with mental health issues. Services include case management, counseling, and prescription administration.