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Offers a program that is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children. Therapists use this method to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts and feelings.

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 animal control services throughout the county.

Offers to resettle individuals who have been forced to flee their home country because of war and persecution. The program provides newly arriving refugees with intensive support services needed to achieve basic self-sufficiency as contributing members of the community, including housing, employment and educational placement. DONATIONS accepted: kitchen items, personal items, household items and furniture. For a full list of items visit the website. Contact Refugee Resettlement Specialist Shalom Lule, [email protected].

Provides a food pantry.

Offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for area homeless individuals.

Apartments for low/moderate income independent elderly. Offers activities, transportation to grocery store, and van for outings to restaurants, Walmart, and Goodwill. On site wellness center available (Independent Living).

Housing, including 2 HUD buildings for 62 years and older, and 2 Tax Credit buildings for 55 years and older.

Provides mental health services as a benefit to employees through their company.

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, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Homebuyer education offers monthly workshops to help potential homeowners prepare for homeownership; one-on-one counseling is also available after completing the workshop.

Advocacy services include preparing mortgage plan, review purchase agreements, review credit reports, and assist with correcting incorrect information on credit reports.

Foreclosure prevention counseling.

Financial education.

Support groups include Serving Persons in Crisis Everyday (SPICE), Alcoholics Anonymous women's group, and Grief Share.

Works with schools to match sponsors with the schools that have children in need of shoes. A sponsor can be any group of people; a business, school, church, civic organization or simply a group of caring friends. Only certain schools participate in this program (mainly elementary schools). Contact child's school to check if there is an available program.

Provides the following for individuals experiencing homelessness in the area: meals, toiletries, first aid, clothing, winter coats, blankets, and information on community resources.

Offers employment opportunities services. Providing a variety of services for job seekers, including career counseling, education and job-training guidance, financial aid for education and training, personalized career plans, unemployment insurance services, America's Job Bank and other internet job listings, and referrals to partner organizations. In addition, individuals are offered assistance with resumes, cover letters for employers, and interview skills.

Provides health care and specialty health care services, including mental health care. Can also provide family and internal medicine services.

Offers a free lunch program to individuals in needing a meal. 

Offers the following services:

• Primary Medical Care: Annual physicals, care of chronic illnesses, sick visits and help preventing illness
• Women's Health: Pregnancy testing, PAP smear, breast examinations, mammogram referrals. Gynecologist is available for complex needs
• Diabetes Management: Lifestyle changes and medication to manage insulin
• Weigh Control: With nutrition, exercise, and coaching
• COVID-19 Testing: Rapid antigen testing available
• Blood Pressure Reduction: Manage high blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medication
• Laboratory Tests: Blood, urine, and stool tests
• Cardiology: A cardiologist is available for patients with complex heart conditions
• Vision Care: Eye health and glasses prescriptions
• Stop Smoking: Preventing smoking by medication and changes in lifestyle
• Fatty Liver Disease Control: Checking liver for damage and become healthier with exercise and nutrition
• Exercise Training: Developing a healthy home exercise routine.
• Immunizations