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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.

Individual, family, and group therapists assess and treat everything from everyday stress to chronic mental health disorders.

Outpatient substance use disorder services are available for persons who have used drugs or alcohol or have been diagnosed as chemically dependent, if they can be treated in the community.

Specialized treatment services and groups include:

- Severe and persistent mental illness

- Depression and mood disorder

- Urgent outpatient mental health care

- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

- Counseling for sex offenders

- Treatment for children with sexual behavior problems

- Sexual abuse support groups

- Substance use disorder

- Adolescent decision-making groups

- Post-adoption issues

- Pregnancy- and parenting-related issues

- Coping Skills Groups

Intensive residential treatment with clinically managed high-intensity residential services including 24-hour monitoring and intensive treatment. Offers group treatment sessions, peer support groups, individual sessions, case management and other recovery support activities throughout treatment. Provides extended residential care with separate residential units for men and women in recovery.

Provides bereavement support groups and other grief assistance for bereaved individuals. Bereavement services are open to anyone. Individuals do not need to have had a previous experience with care from Hospice of Dubuque.

Provides a public library to residents of Chatham. Services include a bookstore, snack bar, puzzles, fishing poles, sewing machine, kits for dementia caregivers, book club kits, wi-fi access, computer access, print, copy and scan access.

Addresses local community planning and economic development through initiatives such as community engagement, leadership development, economic development, improving regional food systems and creating welcoming recreational and functional spaces.

Offers childhood immunizations.

Works to support people affected by mental illness, educate with facts about mental health topics, and advocate for mental health concerns. 

NAMI Support Groups: Meet weekly, providing support for adults living with mental illness and also for the family members caring for their loved one.

NAMI Educational Courses: Offered 3 to 4 times per year for adults living with mental illness and for the family member or friend who wants to learn how to support their loved one.

NAMI public presentations: courageous adults living in recovery share their mental illness journey with the public.

Offers caseworkers to provide information and or assistance on benefit programs to assist individuals in remaining independent and in their homes. Also makes referrals to outside community service agencies that may assist in providing additional resources to meet client's needs. 

Trained SHIP volunteers provide Medicare information and counseling to help people learn more about their options with Medicare.

Benefit Access Program: Provides a discount on license plate stickers for people who meet eligibility requirements.

Offers workshops that teach individuals and families how to get more out of money and how to save money for financial goals. This is a series of workshops that are a blend of instruction and hands on activities so each concept can be mastered. 

Provides a free medical clinic for anyone who are uninsured and under insured. Services include illness/minor injury care, well child exams, school/sport physicals, employment physicals, lead testing, patient assistance program enrollment, transportation, chronic disease management, diabetes/blood glucose testing, and high blood pressure testing.

Offers a website that provides information and resources for the following mental illnesses including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, seasonal affective disorder, and conditions related to mental illness such as insomnia, sleep apnea, self-harm, and more. Services may also include treatments and services such as crisis services, psychotherapy, and more. A hospital guide to help individuals and loved ones navigate treatment and recovery. Veteran's resources and information, including information about PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and more. 

Provides job readiness services to help individuals prepare for employment opportunities.

Provides help finding and keeping a job for individuals with disabilities or mental illness. Services may include job coaching, resume help, interview practice, and support at work.

Provides temporary emergency financial assistance to eligible individuals and families for shelter, utilities, rent, medical, and burial/cremation expenses.

Provides monthly assistance to adults who are not receiving, or do not qualify, for programs administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Assistance may be provided for basic living needs, such as utilities, shelter, food, personal essentials, and medical care.

Provides emergency assistance such as utility or shelter assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Provides services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age five years. Services include: Nutrition education, Food assistance, Breastfeeding education and support, Health/nutrition screenings, and Referrals to medical, social and community services.

The plant receives garbage from Ames and the surrounding communities in Story County. Private contractors are available to haul garbage, but citizens can do it themselves. The plant recovers reusable metals and garbage and recycles everything that's possible. The non-burnable material is sent to a landfill.

Recycling bins are available for food waste, glass, plastic bottles with screw-top lids, metal, clothing, cardboard, and mixed paper.

Provides individuals with access to licensed psychiatric providers who assess mental health symptoms, diagnose conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans.

Offers treatment options which may include medication, therapy, or supportive services.

Ongoing Medication Management ensures that prescribed medications are safe, effective, and tailored to each individual’s needs.

Services are available for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other mental health needs.

Virtual care options may also be available.

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):

- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.

- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School’s Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.

- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.

- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.

- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.

- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park.

- The Blair Family YMCA offers a fitness center, pool, and many activities for youth and adults regardless of ability to pay.