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Utility assistance for low income households, including the LIHEAP program during winter months.

LIHEAP aids qualifying low-income Iowa households (homeowners and renters) in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season, to encourage regular utility payments and promote energy awareness, and to encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.

Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

Collects property taxes, conducts annual tax sale for delinquent taxes, processes vehicle transactions, issues driver's licenses, and issues motor vehicle titles and registrations.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

Children's Services are provided to people under the age of 21. Supports may include residential services, supported/intermittent, host home, day services, transitional services, special education or early intervention.

Children's Extensive Services focus on supporting families by providing respite care and community connector services to children living within their family home.

Provides library services. Services include CDs, movies, and video games may also be available in addition to traditional print reference materials. Some materials may be accessed online using a library card. Additional services may be available computers for internet access and word processing, reference service and interlibrary loan, FAX and photocopy services, state and federal tax forms, and meeting rooms may be available for community non-profit groups.

Makes local housing more affordable for low and very low-income households. Programs include affordable rental housing program (HCI has low income housing options for rent) and the purchase/rehab/resale housing program (HCI purchases properties, rehabilitates them, and then resells them to income-eligible families). Properties are typically in foreclosure or sub-standard condition, then renovated and made available to eligible home buyers.

Provides child-sensitive interviews and advocacy for families impacted by sexual and severe physical abuse. 

Services offered: 

• Multidisciplinary team case reviews
• Training in child-sensitive investigations
• Referrals for specialized medical exams
• Court preparation
• Community education

Outpatient therapy and counseling for individuals and families, in addition to medication management and substance abuse evaluations. Arm in Arm, Aiding Recovering Moms is a program for pregnant and/or parenting women who also have problems with substance abuse. Substance abuse recovery planning coordinates schools, employers, family, and recovering person to put a plan in place that includes relapse prevention. Youth care coordination program offers one-to-one support and case management services for children and youth with a severe emotional disturbance (SED) diagnosis. Community support assists persons with severe and persistent mental illness through one-to-one services, helping clients live in a residence of their choice. Provides assessment, planning, linking and monitoring services to meet the client's needs. Prevention services include a wide-range of speakers, informational videos, books, and brochures.

Emergency support program provides support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency.

Medication Assisted Treatment including Medication Management with providers specially trained and licensed to provide MAT.

Provides community-based therapeutic recreational services that include athletics and Special Olympics, social outings, arts and crafts, music, day camp, and adult day programs.

Trauma treatment and therapeutic support program that serves active military and veterans affected by untreated trauma reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program places special emphasis on helping military personnel and their loved ones cope with the effects of deployment and the uncertainty of war.

Training classes to small and micro business owners. Offers training sessions in business planning, credit building as an asset, pitching a business, Intro to Business, pricing products/services, and other areas.

Offers library services. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include books, music recordings, videos and DVDs, audiobooks; computer software, magazines, and newspapers. The library also has computers and WiFi for public access. There are also library sponsored programs for all ages offered.

Assists with past-due rent and security deposits/1st month's rent. Applicants must participate in a scheduled in-person interview, sign a release, and provide household information.

Provides information on Parkinson's disease, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and therapeutic activities to do at home. Also offers resources and insights to foster understanding and awareness about living with Parkinson's disease, promoting positive communication and interaction with individuals affected by the condition. 

Provides a holistic approach to medical problems and aim to address unmet social needs of patients.

Services may include, friendly calling, home visits, shopping/errand assistance, grocery delivery and assistance ordering (requires credit card, does not accept food stamps), smart Meals program, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counseling, social and educational events, and excercise classes for seniors.

Provides the following WIC services evaluation, education and support on nutrition and breast feeding for expectant and breastfeeding mothers, available both at the Public Health office and through home visits.

Also offers a child passenger safety program, including education on car seat installation and provision of a new car seat at no cost upon completion of the program.

Offers subsidized housing available to low-income families, individuals with disabilities, and older adults.