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Provides free or low cost medical care to those who are under-insured or uninsured.

Provides law enforcement services for the rural areas and towns within Lee County. Also provides the county jail.

Offers support to local families by offering parenting classes and family bonding events such as the father daughter dance, mother son fun night, gingerbread house making event, Thursday Night in Pella and by encouraging early literacy through ELMA (Early Literacy Mentoring Association).

Provides medical and home care assistance with the same level of expertise and attention that one would receive at the hospital or clinic.

Offers a weight management program to veterans. Program provides weight-loss support groups to assist in weight loss, healthy eating tips and cooking classes, behavioral change strategies to assist in living a healthier lifestyle.

Environmental problems, lead testing, provide Radon test kits, West Nile virus prevention, water quality, hazardous materials, and smoking prohibition.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Offers diagnostic services and treatment for STDs/STIs. Also offers testing for HIV and Hepatitis C, as well as the Gardasil vaccine. Hepatitis A and B immunizations are provided to all STD/STI clinic clients.

Diagnostics and treatment provided for the following STDs/STIs:

-- Gonorrhea

-- Chlamydia

-- Human papilloma virus infections (genital warts)

-- Genital herpes

-- Syphilis

-- Trichomonas

Offers emergency assistance for past due rent, utilities, medical co-pays, health and work-related transportation costs. Program must be the last resort, and the amount of assistance is limited. Services may also include access up to 50 pounds of food. All items must be for personal household consumption. 

Consumer group that fights for the rights of customers of regulated, investor-owned utilities across the state of Illinois. Challenges utility rate increases, fights for rate reductions and refunds of overcharges, and appeals unfair regulatory decisions in the courts. Operates a Consumer Hotline that provides assistance to individual consumers who have complaints against their utility companies.

Offers a weekly food pantry.

Provides trained volunteer mentors to at-risk children in need of a positive adult role model, by working in partnership with the children, their families and the community. Programs include: ONE-ON-ONE PROGRAM: matches a volunteer mentor with a Child in Need of Assistance or through a referral from our local school districts. Mentor Iowa works directly with the Department of Human Services (DHHS), Juvenile Court Services and local school districts who identify children who could benefit from having a mentor. EARLY SERVICES PROJECT (ESP) -Working with Juvenile Court Services, Orchard Place Child Guidance Center, and the Des Moines Public School District, Mentor Iowa provides mentoring services to children, ages 4 – 11, who have committed a minor delinquent act. TRANSITION PROGRAM - A collaboration with JCS, Des Moines Public School District and Sequel Care. Mentor Iowa provides mentoring services to teens, ages 14 and up, who are reentering the community after an out of home placement due to a crime they committed. TRUANCY COURT - A collaboration with Truancy Court, Des Moines Public Schools and the Polk County Attorney’s office. Mentor Iowa volunteers are matched with referred middle school students who have a history of truancy. GIRL POWER - a program for females between the ages of 11 through 16. Girl Power is designed to provide a forum for young women to interact with each other and discuss areas of common concern. Issues addressed include: career exploration, substance use and abuse, gangs and violence and sexuality and healthy decision making. The mentors of these young women are encouraged to participate in the Girl Power program.

Offers InBody Analysis scans assess an individual's body composition - lean muscle mass, fat mass, cellular water functions, and weight distribution to assist individuals in adapting their exercise and nutrition behaviors accordingly to improve health and well-being.

Gas vouchers are only available for medical appointment in Iowa City (University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics or VA Hospital). Verification of appointment is required at the time of request. Appointment must be within the week of request.

Bus Tokens are offered when available.

Congregate Meals - All participating senior centers participate in both congregate meal and home delivered meal programs to help ensure the basic wellness of seniors. For those lacking a proper nutritious meal or unable to obtain meals by normal means, call the local senior center for assistance.