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Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

Provides day and respite services, addresses individual needs and desires for care, for informed choices and the individual's vision for the future. OWL is an approved provider for the Brain Injury Waiver Program, which was created by Iowa State Legislature in 1996. Services provided through the program include, supported Community Living-designed to assist the consumer with daily living needs, which includes, but are not limited to, community skills, personal needs, budgeting, social skills, home management and individual advocacy.

Free smoke alarm installation.

The Red Cross hosts Sounds the Alarm in spring to install smoke alarms and help families learn about home fire safety.

Provides mental health and substance abuse counseling services to veterans. Services include treatment for addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD.

In Norfolk there is a 20 unit apartment complex for eligible residents. Columbus offers 2 four-plex apartments for those who are eligible.

• Have a confirmed diagnosis of a chronic disease, a life-threatening disease, or debilitating disease OR be seeking screening services related to symptoms or suspicion of a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease
• Be in active treatment, had treatment within the past 6 months, or going into treatment in the next 60 days
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
• Be receiving treatment at a facility in the United States or one of its US territories

Provides information and referrals to area agencies that offer support services to the Washington and Marion County residents.

Free programs assist adult cancer survivors and caregivers:

-- Survivorship 101: For cancer patients and their caregivers, a 9 week program is available in person or over Zoom in small group settings by professional facilitators. Provides survivorship education, emotional/mental health support and rehabilitation. Survivors connect with and provide support to each other.

--Under 45 Survivorship 101: Same program as above, but tailored especially for the under 45 age demographic.

-- Brain Fog Program: A 6 week program over Zoom by professional facilitators in small groups for survivors post-cancer treatment. Brain exercises, memory support tools, and research-proven methods for mental stability for both cancer and Covid survivors.

Offers a noon congregate meal for older adults in the Lincoln and Lancaster County. Meals may also be available for individuals ages 60 and under for a slight fee.

Offers a noon congregate meal for older adults in the Lincoln and Lancaster County. Meals may also be available for individuals ages 60 and under for a slight fee.

Provides accurate information on adoption, and lifelong support, so the family is successful in meeting the child’s best interest by offering the following services and resources:

Provides free and confidential pregnancy counseling for families, every step of the way; before, during, and after the birth of the child.

Assistance with making an adoption plan or parenting plan.

Parenting education. Support and education for baby's father on request.

Home studies for prospective adoptive parents.

Newborn care home for baby as a safe haven.

Provides day care for children six weeks through 12 years of age and nursery school and preschool for children ages 3-5.

Offers both 24-hour residential living support as well as intermittent residential support.