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Provides temporary emergency shelter to individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence.

Direct service programming is offered to businesses and job seekers (with autism) to match needs and talents in permanent employment positions.

Provides outreach, emergency shelter, interim housing, and transitional living services to homeless youth ages 16-24. Services include:

-- Shelter and/or Housing

-- Individual counseling

-- Drug and alcohol assessments

-- Tutoring for GED and High School diplomas

-- Employment services

-- Money management

-- Life Skills

-- Referrals with other community resources.

Youth under the age of 18 will reside at shelter located in Springfield. Those over 18 may reside at the shelter, receive interim emergency housing in a community apartment, or reside in their own community-based apartments.

Offers an after school youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core Girls on the Run curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development like their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being and runs over a period of 10 weeks.

Emergency shelter for survivors of domestic/sexual violence & homelessness with their minor children needing a safe place to stay. There is a 40-bed shelter for victims and their children. A case manager will work with clients while they are at the shelter to make a service plan for them and their children. Residents are provided room and board with meals, 24-hour case management, counseling, and material assistance. This location is one of the coordinated entry points for anyone who is homeless in the area. 

Maintains county parks and recreation areas and provides hunter safety classes, camping, fishing and boating information. Outdoor recreational opportunities are available through county parks and outdoor wildlife areas.

Provides a utility assistance program to households who do not qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but are in need of help with their utility bills.

Provides a supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. Services include nutrition education and nutritious foods for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of 5 years.

Provides early childhood education and summer camp opportunities for children. Y-Tots Preschool has morning and afternoon classes for children ages 3-4. Lovett Child development center offers full time and part time childcare for children ages 2-Pre-K. Before school and after school adventure club        provides childcare and activities for school-aged children. Summer day camp is offered full time and part time for school aged children. 

Weatherization services include a cost-effectiveness energy audit, air leakage checks, insulation, and all combustion appliances inspection for repair and/or replacement.

Provides the opioid reversal drug, Narcan (Naloxone), to those in need. Narcan is a nasal spray that can restore breathing during an opioid overdose.

Hospital offering acute, skilled, emergency, outpatient, and specialty services.

Provides mental health services to those in need. Services include a variety of therapeutic interventions such as general counseling, psychiatry, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), Spravato, Ketamine Infusions, QEEG (Quantitative electroencephalogram), and genetic testing. 

Accepts donations of new or gently used items are needed for our clothing and household pantry. Items need to be clean, in good condition, in working order, and include all pieces. Damaged or broken items may be turned away. Donations should not be left outside. **Please Note: If you are bringing more than 5 boxes or bags of donations to the Bidwell Pantry, please schedule a delivery time. Contact Missy Reams by email at [email protected] or by phone at (515) 989-8404 to schedule a delivery time. Items dropped off at New Directions Shelter/The Home Connections cannot exceed 2 bags unless calling ahead. 

Offers individual, family and group counseling and therapy services to those looking for help with their mental or behavioral health.

Provides low income subsidized duplexes for families with 2 - 7 persons.  Rent is based on 30% of household's gross monthly income.

Retail store providing low-cost building materials, tools, furniture, and paint for home improvement projects or construction.

- Accepts donations of surplus building materials, tools, gently used furniture, and many other items.

- All proceeds benefit the programs in Pottawattamie County.

Provides education and support services to students. Services aim to help students acquire an Illinois high school diploma, formerly known as a high school equivalency certificate, and acquire English language skills for English language learners by offering language acquisition (ELA) classes. Will also help students with the transition into college or a career pathway by offering career readiness curriculum in HSE and ELA classes and assistance transitioning into on-the-job training, college, and careers.

Provides a food pantry for those in need. USDA government commodities are distributed along with purchased and donated food, including weekly donations of perishable items from Trader Joes.