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Early Head Start ensures that children (0-3 years of age) and their families receive the academic, social, mental, health, and nutritional education they need.

Head Start prepares children for Kindergarten and beyond. Also meets the nutritional, health, social and mental health needs of children and their families.

Assists people with identifying, selecting, obtaining, coordinating, and utilizing both paid services and natural supports to enhance their independence, productivity and integration.

- Heart healthy lifestyle education to the community, schools, and work sites.

- Education of healthcare professionals about the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke.

- Funding for heart disease and stroke research. Annual events include Go Red for Women, Heart Walk, and Heart Ball Gala.

Provides hospital services to those in need. Services include general inpatient, outpatient, and emergency hospital services. Can also treat urgent care needs such as strains, sprains, sore throat, colds, flu, minor lacerations, minor fractures, and minor ailments.

Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator (217) 923-3113 ext. 274, cell (217) 208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager (217) 921-5505 ext. 276; cell (217) 549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager (217) 961-0831 ext. 405, cell (217) 549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager (217) 961-0831 ext. 602, cell (217) 549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager (217) 500-3120 ext. 585, cell (217) 549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager (618) 395-5505 ext. 264, cell (217) 508-8070

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 – August 15; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

Provides substance abuse assessments.

Crisis intervention available 24/7.

Detoxification services help a person become alcohol or drug-free. Individuals are medically monitored for withdrawal and other complications which may occur following cessation of prolonged use of alcohol or drugs.

Offers an adult intensive outpatient treatment program, providing group-based treatment.

Inpatient and outpatient services for adults, and outpatient services for adolescents with substance abuse problems.

Offers early intervention groups for both adults and adolescents.

DUI offender services are provided.

Provides a food pantry to anyone in the community who is in need of food assistance.

Provides residential substance use treatment services.

State contracted agency providing jobs, education, and training for people who have significant barriers to employment, have lost their jobs, or are just entering the workforce. Must be receiving ADC/TANF.

Offers medical services for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses.

Services provided for:

- Cold and flu symptoms.

- Cuts, bruises, burns and stitches.

- Ear infections.

- Sore throats.

- Pulled or strained muscles.

- Urinary tract infections.

- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Offers a free little pantry outside of the Public Library.

Offers library services. Books and media lending. Public computers and WIFI. Printing, copying, and faxing. Ebooks, E audio books, and movie streaming. Children's programming. Genealogy and local history collection. Self-help legal aid center.

Information regarding federal rules about work/volunteer requirements for some SNAP recipients. Many recipients qualify for an exemption - the exemption list and form are linked on the web page.

Offers a food pantry as well as personal/grooming supplies when available.

Provides programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for everyone. Offered in three broad areas, aquatics - full swim program, health enhancement - personal training, weight management, exercise equipment and youth and family life enrichment - offering youth sports, day camp, and family programs, all of which stress character development such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Provides free care for acute concerns, chronic disease management, and preventive healthcare.

Services not provided emergency care, dental services, mental healthcare, children's healthcare, or immunizations.

**Toys for Tots applications are closed for this year 2025**

Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Recreation Centers will help families sign up for 2024 Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2024, and goes through Nov 30, 2024. Gift pick-ups are Mon Dec. 16, 2024, from 12 pm- 6 pm; Tue Dec. 17, 2024, from 3 pm-8 pm and Dec. 18, 2024, from 12 pm-6 pm at the center where families register.

Offers school physicals for qualifying low-income, uninsured or under-insured youth at the Valley Junction Free Medical Clinic located at West Des Moines Human Services. No appointment is necessary.