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Offers behavioral and mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance use disorder, and treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

During non-disaster times provides personal and community preparedness through public speaking, community training, response partner training, and education/exercises.

During disaster times, the agency focus shifts to life safety as the main priority, followed by resource support of incident, damage assessment, management of spontaneous volunteers, and liaison with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Holt County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Provides an outreach programs seeking to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Provides a food pantry to eligible households who may need help with food. Food help is given once per month. USDA commodities may also be distributed through the food pantries.

Provides nutrition services including nutrition assessment, nutrition education, and counseling about patient diets and needs. 

Offers a variety of recreation programs for children, youth, and adults. Activities offered include archery, baseball, basketball, football, kickball, soccer, and softball.

Offers sober transitional housing for both men and women who are committed to rebuilding their lives in sobriety. Services include a supportive environment, community attractions, and employment opportunities, and more.

Offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs the agency approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help save energy, improve soil, water, plant, air, animal and related resources on agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest land, with emphasis on market stability and commodity pricing.

Provides transitional housing with supportive services to those who are homeless. 

The goal of transitional housing is to help individuals or couples achieve self sufficiency and increase their skills and income.

Offers visitation program for low-income families providing free services in partnership with their FaDSS Family Development Specialist who works with the whole family to address their basic needs, improve child well being, and develop career opportunities.

Provides representative payee services to individuals that social security has determined are unable to manage their own benefits.

Works to help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. The residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Offers mental health counseling to improve the psychological, emotional, and social functioning of individuals and families through an integrated and comprehensive system of professional therapeutic services.

Provides a food pantry accessible once every 30 days (by appointment) for non-perishable items, produce, dairy, frozen meats, and bread.

Story County residents may utilize The Market once per week for perishable refrigerated items such as dairy products, meat, pre-made salads, and pre-packaged items as well as fresh produce and bakery items.

Unhoused Story County residents can utlilize The Market on a daily basis without an appointment during regular hours.

Story County residents with a permanent address can use The Market without an appointment from 3 pm-3:30 pm weekdays.

The Family Pantry is also available once every 30 days and offers hygiene items, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, infant formula, baby food, toilet paper, soaps, and cleaners. All items are subject to availability.

*Items in the pantries vary and may not always be available

Offers the Adventure Pass, a program designed to help individuals and families visit area attractions for free once a year. The pass can be checked out with a valid library card and allows free admission to the Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Children's Museum, and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The Adventure Pass must be printed when presented upon admission into each attraction along with the photo ID of the borrower. Check library and venue websites for specific admission requirements.

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

Offers online support group that shares stories, resources, and sends positive messages in dealing with Autism.

Annual well permit required for all domestic wells inside the city limits. As a part of the permit process, the well is inspected to assure compliance with applicable state and local construction standards. In addition, the well is tested for presence of coliform bacterial and nitrate contamination. Technical assistance is provided to help correct well deficiencies and water contamination issues.

Prior to drilling a new well either inside the city or 3-mile limit, a well construction permit must first be obtained. A permit must also be obtained for any significant well repairs completed inside the city or 3-mile limit.

Property Transfer Program requires an inspection of domestic on-site wastewater systems and wells prior to the sale of the residence. Inspections are conducted by Property Transfer Inspectors who then file a written report of their findings with LLCHD. LLCHD reviews the report and issues a determination letter.

On-site wastewater treatment system permits and inspections ensures that wastewater systems are constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The department also assures that failed on-site wastewater systems are brought into compliance and the nuisance conditions are abated, and sewage is disposed of in a manner which protects public health and the environment.

Requires permits and inspections of all swimming pools and spas and hot tubs to assure a safe water recreational experience free from diseases, risk of accidents and drowning.

Provides groundwater and public health education focused on the prevention of groundwater contamination.