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Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Adoption Legal Services
Tax Information
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Debt Management
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advance Medical Directives
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Representation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
School System Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Provides legal representation in civil cases for low-income eligible Story County residents. Services include civil protective orders (domestic, sexual, and elder abuse), dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation, will, power of attorney, paternity, guardianship, conservatorship, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, unemployment benefits appeals.

Categories

Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
General Legal Aid
Protective/Restraining Orders
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Advance Medical Directives
Legal Representation
Consumer Law
Labor and Employment Law
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Adoption Legal Services
Tax Information
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Debt Management
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advance Medical Directives
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Representation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
School System Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Adoption Legal Services
Tax Information
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Debt Management
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advance Medical Directives
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Representation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
School System Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Adoption Legal Services
Tax Information
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Debt Management
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advance Medical Directives
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Representation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
School System Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

Offers a safe space for individuals experiencing emotional stress or overwhelming symptoms due to live circumstances.

Service may include, emotional support groups, assistance in applying for Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, housing applications, and Social Security and a safe place to enjoy a snack, watch TV, make art, or play a game.

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Emotional Issues Support Groups

Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.

Categories

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Increases awareness of public benefits to emergency food recipients, provides assistance to new applicants and help determining eligibility, provides assistance for current recipient recertification, and works alongside agencies to continue outreach efforts.

(A household is anyone/everyone who purchases food and prepares meals together more than 90% of the time)

Answers questions regarding government benefits and community resources such as: Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Benefits Access Application (driver's license discount, seniors and persons with disabilities ride free), energy assistance (LIHEAP), intervention and advocacy on a client's behalf, assessment of need and referral for services, and assistance in the completion of forms and applications for benefits.

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Benefits Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Navigators help connect individuals to programs and services that improve their health and wellness. The Navigator provides information on available resources, provides social support, and advocates for individuals and community health needs. Navigators also assist individuals with enrollment in community programs.

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Case/Care Management
Disease Prevention Programs
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.

ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.

College enrollment services:
Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).

Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.

Categories

Adult Basic Education
College/University Entrance Examination Preparation
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Certificates/Forms Assistance
College/University Entrance Support
Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.
The Jail Diversion Program is offered to individuals in Jasper and Poweshiek Counties who are in contact with the criminal justice system because of a mental health or co-occurring disorder. Participation in the Jail Diversion Program is voluntary.

Program staff are able to assist with locating housing, applying for community assistance programs, locating employment, budgeting, promoting independent living skills and identifying and intervening where there are gaps in care. Staff also provide goal-related transportation.

Categories

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Diversion Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Case managers assist families and individuals experiencing a personal crisis. Information and referrals provided for a variety of needs. Direct services include budgeting, funeral assistance, elder care services, and application/forms assistance for tribal and government programs.

Categories

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Case/Care Management
Native American General Assistance

Case management for immigrant and refugees. Assists or refers with job applications, housing applications, DHS applications, medical applications, agency referrals, notarizations, and more.

Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.
Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.

Offers home visits to seniors and their families informing them of programs that will enable seniors to remain as independent and living at home as long as possible. The senior information specialist assists with benefits applications, answers questions concerning Medicare, supplemental insurance, help at home, and more.

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Application assistance to low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals in filling out Iowa rent reimbursement forms. Appointments may be made by phone January-April.
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.

Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide variety of legal education materials are also available on the website.

Legal services are provided in all civil legal areas, including:
Consumer/Finance - debt collection, repossession, garnishment, contracts/warranties, predatory lending, and public utilities (including utility disconnection or shut off notices).

Education - expulsion/suspension, special education, learning disabilities, school fees, access, vocational education, and student financial aid.

Employment - employment discrimination, wage claims, earned income tax credit, and taxes.

Family - adoption, custody, visitation, guardianship, domestic abuse, human trafficking and exploitation, family violence (child abuse, elder abuse, battered women/men), including assistance with restraining orders, and child support.

Health - Medicaid, Medicare, government children's health insurance programs, long term health care facilities, nursing homes, supplemental medical insurance, and hospital care.

Housing - federally subsidized housing, homeownership, real property, landlord/tenant, public housing, mobile homes, housing discrimination, foreclosures, forfeitures, and mortgage predatory lending practices.

Benefit Programs - ADFC/FIP, Social Security, food stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, veterans benefits, FEMA, government benefits, and utility assistance applications.

Individual Rights - mental health, disability rights, civil rights, human trafficking, AIDS/HIV issues, assistive devices, and institutional confinement.

End of Life Planning - wills, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.

Drivers License.

Advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities, people with Alzheimer's disease, people with brain injury, people with mental illness, children, migrants, and veterans.

Categories

Adoption Legal Services
Tax Information
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Debt Management
Consumer Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advance Medical Directives
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Legal Representation
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Legal Aid
Certificates/Forms Assistance
School System Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Labor and Employment Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

Categories

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral