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Provides limited financial assistance for utilities and prescriptions, driver's license or state ID, birth certificate copies, education certification fees and work-related needs; such as, clothing and tools for job. Various other needs requested will be determined by St. Vincent de Paul Society at the time of the request.

Provides emergency general relief, including rent and utility assistance, medical expense assistance and food vouchers when available. Also helps with Veteran benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits and burial benefits. This service is offered to legal residents, indigent individuals, honorably discharged Veterans, their spouses, widows, and dependent children.

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Boone County. May help with the following financial needs when funding is available:

Rental Assistance may be available to those in need. Will not help with deposits.

Utility Assistance: November 1-April 30, anyone seeking help for utilities must go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP.

Cremation Expense Assistance may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

Medical Expense Assistance may be available for medical/prescription supplies and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

Serves as the Satellite Office for DHS Forms & Fax for Boone residents. DHS has been relocated to Story County at 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)."  When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Website that provides discount cards for prescription drugs, able to be used in most pharmacies.

Individuals may print out their discount card through the website and show it to their pharmacist at time of payment for a discount on eligible medication.

Average savings from discount cards range between 10% - 80% off.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)."  When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation to medical care, prescription medications, and burial expenses for eligible residents. Services are coordinated by the Public Health Department.

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs. Help may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water, possible prescription medication costs, burial assistance, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Provides qualifying applicants (households) financial assistance in the form of vouchers for gasoline, clothing, work boots, and also makes monetary payments to third parties for the payment of rent bills to prevent evictions, utility bills to prevent shut-offs, and car repairs. Each household is limited in the amount of financial assistance it may receive in a calendar year.

Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.

Clients must participate in ongoing case management.

Provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to anyone who visits the clinic, without regard to insurance status or ability to pay. Services include but are not limited to well-child visits, school and sports physicals, prenatal care, chronic disease management, counseling, medication assistance recovery treatment, on-site lab, and on-site pharmacy.

Funding to help families care for their children with disabilities at home include:

- Respite care

- Mileage, meals and lodging for long-distance medical trips

- Special equipment

- Home modifications

Provides necessities of life to persons who meet the eligibility guidelines. May be able to assist with rent and utilities (no deposits).

Emergency medical assistance can also be provided when eligibility guidelines are met.

Offers competitive prices for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, both generic and brand-name. On average, filling a prescription at OneWorld costs 20-50% less than filling at other pharmacies. Also offers a medication assistance program (MAP), which is available for income-eligible patients and those with chronic diseases.