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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.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent, lot rent, electric, water, medications, and funeral services. Ineligible if an eligible Veteran.

***County rent and utilities assistance is not distributed from the General Assistance office.

For Rent Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center or Eastside Ministerial Alliance for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.

For Utility Assistance, applicants must call Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center, Eastside Ministerial Alliance, or Operation Threshold for help as they do the intake for General Assistance.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
On-Site Pharmacy for SCHC patients. Can assist patients without insurance with applying for various medication assistance programs. Curbside pick-up available.

Free prescription home delivery for patients that live in Sioux City, South Sioux City, North Sioux City, Dakota City, Dakota Dunes, and Sergeant Bluff.

Text notifications when your prescription is ready for pick-up.

Refills through the RefillPro app.
Hospital services.

Community health services, including education and blood pressure screenings.

Flu clinic.

Immunization clinics select Tuesdays each month through Community Action Partnership; call for an appointment.

Medication assistance program.

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General Health Education Programs
Prescription Medication Services
Blood Pressure Screening
General Immunization
Hospitals
Flu Vaccines
Medication assistance program for indigent patients.
Medication assistance program for indigent patients.
Offers rental and utility assistance up to $100 each. May also be able to help with prescription medications.

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Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides Vouchers for prescriptions to those in need. Vouchers can only be used for prescription medications. The House of Compassion has agreements with HyVee Grocery Pharmacy, HyVee Drugstore, NuCara Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy.

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

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County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Helps to meet the health needs of financially needy people by providing limited funds for medical needs- primarily prescriptions.
Provides assistance to Warren County residents who meet county guidelines. Assistance is given to those in need and poor who are unable to get assistance from other sources or that assistance is being delayed. Applicants must apply for all possible state and federal programs they may qualify for in order to receive assistance and comply with these programs.

Assistance includes the services food pantry, rental assistance, utility assistance (must have a disconnect and made payments), medical, dental, and prescription assistance, as well as information and referral for such needs.

If you are a Veteran that has served during designated times and have an honorable discharge you would need to contact the office of Warren County Veteran Affairs to complete the application with them.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Prescription Medication Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
General Clothing Provision

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Provides comprehensive HIV care. Provides clinical trials, education/information, medication services, social services and community referrals, HIV specific financial programs, counseling, psychiatry services, referrals to HIV-experienced professionals in other specializations, case management.

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AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Disease/Disability Information
Prescription Medication Services
Provides assistance one time, once a year, for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities-gas, electric, water, and food vouchers. Cannot be receiving FIP, be on Subsidized Housing, or a student.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Offers a full continuum of HIV services from HIV and STD testing to HIV medical treatment and care management. For a comprehensive list of services visit the website.

PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).

MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.

CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.

SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.

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General Counseling Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Temporary Financial Assistance
Case/Care Management
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Prescription Medication Services
Disease/Disability Information
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Provides HIV and Hepatitis testing, Hepatitis immunizations, and prescribes medications to help prevent someone from acquiring HIV. PrEP clinic and Hepatitis C treatment also available.
Provides sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment as well as Hepatitis A, B and C testing. Can also prescribe medications for those living with HIV.

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Prescription Medication Services
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Hepatitis Testing
Provides sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment as well as Hepatitis A, B and C testing. Can also prescribe medications for those living with HIV.

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Prescription Medication Services
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Hepatitis Testing

Offers short-term financial assistance to qualified persons residing in Carroll County. Assistance can be for rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, prescription medications, and burial expenses.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water. Can also help with food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medication assistance program for indigent patients.
Medication assistance program for indigent patients.
Medication assistance program for indigent patients.
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices