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About This Guide
This guide was created to help individuals and families in Iowa navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Iowa, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.
Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Iowa, and take the next step with confidence.
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Alzheimer's Association — Greater Iowa Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Iowa — all 99 counties (HQ: 1730 28th St, West Des…
24/7 Helpline, care consultations, education programs, support groups statewide (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, Dubuque, Waterloo, and more), Walk to End Alzheimer's events (Des Moines, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, and more), professional training, and advocacy at the Iowa Legislature.
1-800-272-3900 | (515) 440-2722 | 1730 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266https://www.alz.org/iowa
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center (Des Moines)State Unique
Type: All-Faith Elder Care — Alzheimer's & Memory Care (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Greater Des Moines metro (Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, De…
An all-faith senior care facility providing skilled nursing, long-term nursing care, Alzheimer's and memory care, hospice, and respite care for Iowans of all backgrounds. Associated with Iowa's Jewish community but welcomes everyone. One of Iowa's most respected elder care facilities.
(515) 977-5700 | iajslc.orghttps://iajslc.org
University of Iowa Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI)State Unique
Type: NIA-Affiliated Dementia Research (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Iowa City / Statewide impact (169 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 5…
Interdisciplinary research at UI focusing on Alzheimer's disease, cognitive aging, Parkinson's, ALS, and brain disorders. Partners with Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and UI Carver College of Medicine on neurodegenerative disease research.
(319) 335-7602 | neuroscience.uiowa.eduhttps://neuroscience.uiowa.edu
Parkinson's Foundation — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
Region: Statewide Iowa (national PF Helpline; Moving Day Des Moines;…
PF Helpline, Moving Day Des Moines annual walk event, PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver support, and referrals to UIHC's nationally recognized DBS and movement disorder program.
1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (support groups in Des Moines, Iowa City, Ced…
Free APDA Helpline, support groups, exercise programs, educational resources, and referrals to UIHC, UnityPoint Health, and MercyOne movement disorder specialists.
1-800-223-2732 | apdaparkinson.orghttps://apdaparkinson.org
ALS Association — Greater Iowa Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Iowa (1730 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 — co…
Free Care Managers for Iowa ALS patients, equipment loans, financial assistance, support groups (Des Moines and Iowa City), Walk to Defeat ALS events, and referrals to the UIHC ALS multidisciplinary clinic.
(515) 440-2722 | 1730 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266https://als.org/iowa
American Cancer Society — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Midwest region; Iowa programs; Relay for Lif…
Patient navigation, Road to Recovery, Look Good Feel Better, Hope Lodge Iowa City (free lodging for UIHC cancer patients — (319) 337-9879), Relay for Life events, 24/7 helpline, and research funding.
1-800-227-2345 | cancer.org | Hope Lodge Iowa City: (319) 337-9879https://cancer.org
UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa City)State Unique
Type: Iowa's Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Statewide Iowa (200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242 — UIHC …
Iowa's ONLY NCI comprehensive cancer center — one of 57 nationwide. 170+ researchers, 300+ active trials, two NCI SPORE grants (lymphoma + neuroendocrine tumors — one of only two NET SPOREs in the nation). Pioneer of high-dose IV vitamin C cancer therapy for pancreatic, lung, and brain cancers — an Iowa innovation studied internationally. Comprehensive adult and pediatric cancer care, CAR-T therapy, precision oncology, and cancer equity programs for Iowa's large rural population.
1-800-777-8442 | 200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242https://cancer.uiowa.edu
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (LLS Great Lakes Chapter; events in Des Moine…
Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, Light the Night Des Moines and Iowa City, First Connection peer support, and research funding.
1-800-955-4572 | lls.orghttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
American Heart Association — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Iowa affiliate; Heart Walk events statewide …
Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk events statewide, advocacy at the Iowa Legislature, and research funding.
1-800-242-8721 | heart.orghttps://heart.org
National MS Society — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Gateway Area Chapter; support groups in Des …
MS Navigator Helpline, support groups statewide, Walk MS Des Moines and Iowa City, financial assistance, educational programs, and referrals to MS specialists at UIHC, MercyOne, and UnityPoint.
1-800-344-4867 | nationalmssociety.orghttps://nationalmssociety.org
American Diabetes Association — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Midwest region; Des Moines-based programs)
Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Iowa, research funding, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs statewide.
1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.orghttps://diabetes.org
Iowa Diabetes Prevention Program (Iowa DPP)
Type: State Public Health Program
Region: Statewide Iowa (Iowa HHS; local health departments, FQHCs, I…
CDC-funded evidence-based lifestyle change classes through local health departments, FQHCs, and ISU Extension offices across all 99 Iowa counties to prevent Type 2 diabetes among at-risk Iowans.
(515) 281-7689 | hhs.iowa.govhttps://hhs.iowa.gov
UI Holden Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Program (Iowa City)State Unique
Type: Specialty Cancer / Rare Disease — National NCI SPORE (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Iowa City / National referral (200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, I…
UI Holden holds one of only two NCI SPORE grants in the nation for neuroendocrine tumors — making UIHC a national referral center for carcinoid tumors, pancreatic NETs, and pheochromocytoma. Iowa patients have access to specialized expertise and clinical trials not widely available elsewhere in the Midwest.
1-800-777-8442 | cancer.uiowa.edu | NET Program: (319) 356-1616https://cancer.uiowa.edu
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (CF care centers at UI Stead Family Children'…
Accredited CF care centers, Compass Navigator for benefits, financial assistance, and research funding.
1-800-344-4823 | cff.orghttps://cff.org
Epilepsy Foundation — Iowa
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (UIHC Level 4 comprehensive epilepsy center i…
Education, support, Seizure Smart training, advocacy, and resource referrals for Iowans with epilepsy and their families.
1-800-332-1000 | epilepsy.comhttps://epilepsy.com
NAMI Iowa
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines HQ; 20+ local affiliates includin…
Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups, and Iowa Legislature policy work.
(515) 254-0417 | namiiowa.comhttps://namiiowa.com
Disability Rights Iowa (DRI)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Iowa (400 E Court Ave #300, Des Moines, IA 50309 —…
Free legal advocacy for Iowans with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.
(515) 278-2502 | 1-800-779-2502 | disabilityrightsiowa.orghttps://disabilityrightsiowa.org
UIHC Department of Psychiatry (Iowa City)State Unique
Type: Academic Mental Health (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Iowa City / Eastern Iowa (200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 522…
Iowa's flagship academic mental health program with nationally recognized eating disorder, PTSD, addiction, mood disorder, and psychiatric genetics research programs. Provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for eastern Iowa.
(319) 356-1350 | uihc.org/psychiatryhttps://uihc.org
Iowa Alliance for Recovery (IAR)State Unique
Type: Peer Recovery Nonprofit (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines-based; Recovery Community Organiz…
Iowa's statewide peer recovery advocacy and training organization coordinating Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) and peer recovery support specialists. Advocates for Iowa's recovery community at the Iowa Legislature.
iowarecovery.orghttps://iowarecovery.org
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC)
Type: State Substance Use Referral
Region: Statewide Iowa (Iowa HHS Division of Behavioral Health)
Iowa's statewide substance use disorder treatment locator providing referrals to treatment programs across all 99 Iowa counties.
1-866-242-4111 | hhs.iowa.gov/substance-abusehttps://hhs.iowa.gov
Salvation Army — Adult Rehabilitation Centers (Iowa)
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) Recovery | Open to All
Region: Iowa (ARCs in Des Moines and Davenport; emergency services s…
Residential substance use rehabilitation, work therapy, transitional housing, and recovery support at no cost to participants.
Des Moines ARC: (515) 244-1065 | salvationarmyusa.org/archttps://salvationarmyusa.org
SAMHSA National Helpline (Iowa)
Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
Region: Statewide Iowa (24/7)
Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use disorders across all 99 Iowa counties.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
| Agency | Address / Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|
| Elderbridge Agency on Aging (elderbridge.org) PSA 1 — 29 NW Iowa Counties | Mason City: Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth Carroll: Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Sac Fort Dodge: Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, Wright Spencer: Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Sioux (641) 424-0678 TF: 1-800-243-0678 | Mason City: 1190 Briarstone Dr #3, IA 50401 Carroll: 603 N West St, IA 51401 Fort Dodge: 308 Central Ave, IA 50501 Spencer: 714 10th Ave E #1, IA 51301 |
| Northeast Iowa AAA (NEI3A) (nei3a.org) PSA 2 — 18 NE Iowa Counties ★ Iowa SMP National Resource Center | Waterloo: Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama Decorah: Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek Dubuque: Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson Waterloo: (319) 272-2244 Decorah: (563) 382-2941 Dubuque: (563) 588-3970 TF: 1-800-779-8707 | Waterloo: 2101 Kimball Ave, IA 50702 Decorah: 808 River St, IA 52101 Dubuque: 2728 Asbury Rd #430, IA 52001 |
| Aging Resources of Central Iowa (www.agingresources.com/) PSA 3 — 8 Central Iowa Counties | Des Moines metro: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story, Warren (515) 255-1310 TF: 1-800-747-5352 | 5835 Grand Ave #106 Des Moines, IA 50312 |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging (heritageaaa.org) PSA 4 — 7 E-Central Iowa Counties | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Washington (319) 398-5559 TF: 1-800-332-5934 | 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, PO Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 |
| Milestones Area Agency on Aging (milestonesaaa.org) PSA 5 — 17 SE/S Iowa Counties | Ottumwa: Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne Burlington: Des Moines Co, Henry, Lee, Louisa Davenport: Clinton, Muscatine, Scott Ottumwa: (641) 682-2270 Burlington: (319) 752-5433 Davenport: (563) 324-9085 TF: 1-855-410-6222 | Ottumwa: 117 N Cooper St #2, IA 52501 Burlington: 509 Jefferson St, IA 52601 Davenport: 935 E 53rd St, IA 52807 |
| Connections Area Agency on Aging (connectionsaaa.org) PSA 6 — 20 W/SW Iowa Counties | Council Bluffs: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby Creston: Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Union Sioux City: Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Woodbury Council Bluffs: (712) 328-2540 Sioux City: (712) 279-6900 TF: 1-800-432-9209 | Council Bluffs: 300 W Broadway #240, IA 51503 Creston: 215 E Montgomery, IA 50801 Sioux City: 2301 Pierce St, IA 51104 |
Iowa HHS — Aging Services
Type: State Aging Agency
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines HQ; coordinates all 6 AAAs; state…
Administers all federal and state aging programs: Meals on Wheels, Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program, SHIIP (1-800-351-4664), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, and evidence-based health programs. Statewide ADRC: 1-800-779-2001.
(515) 725-3333 | TF: 1-800-779-2001 | hhs.iowa.gov/aging-serviceshttps://hhs.iowa.gov
AARP Iowa
Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines state office)
Family caregiver resources, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide, and advocacy for Iowa aging legislation.
1-866-554-5379 (IA) | states.aarp.org/iowahttps://states.aarp.org/iowa
Iowa Legal Aid
Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux C…
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Iowans including seniors 60+: elder law, housing, benefits appeals, domestic violence, and healthcare directives.
(515) 278-2235 | 1-800-532-1275 | iowalegalaid.orghttps://iowalegalaid.org
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
Type: State Government Agency
Region: Statewide Iowa (Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA 50131; VSOs in ALL …
Free VA benefits claims assistance through VSOs in all 99 Iowa counties, the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown (long-term care since 1887 — one of the oldest state veterans homes in the nation), veterans education benefits, and Iowa Legislature advocacy.
(515) 242-5331 | Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA 50131https://iowava.org
Iowa Veterans Home — Marshalltown (since 1887)State Unique
Type: Iowa State Veterans Care Facility (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Statewide Iowa (qualifying Iowa veterans; 1301 Summit St, Ma…
Operating since 1887 — one of the oldest state veterans homes in the nation. Provides long-term nursing, memory care, domiciliary (independent living), mental health, and recreational therapy for Iowa veterans. A nationally recognized model for state veterans long-term care quality.
(641) 752-1501 | 1301 Summit St, Marshalltown, IA 50158https://ivh.iowa.gov
Iowa City VA Health Care System
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Eastern Iowa (601 Highway 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246; CBOCs in…
Full-service VA healthcare affiliated with UIHC. Comprehensive primary care, mental health, PTSD, TBI, women veterans programs. CBOCs in 6 eastern Iowa cities.
(319) 338-0581 | 601 Highway 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/
Des Moines VA Medical Center
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Central Iowa (3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310; CBOCs in M…
Full-service VA healthcare with CBOCs in 4 Iowa communities. Primary care, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, and specialty services for central and western Iowa veterans.
(515) 699-5999 | 3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310https://www.va.gov/central-iowa-health-care/
American Legion — Department of Iowa
Type: Veterans Service Organization
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines HQ; 600+ posts statewide)
Veterans benefits assistance, scholarships, Boys/Girls State Iowa, emergency financial assistance, and Iowa Legislature advocacy.
(515) 282-5068 | ialegion.orghttps://ialegion.org
Jewish Family Services — Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
Region: Greater Des Moines metro and Central Iowa (Caspe Terrace, Wa…
JFS, the social services arm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, provides multi-generational support open to all. Senior adult services (independent living support — transportation to medical appointments, resource connections, caregiver support for elderly Iowans), financial assistance and emergency resources, support for recent Jewish immigrants to Iowa, Popsie's Pantry food assistance, and community referrals. Outreach extends to Iowa's dispersed Jewish communities in Ames, Marshalltown, and beyond Des Moines.
(515) 987-0899 | karen@jewishdesmoines.org | jewishdesmoines.org/jfshttps://jewishdesmoines.org
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center (Des Moines)State Unique
Type: All-Faith Elder Care (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Greater Des Moines metro (all faiths welcome — open to all I…
An all-faith skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care facility associated with Iowa's Jewish community. Open to everyone — nationally recognized for quality elder care in Des Moines.
(515) 977-5700 | iajslc.orghttps://iajslc.org
Iowa Jewish Historical Society & Iowa Holocaust MemorialState Unique
Type: Jewish Heritage / Holocaust Remembrance (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Greater Des Moines metro (Caspe Terrace, Waukee, IA)
Preserves 150+ years of Iowa Jewish history and honors Holocaust survivors who emigrated to Iowa — many settling in Des Moines, Iowa City, and other Iowa communities after World War II. Educates Iowans about antisemitism, tolerance, and memory.
(515) 987-0899 | jewishdesmoines.orghttps://jewishdesmoines.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Des Moines
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Central/Southwestern Iowa — Diocese of Des Moines (601 Grand…
Comprehensive social services for all Iowans: emergency food and financial assistance, counseling and mental health, immigration and refugee legal services, housing and homeless prevention, domestic violence support, and elder services.
(515) 244-3761 | 601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309https://catholiccharitiesdm.org
Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Dubuque
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Northeastern Iowa — Archdiocese of Dubuque (multiple NE Iowa…
Emergency assistance, counseling, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, housing, and community programs for northeastern Iowa.
(563) 556-2580 | catholiccharitiesdubuque.orghttps://catholiccharitiesdubuque.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Davenport
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Southeastern Iowa — Diocese of Davenport (22 SE Iowa countie…
Emergency financial assistance, counseling, housing, food assistance, and community services for SE Iowa and the Quad Cities.
(563) 333-4180 | ccdavenport.orghttps://ccdavenport.org
Iowa Lutheran Social Services (ILSS)
Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Iowa (1216 Second Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314; refug…
Social services for all Iowans regardless of faith. Programs include refugee resettlement and integration (Des Moines is a major national resettlement city with large Sudanese, Congolese, and Burmese communities), family counseling, foster care and adoption, and volunteer services.
(515) 278-2239 | 1216 Second Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314https://ilss.org
The Salvation Army — Iowa
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport/Quad Cit…
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery), and community programs.
Des Moines: (515) 244-1065 | salvationarmyusa.orghttps://salvationarmyusa.org
Food Bank of Iowa (Des Moines)State Unique
Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Central Iowa and statewide (2220 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 5…
Iowa's largest food bank and a Feeding America member, distributing 30+ million pounds of food through 600+ partner agencies statewide. Key partner for SNAP outreach and rural hunger relief across all 99 counties.
(515) 282-1625 | 2220 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316https://foodbankiowa.org
Matthew 25 / Crisis Intervention Center (Iowa City)State Unique
Type: Interfaith Emergency Services (Iowa-Unique)
Region: Iowa City / Johnson County (318 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA…
A nationally recognized interfaith nonprofit serving the University of Iowa community: emergency financial assistance (rent, utilities, medication, transportation), food pantry, clothing, and community connection. Iowa City's most prominent interfaith emergency services organization, named for the Gospel of Matthew chapter 25.
(319) 351-0140 | 318 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240https://m25ic.org
United Way of Central Iowa / Iowa 211
Type: Community Nonprofit | Open to All
Region: Central Iowa (Des Moines HQ); Iowa 211 statewide (all 99 cou…
Iowa 211 (dial 2-1-1) provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health, caregiver resources, mental health, and emergency assistance across all 99 Iowa counties.
Dial 2-1-1 | iowa211.org | unitedwaydm.orghttps://iowa211.org
The Arc of Iowa
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines HQ; chapters statewide)
Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with I/DD and their families across all 99 Iowa counties.
(515) 282-2358 | thearcofiowa.orghttps://thearcofiowa.org
Disability Rights Iowa (DRI)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Iowa (400 E Court Ave #300, Des Moines, IA 50309 —…
Free legal advocacy for Iowans with disabilities. Iowa's federally designated Protection & Advocacy organization.
(515) 278-2502 | 1-800-779-2502 | disabilityrightsiowa.orghttps://disabilityrightsiowa.org
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)
Type: State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Region: Statewide Iowa (Des Moines HQ; offices in 15+ Iowa communiti…
Employment services, job training, assistive technology, and rehabilitation counseling for Iowans with disabilities seeking workforce goals.
(515) 281-4211 | ivrs.iowa.govhttps://ivrs.iowa.gov
Iowa Center for Independent Living (CIL) Network
Type: Independent Living Nonprofit Network
Region: Statewide Iowa (CILs in Iowa City, Des Moines, and Sioux Cit…
Peer support, independent living skills training, housing assistance, benefits counseling, and community integration for Iowans with all types of disabilities.
Iowa City CIL: (319) 338-3870 | iowa-cil.orghttps://iowa-cil.org
Iowa 211
Type: Social Services Referral
Region: Statewide Iowa — all 99 counties (24/7)
Free 24/7 referrals for food, housing, health care, caregiver resources, mental health, substance use, and emergency assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 | iowa211.orghttps://iowa211.org
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