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The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, and text-messaging service.

Hours: 24/7

Pick up a food box every Thursday from 10am-2pm

Pick up a hot meal every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Provides non-perishable food and personal items to meet short term needs.

Hours: Monday 12 PM-6 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-11 AM

"Growing in Grief" and widower's support programs
For more information please call 515-271-6765

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday, Thursday 8:30 AM-3 PM

            Tuesday 8:30 AM-3 PM & 4:30 PM-6:30 PM 

            Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-12 PM

Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Meal Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, eWIC cards to buy nutritious foods, immunization screening and referrals, and health and social services referrals.

This Housing First Model helps men and women who are homeless (or at-risk of homelessness) move into stable and secure permanent housing supplemented by supportive services.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-8 PM, Saturday 9 AM-3 PM

Licensed mental health counselors provide one-on-one, couples, and/or family therapy to young women in schools, as well as young moms and at the Young Women's Resource Center.

Also offers a food pantry, clothing closet, and other supplies for girls and young women.

1.855.581.8111 (call) 1.855.895.8398 (text)

Provides help for alcohol, drug and gambling problems, suicidal thoughts, and more from experts dedicated to the health of Iowans. Chat live, get reliable information and treatment options, and find help near you.

Hours: 24/7

Provides free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Shelter for youth experiencing homelessness. Programs include housing for homeless young families (age 16-25) and their children for up to two years (Lighthouse Transitional Living Program) and rapid rehousing for youth (age 18-22) to live in their own apartment, while still receiving support from Rapid Rehousing program staff and rent assistance on a sliding scale. 

YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere.

Hours: 24/7