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Community Type

Drake Law School Legal Clinic

The General Civil Practice Clinic has two intake days per year. Family law cases are accepted, including custody, divorce (with or without children), and modifications to decrees. The Elder Law Clinic accepts clients year-round, and the Refugee Law Clinic (law-refugee@drake.edu) accepts clients as resources permit.

Inquiries can be submitted by phone or email (law-clinic@drake.edu)

Address:

2400 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.271.3851

Dress for Success

Women obtain what they need for an interview and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM

Address:

7025 Hickman Road, Suite 3
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.288.0130

Early ACCESS

Early ACCESS is for families with young children, birth to age 3. Early ACCESS works with families to identify child and family needs, determine if the child is eligible for early intervention services, and discover what works best for each child.

To make a referral: 1-888-425-4371 or 515-242-8213

Phone:
1.888.425.4371 or 515.242.8213

East Community Center

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

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Serving Time: 11 AM -  12:30 PM

Address:

1231 E. 26th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.8461

East Side Library

In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Address:

2559 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Easterseals

Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Address:

401 NE 66th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
515.289.1933

Eastside Church of the Nazarene Pantry

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9AM-10:30AM (appointments only, call to schedule)

Address:

1451 E. 25th St.
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.6000

Eastview Community Center

Owned and operated by Valley Church and offering a number of activities, including fitness classes, community events, and serving opportunities.

Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2 PM- 5 PM., Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM, Fridays from 10 AM- 2 PM

Address:

4101 East 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.809.2356

Eddie Davis Community Center

Provides several services, including meals and food pantry.

Hours: Monday-Friday 12 PM-4 PM,
 

Address:

1312 Maple St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States

Phone:
515.277.1103

Ellipsis

Youth Shelter/Youth Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:

Welcomes kids of all ages and backgrounds, giving them a safe, supportive environment for as long as their need requires, offers diverse counseling and therapeutic services to treat behavioral, emotional or substance use problems.

Young adults working toward self-sufficiency and who are unable to return to a home setting can participate in Ellipsis’ Transitional and Independent Living programs.

 

Address:

918 SE 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.243.3459 (24/7 Crisis Line), 515.282.9377

Embarc Refugee Parent Navigator Project

Provides immigrant and refugee parents peer-to-peer child development and parenting education through community-based support services to increase family problem-solving skills and knowledge of Western parenting norms. The program also provides access to preschool and kindergarten classes.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Address:

4801 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.512.5252

Employee & Family Resources

Counseling services to individuals (youth and adult) and families. Also offers substance use disorder assessments and referrals for both adults and juveniles.

Employee Assistance Program: Crisis response professionals are ready to provide assistance when your organization is in crisis due to downsizing, robberies, accidents, death and other critical incidents.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM- 5 PM, Friday 8 AM- 4:30 PM

Address:

505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 600
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
1.800.327.4692 (24/7 hotline)