Community Resources
Narcotics Anonymous
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Victims or survivors and anyone seeking information or assistance related to the issue of human trafficking.
Hours: 24/7
National Runaway Safeline
NRS serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
Hours: 24/7
New Life Center
1031 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Meals served Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
North Senior Center
3010 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
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-5 PM
Meal Times: 11 AM-12 PM
Northwest Community Center
5110 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
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-5 PM
Meal Times: 11 AM-12:30 PM
Norwoodville Community Center
3077 N.E. 46th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States
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-5 PM
Oakridge Neighborhood Inc.
1401 Center St.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Youth Programs: help young children with early learning skills, school age children succeed in the public school system, and young adults prepare for the world of work.
Family and Workforce Programs: Provides opportunities for economic success. Programs include job readiness, job placement, ELL, citizenship, computer skills training, cultural transition support groups, and parenting education. Available to low-income and refugee families.
PEER Advocate Program
A PEER Advocate can help find options and access to housing, health care and insurance, nutrition, house cleaning, yard work, transportation, opportunities for socializing and recreation, financial assistance, and legal issues. For 60+ Polk County residents.
Pioneer Columbus Community Center
2100 SE 5th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Activities and programs for all ages, including weight room & cardio area, computer lab, Polk County congregate meals.
Hours: 8 AM-7:45 PM
Polk County Bar Association
625 E Court Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Volunteer Lawyers Project is a charitable organization established by the Polk County Bar Association with the mission of providing civil legal services to low income residents of Polk County.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM