Community Resources

Any adult in the community who needs to improve reading, writing, and or speaking skills can enroll in this free service. Adults meet one-to-one with a volunteer tutor and/or learn with an online learning program.

A recovery program for men. Part of Hope Ministries

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)

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

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

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-5 PM

Serving Time: 11:30 AM

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

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

Hours: Vary

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

Provides several services, including meals and food pantry.

Hours: Monday-Friday 12 PM-4 PM,
 

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.

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

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