Community Resources

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Iowa Attorney General's Office
Iowa Department of Justice Attorney General's Office
Address:

1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

Phone:
1.888.777.4590

1.888.777.4590 OR 515.281.5926

The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) protects the public from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services
Iowa Department of Human Services
Address:

420 Watson Powell Jr Way #100
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.875.5600

Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency. Helps refugees and asylees obtain state benefits, offers a CDL program through DMACC, and trainings designed to help English language learners.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Iowa Compass
Iowa Compass
Address:

100 Hawkins Drive, #S295
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Phone:
1.800.779.2001

Iowa Compass provides a searchable directory of services and support for Iowans with disabilities, their families and service providers. Directory provides access to thousands of local, state, and national programs for people with complex health-related conditions and disabilities.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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Iowa Concern Hotline
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach logo
Phone:
1.800.447.1985

Iowa Concern has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services for a wide variety of topics.

Hours: 24/7

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Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Legal Aid logo
Address:

666 Walnut St Floor 25
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
1.800.532.1275, 515.243.2151

Provides free legal assistance with civil legal problems for clients who meet income and asset guidelines.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Legal Hotline for Older Iowans: 1.800.992.8161 Provides free legal services to Iowans 60 and older

Immigrants: Assistance with rights of individuals, immigration, family concerns, food help, health concerns, passports, self-petitions and waivers, work issues, other matters.

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Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Logo
Address:

2024 Forest Avenue, Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.255.9809

Offers low-income immigrants and refugees a safe place to seek free legal assistance and naturalization issues. Potential legal clients should call on the 15th of each month to make an appointment. Income must be less than 200% of the poverty level.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM

 

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Iowa Ombudsman
Office of Ombudsman logo
Address:

1112 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

Phone:
1.888.426.6283

1.888.426.6283 OR 515.281.3592

Serves as an independent and impartial agency to which citizens can air their grievances about government.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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