1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Food and clothing items are available for free (ID required).
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM
Reaches children in the critical year before kindergarten, helping them build the pre-reading skills they need for a strong start in school. For 40 minutes a week, volunteers read one-on-one with four-year-old students at early childhood centers in Des Moines.
To sign up, send an email to bookbuddy@unitedwaydm.org
Eight locations where children in grades K-12 can find a safe, supportive place to be after school and during the summer, with structured programs and caring staff role models in place to address the most difficult challenges facing our young people.
Offers a full range of substance-abuse treatment services targeted toward those with limited access to other options. The full program can last up to a year and involves substance abuse treatment, transitional living and outpatient treatment.
Admissions office can be reached at dcoughlin@bridgesofia.org
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Mental Health Emergency Crisis Team: 515.283.4811
24/7 Crisis Observation Center (515.282.5742): The COC provides a safe, calm environment where you can meet with a nurse and therapist, and if needed, receive assistance setting up mental health appointments and services.
Medical Center (515.282.2334): Offers medical, dental, eye, emergency, pharmacy, mental health, and crisis services.
New Connections Addiction Treatment (515.282.661)
5016 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
United States
Partners with Findley and King Elementary and Harding Middle School, to increase high school graduation and postsecondary readiness rates while engaging community partnerships to uplift students, families, and whole neighborhoods.
511 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Clothes Closet distributes clothing and household items free of charge.
Hours: Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:30 PM, Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
602 3rd St SW
Altoona, IA 50009
United States
The Altoona Food Pantry serves people living in the Southeast Polk, Colfax-Mingo, and Bondurant School Districts and all of Pleasant Hill. Provides low-income families with food, clothing and financial-aid assistance.
Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
601 Grand Avenue
2nd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Counseling Program: Licensed therapists work with clients to address depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, child behavior problems, trauma, abuse, grief, loss and more. Specialize in treating couples and families.
1815 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.
Hours: Monday-Thursday10 AM-3:30 PM, Friday 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
95 University Ave. Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Substance abuse services, specifically offering methadone treatment
1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Provides low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness.
Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM
Meals: Breakfast 6:30 AM-8:30 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Clothing Closet Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM
Health Care Clinic: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM
Showers: Daily 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
