DMPL Closed This Sunday

All DMPL locations will be closed this Sunday, April 5. Regular hours and services will resume on Monday, April 6.

Community Resources

Community Type

International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee Logo
Address:

1111 9th St. #226
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.216.3619

Provides case management, housing assistance, employment services, and health support to resettling refugees.

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Iow Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone:
1.800.770.1650

Certified Domestic Violence Advocates are here 24 hours a day to provide crisis support, help victims find safe solutions across the state, answer questions and provide resource referrals.

Hours: 24/7

Iowa Attorney General's Office

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Address:

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

Phone:
1.888.777.4590, 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:

321 E 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

Phone:
515.344.3675

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 Center for Economic Success (via VITA program)

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Address:

2222 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Free tax-aide prep. Site listings and information on scheduling appointments listed on website.

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Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

ICADV: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence logo
Phone:
515.244.8028

Provides holistic legal representation to victims of domestic violence in Iowa.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Iowa Compass

Iowa Compass
Address:

100 Hawkins Drive, #221
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-4:30 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 Department of Revenue

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Phone:
515.281.3114

Assists with state income taxes. Forms available on website.

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Iowa Free Legal Answers

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IA Free Legal Answers is a virtual, walk-in legal clinic that connects individuals who qualify with Iowa attorneys for non-criminal, brief, limited, free legal assistance

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Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition

Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition
Address:

1221 Center St. Suite 03
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.207.5202

Offers risk reduction kits, naloxone kits, syringe clean up and disposal, HIV/HCV rapid testing, fentanyl test strips, and linkage to substance use and drug treatment services. 

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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, 1.800.532.1503

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

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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