Community Resources

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Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline logo
Phone:
1.877.565.8860

A national trans-led organization dedicated to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid. Hotline is answered 24/7.

 

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants logo
Address:

1200 University Avenue, Suite 205
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.528.7525

Helps refugees and immigrants to gain personal independence and economic self-sufficiency through trainings and workshops.

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UCS--Ankeny

UCS Healthcare Logo
Address:

1555 SE Delaware Avenue
Suite M
Ankeny, IA 50021
United States

Phone:
515.280.3860

Provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and support

Substance Use Intake Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Mental Health Intake: Monday-Friday by appointment only

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UCS--Des Moines

UCS Healthcare Logo
Address:

1300 Woodland Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States

Phone:
515.280.3860

Provides walk-in, on demand mental health care assessments for anyone seeking help by a dedicated team of licensed mental health therapists, as well as substance abuse treatment, counseling and support.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6 AM5 PM, Saturday 6 AM-2 PM

Medical Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM

Substance Abuse Walk-in Intake: Monday-Friday 8 AM-2 PM

Mental Health Intake (by appointment only): Monday-Friday 9 AM-3PM

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United States Citizenship & Immigration Services

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Address:

210 Walnut Street #101
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
800.375.5283

Provides information regarding immigration and naturalization benefits. Applications for: citizenship, green card, work visa in the U.S., and international adoption.

 

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United Way of Central Iowa

211 logo
Phone:
Dial 211

A free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa and Nebraska residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs.

Hours: 24/7

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UnityPoint Counseling and Behavioral Medicine

UnityPoint Health Logo
Address:

6000 University Suite 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
United States

Phone:
515.241.2300

Mental Health Services offers an extensive spectrum of care covering all age groups and types of programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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University of Iowa - Clinical Law Programs

U of Iowa Clinical Law
Address:

Boyd Law Buildings 130 Byington Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Phone:
319.335.9034

Provides legal assistance to individuals with legal issues such as federal criminal defense, basic estate planning, immigration advocacy, and civil and employment litigation.

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University of Iowa Addiction and Recovery Collaborative

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Address:

5 Boyd Tower 200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Phone:
319.335.6980

Provides outpatient services for addiction treatment, as well as a dual diagnosis track for individuals with a medical or mental illness in combination with an addiction. 

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Urbandale Food Pantry (DMARC)

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Address:

7901 Douglas Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.251.6688

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM-12 PM

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VA Central Iowa Health Care System

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Address:

3600 30th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.699.5999

Provides acute and specialized medical and surgical services, residential outpatient treatment programs in substance abuse and post-traumatic stress and a full range of mental health and long-term care services, as well as sub-acute and restorative rehabilitation services and a domiciliary.

Hours: 24/7

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VA Community Resource and Referral Center

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Address:

1223 Center Street Suite 17
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.699.5637

For Veterans who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, or serious mental illness by promoting physical and mental health programs to help achieve increased community integration.

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