The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, and text-messaging service.
Hours: 24/7
1155 SE Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
United States
Provides non-perishable food and personal items to meet short term needs.
Hours: Monday 12 PM-6 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-11 AM
5508 NW 88th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
United States
"Growing in Grief" and widower's support programs
For more information please call 515-271-6765
139 6th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.
Hours: Monday, Thursday 8:30 AM-3 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-3 PM & 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-12 PM
134 6th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Meal Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, eWIC cards to buy nutritious foods, immunization screening and referrals, and health and social services referrals.
2 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
This Housing First Model helps men and women who are homeless (or at-risk of homelessness) move into stable and secure permanent housing supplemented by supportive services.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-8 PM, Saturday 9 AM-3 PM
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Licensed mental health counselors provide one-on-one, couples, and/or family therapy to young women in schools, as well as young moms and at the Young Women's Resource Center.
Also offers a food pantry, clothing closet, and other supplies for girls and young women.
1.855.581.8111 (call) 1.855.895.8398 (text)
Provides help for alcohol, drug and gambling problems, suicidal thoughts, and more from experts dedicated to the health of Iowans. Chat live, get reliable information and treatment options, and find help near you.
Hours: 24/7
300 Walnut Street, #295
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Provides free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Shelter for youth experiencing homelessness. Programs include housing for homeless young families (age 16-25) and their children for up to two years (Lighthouse Transitional Living Program) and rapid rehousing for youth (age 18-22) to live in their own apartment, while still receiving support from Rapid Rehousing program staff and rent assistance on a sliding scale.
YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere.
Hours: 24/7
