All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

Community Resources

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Your Life Iowa

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Phone:
1.855.581.8111

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

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Youth Law Center

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Address:

300 Walnut Street, #295
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.244.1172

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

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YSS

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Address:

612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.232.4977, 515.883.2379, 515.939.4060 (Recovery Treatment Program)

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.

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