Community Resources

Community Type

Center for Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Group
Address:

95 University Ave. Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.244.9500

Substance abuse services, specifically offering methadone treatment

View Resource Website

Central Iowa Shelter & Services

Central Iowa Shelter & Services Logo
Address:

1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.284.5719

Provides low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness.

Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, 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

Health Care Clinic: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM

Showers: Daily 9 AM-11 AM

View Resource Website

Central Iowa Works

Iowa Works Logo
Address:

200 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.281.9619

Helps with job placement, transportation logistics, health care access, and legal support. 

View Resource Website

Central Library

Central Library exterior shot
Address:

1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday

Pickup Window

  • 12:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday

 

Location Details

Central Senior Center

Polk County Logo
Address:

2008 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.286.3677

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-5 PM

Serving Time: 11 AM-12 PM

View Resource Website

Change Course

Change Course
Address:

1912 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.779.6108

Employment training, personal development, skill development, one on one coaching sessions for anyone with a goal of career track and high wage jobs.

View Resource Website

Child and Dependent Adult Abuse

Iowa Department of Human Services logo
Phone:
1.800.362.2178

Call if you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected. Be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous.

Hours: 24/7

View Resource Website

Child Care Resource & Referral

CCRR
Address:

808 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.246.3590

Child Care Resource & Referral provides services that help parents make informed choices about the care of their children.

 

View Resource Website

Children & Families of Iowa

CFI
Address:

1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.288.1981 (general), 515.243.6147 (Domestic Violence Services)

Child Care: offers affordable, quality child care for low-income families. Programs for before and after school care, school and summer vacation options with transportation to and from school. Domestic Violence Services Shelter: offers a safe place to heal and begin building a life free from violence. Grief/Loss: Licensed clinicians assist families in healing through grief and loss and other life situations/events.

View Resource Website

Children & Family Urban Movement

CFUM
Address:

1548 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.3242

Serves children and families near the north side of Des Moines with a variety of programs to support educational success including before- and after-school and summer programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Meal Times: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 7:40 AM, 4 PM-5 PM

View Resource Website

Children and Families of Iowa Northside Service Center

Children and Families of Iowa
Address:

2331 East 8th St.
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States

Phone:
515.266.6338

Offers substance abuse evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults

Hours: Monday/Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday/Thursday 9 AM -6 PM, Friday 9 AM-2 PM

View Resource Website

Childserve

Childserve
Address:

644 24th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.280.5332

Childserve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services.

View Resource Website