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

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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

 

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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