Community Resources

Community Type
Des Moines Vet Center
VA Logo
Address:

1821 22nd Street
Suite 115
West Des Moinces, IA 50266
United States

Phone:
515.284.4929

Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.

Hours: Monday 8 AM-7:30 PM

            Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM-7:30 PM

            Wednesday and Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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DHS Child Care Assistance
DHS Iowa
Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
1.866.448.4605

Child Care Assistance (CCA) helps pay for the care of your child while a parent or caretaker works or attends school. Also offers care for children while a parent or caretaker is looking for work or is unable to care for children because of medical reasons. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Disability Rights Iowa
DRI
Address:

666 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.278.2502

Disability Rights Iowa aims to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illness. We promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all Iowans through a program of: Self-advocacy education, information, and referral; Non-legal advocacy; Legal and systems advocacy.

Intake Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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DMACC Adult Literacy Center
DMACC Adult Literacy Center
Address:

DMACC Urban Campus
1100 7th St. Building 1, Room 110
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.248.7517

Any adult in the community who needs to improve reading, writing, and or speaking skills can enroll in this free service. Adults meet one-to-one with a volunteer tutor and/or learn with an online learning program.

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Dorothy's House
Dorothy's House

Dorothy's House is a safe place for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to discover their healing journeys through the practice of life. Our customized programs are designed to provide complete support for all survivors, regardless of race or gender. If you are a survivor, we can help you find safety so you can create change in your life.

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Drake Law School Legal Clinic
Drake university logo
Address:

2400 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.271.3851

The General Civil Practice Clinic has two intake days per year. Family law cases are accepted, including custody, divorce (with or without children), and modifications to decrees. The Elder Law Clinic accepts clients year-round, and the Refugee Law Clinic (law-refugee@drake.edu) accepts clients as resources permit.

Inquiries can be submitted by phone or email (law-clinic@drake.edu)

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Dress for Success
Dress for Success Logo
Address:

7025 Hickman Road, Suite 3
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.288.0130

Women obtain what they need for an interview and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM

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Early ACCESS
Early ACCESS
Phone:
1.888.425.4371 or 515.242.8213

Early ACCESS is for families with young children, birth to age 3. Early ACCESS works with families to identify child and family needs, determine if the child is eligible for early intervention services, and discover what works best for each child.

To make a referral: 1-888-425-4371 or 515-242-8213

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East Senior Center
Polk County Logo
Address:

1231 E. 26th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.8461

Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activites for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Serving Time: 11:30 AM

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East Side Library
East Side Library exterior
Address:

2559 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

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