Decoding Dyslexia Iowa
Aims to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and influence policymakers and educators on best practices to identify, remediate and support Iowa students with dyslexia.
Community Resources
AFSC Iowa Immigrant Rights Program
Address:
4211 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
Phone:
515.274.4851
Works with immigrants in Central Iowa to help build a sense of community so that new immigrants will be able to participate in the political processes in their communities.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 8 AM-5 PM
Al Exito
Phone:
515.480.0904
Provides Iowa Latinx middle and high school students with after-school programs to develop leadership skills along with college and career readiness.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Central Office)
Address:
1620 Pleasant Street
Suite 228
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Phone:
515.282.8550, 1.800.207.2172
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 AM-3:35 PM, Wednesday 1 PM-6:45 PM
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline
Phone:
1.800.207.2172
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Hours: 24/7
American Red Cross
Phone:
1.877.272.7337
Provides disaster relief and recovery, post-emergency recovery, financial assistance, deployment support, veteran services, and community resource referrals.
Hours: 24/7
Anawim Housing
Address:
1535 Linden Street. Suite 100B
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Phone:
515.244.8308
Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals as well as seniors in need of assisted living.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
ArtForce Iowa
Address:
900 Mulberry St.
Des Moines , IA 50309
United States
Phone:
515.777.3182
Artist Mentors spend quality time with struggling youth to encourage creative self-expression, work skills development, and advocacy in a safe supportive community.
ASK Family Resource Center
Address:
5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
United States
Phone:
515.243.1713
ASK (Access for Special Kids) Resource Center is a parent training, information, and advocacy center for families of children with special needs across the state of Iowa.
Beacon of Life
Address:
1717 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Phone:
515.244.4713
Provides transitional housing with supportive services in a structured environment exclusive to women.
Beacon of Life
Address:
1717 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Phone:
515.244.4713
Provides intensive case management, substance abuse assessment, in-house AA meetings, and a sober living environment.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Bernie Lorenz Recovery
Phone:
515.262.0349
Offers a home-like, substance-free living environment for women who have completed primary treatment and are preparing themselves to live independent, successful lives, free of substance use.