Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Community Resources

Community Type
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3600

Provides crisis intervention and ongoing services (including counseling) to victims of assault or abuse.

Also offers a safe, confidential support group open to older teens and adults surviving the loss of a loved one through suicide. Meets the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. as well as the last Saturday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. 

Homicide Survivor Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at our office from 6-7:30 p.m. No charge.

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Polk County Emergency Repair Program
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Address:

5885 NE 14 Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
515.286.3356

Eligible families whose property is assessed for less than $95,000 can receive a lifetime maximum repair benefit of $8,000, or 10% of the assessed value of their home, whichever is less.

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Polk County General Assistance
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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.2088

Provides temporary financial assistance for basic services such as rent and utility assistance.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

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Polk County Health Dept
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Address:

1907 Carpenter Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.286.3798

Offers immunizations, TB test, Primary Care services, Women’s Health Services and Sexually Transmitted Disease testing.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM,
 

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Polk County Life Services Center/Broadlawns Crisis Observation Center
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Address:

1914 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.5742

Walk in mental health clinic and sobering center

Broadlawns 24/7 Crisis Observation Center provides a safe, calm environment where you can meet with a nurse and therapist, and if needed, receive assistance setting up mental health appointments and services.

Polk County Veterans Affairs
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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3670

Offers assistance in the following areas: filing federal claims, temporary financial assistance, food assistance, shelter assistance, utility assistance, transportation assistance, medical assistance, funeral expenses, and markers for graves. Temporary financial assistance may be provided to qualified applicants receiving food stamps to use for personal care items.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Prelude Behavioral Services
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Address:

3451 Easton Blvd.
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.262.0349

Offers prevention services and substance abuse treatment programs for individuals and families.

Walk-in Hours: Monday 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM, Wednesday & Thursday 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM

Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Des Moines Residential: Located at 3806 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, Iowa 50317

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Primary Health Care -- University Avenue Campus
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Address:

1200 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.248.1500, 515.248.1850 (homeless support)

Homeless Support Services: provides centralized intake for all Des Moines shelters. Assists with housing placement, case management, and uncovering options for income streams. Showers available Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM.

Medical Services include medical, dental, and pharmacy services.

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