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
United Way of Central Iowa
211 logo
Phone:
Dial 211

A free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa and Nebraska residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs.

Hours: 24/7

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University of Iowa - Clinical Law Programs
U of Iowa Clinical Law
Address:

380 Boyd Law Buildings 130 Byington Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Phone:
319.335.9023

Provides legal assistance to individuals with legal issues such as federal criminal defense, basic estate planning, immigration advocacy, and civil and employment litigation.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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Urbandale Food Pantry (DMARC)
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Address:

7611 Douglas Ave
Suite 34/35
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.251.6688

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12 PM

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VA Central Iowa Health Care System
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Address:

3600 30th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.699.5999

Provides acute and specialized medical and surgical services, residential outpatient treatment programs in substance abuse and post-traumatic stress and a full range of mental health and long-term care services, as well as sub-acute and restorative rehabilitation services and a domiciliary.

Hours: 24/7

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VA Community Resource and Referral Center
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Address:

1223 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.699.5637

For Veterans who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, or serious mental illness by promoting physical and mental health programs to help achieve increased community integration.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4 PM

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Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line
Phone:
Dial 988 then press 1

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, and text-messaging service.

Hours: 24/7

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West Des Moines Human Services (DMARC)
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Address:

139 6th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States

Phone:
515.222.3660

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Monday, Thursday 8:30 AM-3 PM

            Tuesday 8:30 AM-3 PM & 4:30 PM-6:30 PM 

            Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-12 PM

            First Saturday of the Month: 9 AM-12 PM

 

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