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.
134 6th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
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
Meal Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM
2300 Euclid Avenue, Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, eWIC cards to buy nutritious foods, immunization screening and referrals, and health and social services referrals.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-6 PM, Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
2 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
This Housing First Model helps men and women who are homeless (or at-risk of homelessness) move into stable and secure permanent housing supplemented by supportive services.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-8 PM, Saturday–Sunday 9 AM-3 PM
Started in 1984, the YEWS group is a social support group for adults who have experienced the death of their spouse. The regular monthly dinner is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday night of each month. The group dines out in a local restaurant with social conversation and dinner at 6 PM. There is no meeting, just conversation, laughter and fun.
818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Licensed mental health counselors provide one-on-one, couples, and/or family therapy to young women in schools, as well as young moms and at the Young Women's Resource Center.
1.855.581.8111 (call) 1.855.895.8398 (text)
Provides help for alcohol, drug and gambling problems, suicidal thoughts, and more from experts dedicated to the health of Iowans. Chat live, get reliable information and treatment options, and find help near you.
Hours: 24/7
Non-judgmental mental health crisis help. Live online chat available on website, or call the hotline.
300 Walnut Street, #295
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
515.244.1172 OR 1.800.728.1172
Provides free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Shelter for youth experiencing homelessness. Programs include housing for homeless young families (age 16-25) and their children for up to two years (Lighthouse Transitional Living Program) and rapid rehousing for youth (age 18-22) to live in their own apartment, while still receiving support from Rapid Rehousing program staff and rent assistance on a sliding scale.
YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere.
