Community Resources

House of Mercy offers substance-related/addictive disorders treatment and mental health programs. Also provides transitional housing for sober living, which allows more time to improve functioning while residing in an affordable, safe, clean, and therapeutically supportive environment.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-2 PM to apply for services. Office is generally open until 6:00 PM.

Services include crisis counseling, service referrals, showers and laundry facilities, a cell phone charging station, donation center access, service referrals and staff support for youth living without safe, stable housing. Also offers nine low-barrier, single bed units for youth (18-24).

Hours: Monday-Friday 12 PM-6 PM

Meals: During the week, we provide free, nutritious, warm meals at lunch (12-1 p.m.) and dinner (5-6 p.m.) to all at-risk and homeless youth ages 16-22.

A national online service that guides users safely through every step of the citizenship application process. Free, live, online legal help.

Resources available Monday-Sunday, 24 hours.

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

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Assistance with utility bills, heating assistance (November-April), food assistance (pantry), personal hygiene, disaster assistance, etc. May also offer referrals.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Helps low-income families meet basic needs through programming and other resources in the community.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Provides case management, housing assistance, employment services, and health support to resettling refugees.

Certified Domestic Violence Advocates are here 24 hours a day to provide crisis support, help victims find safe solutions across the state, answer questions and provide resource referrals.

Hours: 24/7

1.888.777.4590 OR 515.281.5926

The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) protects the public from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency. Helps refugees and asylees obtain state benefits, offers a CDL program through DMACC, and trainings designed to help English language learners.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Provides holistic legal representation to victims of domestic violence in Iowa.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

1.800.770.1650 OR 515.244.7424 (24 hour hotlines)

Provides information and referrals for legal issues related to sexual assault.