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2-1-1 HELPLINE
If you're in need of food pantries, counseling, utility assistance, or other human services, talk to an information specialist who has the community's most extensive human service database at their fingertips.
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402-444-6666
Toll Free: 866-813-1731
402-444-6666
Toll Free: 866-813-1731
All Care Health Center
All Care provides affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care to the entire community, including medical, dental, women's health, and mental health services.
902 South 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-325-1990
Categories: Basic Needs, Care Coordination, Health Care, Medications, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
Counties: Pottawattamie
American Red Cross - Council Bluffs Service Center
The American Red Cross of the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Chapter serves Harrison, Mills, and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa.
Council Bluffs Service Center
Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
705 N 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
705 N 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-322-4017
AnswerLine Home and Family Hotline
AnswerLine provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
2150 Beardshear Hall
2150 Morrill Rd
Ames, IA 50011
2150 Beardshear Hall
2150 Morrill Rd
Ames, IA 50011
800-262-3804
Categories: Basic Needs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Cass County General Assistance
Who Qualifies for General Relief Assistance? Cass County General Relief Assistance provides assistance to residents of Cass County, Iowa who are needy and poor and in need of immediate assistance and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source.
5 West 7th Street
Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic, IA 50022
712-243-4424
Fax: 712-243-6666
Fax: 712-243-6666
Counties: Cass
Cass County Resource Guide
Cass County's Urgent Need Community Resource Guide is available here: https://www.
Catholic Charities - Des Moines
If you are a victim of human trafficking, or are concerned for someone else, please call 888-612-0266.
601 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-3761
Catholic Charities - Volunteer Opportunities!
Catholic Charities helps those in need in Southwest Iowa 24-hours a day, seven days per week.
712-256-2059 x109
Center for Siouxland
Providing assistance, information and direction to help people, empower lives and build futures.
715 Douglas Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-252-1861
Toll Free: 877-580-5526
Toll Free: 877-580-5526
Counties: Monona
Child and Family Resource Network
Every family needs support.
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
Suite 160 Box 7
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Suite 160 Box 7
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-355-2615
Categories: Basic Needs,
Counties: Montgomery, Pottawattamie
Connections Area Agency on Aging
Our mission: To enhance the quality of life for elders in our service area through education, planning, and coordination of services.
231 S Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
800-432-9209
712-328-2540 Council Bluffs
712-328-2540 Council Bluffs
Department of Health & Human Services - Cass County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
601 Walnut Street
Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic, IA 50022
712-243-4401
Toll Free: 877-455-3211
Toll Free: 877-455-3211
Counties: Cass
Department of Health & Human Services - Harrison County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
204 East 6th Street
PO Box 189
Logan, IA 51546
PO Box 189
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2460
Toll Free: 800-326-7732
Fax: 515-564-4183
Toll Free: 800-326-7732
Fax: 515-564-4183
Department of Health & Human Services - Montgomery County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
1109 Highland Ave
Ste A
Red Oak, IA 51566
Ste A
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-4838
Toll Free: 888-623-4838
Fax: 515-5564-4167
Toll Free: 888-623-4838
Fax: 515-5564-4167
Counties: Montgomery, Page
Department of Health & Human Services - Pottawattamie County
Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
417 E Kanesville Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-328-5661
Toll Free: 866-788-1805
Fax: 515-564-4167
Toll Free: 866-788-1805
Fax: 515-564-4167
Griefs Journey
We believe that everyone should have access to free, competent grief and survivorship support and that our community is made more compassionate, stronger, and resilient as the result of it.
7811 Farnam Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
Omaha, NE 68114
402-502-2773
Harrison County General Relief
Appointments are highly recommended.
301 N 6th Ave
Logan, IA 51546
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2760
Categories: Basic Needs, Financial Assistance,
Counties: Harrison
Harrison County Veterans Affairs
Appointments are highly recommended.
116 N 2nd Avenue
PO Box 31
Logan, IA 51546
PO Box 31
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2760
Counties: Harrison
Heartland Family Service - Pottawattamie County Homeless Link (PCHL)
Outreach, case management, and homeless prevention, and rapid rehousing services are available for individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Counties: Pottawattamie
Home Instead Senior Care
Providing trustworthy, kindhearted, senior home care services in your loved one's home.
13323 California Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Omaha, NE 68154
888-331-1023
Home Instead Senior Care - Council Bluffs
Our office serves Atlantic, Avoca, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Harlan, Missouri Valley, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Sidney, Treynor, Underwood; 8 counties in Southwest Iowa.
149 West Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-256-5653
InterFaith Response, Inc.
We are a private non-profit, non-denominational organization whose mission is to provide assistance to people in Pottawattamie County who do not know where or how to access help in resolving their emergency or long-term needs.
25 South 15th St
#6C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
#6C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-322-0531
Categories: Basic Needs, Financial Assistance,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Iowa Department for the Blind
We help educate, train, and empower blind and low vision individuals to pursue lifelong goals.
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-1333
Toll Free: 800-362-2587
Toll Free: 800-362-2587
Categories: Basic Needs, Health Care,
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
We stand as a voice and an advocate for Iowa veterans and their families.
Camp Dodge Bldg 3465
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
515-252-4698
Toll Free: 800-838-4692
Toll Free: 800-838-4692
Karens Consignment
Second-hand clothing and shoes.
604 1/2 Iowa Avenue
Dunlap, IA 51529
Dunlap, IA 51529
712-643-5730
Categories: Basic Needs,
Lookout Village
Lookout Village is a non-profit organization in Neola with a goal of helping people remain safely in their homes within our community.
306 Front Street
Neola, IA 51559
Neola, IA 51559
712-485-5060
Counties: Pottawattamie
Lutheran Services in Iowa - Des Moines
We empower families and communities by recognizing and honoring the strengths and gifts of every individual.
888-457-4692
Mills County Storehouse Food Pantry
Thrift and consignment store, food pantry, for Mills County residents.
405 Nuckolls Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
Glenwood, IA 51534
712-527-5141
Categories: Basic Needs, Food Assistance,
Counties: Mills
Mosaic
People with intellectual disabilities desire and deserve greater independence and closer ties to the community.
715 N 2nd Ave
PO Box 153
Logan, IA 51546
PO Box 153
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-2234
New Visions Homeless Services
Providing help, home, and opportunity for those experiencing hunger and homelessness in the Council Bluffs and Omaha communities.
New Visions Homeless Services
1435 N 15th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1435 N 15th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-322-7570
Counties: Pottawattamie
Page County General Relief
Assistance with rent, utilities, medications, and transportation.
West Central Development Association
500 1/2 N Broad Street
Shenandoah, IA 51601
500 1/2 N Broad Street
Shenandoah, IA 51601
712-246-2585
Categories: Basic Needs, Financial Assistance,
Counties: Page
Philips Cupboard
Non-food pantry housed in the lower level of Broadway United Methodist Church.
Broadway United Methodist Church
11 S First Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
11 S First Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-2291
Categories: Basic Needs,
Counties: Pottawattamie
Pottawattamie County General Assistance
Helping Pottawattamie County residents in need of rent, utility, or medication assistance contingent upon qualification of programs available.
Pottawattamie County Courthouse
227 S 6th Street Rm 128
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
227 S 6th Street Rm 128
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-328-5867
Counties: Pottawattamie
Project Recovery Iowa
Project Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans needing support.
800-447-1985
844-775-9276
844-775-9276
Salvation Army
Services offered: adult rehabilitation center, women's ministries, music and arts programs, boys' and girls' club, community recreation programs, Pathway of Hope, food pantry, casework services, and worship services.
715 N 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-328-2088
Shelby County General Assistance
Provides assistance to residents of Shelby County who are poor or needy and is administered within the scope of monies appropriated.
Community Services
719 Market Street
Harlan, IA 51537
719 Market Street
Harlan, IA 51537
844-934-4222 x 9
712-755-2843 x 9
Fax: 712-755-2840
712-755-2843 x 9
Fax: 712-755-2840
Categories: Basic Needs, Financial Assistance,
Counties: Shelby
St Mary's Family Center - Catholic Charities
Distributes more than 8,500 food boxes each year to an average of 600 families each month.
1815 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50136
Des Moines, IA 50136
515-262-7290
515-262-7800
515-262-7800
St Vincent De Paul of Des Moines
We provide groceries through our food pantry as well as clothing, furniture, and financial assistance.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
801 73rd St Ste J
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
801 73rd St Ste J
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
515-282-8327
Taxi Service - Faith In Action
Based in Sidney, Iowa, we service Southwest Iowa and surrounding counties.
Faith In Action Fremont County
709 Indiana Street
PO Box 604
Sidney, IA 51652
709 Indiana Street
PO Box 604
Sidney, IA 51652
712-313-0316 Dispatcher
712-374-2093
712-374-2093
Veterans Affairs
Call us at the number below to hear a menu of options that will route you to the right place depending on your inquiry.
844-698-2411
Waypoint
Our programs aim to provide proactive solutions and stabilizing resources for those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and violence, or needing affordable child care.
Waypoint
318 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
318 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-365-1458
West Central Community Action Cass County Outreach
Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, Family Development Self-Sufficiency programs.
304 Chestnut
Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic, IA 50022
712-243-5421
Counties: Cass
West Central Community Action Fremont County Outreach
Food Pantry, Low Income Home Energy Program(LIHEAP), Weatherization, utility assistance, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, and Child Care referrals.
910 Illinois St.
PO Box 518
Sidney, IA 51652
PO Box 518
Sidney, IA 51652
712-374-3367
Counties: Fremont
West Central Community Action Harrison County Outreach
Food Pantry, Free Clothing, Low Income Home Energy Program/Weatherization Program, Senior Aid Program, Head Start Programs, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
107 N. 4th Avenue Ste 7
Logan, IA 51546
Logan, IA 51546
712-644-3388
Counties: Harrison
West Central Community Action Mills County Outreach
Food Pantry, Low Income Home Energy Program(LIHEAP)/Weatherization, Clothing Room, Utility Assistance, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
313 Main Street
Malvern, IA 51551
Malvern, IA 51551
712-624-8172
Counties: Mills
West Central Community Action Monona County Outreach
Provides client intake, client assessment, client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources.
801-B 10th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
Onawa, IA 51040
712-423-2603
Counties: Monona
West Central Community Action Montgomery County Outreach
Emergency food assistance, weatherization, Clothing Room, LIHEAP, utility assistance, WIC, Head Start, Senior Aide Employment and child care referrals.
1109 Highland Ave.
Red Oak, IA 51566
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-2339
Counties: Montgomery
West Central Community Action Page County Outreach
Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization, Senior Aide Employment, Head Start, WIC, and Child Care referrals.
500 1/2 N. Broad Street
Shenandoah, IA 51601
Shenandoah, IA 51601
712-246-2585
Counties: Page
West Central Community Action Pottawattamie County Outreach
Pottawattamie residents may apply for the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization programs and receive referrals to other social service agencies.
Omni Centre Business Park
300 W Broadway Ste 35
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
300 W Broadway Ste 35
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-2621
Counties: Pottawattamie
West Central Community Action Shelby County Outreach Center
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to residents of Shelby County.
1017 7th St.
Harlan, IA 51537
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-5602
Counties: Shelby