Health

CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Human Services, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
211 is a free, comprehensive information system linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services.   24 Hour Crisis Line - (5 ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Our mission is to provide a valuable service in our community by improving the mental health and well-being of individuals and families through high-quality, personalized care. We believe a company and its outcomes are only as good as its cultur ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Aging Resources staff advocate, coordinate and provide services through federal, state and private funding to persons 60 years of age and older and their families. Our goal is to allow older adults individual choices in their care process in ord ...
CATEGORY: Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can ai ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership i ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Alpha Women’s Center is a pro-life pregnancy resource center with a heart for the woman suspecting that she might be pregnant. We want to help with some of those material and practical challenges, as well as offering support and instructio ...
CATEGORY: Health, Legal Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
ASI specializes in court-related substance use disorder services. We assist clients in navigating both Department of Transportation and legal system issues and requirements. At ASI, we can provide initial assessment, evaluation, court-mandated e ...
CATEGORY: Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
They provide current information and support to parents, educators,service providers, and others interested in autism. They sponsor workshops and conferences on topical information related to autism. Also, they provide direction and support to l ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, General Health, Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** Blank Children's Hospital is part of the UnityPoint Health organization.  They have a focus on the special needs of developing bodies and their needs. Their Areas of Excel ...
CATEGORY: Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Bridges of Iowa is a local organization that for twenty years has run an effective, successful, long-term substance abuse treatment and reentry program. We have been collaborating with Polk County Iowa for many years on our shared goal of reduci ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, General Health, Health, Mental Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911**  The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, emergency services, inpatient and outpatient services, lab and radiology services, mental health services ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Candeo provides services in supported community living, rehabilitation services/life skills, and employment services. We serve individuals who are diagnosed with intellectual disability, mental illness, developmental disability, or autism s ...
CATEGORY: Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Offers comprehensive treatment programs to assist people addicted to opiates such as OxyContin, Lortab, Vicodin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Heroin. We treat opiate addiction with counseling and medication. Counseling is provided in an individual ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Central Iowa Psychological Services helps enable adults to live more fulfilling and productive lives, children to be more resilient, and families to be happier and healthier. We provide Adult, Teen and Child counseling, psychological testing, me ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Employment, Health, Mental Health, Parent Education, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Children & Families of Iowa is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring hope, building futures and changing lives throughout Iowa. Children & Families of Iowa is restoring hope for victims of domestic violence, helping te ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 5,200 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adult ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
In case of a medical emergency, psychiatric crisis, or if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room. To address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare in Central Iowa ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Community, Employment, Food, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Accept applications for food assistance (food stamps), financial assistance (FIP), child care assistance, and Medicaid/Title 19. All Spanish applications are submitted to the Carpenter Avenue office. Please call to see which office serves wh ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is one of the largest counseling groups in central Iowa, serving over 2,200 clients annually. Established in 1972 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, the Center’s multidisciplinary staf ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Youth Services
AUDIENCE: All Ages
We're proud to offer a variety of life-changing programs that help people with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and also caregivers thrive in their communities.  There are many programs available through Easter Seals from Early Chi ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Employee & Family Resources (EFR), a non-profit organization, offers including mental health support to families in the WDMCS District. The Student Assistance Program is available to our district families 24 hours a day, 7 day ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter is a private nonprofit organization serving children and their families in Central Iowa. YESS is a safety net of services, providing healing and hope in times of crisis. As the largest youth shelter and the ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Childcare, Clothing, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
EveryStep, formerly HCI Care Services & Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations in the state. When Iowans face life’s most difficult moments, EveryStep offers support and empowerment i ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Provide support to individuals with gambling addictions. Multiple group locations in the Des Moines Area. Contact MECCA Services for locations and times.
CATEGORY: Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
House of Mercy is one of Central Iowa’s most comprehensive providers of vital behavioral health services, and the state’s largest program for parenting women with children.  Our non-profit programs include transitional living an ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its o ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa COMPASS offers disability information and referral, a used adapted equipment listing service, and legal help with adapted devices to Iowans with disabilities. Iowa Compass has information about services and supports for Iowans with disabili ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Legal Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
This website lists and links available resources for legal, finance, stress and disaster needs.  There is a email form on the website, and a 24 hour a day hotline as well. 
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Community, General Health, Health, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Division of Community Advocacy and Services (CAS) streamlines access to services offered by the State of Iowa for specific underserved populations.  We are the vital connection between Iowa's diverse communities and the programs, ev ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Crisis & Safety Services, General Health, Health, Housing, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The state of Iowa has a Human Services Department that houses many different service programs within it. To learn more about the programs, please see the website.  The list of services provided or supported include:  SNAP, Food-Rel ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Crime Victim Assistance Division provides services and assistance to victims of violent crimes. The division administers programs that directly benefit victims of crime.  Programs including those that assist victims with the financial b ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Mental Health
The Teen Line is a toll-free number for adolescents and adults working with adolescents. Information is provided on health and relationship concerns and related resources. The line is free, confidential, and answered 24 hours a da ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, General Health, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Iowa Total Care, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (Centene), is a managed care organization that provides healthcare services and Iowa state-sponsored health insurance plans through local, regional and community-based resources. Our team is ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Health, Special Needs , Transportation
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Joy Ride Transport was established in 2010. Since its inception, Joy Ride has formed a reputation, among its clients, for being the most reliable and compassionate wheelchair and special needs transportation company in the Greater Des Moines met ...
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Kä(l)m Supportive Psychotherapy believes everyone needs someone to talk to from time to time. We provide insurance-friendly therapy services that take place in a modern and inviting setting. Our highly-trained staff wants to establish a per ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.  There are millions of Veteran ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Basic health care, physicals, immunizations, lab tests, lead screenings. The Clinic is one of the many services offered by the Eddie Davis Community Center and is available Tuesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Professionals at MercyOne Behavioral Health Care and MercyOne First Step work together to coordinate patient treatment, including social and psychological services, with medical care and can arrange for additional community resources, if needed. ...
CATEGORY: General Health, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** MercyOne West provides a variety of health services including:  Emergency Room, Maternity, Imaging, Surgical, Orthopedic, Children's Services and many other depar ...
CATEGORY: General Health, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** Expanding the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines services to West Des Moines, Methodist West Hospital has become the "go-to" destination for medical care. Our highly-trained p ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Mosaic provides supports and advocacy in partnership with people who have disabilities, that all may realize God’s gift of wholeness of life. Mosaic’s staff and supporters believe that every individual is a person of worth. Services ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
MOSAIC FAMILY Counseling Center Inc., believes in approaching the person in a holistic way. We are committed to helping you to meet your goals through several different approaches, Mental Health Therapy, Yoga, Massage and energy work. We are no ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
NAMI Iowa's mission is to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the system of care for the people of Iowa. We work to support our mission through education, advocacy, ...
CATEGORY: Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
CATEGORY: Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
Orchard Place is the oldest locally-based charity in Des Moines. We provide mental health treatment and expertise for Iowa's kids.  In the past year, Orchard Place served more than 7,500 children and adolescents through our inpatient, o ...
CATEGORY: Health, Legal Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use, Youth Services
PACE Center is the Orchard Place community-based operating division. PACE Center provides skill-building services for a diverse population of children, teens, and families struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This in ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, General Health, Health, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. is a registered nonprofit. To learn more about contraception, STD care&nbs ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services (PCCAS) provides free, voluntary, confidential services to victims of crime in Polk County regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities. ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
At Prelude Behavioral Services, we are dedicated to the possibilities of change and committed to enhancing quality of life through accessible behavioral health services. Prelude Behavioral Services is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, organiza ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, General Health, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics provide the full spectrum of health care services for patients of all ages. Interpreters are available at each clinic. Comprehensive services include: Behavioral Health Chronic Disease Management Immunizati ...
CATEGORY: Childcare, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Housing, Service Organizations, Women's Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Ruth Harbor is a non-profit ministry, and does not utilize government funding.  We offer a Christ-centered home for housing, and programs for pregnant women and young moms who are facing unplanned pregnancies or are parenting youn ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
Sheepgate, a division of Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands, is one of the most successful recovery programs in the world. The biggest difference between us and more traditional recovery programs is our focus on Christ. We whole-heartedl ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free, objective and confidential service offered through the state of Iowa to help people sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance.  Our trained ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health, Human Services, Service Organizations, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
The Social Security program is a federally funded and run program that provides Social Security benefits to retired, and/or disabled workers and their families and surviving family of deceased workers.
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Care & Supportive Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Older Adults
The Life Center is committed to providing exceptional care and concern for the health and well-being of people of all faiths. Through individualized, multi-disciplinary planning, our team of experienced and compassionate health care professional ...
CATEGORY: Care & Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Eyerly Ball offers a full continuum of mental health services and treatment to meet the needs of our community, from family and individual counseling to outpatient care for all ages. We ensure confidentiality is maintained at all levels of care ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The UnityPoint at Home care team is trustworthy, reliable, experienced, and compassionate. We work with our patients' doctors to coordinate their care and provide personalized, quality care that helps them  ...
CATEGORY: General Health, Health
AUDIENCE: All Ages
**IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE USE YOUR PHONE AND CALL 911** UnityPoint Health - Des Moines  includes five hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center  Iowa Lutheran Hospital  Methodist West Hospital  Blank Childre ...
CATEGORY: Health, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Powell Chemical Dependency Center, located at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA, is a safe and supportive setting where individuals can face their drug and alcohol abuse and learn to recover. Powell CDC allows individuals to work with the ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Urban Dreams advocates for all members of the community, breaking down barriers to success and collaborating with key stakeholders to overcome obstacles and uplift underserved and underrepresented people.  Urban Dreams programs include ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Special Needs
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
Many benefit resources are available to US Veterans and families.  Please see the website for a comprehensive list. Re-adjustment counseling for veterans and families. Assistance in getting VA benefits. Appointments are welcomed but not req ...
CATEGORY: Civic Groups, Community, Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Service Organizations
AUDIENCE: Adults
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of U.S. war veterans, who, as military service members fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace.  They are the largest and oldest of the war veterans ser ...
CATEGORY: Aging Resources, Basic Needs, Care & Supportive Services, Food, Health, Special Needs , Transportation
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
At Wesley Life, we serve older adults.  We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued experience, engagement, and meaning, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. The second half of life ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, City , Clothing, Food, Health, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
West Des Moines Human Services has been assisting low-income, elderly, and disabled residents since 1979. We currently provide assistance to over 1,600 households in West Des Moines and surrounding western suburbs. We offer emergency assistance ...
CATEGORY: Crisis & Safety Services, Health, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Substance Use
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
We walk beside you so you’re never alone. When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential s ...