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Offers a business membership organization supporting community economic development and the expansion of tourism.

Offers rent and utility assistance. Amounts for help are small and vary depending on the donations and/or grants awarded. Average amount of help may not meet the full rent amount requested. 

**If needing help with a large amount of money for bills and rent, try calling Waypoint (listed separately).

Offers a full complement of medical care including cardiovascular and pulmonary services, an Emergency Department, maternity services, general medical and surgical care, joint and spine services and a variety of health related support groups. Contact My Nurse for more information regarding health related support groups and other available services.

Provides the supplemental food program for income eligible pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants and children ages birth through 5 years. WIC provides nutrition assessment and education, food or infant formula to help meet a family’s food needs, and breastfeeding support.

Assists anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Operates a 24/7 crisis hotline to assist in a crisis. Also offers an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space where survivors can access a range of services in one location, including crisis intervention and long-term supportive care.

- ADVOCACY: Skilled guidance in the aftermath of a crisis to aid in safety planning, assessing immediate needs, identifying

resources, and navigating the various systems survivors may encounter.

- SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Specialized case management to assist with planning, monitoring, and achieving goals leading to independence, empowerment, and safety.

- HOUSING: Support locating emergency housing for immediate safety and relocation to permanent, stable housing.

- LEGAL: Professional advice and assistance with legal matters related to a survivor’s experience of abuse.

- CLINICAL: Crisis counseling, direct therapeutic assistance, and support in processing emotions and experiences in the aftermath of a crisis.

- PEER SUPPORT: Facilitated group dialogue for exploring experiences, receiving support, and working through the stigma of victimization among peers.

Provides the University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration which trains students in nonprofit law, offers workshops and training to nonprofit workers statewide, provides critical information on nonprofit issues, and develops publications and guidelines for Iowa’s nonprofit organizations. Can also assist individuals looking to start a non-profit organization.

Offers counseling services for individuals ages 5 and older, addressing life strategies such as teamwork, character building and organization, coping skills for dealing with bullies, anger management, transitions and intervention counseling for family matters including parenting, step/blended family issues, and time management. Relationship counseling may also be available for peer, friendship, dating, parental, and personal issues. 

Services incorporate faith-based counseling approaches, integrating modern psychological methods with religious or spiritual beliefs, and may be provided by trained religious leaders or representatives in various settings. 

Offers long term residential treatment for adult women with a primary substance use diagnosis (co-occurring capable).

Provides chemical dependency evaluations to assist access to care for substance misuse.

The Intermediate Residential program is a 90-day primary treatment program that is typically the first program women participate in at Santa Monica, to prepare them for the step-down continuum of care.

The Halfway House is a three to six month program where women will seek and maintain employment during their treatment.

If a woman successfully completes the Halfway House program and/or the Intermediate Residential program, they are then eligible for the 3/4 Way House and the Supported Transitional Living Apartments. Women residing in the house or apartments will be provided with Peer Support services.

Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Consultative Assessment Services - Mental health staff conduct risk assessments and build a plan for an individual who may need additional support.

Crisis Intervention Services – Short-term services for individuals who need immediate, intensive, habilitative support to work through periods of crisis.

Provides a food box for those living in the state of Iowa, may visit once every 30 days. 

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) assists low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. Assistance is based on household income, size, type of fuel and type of housing. The application period is from October 1-April 30 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-April 30th for the rest of the households. Individuals applying must meet 200% poverty guidelines. May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

Offers HAWK-I which provides the CHIP benefits (Children's Health Insurance Program) which offers health care insurance coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes. Depending on the size of the family Hawk-I is from free to no more than $40.00 per month; See website for income guidelines. TO APPLY call 1-800-257-8563 or visit www.hawk-i.org

Provides a community institution for families dealing with child abuse, domestic abuse, and elder abuse. Services include education and prevention, contributes to the improvement of the legal system and the administration of justice.

Offers a wide variety of summer day camp programs throughout central Iowa fitting the needs of day campers alike.

Canwita Day Camp (Ames) – Grades 1-6

Discovery Day Camp (DSM) – Grades 1-6

Hantesa Outrageous (Ames, Boone, DSM, & Madrid) – Grades 5-10

Canwita Outrageous (Ames) – Grades 6-10

Des Moines Outrageous (DSM) – Grades 6-10

Hantesa Day Camp (Ames, Boone, DSM)

***Scholarships may be available.

Provides city contractors to investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect, animal bites, injured animals, stray animals and complaints of barking dogs and pick-up of deceased animals. Impounded animals are taken to the ARL Animal Services. Needs to be within the City of Des Moines for animal services. Outside the city limits, must contact local law enforcement agency. BRANCH OFFICES: Polk County Sheriff's Office handles animal control for the unincorporated areas of Polk County (515) 286-3333. After hours a Police Officer may respond to an animal incident. 

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Offered services include:

- Personal case management services.

- Support group for persons with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease and their caregivers.

- ALS Center for Excellence multi-discipline clinic specifically for people with ALS, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine.

- Quality of life grants.

- Education and information.

- Equipment loan pool.

- Community referrals.

- Newsletters and website.