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Congregate Meals - All participating senior centers participate in both congregate meal and home delivered meal programs to help ensure the basic wellness of seniors. For those lacking a proper nutritious meal or unable to obtain meals by normal means, call the local senior center for assistance.

Offers immunizations, vaccines, family case management, pregnancy testing services, county school nursing, vision and hearing screenings, high-risk infant and maternal home visits, childhood lead poisoning prevention, Kid Care enrollment.

Offers supervised living options to people with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Everyone who receives residential services can participate in any of Crosspoint’s community day services, vocational, skills training or therapy services, depending on their needs.

Provides services for income-eligible children. Services include referrals to community resources and medical or dental care, EPSDT - Care for Kids care coordination and informing, free lead testing and immunizations for children, help to access professional dental care, dental care coordination services, developmental screening for children ages 2 months thru 5 years, and, case management for children with identified needs.

Clayton County VNA also identifies, coordinates, and provides needed services/referrals for proper growth and development for children 0-3 years with area Early ACCESS Program.

Assists pregnant women and families with children prenatal through five to prepare for a new baby and to provide the best care possible after that baby arrives and as he or she grows. Services will focus on prenatal care, child development, child health, parenting skills and other aspects of family functioning. In-home nursing services are available to pregnant women and infants with medical needs.

Provides help for justice involved individuals to initiate and sustain their recovery and to build meaningful and healthy lifestyles from incarceration to release and reintegration into their communities.

Offers law enforcement services to the Wright County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.

Services for adults with mental illness.

- Day rehabilitation programs provide daily living skills, pre-vocational, social skills training, and special activities.

- Community support services provide one-to-one assistance in independent living, to maximize community participation and enhance quality of life.

- Residential rehabilitation provides a structured skill-building program within a group home setting.

- Vocational services provides work-related training, both on and off the job, to assist individuals with mental illness to choose, obtain, and retain employment.

- Peer Specialists are trained to assist those newly diagnosed with a mental health issue or are in the midst of recovery and need motivation. Peer Specialists offer insight for dealing with mental illness and how it impacts work, relationships, finances, health, and more. They also connect clients with resources and programs.

- Assertive Community Treatment services provide a clinical team that delivers treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for persons in the community.

- Case management services including assistance in applying for entitlements/financial aid, and coordination of services.

- Community housing (e.g. apartments) linked with mental health rehabilitation and support services.

- Family education services offer education and support to family members affected by mental illness. Individual and family sessions available. Family to Family classes offered every eight weeks.

- Psychiatric Outpatient including medication management and counseling coupled with primary health care services. Also includes care coordination and health and wellness services.

- First Episode Psychosis services for persons 14-34 years of age and experiencing first time with psychosis.

- Crisis Services provides immediate mental health support for people of all ages to help resolve a crisis situation. The team will come to the client as a mobile crisis team as needed and provide follow-up support after the crisis. Contact is available from a crisis team member and/or therapist within 24-48 hours after delivering crisis services. Tele-health options are available for follow-up.

- Peer support specialists provide peer navigation services for individuals who are struggling or are in recovery from opioid addiction. Peer staff will provide assistance with accessing treatment services, care coordination to access community-based services, and support that helps in promoting recovery.

Nutritious meals and socializing for older adults ages 60 and older.

Counseling services for Creighton students.

Provides a recreation pass that provides a discount to families for activities at the Knoxville Recreation Center. Families who qualify receive 50% off of monthly passes to use the fitness rooms, pool and much more.

Provides a recreation pass that provides a discount to families for activities at the Knoxville Recreation Center. Families who qualify receive 50% off of monthly passes to use the fitness rooms, pool and much more.

Offers medical and behavioral services. Includes preventative medical care, acute illness care, injury care and behavioral health counseling.

Provides a program for youth who have limited or no prior work experience and are experiencing barriers to employment to have an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience with local businesses. Work experiences are typically 4-12 weeks in length, but may be longer depending on the needs of the participant.

Services include:

- Career and guidance counseling.

- Education preparation and planning.

- Paid vocational training.

Accepts in-person locations (Des Moines, Ankeny, Boone, and Indianola) accept donations of personal hygiene items & diapers/wipes. All locations except for Indianola accept non-perishable food donations as well. Cash donations are always accepted.