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Guides families through their child’s journey with a medical condition. Works with doctors, schools and community groups to create a seamless support system.

Care coordination team works together with families to develop a plan of care that addresses a child’s medical, social, behavioral, educational and financial needs. Care coordination is free for all children who have eligible medical conditions, regardless of their family’s income level.

Care coordination can include finding specialized medical care, helping families understand their child’s diagnosis and medical treatment plan, explaining insurance benefits and attending school meetings.

Helps children who are medically fragile remain in their family home rather than a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

Assists with:

- Finding specialized medical care

- Making sure families understand their child’s diagnosis and medical treatment plan

- Helping families understand their insurance benefits and maximize their coverage

- Attending IEP /504 Plan school meeting

- Connecting families with financial support, grants and other community resources

- Preparing for the transition to adulthood

Community education including a complete listing of Bryan Medical Center educational programs for the community, and special education events.

Ongoing programs include Breastfeeding Basics, a class for expectant couples planning to breastfeed their baby; Essentials of Childbirth; Infant Massage, which teaches parents techniques to help a baby relax, sleep better and relieve gas and symptoms of colic; and Super Siblings, a class for brothers/sisters preparing them for a new baby in the family.

Provides financial assistance with prescriptions that cost less than $150 can be requested directly. Only referring agencies can request help for an individual's prescriptions that cost more than $150, or for other medical needs.

Offers the following:

• Associates Degrees
• Certificates
• Technical and Vocational programs

Extended outpatient and continuing care services for adults and adolescents. Offers treatment in both group and individual settings.

Assists low-income individuals and families in completing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application over the phone. Upon approval, SNAP provides monthly funds for buying groceries. The Hotline can also assist callers in finding a local pantry for immediate food needs.

Offers community Meals, that are served daily to anyone needing a hot meal. The meal locations and times are as follows: La Iglesia Apostolica Church, 2561 Onawa Street, DSM 50317, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. New Directions Shelter, 3001 Grand Avenue, DSM 50312, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.

Provides assistance to individuals and families affected by a natural disaster. Disaster services include sheltering, feeding, physical and mental health services. Physical and mental health services are also provided to those seeking refuge from a fire, hurricane or flood - or in the wake of a tornado, earthquake, or hazardous materials incident.

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) is listed separately under the Iowa CISM Network Agency.

Offers Stepping On workshops and Tai Chi classes.

Provides the communication center for the Iowa State Patrol.

County law enforcement.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education).

G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training).

Neighborhood Watch programs.

Crime Stoppers.

Provides information on Parkinson's disease, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and therapeutic activities to do at home. Also offers resources and insights to foster understanding and awareness about living with Parkinson's disease, promoting positive communication and interaction with individuals affected by the condition. 

Offers a program that helps you to save time and money through planning your meals and shopping strategies. Programming and materials may also be available online.