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Subsidized housing for persons ages 62 and older or mobility-impaired. Meal site and laundry facilities on-site. Utilities are included in rent. Offers social programs, professional management, maintenance, and service coordinator.

This is a four-story building that provides hot water baseboard heat. Each apartment has a small deck.

Provides mental health services to those in need. Services include a variety of therapeutic interventions such as general counseling, psychiatry, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), Spravato, Ketamine Infusions, QEEG (Quantitative electroencephalogram), and genetic testing. 

Answers questions regarding government benefits and community resources such as: Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Benefits Access Application (driver's license discount, seniors and persons with disabilities ride free), energy assistance (LIHEAP), intervention and advocacy on a client's behalf, assessment of need and referral for services, and assistance in the completion of forms and applications for benefits.

Treatment for young children with behavioral problems, conducted through coaching sessions during which the parental figure and their child are in a playroom while the therapist is in an observation room watching them through a one-way mirror and/or live video feed. The parental figure wears a "bug-in-the-ear" device through which the therapist provides coaching skills that will help better manage the child's behavior.

Serves as a crisis team with an Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor providing mobile crisis response intervention including on-site counseling, mental health evaluation, and asessment for psychiatric hospitalization.

Christmas In July offers families a fun, free event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 am-2 pm at the Evelyn Davis Park, 1400 Forest Avenue, Des Moines. Toys will be given away and activities for the family will be available. This event helps raise awareness for the Salvation Army's mortgage, rent, utilities, food assistance and Pathway of Hope programs. Funds raised from this event will help support these programs and help our neighbors in need in the Des Moines community.

Food pantry, providing shelf-stable pantry items.  In addition, each location offers a variety of breads and treats from local bakeries.

Sponsors book boxes around the community to help promote literacy. Individuals may take a book or leave a book; when done, books may be returned to any Little Library or passed onto a friend.

Current locations:

- 2554 40th Avenue (Columbus Housing Authority).

- 3286 53rd Avenue (Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Head Start).

- 1071 21st Avenue (St. Luke's Rainbow Preschool).

- 3214 25th Street (TeamMates office).

- 1014 W 9th Street, Schuyler (CNCAP).

- 903 Broadway, Fullerton (Fullerton Public Library).

- 1385 S 6th Street, Albion (Boone Beginnings).

Provides vaccinations to children at no cost who meet the states Vaccine for Children Program. MCPH offers all of the CDC recommended vaccines at no cost using the guidelines for children up thru 18 years of age. Serves children who have no insurance, insurance that doesn't cover vaccinations, who are enrolled in Medicaid and those who are American Indian regardless of insurance status. 

Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.

Focuses on personal, social, educational, and vocational development.

Offers two programs to promote community involvement:

- CAPS (Community Awareness Possibilities and Supports): Daily learning opportunities, experiences, and activities within the community.

- ECNO (Empowering Community Networking Opportunities): Weekly opportunities to get out in the community by participating in various volunteer opportunities.

Provides an array of employment opportunities, such as job training and counseling, job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing, and financial support while attending school to earn a certificate or degree for a high growth occupation.

Fire prevention information.

Smoke detector provision and installation.

Check existing smoke detectors and change batteries for elderly and disabled.

Youth Fire Stopper Program available to youth under age 18. Anyone with a concern about a youth can refer to the program.

Fire station tours.

Fires safety for school age kids.

Offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Speech Therapy, Exercise and Sports Development Program, Counseling and Psychological Services, Nursing Services, Life Skills, Dietary services, Recreational Services.

Offers counseling and case management to school-aged youth in McLean County who struggle with behavioral health problems including sadness, anxiety, anger, attention difficulties, behavior issues, trauma, legal involvement, and family/life stressors. Can provide counseling in area schools or in the child's home. Office appointments are also available.

Provides a designated, short term emergency location where people can get out of dangerous extreme cold and hot temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Provides various veterinary services, from vaccinations and wellness care to surgery and diagnostic services. Houses city and county stray dogs and cats and offers an adoption program for them. See the website for services and animals available for adoption.