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Street-based outreach services runaway youth and youth experiencing homelessness, near-homelessness, or street dependency.

Drop-in center services include food, basic first aid and hygiene supplies, advocacy, education and information, and referrals to appropriate community service providers. A nurse is onsite three days per week and offers testing for sexually transmitted diseases.

Provides a systemic program transitioning individuals and families from homeless to sustainable living for Des Moines, Lee, and Henry County communities. 

Provides an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. This is an alcohol and drug free 30-day program. 

Assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness to quickly secure and maintain stable housing by providing short-term financial assistance and supportive services that promote self-sufficiency and housing stability.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Provides services aimed at reducing youth homelessness by providing funding for various activities, including housing and supportive services.

Prioritizes serving unaccompanied youth through age 24, including pregnant and parenting youth, who meet the definition of homelessness outlined by HUD.

Provides housing services for individuals experiencing a housing crisis or seeking emergency shelter in Linn, Benton, and Jones counties. Those in need may be connected to the most appropriate housing intervention in the community. Services include homeless diversion/eviction prevention, case management and community resource navigation for individuals at risk of housing instability, rapid re-housing, tenant academy which teaches individuals on their tenant rights and responsibilities when entering into a lease agreement, and a street outreach program.

**Individuals must leave a detailed message with good contact information as the agency experiences a high volume of calls and will be returning phone calls in the order that they were received. Individuals that do not have a voicemail box set up or if full, must send an email to [email protected].

Or individuals may submit an online housing support form, website: https://www.waypointservices.org/what-we-do/housing-homeless-services

Provides an emergency shelter in the form of a large, remodeled Victorian era house with private bedrooms and bathrooms, with shared living, laundry, and kitchen access. Also offers emergency shelter at the Leighty House. Both houses are often at capacity, so Genesis Garden also uses motel rooms for emergency shelter.

Primary Health Care Centralized Intake is the centralized intake location for Polk County. Anyone experiencing homelessness can be referred to PHC for assistance. Each case manager will complete an intake with the household and may provide referrals to shelter, housing, public benefits or any other resource that will meet the household needs. Anyone who may be seeking emergency shelter for their family should come to PHC to complete an intake as all emergency family shelters placements are referred through PHC.

Also offers a shower to those who are homeless and in need.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Offers a 24-hour a day, 62-bed emergency shelter for those who are homeless. Those staying at the shelter receive meals, showers, clothing, and other hygiene necessities.

Case managers work with individuals to help them apply for benefits, assist with sustainable income, and create sustainable budgets.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

For services through the Garland Thompson Men's Center, emergency services are for men only who are in need of immediate assistance.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter, operating during winter months (November 1st through April 30th) annually. Food is provided.

Offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather.

Provides transitional living, emergency shelter, and support to those in need.

Assists the needs of people living on the streets (outside, abandoned buildings, in cars, etc.) in the Omaha Metro area who are interested in connecting with housing and/or other services.

Services provided are:

- Screening and referral for housing programs;

- Information and referrals for mainstream benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, GA, etc.);

- Emergency supplies (food, water, blankets, hygiene items);

- Connection to emergency shelter, if desired;

- Case Management;

- Basic health assessments and connections to long-term mental and primary healthcare.

EMERGENCY MEN'S HOUSING: Overnight housing is available for single men. At 9 pm each evening, the gymnasium converts into a sleeping space. The gym can accommodate up to 45 men, but solutions can be made if there are more. Guests have a designated space within the gym, a mattress, bedding and pillows, towels, and basic supplies. A locker and tub are also assigned for storage of personal items. Overnight housing guests share a day room, bathroom, and laundry. This short-term overnight shelter is designed to help guests transition in to on-site apartment living while securing an income source. The following is available to guests of MCSA: 24-hour staffing assistance; Food, clothing, and other basic need items; Educational opportunities and support programs; Gymnasium access; Computer access. Check-in for Overnight Housing is available daily from 6 am until 10 pm. Identification will be requested at the time of check-in. EMERGENCY FAMILY AND SINGLE WOMEN'S HOUSING: The Family & Individual Housing Units provide a secure living space for families with children and single women.  Eight private rooms are available, and accommodations can be made for any size family.  Each unit includes beds, bedding, pillows, towels, and basic supplies.  Additional beds or cribs are available as needed. The units share a large open living space, kitchenette, bathroom, and laundry.  Space is always available for those in Muscatine County who need a place to stay.

Assists those at risk of becoming homeless and tries to keep them in their home. Assists in obtaining housing, employment, education, deposits, etc. Due to the high needs of services, clients are asked to fill out an application at iowahousinghelp.com to begin the assistance process. Assistance is based on need, and those with the highest need are put at the top of the Coordinated Entry waiting list.

Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Provides information to food pantries or may offer food vouchers when funds permit. If in need of shelter, will refer to the police department for a one night voucher if funds permit.

Offers vouchers when funds are available to assist those who are in need of gas for doctor visit out of town.

Can also assist with utilities when funds are available.