The Arc of Southeast Iowa

2620 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-5017 

The Arc of Southeast Iowa serves individuals with disabilities and their families by providing services such as Individual and Group Respite Care, Supported Community Living, Supported Employment, Consumer Directed Attendant Care, Intermittent Medical Monitoring and Treatment and advocacy services. The Arc of Johnson County also oversees Grant funded programs that include; The Parent Connection, Sibship, SCRIPT, Children at Home, The Youth and Little Tykes Summer Day Camp.   Website: http://www.thearcjc.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County

4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 337-2145

Provides a match between a child and adult volunteer. Volunteers provide companionship, role modeling, guidance and friendship, through two programs: Community Based and School Based Mentoring. Emphasis is placed on the development of the child's self esteem.  

Website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/bbbs/

4Cs Child Care Resource and Referral

1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-7684

 Provides parents and caregivers with resources and referrals regarding child care including: personalized lists of licensed child care centers, preschools, and family child care home providers, publications on child development and parenting, training workshops, workplace seminars, a toy and resource lending library, a child care food program, an emergency child care program, and a program to enrich infant child care.   Website: http://www.iowa4cs.com/

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

680 Second Street SE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-363-8335 or 800-568-7077

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We provide prevention based educational programs based upon the interests and needs of girls ages 5-17. This is accomplished through small group activities that help girls develop skills, increase knowledge, and perform service to the community. Membership is open to all girls regardless of racial, ethnic, or financial background.   Website: http://www.gseiwi.org/

Handicare, Inc.

2220 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 354-7641

Daycare/preschool for infants and children, with and without disabilities, enriched staff to child ratios, Incredible Years curriculum to help children develop school readiness and conflict resolution skills. Individualized support for children with disabilities. Childcare Assistance may be available for qualifying families. Respite on or off site. School complement and summer programs for children Kindergarten through 3rd grade.   Website: http://www.handicareinc.com/

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

2007 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-5765

HACAP, a Community Action Program, is responsible for developing and delivering Iowa’s anti-poverty plan for Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. Key programs operated by HACAP are Homeless Transition Housing, Head Start/Early Head Start, Low Income Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization, and the Food Reservoir which supplies food pantries, the Crisis Center Food Program, Table to Table and any non-profit organization serving meals in Johnson County.   Website: http://www.hacap.org/

Joan Buxton School Children’s Aid

509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 688-1000

Improves the health and well being of elementary and secondary students by providing health-related services and clothing to needy children.   Website: None.

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County

PO Box 2491, Iowa City, IA 52244-2491
Phone: 358-0438

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County offers neighborhood and school-based services and activities for children and families in low-income areas of Johnson County . Services for children include NAEYC accredited childcare, after-school programs, summer day camps, intensive kindergarten readiness programs, teen groups, tutoring, and pre-employment training.  Adult activities include parent education, ESL and GED classes, home visits for parents with young children, nutrition counseling, counseling, food distribution and transportation.   

Website: http://www.ncjc.org/

United Action for Youth (UAY)

410 Iowa Ave., PO Box 892, Iowa City, IA 52244

Phone: 338-7518

Operates a Youth Center located at 355 Iowa Avenue, downtown Iowa City, that is open Monday through Saturday.  The Youth Center includes a recording studio, art studio, art gallery, performance space, and offices for street outreach.  It also houses the Rotary Center for Youth Volunteers and a state-wide Teenline peer helper phone service.  UAY offers counseling and youth development programs to teens and families in Iowa City and surrounding communities in Iowa . UAY operates a program for pregnant and parenting teens that includes counseling and health services as well as a transitional living program.  

Website: http://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/

LINKS Program - Iowa City Community School District

Address: 509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City

Phone: 688-1015

Transportation to school for children who are homeless, school supplies, scholarships, and other support to help students suc­ceed in school. Website: None.

United Action for Youth (UAY)

410 Iowa Ave., PO Box 892, Iowa City, IA 52244

Phone: 338-7518

Operates a Youth Center located at 355 Iowa Avenue, downtown Iowa City, that is open Monday through Saturday.  The Youth Center includes a recording studio, art studio, art gallery, performance space, and offices for street outreach.  It also houses the Rotary Center for Youth Volunteers and a state-wide Teenline peer helper phone service.  UAY offers counseling and youth development programs to teens and families in Iowa City and surrounding communities in Iowa . UAY operates a program for pregnant and parenting teens that includes counseling and health services as well as a transitional living program.

Website: http://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/

The Nest of Johnson County

P.O. Box 1361 Iowa City,Iowa 52244 , Location: 1500 Sycamore Street.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: 319-887-1209

The Nest is a community-base incentive education program designed to increase the use of maternal and infant health resources and reduce family stresses so more babies get a healthy start in life. The program seeks to reduce the incidence of birth defects, low birth weight, prematurity and infant deaths by providing social support and promoting early education and consistent prenatal care. Pregnant women, as well as the baby’s father, living in Johnson County are referred to the Nest by health care workers, human service providers, friends and family. Participants earn points to "purchase" baby care supplies with Nest Coupons. Weekly classes are held on Wednesday at 1500 Sycamore Street in Iowa City. Participation in program: Expectant parents who meet eligibility requirements and live in Johnson County. Must enroll during pregnancy.  Website: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwjc/org/10232986672.html

 Free Lunch Program

Meals served at the Wesley Center,
120 N. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 337-7917

Provides noon meals, free of charge, six days a week to anyone in need. A self-serve breakfast of coffee and toast is offered in the mornings starting at 9:00 a.m., and lunch is served Monday through Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Meals are served in the basement of the Wesley Center by 37 different volunteer groups.   Website : http://icflp.org/

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

2007 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-5765

HACAP, a Community Action Program, is responsible for developing and delivering Iowa’s anti-poverty plan for Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. Key programs operated by HACAP are Homeless Transition Housing, Head Start/Early Head Start, Low Income Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization, and the Food Reservoir which supplies food pantries, the Crisis Center Food Program, Table to Table and any non-profit organization serving meals in Johnson County.   Website : http://www.hacap.org/

Table to Table Food Distribution Network

20 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245

Phone: 337-3400

Serves the needs of the hungry by seeking donations from food providers and distributors and channeling the food to area shelters, soup kitchens and other organizations that feed the hungry.   Website: http://www.table2table-ic.org/

Salvation Army

Address: 1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City

Phone: 337-3725

 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. M-Sat.; noon on Sunday.  Evening meal. Food pantry and drop-in center also available.  Website: http://www.icsalvationarmy.org/

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

2007 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-5765

HACAP, a Community Action Program, is responsible for developing and delivering Iowa’s anti-poverty plan for Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. Key programs operated by HACAP are Homeless Transition Housing, Head Start/Early Head Start, Low Income Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization, and the Food Reservoir which supplies food pantries, the Crisis Center Food Program, Table to Table and any non-profit organization serving meals in Johnson County.   Website

 Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

PO Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 351-1043

Provides support and resources to individuals battered by their intimate partner or loved ones. Provides the following confidential crisis intervention services: 24 hour safe shelter and hotline; advocacy with law enforcement, courts, medical and social services; counseling and support groups; youth support services; volunteer opportunities; and community education. Founded on the belief that that everyone has the right to live free of fear and harm.   Website

Shelter House

331 N. Gilbert, PO Box 3146, Iowa City, IA 52244 Phone: 351-0326 Office Phone: 338-5416

Provides shelter and supportive services for men, women, and children who are homeless in our community. Provides an evening Drop-In Center from 5:00pm – 10:00pm nightly, open to all residents of Johnson County.   Website

Tenant/Landlord Association

Address: 210 Iowa Memorial Union, Madison & Jefferson, Iowa City

Phone: 335-3264

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F Information and advice for tenants and landlords according to the Iowa State Code. Website: None.

Housing Authority, Iowa City

Address: 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: 319-356-5400

Rental Assistance , authorized under the HUD Section 8 Housing and Assistance Payments Program, is available for legally defined families, or single handicapped or disabled people, and for people 62 years of age or older. This program subsidizes rent payments for private units that meet Housing Code criteria and Federal guidelines for the total amount of rent and utility payments.

Four Oaks Iowa City

1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-4523

 Provides emergency shelter and long-term residential care for emotionally disturbed adolescents.  Also provides in-home family-centered, mental health therapy and counseling, foster care, adoption, and after school services to children, young adults, and families. Supervised Community Treatment is provided for at-risk youth.  Other programs include:  Cornerstone (outreach program for single parents on welfare that is designed to help families become self-sufficient), Project Safe Place (a network of sites for young people needing assistance to resolve difficult, threatening situations), and Iowa Aftercare Services Network (helping former foster care recipients transition into adulthood).   Website

Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa

507 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-7884

The following services are provided: outpatient psychotherapy and psychiatry for children and adults, including play therapy, family services, liaison to the Iowa City Community School District . Services to the chronically mentally ill include supported community living, clubhouse, psychosocial rehabilitation, homeless outreach, and emergency services. Also available: employee assistance program, consultation, and education.   Website

Crisis Center

1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-0140

Provides suicide intervention and prevention, emergency counseling, and information and referrals by trained volunteers. Administers food bank program, clothing and utility assistance funds, and emergency transportation assistance to non-local persons. The Crisis Center also offers an on-site community garden and hosts a monthly suicide survivor’s support group. All services free and confidential.   Website

Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

PO Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 351-1043

Provides support and resources to individuals battered by their intimate partner or loved ones. Provides the following confidential crisis intervention services: 24 hour safe shelter and hotline; advocacy with law enforcement, courts, medical and social services; counseling and support groups; youth support services; volunteer opportunities; and community education. Founded on the belief that that everyone has the right to live free of fear and harm.   Website

Hillcrest Family Services

449 Hwy. 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 337-4204

The Hillcrest Supported Living Program provides visiting counselors who meet with persons with mental illness to provide the supports, skills training, payee services, and crisis intervention to live independently in the community.   Website

MECCA Services

430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-4357

MECCA offers evaluation, outpatient, residential and detoxification substance abuse services for individuals and their families. Education and prevention services include consultation and assistance to schools, employers and community groups as well as a 12-hour Drinking and Driving education course. Programs include The Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE), which provides comprehensive support to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, friends and others concerned with the disease.   Website

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Johnson County

122 E. Market St., PO Box 3087, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 337-5400 

Offers mutual support through self-help methods to families of long-term mentally ill persons. Provides information about mental illness and services available. Offers educational programs about mental illness to the public. Promotes funding for services and research, quality community support and treatment systems and employment for mentally ill persons.   Website

Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

320 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 335-6001

RVAP provides a 24-hour Rape Crisis Line (335-6000 or 1-800-228-1625) and the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (1-800-284-7821. Sexual assault advocates provide medical, legal, court, and systems advocacy, counseling, support groups, and other direct services to victim/survivors of sexual abuse and their partners, friends, and family members. RVAP also operates a lending library and provides risk reduction and prevention/education programming related to sexual violence.   Website

Al-Anon/Alateen

TELEPHONE: (319) 341-7068

WEBSITE: For Iowa:  www. iowa-aI-anon-alateen.org/

SERVICES: Al-Anon/Alateen is a support group for families and friends of

alcoholics. It is composed of others who share the same experiences.

Alcoholics Anonymous

P.O. Box 487, Iowa City, Iowa 52244

Club House: 511 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246

(319) 338-9111 - Answered 24 hours.

(319) 338-7666 — Clubhouse

WEBSITE: www.aa-ic.org

Anyone with a drinking problem who would like to stop drinking.

Concerned family and friends should contact Al-Anon. There are

also open meetings for the general public.  Meetings. Various times and locations. Schedules are available by phone and online.

 Elder Services, Inc.

1556 South 1st Ave., Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240
and Sr Center, 28 S Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-0515

 Identifies and meets the needs of older adults in Johnson County who are trying to remain in their homes through providing information about services available, making referrals, and providing outreach.  Provides chore and companionship services, care management services, and assistance to older adults at risk of neglect or abuse. Provides support and counseling to caregivers.  Works to support people with memory loss.  Provides nutritious meals to seniors through the congregate meal program and meals on wheels ( 356-5212).  The RSVP Program matches volunteers over the age of 55 with opportunities in the community and connects "People to Purpose" to work with children, frail elders, and non-profit organizations.   Website

Geriatric & Special Needs Dental Program

University of Iowa , S334 DSB, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone:335-6961

This program is conducted by the University of Iowa , College of Dentistry . It provides comprehensive dental services to geriatric and special needs patients, including: medically, physically and cognitively compromised adults, frail elderly, nursing home residents, homeless, indigent, and other underserved populations.

 Iowa City Hospice

1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-5665

Helps patients facing a terminal illness live as fully and as comfortably as possible by providing palliative (or comfort-oriented) care. Provides a pain and symptom control plan and addresses the emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients, families and their loved ones. Offers bereavement support to any community member, regardless of whether their loved one is/was an Iowa City Hospice patient.    Website

Amenity Hospice

Address: 211 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Phone:

Web: http://www.amenityhospice.com

Amenity Hospice provides compassionate comfort, outstanding quality care, expertise and excellence in pain management, while always maintaining respect and dignity for our end of life patients and families. A team of healthcare professionals, including volunteers, celebrate each patients life, and strive to provide the expressed special needs and desires at this time in their journey. From the initial inquiry for services to following the bereaved loved ones for 13 months.

Pentacrest Inc./ Pathways Adult Day Health Center

817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 339-6162

Designed to prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of adults with physical and/or psychological challenges. Assists participants experiencing strokes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s and related dementias, hearing and vision loss and depression to achieve maximum levels of independence.   Website

Alzheimer's Association, East Central Iowa Chapter

1570 Street, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

TELEPHONE: (319) 294-9699

24 Hour HELPLINE: 1-800-272-3900

WEBSITE: www.alzeci.org

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m  24 Hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900; support groups (two in Johnson County); dementia specific information and referral, care consultation, safe return (national wandering program); memory loss lending library; in-service education to care facilities and professionals, community education programs.

 Geriatric & Special Needs Dental Program

University of Iowa , S334 DSB, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone:335-6961

This program is conducted by the University of Iowa , College of Dentistry . It provides comprehensive dental services to geriatric and special needs patients, including: medically, physically and cognitively compromised adults, frail elderly, nursing home residents, homeless, indigent, and other underserved populations.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

2440 Towncrest Drive, PO Box 1170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 337-4459

Delivers free health care services for adults and children, including outpatient care, lab, and dispensary, as well as dental care through The Dick Parrott Free Dental Clinic. Also helps individuals pay for hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical supplies, and medications.   Website

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program

Address: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Phone: HCHV Outreach Worker - Brian Brooks (319) 430-5230

Service: Healthcare for veterans who are homeless. Assistance and referral for other support services.

Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE)

Address: 438 Southgate St., Iowa City

Phone: 338-2135 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F

Service: Counseling, case management, financial assistance, informa­tion and referral for people with HIV.  Website: http://www.icareiowa.org/

Goodwill Industries of the Heartland

1410 South 1st Ave. PO Box 1696, Iowa City, IA 52244-1696
Phone: 337-4158

Provides employment, training, and support services to advance the social and economic well-being of persons who experience barriers to independence and self-sufficiency.   Website

Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR)

Address: 114 E. Prentiss, Iowa City

Phone: 338-5416

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Employment program providing outreach and case manage­ment for people who are homeless (HUD definition).  Through Shelterhouse, no direct referral available, Iowa City.  Website: http://www.shelterhouseiowa.org/

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

ADDRESS: Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. First Avenue, Suite 250, Iowa City, IA 52240

TELEPHONE: (319) 354-4766

FAX #: (319) 337-5733

WEBSITE: www.ivrs.iowa.gov

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals with a physical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment to employment and required IVRS services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment. Individuals receiving SSI or SSDI may be automatically eligible. IVRS does not serve individuals who are blind, as the Department of the Blind serves them. Services provided to assist in accomplishing vocational objectives may include: medical and psychological assessment; technological assessment; vocational assessment; counseling and guidance; physical and/or mental restoration services which may include therapy, wheelchair hearing aids, etc.; special adaptive equipment or devices; training for employment; occupational tools, equipment or licenses; planning for self employment; personal assistance; Supported Employment; job coaching; job placement; and follow-up after placement to assist

with worker and employment satisfaction.

Iowa Workforce Development

ADDRESS: Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. First Ave., Suite 11-B, Iowa City, Iowa 52240

TELEPHONE: (319) 351-1035

WEBSITE: www.iowaworkforce.org, www.iowajobs.org

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Anyone legally able to work in the U.S. Complete an application form in person or on the website. Job Search Assistance; Career Assessments; Job Counseling; Proficiency (typing, data entry, 20-key) testing; Industrial services (help employers with personnel problems, such as turnover, absenteeism, etc.); Special Services for Veterans, youth, older workers, persons who are disadvantaged or disabled; State of Iowa job openings and applications available to public. Résumé writing resources and computer access to internet job sites available.

 Iowa Legal Aid

430 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-6570 or 800-272-0008

Provides free legal services to low-income Iowans in a variety of civil (non criminal) matters. Priority areas include domestic abuse, income maintenance, and housing issues. Educational presentations are available and cover a wide range of topics.   Website

U of I Law Clinic

Address: University of Iowa College of Law, 386 Boyd Law Building, Melrose & Byington Streets, 
Iowa City, IA 52242-1113

Phone: 319-335-9023

Email: law-legal-clinic@uiowa.edu

Free legal aid through the University of Iowa College of Law.

Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

320 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 335-6001

RVAP provides a 24-hour Rape Crisis Line (335-6000 or 1-800-228-1625) and the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (1-800-284-7821. Sexual assault advocates provide medical, legal, court, and systems advocacy, counseling, support groups, and other direct services to victim/survivors of sexual abuse and their partners, friends, and family members. RVAP also operates a lending library and provides risk reduction and prevention/education programming related to sexual violence.   Website

 Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

PO Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 351-1043

Provides support and resources to individuals battered by their intimate partner or loved ones. Provides the following confidential crisis intervention services: 24 hour safe shelter and hotline; advocacy with law enforcement, courts, medical and social services; counseling and support groups; youth support services; volunteer opportunities; and community education. Founded on the belief that that everyone has the right to live free of fear and harm.   Website