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Services for People Needing Assistance

For complete information, see the Johnson County Services Directory (360.025 Johnson) or visit the Library's Reference Desk during regular library hours.

Please note: Services that are "Free" have no eligibility requirements; services that are "Free to those who qualify" may be based on age, income, disability, Medicare, Social Security.

General Assistance

  • American Red Cross -- Grantwood Area Chapter 319.337.2119, tf: 1.800.982.2438; Website: www.hawkeyechapter.org (Free)
  • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) [map it]
    367 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765; Website: www.hacap.org (Free)
  • Iowa City Public Library [map it]
    123 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5200; Website: www.icpl.org (Free)
  • Iowa Department of Human Services [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 102, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6050; Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa Department of Human Services Public Benefits [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 102, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.6171; Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Johnson County General Assistance and Social Services [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 202B, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6090; Website: www.johnson-county.com "Departments--General Assistance" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Website: www.ncjc.org
    2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 [map it] - 319.354.2886 (Free to those who qualify)
    2105 Broadway St. Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.354.7989 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Salvation Army [map it]
    1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725; Website: www.icsalvationarmy.org (Free)
  • Shelter House [map it]
    429 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0326; Website: www.shelterhouseiowa.org (Free)
  • Unemployment LifelineWebsite: www.unemploymentlifeline.org
  • United Way 2-1-1 Service 211 or 1.866.469.2211; Website: www.211.org
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)

Children and Youth

(please see categories for specific types of services)

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters [map it]
    4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.337.2145; Website: www.bbbsjc.org (Free)
  • Family Systems (A Division of Systems Unlimited) [map it]
    2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212; Website: www.sui.org "Services" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Four Oaks Iowa City Family & Children's Services [map it]
    1916 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4523; Website: www.fouroaks.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Head Start [map it]
    367 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765; Website: www.hacap.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Home Tie Child Care Center [map it]
    405 Myrtle Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.341.0050; Website: www.iowa4cs.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Joan Buxton School Children's Aid Fund, Iowa City Community School District [map it]
    509 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.688.1000; Website: www.iccsd.k12.ia.us (Free to those who qualify)
  • Juvenile Court Services [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6076; Website: courts.jocogov.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Links Program (see "Joan Buxton School Children's Aid Fund" for address/phone) (Free to those who qualify)
  • Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Website: www.ncjc.org
    2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 [map it] - 319.354.2886 (Free to those who qualify)
    2105 Broadway St. Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.354.7989 (Free to those who qualify)
  • PAL Daycare [map it]
    1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9186; Website: www.fouroaks.org (free to those who qualify).
  • RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Elder Services) [map it]
    1556 1st Ave., Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free)
  • Salvation Army [map it]
    1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725; Website: www.icsalvationarmy.org (Free)
  • United Action for Youth [map it]
    410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518; Website: www.unitedactionforyouth.org (Free)

Clothing

Dental Care

  • Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities [map it]
    Center for Disabilities and Development, Dentistry, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.356.1513; Website: www.uihealthcare.com "Dental Care" (Free to those under 21)
  • Dental Services for Kids [map it]
    Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa, 201 Dental Science S., Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.335.7485; Website: www.dentistry.uiowa.edu "Clinics and Special Services" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Service [map it]
    601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0581; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Generally free to those who qualify)
  • Dick Parrot Free Dental Clinic [map it]
    2440 Towncrest Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4459; Website: www.freemedicalclinic.org (Extremely limited availability. Free to those who qualify.)
  • School Children's Aid Fund [map it]
    Iowa City Community School District, 509 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.688.1000; Website: www.iccsd.k12.ia.us (Free to those who qualify)
  • Special Care Clinic/Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit [map it]
    Dental Science Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.335.7373; Website: www.dentistry.uiowa.edu "Clinics and Special Services" (Fee based on College of Dentistry's fee scale)
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)

(Persons with) Disabilities

(please see categories for specific types of services)

  • Access 2 Independence [map it]
    381 E. College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.3870 or 319.471.0588; Website: www.access2independence.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Arc of SE Iowa [map it]
    2620 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5017; Website: www.thearcjc.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa [map it]
    507 E. College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7884; Website: www.communitymentalhealthcenter.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic and Women's Health Clinic [map it]
    520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Disability Navigator Program (In partnership with Iowa Workforce Development) Website: http://www.iowaworkforce.org/access/navigatorcontact.html
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170  - 319.351.1043; Website: www.dvipiowa.org
  • Four Oaks Iowa City Family & Children's Services [map it]
    1916 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4523; Website: www.fouroaks.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Goodwill Industries of the Heartland [map it]
    1410 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4158; Website: www.goodwillseiowa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Heritage Agency and Disability Resource Center - See Heritage Area Agency on Aging for Johnson County
  • Hillcrest Family Services Supported Living Program [map it]
    449 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.337.4204, Ext. 203; Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org "Hillcrest Supported Living" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE) [map it]
    438 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2135; Website: www.icareiowa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
    1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665; Website: www.iowacityhospice.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
    410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400; Website: www.icgov.org "Housing Authority"
  • J & M Associates HomeSafe [map it]
    2461 10th Street, Suite 305, Coralville, IA 52241 - 319.248.0477; Website: www.homesafeia.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Jobline
    1.800.414.5748
  • Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6049; Website: www.johnson-county.com "Departments--Veterans Affairs"(Free to those who qualify)
  • Johnson County Mental Health and Disability Services [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.6169; Website: www.johnson-county.com "Departments--Mental Health" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Melrose Ridge [map it]
    4435 and 4455 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.2466; Website: www.chathamoaks.org
  • Mercy Seniors Unlimited [map it]
    500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.339.3658 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) [map it]
    430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.4357; Website: www.meccaservices.com (Sliding scale)
  • Reach For Your Potential [map it]
    1705 S. 1st Ave. #1, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.2983; Website: www.reachforyourpotential.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Shelter House [map it]
    429 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0326; Website: www.shelterhouseiowa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Social Security Administration [map it]
    400 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 1.866.964.2039; Website: www.ssa.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Successful Living [map it]
    2406 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.356.0947
  • Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
    2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212; Website: www.sui.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • United Action for Youth [map it]
    410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518; Website: www.unitedactionforyouth.org (Free)
  • University of Iowa Veterans Association [map it]
    Room 111, Communication Center, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.384.2020; Website: www.viva.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • University of Iowa Veterans Center [map it]
    1 Jessup Hall, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.335.0238; Website: www.uiowa.edu "Veterans" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services [map it]
    1700 1st Ave. S., Suite 25D, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.4766; Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov (Free to those who qualify)

Elder Services

(please see categories for specific types of services)

  • Elder Services Inc. [map it]
    1556 S. First Avenue, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Elderberry Cafe Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals) [map it]
    (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA - 319.356.5212 or 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Elderberry Cafe Senior Dining [map it]
    (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5212; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Heritage Area Agency on Aging for Johnson County, 319.398.5559, Toll-free 1.800.332.5934; Website: www.heritageaaa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
    1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665; Website: www.iowacityhospice.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center [map it]
    28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA - 319.356.5220; Website: www.icgov.org "Senior Center"(Free to those who qualify)
  • J & M Associates HomeSafe [map it]
    2461 10th Street, Suite 305, Coralville, IA 52241 - 319.248.0477; Website: www.homesafeia.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Mercy Seniors Unlimited [map it]
    500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.339.3658 (Free to those who qualify)
  • RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) (Program of Elder Services) [map it]
    1556 S. 1st Ave, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free)
  • Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program(Program of Elder Services) (Tues. and Thurs. 11am-Noon during Market season) [map it]
    Senior Center, Senior Dining, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Social Security Administration [map it]
    400 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 1.866.964.2039; Website: www.ssa.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
    2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212; Website: www.sui.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)

Emergency Services

  • Crisis Center [map it]
    1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0140; Website: www.jccrisiscenter.org (includes chat) (Free)
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)
    P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170 - 319.351.1043; Website: www.dvipiowa.org
  • Iowa City Police Department [map it]
    410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Dial 911; Website: www.icgov.org "Police" (Free)
  • Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) [map it]
    332 S. Linn Street, Suite 100, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.335.6000 or 1.800.228.1625; Website: www.uiowa.edu/~rvap/
  • United Action for Youth [map it]
    410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518; Website: www.unitedactionforyouth.org (Free)
  • United Way 2-1-1 Service 211 or 1.866.469.2211; Website: www.211.org

Employment (may include counseling)

  • Disability Navigator Program (In partnership with Iowa Workforce Development) Website: www.iowaworkforce.org/access/navigatorcontact.html
  • Employment Systems (A Division of Systems Unlimited) [map it]
    2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.7326; Website: www.sui.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa Workforce Development Center [map it]
    1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.1035; Website: www.iowaworkforce.org (Free)
  • Jobline
    1.800.414.5748
  • Reach For Your Potential [map it]
    1705 S. 1st Ave. #1, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.2983; Website: www.reachforyourpotential.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) [map it]
    429 Southgate, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.5416; Website: www.shelterhouseiowa.org (Free to those who qualify, meet HUD's definition of homeless)
  • Successful Living [map it]
    2406 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.0947
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services [map it]
    1700 1st Ave. S., Suite 25D, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.4766; Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov (Free to those who qualify)

Food

  • Agape Cafe (when the University is in session) [map it]
    Old Brick Church, 26 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.351.2211; Website: www.oldbrick.org (Free)
  • Coralville Ec Pantry [map it]
    203 1st St., Coralville, IA 52241 - 319.337.3663 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Crisis Center Food Bank [map it]
    1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0128; Website: www.jccrisiscenter.org (includes chat)(Free)
  • Iowa Department of Human Services Public Benefits [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 102, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.6171; Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Elderberry Cafe Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals) [map it]
    (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5212 or 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Elderberry Cafe Senior Dining [map it]
    (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5212 or 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Free Lunch Program [map it]
    Wesley Foundation, 120 N. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.337.6283; Website: www.icflp.org (Free)
  • North Liberty Community Pantry [map it]
    85 N. Jones Blvd., North Liberty, IA 52317 - 319.626.2711; Website: www.nlmethodist.org/pantry (Free to those who qualify)
  • Salvation Army [map it]
    1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725; Website: www.icsalvationarmy.org (Free)
  • Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (Program of Elder Services) (Tues. and Thurs. 11am-Noon during Market season) [map it]
    Senior Center, Senior Dining, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Shelter House [map it]
    429 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0326; Website: www.shelterhouseiowa.org (Free to those who qualify)

Furniture

Housing

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
    410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400; Website: www.icgov.org "Housing Authority"

HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

  • Capitol House Apartments[map it]
    320 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2127
  • Chatham Oaks [map it]
    4515 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.887.2701; Website: www.chatamoaks.org
  • Citizen Building [map it]
    319 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.9442
  • Ecumenical Towers [map it]
    320 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7450
  • Hillcrest Family Services-Birch House [map it]
    745 Pepper Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.341.9849; Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org "Birch"
  • Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
    410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400; Website: www.icgov.org "Housing Authority"
  • Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
    2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212; Website: www.sui.org

HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY

  • Autumn Park Apartments [map it]
    3042 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.7176
  • Capitol House Apartments [map it]
    320 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2127
  • Ecumenical Towers [map it]
    320 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7450

HOUSING -- EMERGENCY SHELTER

HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS

  • Citizen Building [map it]
    319 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.9442
  • The Housing Fellowship [map it]
    322 E 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.358.9212; Website: www.housingfellowship.com
  • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Transitional Housing [map it]
    367 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765; Website: www.hacap.org
  • Iowa Rental Help
    www.IowaRentalHelp.com 1.877.386.9104 or text RENT 30644
  • Pheasant Ridge Apartments [map it]
    2626 Bartelt Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.351.0938
  • Successful Living [map it]
    2406 Towncrest, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.0947
  • Villa Garden Apartments [map it]
    1015 Cross Park Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4446

Legal Services

  • Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)
    P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170 - 319.351.1043; Website: www.dvipiowa.org
  • Elder Services Inc. - Elder Abuse Initiative [map it]
    1556 S. First Avenue, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515; Website: www.elderservicesinc.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Heritage Area Agency on Aging - Legal Program, Call Elder Services (see above); Website: www.heritageaaa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Legal Counseling [map it]
    28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5220; Website: www.icgov.org "Senior Center" (Free to those over 50)
  • Iowa Legal Aid [map it]
    1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 10, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.6570; Website: www.iowalegalaid.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • Juvenile Court Servies [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, #126, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6076 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Legal Hotline For Older Iowans
    1.800.992.8161; Website: http://www.iowalegalaid.org/hotline/index.cfm?pagename=homepage (Free to those who qualify)
  • University of Iowa Legal Clinic [map it]
    388 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.335.9023; Website: www.law.uiowa.edu (Free to those who qualify)
  • Youth Law Hotline
    1.800.728.1172; Website: www.youthlawcenter.org/hotline.html (Free to those who qualify)

Medical Care

  • Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa[map it]
    507 E. College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7884; Website: www.communitymentalhealthceter.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center [map it]
    601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0581 Ext. 6001; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nurse On Call
    1.866.687.7382 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic and Women's Health Clinic [map it]
    520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE) [map it]
    438 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2135; Website: www.icareiowa.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Free Medical Clinic [map it]
    2440 Towncrest Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4459, Appointment Line 319.337.7909; Website: www.freemedicalclinic.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
    1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665; Website: www.iowacityhospice.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Johnson County Public Health [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 217, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6040; Website: www.johnson-county.com "Departments--Public Health" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Mercy On Call
    319.358.2767; 1.800.358.2767; Website: www.mercyic.org(Free)
  • Mercy Seniors Unlimited [map it]
    500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.339.3658 (Free to those who qualify)
  • Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) [map it]
    430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.4357; Website: www.meccaservices.com (Sliding scale)
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics [map it]
    200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.356.1616; Website: www.uihealthcare.com (Free to those who qualify)
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Nurse On Call
    319.384.8442 or 1.800.777.8442; Website: www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uihealthaccess/index.html (Free)
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify)

Shelter

(see "Housing-Emergency Shelter")

Transportation

  • Bionic Bus (for persons with disabilities) - 319.335.7595; Website: www.uiowa.edu/~cambus "General Information" (Free)
  • Coralville Transit [map it]
    708 E 2nd Ave ., Coralville, IA 52241 (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.248.1790; Website: www.coralville.org "Transit" (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
  • Crisis Center [map it]
    1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0140; - 319.351.0128 (For Iowa City bus tickets) Website: www.jccrisiscenter.org (includes chat) (Vouchers for those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Transit [map it]
    Iowa City, IA 52240 (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.356.5151; Website: www.icgov.org "Transit" (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
  • Iowa Department of Transportation [map it]
    1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.5294; Website: www.iowadot.gov (Drivers License/Picture ID for those who qualify)
  • Johnson County SEATS, - 319.339.6125 for information; - 319.356.5151 for application - Iowa City residents only; Website: www.johnson-county.com "SEATS" (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
  • Salvation Army [map it]
    1116 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725; Website: www.icsalvationarmy.org (Free)
  • University of Iowa CAMBUS [map it] (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.335.8633; Website: www.uiowa.edu/~cambus (Free)

Utilities

  • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Heating Assistance Program [map it]
    367 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765; Website: www.hacap.org (Must meet income guidelines)

Veterans

(please see categories for specific types of services)

  • Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Minority VeteransProgram [map it]
    601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.338.0581 Ext. 6806, Cell Phone 319.631.1025; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free for those who qualify)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic and Women's Health Clinic [map it]
    520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
    1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665; Website: www.iowacityhospice.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • Iowa Workforce Development Center [map it]
    1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.1035; Website: www.iowaworkforce.org (Free)
  • Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs [map it]
    855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6049; Website: www.johnson-county.com "Veterans Affairs" (Free to those who qualify)
  • Midwest Rural Health Resource Center [map it]
    601 Hwy. 6 W., PO Box 152, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0581; Website: www.iowacity.va.gov (Free for those who qualify)
  • University of Iowa Veterans Association [map it]
    Room 111, Communication Center, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.384.2020; Website: www.viva.org (Free to those who qualify)
  • University of Iowa Veterans Center [map it]
    1 Jessup Hall, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.335.0238; Website: www.uiowa.edu "Veterans" (Free to those who qualify)
  • VA Pension and Compensation Clinic(4th Thurs., 1:30-3:30 pm)
    [map it]
    429 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0326; Website: www.shelterhouseiowa.org
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
    2953 Sierra Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686; Website: www.vnaa.org (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)