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 [map it]
  373 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.2119 (Free)
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) [map it]
  2007 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765 (Free)
• Iowa City Public Library [map it]
  123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5200 (Free)
• Iowa Department of Human Services General Assistance [map it]
  911 N. Governor St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.356.6050 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa Department of Human Services Public Benefits [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.6171 (Free to those who qualify)
• Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
  2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 [map it] - 319.358.0438 (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 Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725 (Free)
• Shelter House [map it]
  331 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.351.0326 (Free)
• 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 Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (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 52240 - 319.337.2145 (Free)
• Family Systems (A Division of Systems Unlimited) [map it]
  2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Four Oaks Iowa City Family & Children's Services [map it]
  1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4523 (Free to those who qualify)
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Head Start [map it]
  2007 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765 (Free to those who qualify)
• Home Tie Child Care Center [map it]
  405 Myrtle Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.341.0050 (Free to those who qualify)
• Joan Buxton School Children's Aid Fund, Iowa City Community School District [map it]
  509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.688.1000 (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
  2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 [map it] - 319.358.0438 (Free to those who qualify)
  2105 Broadway St. Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.354.7989 (Free to those who qualify)
• PAL Daycare
  1516 Sheridan Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.338.9186 (free to those who qualify).
• RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) [map it]
  28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5218 (Free)
• Salvation Army [map it]
  1116 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725 (Free)
• United Action for Youth [map it]
  410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518 (Free)

Clothing

• Crowded Closet [map it]
  1213 S. Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5924 (Free with voucher from Crisis Center)
• Goodwill
  1905 Broadway St., Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.337.3548 (Free with Crisis Center voucher)
  2551 Heartland Pl., Coralville, IA 52241 [map it] - 319.545.6581 (Free with Crisis Center voucher)
• Kids Works [map it]
  Gilbert St. & Stevens Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3921
• Salvation Army [map it]
  1717 2nd St., Coralville 52241 - 319.339.4984
• Stuff, Etc.
  1963 Broadway St., Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.338.9909
  2818 Commerce Dr., Coralville, IA 52241 [map it] - 319.545.8410

Dental Care

• Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities [map it]
  Center for Disabilities and Development, Dentistry, 100 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.356.1513 (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 (Free to those who qualify)
• Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Service [map it]
  601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.7160 (Generally free to those who qualify)
• Dick Parrot Free Dental Clinic [map it]
  2440 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4459 (Extremely limited availability. Free to those who qualify.)
• School Children's Aid Fund [map it]
  Iowa City Community School District, 509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.688.1000 (Free to those who qualify)
• Special Care Clinic/Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit [map it]
  Dental Science Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.335.7373 (Fee based on College of Dentistry's fee scale)
• Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
  2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)

(Persons with) Disabilities

(please see categories for specific types of services)

• Arc of Johnson County [map it]
  2620 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5017 (Free to those who qualify)
• Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa [map it]
  507 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7884 (Free to those who qualify)
• Department of Veterans Affairs, Women's Health Clinic [map it]
  520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170  - 319.351.1043
• Evert Connor Rights and Resources Center for Independent Living [map it]
  730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.3870 (Free to those who qualify)
• Four Oaks Iowa City Family & Children's Services [map it]
  1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4523 (Free to those who qualify)
• Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa [map it]
  1410 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4158 (Free to those who qualify)
• Hillcrest Family Services Supported Living Program [map it]
  449 Hwy. 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.337.4204 (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 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
  1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
  410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400
• J & M Associates HomeSafe [map it]
  2461 10th Street, Suite 305, Coralville, IA 52241 - 319.248.0477 (Free to those who qualify)
• Jobline
  1.800.414.5748
• Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs [map it]
  800 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6049 (Free to those who qualify)
• Johnson County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services [map it]
  911 N. Governor St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.356.6050 (Free to those who qualify)
• Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) [map it]
  430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.4537 (Sliding scale)
• Melrose Ridge [map it]
  4435 and 4455 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.887.5593 or 319.351.2466
• Shelter House [map it]
  331 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 5224 - 319.351.0326 (Free)
• Social Security Administration [map it]
  400 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9461 (Free to those who qualify)
• Successful Living [map it]
  409 Hwy 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.356.0947
• Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
  2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212 (Free to those who qualify)
• United Action for Youth [map it]
  410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518 (Free)
• University of Iowa Veterans Center [map it]
  100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.335.3152
• Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
  2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.4766 (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 (Free to those who qualify)
• Elderberry Cafe Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals) [map it]
  (Program of Elder Services), 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA - 319.356.5212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Elderberry Cafe Senior Dining [map it]
  (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Heritage Area Agency on Aging for Johnson County, call Elder Services Agency-see above (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
  1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center [map it]
  28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA - 319.356.5220 (Free to those who qualify)
• J & M Associates HomeSafe [map it]
  2461 10th Street, Suite 305, Coralville, IA 52241 - 319.248.0477 (Free to those who qualify)
• RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) [map it]
  28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5218 (Free)
• Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (Tues. and Thurs. 11am-Noon during Market season) [map it]
  Senior Center, Senior Dining, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (Free to those who qualify)
• Social Security Administration [map it]
  400 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9461 (Free to those who qualify)
• Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
  2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
  2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)

Emergency Services

• Crisis Center [map it]
  1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0140 (Free)
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170 - 319.351.1043
• Iowa City Police Department [map it]
  410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Dial 911 (Free)
• United Action for Youth [map it]
  410 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7518 (Free)
• United Way 2-1-1 Service 211 or 1.866.469.2211; Website: www.211.org

Employment (may include counseling)

• Employment Systems (A Division of Systems Unlimited) [map it]
  2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa Workforce Development Center (see above) [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.1035 (Free)
• Jobline
  1.800.414.5748
• Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) [map it], 114 E Prentiss St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.5416 (Free to those who qualify, meet HUD's definition of homeless)
• Successful Living [map it]
  409 Hwy 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.356.0947
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.354.4766 (Free to those who qualify)

Food

• Agape Cafe (when the University is in session) [map it]
  Old Brick Church, 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.351.2211 (Free)
• Crisis Center Food Bank [map it]
  1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0140 (Free)
• Iowa Department of Human Services Public Benefits [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.339.6171 (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 St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515 (Free to those who qualify)
• Elderberry Cafe Senior Dining [map it]
  (Program of Elder Services), Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5212 (Free to those who qualify)
• Free Lunch Program [map it]
  Wesley Foundation, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.338.1179 (Free)
• Salvation Army [map it]
  1116 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725 (Free)
• Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (Tues. and Thurs. 11am-Noon during Market season) [map it]
  Senior Center, Senior Dining, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (Free to those who qualify)
• Shelter House [map it]
  331 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.351.0326 (Free to those who qualify)

Furniture

• Crowded Closet [map it]
  1213 S. Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5924
• Furniture Project [map it]
  c/o Iowa City Planning Dept., - 319.356.5230
• Goodwill Stores
  1905 Broadway St., Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.337.3548
  2551 Heartland Pl., Coralville, IA 52241 [map it] - 319.545.6581
• Houseworks, [map it]
  Gilbert St. & Stevens Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.4357
• Salvation Army [map it]
  1717 2nd St., Coralville 52241 - 319.339.4984
• Stuff, Etc.
  1963 Broadway St., Iowa City, IA 52240 [map it] - 319.338.9909
  2818 Commerce Dr., Coralville, IA 52241 [map it] - 319.545.8410

Housing

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
  410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400

HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

• Capitol House Apartments[map it]
  320 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2127
• Chatham Oaks [map it]
  4515 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.356.6034
• Citizen Building [map it]
  319 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7600
• Ecumenical Towers [map it]
  320 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7450
• Hillcrest Family Services-Birch House [map it]
  745 Pepper Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.341.9849
• Iowa City Housing Authority [map it]
  410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5400
• Systems Unlimited, Inc. [map it]
  2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.9212

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 St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2127
• Ecumenical Towers [map it]
  320 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7450

HOUSING -- EMERGENCY SHELTER

• Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244-3170 - 319.351.1043
• Shelter House [map it]
  331 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52245 - 319.351.0326
• Youth Emergency Shelter [map it]
  1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5080

HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS

• Citizen Building [map it]
  319 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7600
• The Housing Fellowship [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Ste. 25B, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.358.9212
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Transitional Housing [map it]
  2007 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765
• Pheasant Ridge Apartments [map it]
  2626 Bartelt Rd., Iowa City, IA 52246 - 319.351.0938
• Successful Living [map it]
  409 Hwy 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 - 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
• Elder Services Inc. - Elder Abuse Initiative [map it]
  1556 S. First Avenue, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0515 (Free to those who qualify)
• Heritage Area Agency on Aging - Legal Program, Call Elder Services (see above) (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Legal Counseling [map it]
  28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.5220 (Free to those over 50)
• Iowa Legal Aid [map it]
  430 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.6570 (Free to those who qualify)
• University of Iowa Legal Clinic [map it]
  388 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.335.9023 (Free to those who qualify)

Medical Care

• Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa[map it]
  507 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.7884 (Free to those who qualify)
• Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center [map it]
  601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0581 (Free to those who qualify)
• Department of Veterans Affairs, Women's Health Clinic [map it]
  520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406
• Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE) [map it]
  438 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.2135 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City Free Medical Clinic [map it]
  2440 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.4459, Appointment Line 319.337.7909 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
  1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665 (Free to those who qualify)
• Johnson County Public Health [map it]
  1105 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6040 (Free to those who qualify)
• Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) [map it]
  430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.4357 (Sliding scale)
• University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics [map it]
  200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242 - 319.356.1616 (Free to those who qualify)
• Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
  2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (Free to those who qualify)

Shelter

(see "Housing-Emergency Shelter")

Transportation

• Bionic Bus (for persons with disabilities) - 319.335.7595 (Free)
• Coralville Transit [map it]
  310 3rd Ave., Coralville, IA 52241 (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.248.1790 (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
• Crisis Center [map it]
  1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.0140 (Vouchers for those who qualify)
• Iowa City Transit [map it]
  Iowa City, IA 52240 (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.356.5151 (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
• Iowa Department of Transportation [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.5294 (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 (Reduced pass for those who qualify)
• Salvation Army [map it]
  1116 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.3725 (Free)
• University of Iowa CAMBUS [map it] (leaves from downtown Iowa City) - 319.335.8633 (Free)

Utilities

• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Heating Assistance Program [map it]
  2007 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.5765 (Must meet income guidelines)

Veterans

(please see categories for specific types of services)

• Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Outreach Program [map it]
  601 Hwy. 6 W., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.338.0881 (Free for those who qualify)
• Department of Veterans Affairs, Women's Health Clinic [map it]
  520 10th Ave, Suite 200, Coralville, Iowa 52241 - 319.358.2406
• Iowa City Hospice, Inc. [map it]
  1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.5665 (Free to those who qualify)
• Iowa Workforce Development Center [map it]
  1700 1st Ave. S., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.351.1033 (Free)
• Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs [map it]
  800 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.356.6049 (Free to those who qualify)
• University of Iowa Veterans Center [map it]
  100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310, University of Iowa 52242 - 319.335.3152
• Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County [map it]
  2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240 - 319.337.9686 (Free to those who qualify/sliding scale)