Services for People Needing Assistance
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
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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)
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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)