List of Programs and Services available at Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Links to the categories below:
- Resource Guides
- Food Resources
- Housing Resources
- Crisis Services Maps
- County General Assistance
- Clothing Resources
- Links related to Community Action
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Veterans
- Disabled
- Money
- Parents
- Children/Teens
- Brain Health
- Substance Use
- Trainings
- Volunteering
- Other
Resource Guides
To update or add a resource please email us at Community.Action@caofseia.org
- Des Moines County
- 2023 Des Moines County Resource Guide (Updated 3.7.24)
- Des Moines County Resource Listing by the Burlington Public Library
- Lee County
- 2023 Lee County Resource Guide (Updated 5.30.23)
- Lee/Davis/Jefferson/Van Buren County Community Resource Listings
- Henry County
- Louisa County
- Louisa one page Community Services list
- Louisa County Directory of Community Services (print view) – 2023
- 2018 Louisa/Muscatine/Cedar County Online Directory
- Van Buren Directory of Community Services 2017
- Multiple Locations
- Disability Resource Guide for individuals, guardians, and friends by the Iowa Department of Human Services
- 2-1-1 United Way Resource Center
- Resource Listing AuntBertha.com
Resource Guide Flyer with QR Code
Food Resources
- County Food Resource Lists
- Des Moines County Food Resource List – Updated 3/8/2024
- Food Resources listed by day (in color) or a black and white printer friendly version – from United Way of Southeast Iowa – 3/6/2024
- Henry County Food Resources List – Updated 4/2023
- Lee County Food Resources List – Updated 2/23/2024
- Recursos Alimentarios del Condado de Lee – Updated 3/21/24
- Louisa County Food Resources List – Updated 3/29/2024
- Louisa Food Bank Partners List – Updated 3/29/2024
- Des Moines County Food Resource List – Updated 3/8/2024
- Community Action Food Pantry Information Webpage
- Other Food Programs
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Apply with Health and Human Services (previously DHS)
- SNAP hotline 1-855-944-3663
- June 2023 SNAP Information Toolkit
- WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
- To apply call 319-209-2850. To contact Southeast Iowa WIC by text: 319-759-4322
- WIC informational webpage
- WIC locations in Southeast Iowa
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
- 5 Day Meal Planning Worksheet
Housing Resources
- What to do if you’re facing eviction
- Housing Lists
- Des Moines County Housing List – Updated 8/04/2023
- North Lee County Housing List – Updated 5/22/23
- South Lee County Housing List – Updated 8/12/22
- Henry County Housing List – Updated 8/25/22
- Louisa County Housing List – Updated 8/12/22
- Iowa Housing Search
- Homelessness
- Homeless Assistance Page
- One page listing of area shelters, transitional living homes, food, clothing, transportation, and emergency contacts.
- Coordinated Entry, to be put on a priority list for homeless/facing eviction, enter your information online here: https://www.iowahousinghelp.com
- Rent Assistance
- Housing/Rental Assistance at Community Action
- Rent Reimbursement – More details
- Iowa Finance Authority Housing Programs
- Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), spring 2021 – $195 Million in Iowa funding
- Rent Reimbursement (a check for up to $1,000) through Iowa Health and Human Services
- For those of low income who are disabled OR 65+, lived in Iowa in prior year and currently, and rental property paid property tax. See more information and qualifications here.
- Iowa Housing Resources
- Are you a domestic violence survivor looking for safe, affordable housing or worried about losing your housing?
Crisis Services Maps
- Listings with Iowa Health and Human Services for mobile response, 23 hour observation services, adult crisis stabilization, child crisis stabilization residential services, community-based crisis stabilization services, access centers, 988 suicide & crisis lifeline, and Your Life Iowa.
County General Assistance
- Des Moines County
- Community Action Neighborhood Center 700 Jefferson St, Burlington 319-753-2893
- Assistance could include cremation expenses, rent, water, propane, utilities, transportation, prescriptions, or medical assistance.
- Community Action Neighborhood Center 700 Jefferson St, Burlington 319-753-2893
- Henry County
- Lee County
- Louisa County
Clothing Resources
- Des Moines County Clothing Resource List
- Other Counties check the County Resource Guide for your county under the Food/Clothing/Financial heading
Links Related to Community Action
- Iowa Community Action Association
- Iowa Division of Community Action Agencies
- National Association of Community Action Partnerships
- National Head Start Association
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Iowa Department of Human Rights
- Iowa Finance Authority Housing Programs
- Community Action of Southeast Iowa Reports
- Community Action of Southeast Iowa Brochures
Adults
- Iowa Workforce Development Center
- Felon Friendly Employers
- Information on Alcohol, Drugs, Problem Gambling, and Suicide: Your Life Iowa
- Iowa Utility Board
- Iowa State University Extension Offices
- Iowa Department of Public Health
- State of Iowa Online Services
- Payee Information – For those with disabilities or managing finances for others
- Frequently Asked Questions – Iowa Department of Human Rights
- Information on obtaining Birth, Death or Marriage Records
- Disability Waiver Program
- Disability Resource Guide for individuals, guardians, and friends
- Resources for Asian Pacific Islanders in Iowa
- Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations contact information
- For Iowa Total Care members: virtual health care and assistance with accessing community resources: Babylon Health, Kyeanne Forbess, Community Health Worker Burlington/Southeast Iowa, 319-774-7658
Older Adults
- Milestones Area Agency on Aging
- LifeLongLinks: Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Center
- Tips for Staying Healthy in Your Home as You Age
Veterans
- Veterans Care Guide
- Aid and Benefit information and applications
- Internet Service Discounts for Military Service Members
- Supportive Services to Veterans Brochure, through the Salvation Army
- Housing Assistance through Salvation Army TIP Program – Email from November 2020 about the ongoing program
- Make the Connection – Online resource featuring hundreds of Veterans telling their stories about overcoming mental health challenges
- Psych Armor – Access more than 250 free military culture educational videos and information
- Coaching into Care CALL 888-823-7458 – National VA telephone service which aims to educate, support, and empower family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a Veteran
- A Toolkit for Safe Firearm Storage in Your Community, an element of Suicide Prevention
- A bit more technical but may be helpful – VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines
Disabled
- Family Resource Guide – 2022 by DHS
- See also disabled category in your local resource guide
Money
- Financial Online Resource Listing
- Online Budgeting Worksheet
- Budgeting Booklet
- Budgeting App
- Teaching children and others about money management
Parents
- Level Up Your Father Game
- Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral
- Just in Time Parenting – Information for parents in the first five years
- National Resource List ONE for Family Programs
- National Resource List TWO for Family Programs
- See also category in your local resource guide
Children/Teens
- See also category in your local resource guide
- Hotline for maternal mental health, 24/7 counselors who can support pregnant or new moms. Call 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS at any time to have immediate access to help in over 60 languages. To learn more visit https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
- Henry County Youth Resource Guide & College Resource Guide
- Local Teen Resource Guide, Support at Your Fingertips
- Teen Health and Wellness, a variety of topics including: body, disease, diversity, drugs, eating disorders, family life, friendships, dating, grief, mood, nutrition, appearance, safety, sexuality, skills, and more.
- Calming Room with videos, sounds, tips, and more
- Quad County Community Partnership for Protecting Children
- Iowa Alliance of Healthy Kids; Resources for parents and activities for kids, relating to learning about feelings, coping, and sharing.
- Important Safety Rules to Teach Your Children
- Tips around Healthy Sleeping for children
- A Safety Guide for Kids, ideas for thinking and talking through before you leave kids home alone.
- Stop Bullying Help, Facts, Law, Resources, and more
- Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who it affects and why
- Stay Teen; ask any question and find advice on a variety of topics. Games, quizzes and sex ed.
- Girl’s Health; reliable, useful information on health and well-being for girls covering hundreds of topics
- ActivStyle – Children over four with disabilities may be eligible for diapers, pull-ups, liners and more under Iowa Medicaid with free home delivery.
- Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) serving children with special needs. A listing of some of their programs.
- A variety of information, links, articles and resources at the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness
- Teen Dating Information, Tips, Resources, Free Trainings, and Violence Prevention
- Substance Abuse Among Youth: Resources and links from the CDC
- Checklist for preparing your teen for a healthy high school experience
- Free PDF Books on healthy behaviors. They have many for children, some for teens and adults.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resource page for “immediate disaster behavioral health response”. A whole variety of links in the resource pages regarding coping, trauma, children, leadership, etc.
- 77 Public Health Resources for Addressing Youth Mental Health
Brain Health
- See also category in your local resource guide
- Henry County Mental Health Resource Guide
- Visit MakeitOK.org/IOWA for a mental health checklist, resources, and information
- 60 Mental Health Resources for College Students
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) created a COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide in English and Spanish with information on topics about stress, anxiety, assistance programs, and more. English Spanish
- If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health or suicidal thoughts, you can created YourLifeIowa.org so Iowans can chat live, text, or call and get reliable information and treatment options, and find nearby help. Call 1-855-581-8111; text 855-895-8398, chat yourlifeiowa.org
- How Right Now is an initiative to address people’s feelings of grief, loss, and worry during COVID-19.
- COVID Recovery Iowa provides free counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources to all Iowans of any age.
- Youth.gov has resources and services that support positive, healthy outcomes for youth.
- A Guide to Obtaining Insurance for Mental Health Care – moneygeek.com
- 77 Public Health Resources for Addressing Youth Mental Health
Substance Use
- See also category in your local resource guide
- Southeast Iowa one page listing of residential treatment centers, transitional living, and support groups.
- FindTreatment.gov
- Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa (ADDS)
- Southeast Iowa Narcotics Anonymous – brochure and meeting listing
- Substance Abuse Among Youth: Resources and links from the CDC
- Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who it affects and why
- Your Life Iowa: Alcohol, Drugs, Problem Gambling, and Suicide
- 24 hour crisis line
- Call: 855-581-8111
- Text:855-895-8398
- 24 hour crisis line
- Informational web guide on addictions from Addiction Group
- Advice and resources from an Arizona treatment center
- Eagle View Health Oquawka, Illinois
- Addiction Guide is designed to be a reliable source of information about addiction, from how it happens to how to overcome it.
Trainings
- Online training about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) from Iowa ACES 360 or VetoViolence
- The Training calendar from Child Abuse Prevention Council has lots of different offerings.
- National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) has free webinar trainings. See the NCWWI calendar.
- Check out the free training opportunities from Mindspring Mental Health of Des Moines. They have great virtual offerings every month!
- Quad County Decategorization will be hosting some trainings – more details to come soon on their website: https://scottcountykids.org/training-registration/
- Goodwill of the Heartland has various online trainings which are free for those who qualify.
- Southeastern Community College has the PACE Program: Pathways for Academic Career and Employment to help you map out your goals and create a plan to reach them. They can help people see if they qualify for free training programs.
Volunteering
- Link to our Event Webpage with opportunities and other volunteer links
Other
- Resource categories and listings by the national Administration of Children and Families
- Services provided by Lee County Health Department
- A collection of other local resources, fliers and information arranged by month