COVID-19 Updates, Resources, and Information
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Inter-agency Directories
- 2020 Des Moines County Inter-agency Directory
- 2020 Lee County Inter-agency Directory
- Des Moines County Resource Listing by the Burlington Public Library
- 2020 Henry County Inter-agency Directory
- Henry County Mental Health Resource Guide
- Lee/Davis/Jefferson/Van Buren County Community Resource Listings
- Louisa one page Community Services list
- 2020 Louisa County Directory of Community Services (print view)
- 2018 Louisa/Muscatine/Cedar County Online Directory
- 2017 Van Buren Directory of Community Services
- Disability Resource Guide for individuals, guardians, and friends
- 2-1-1 United Way Resource Center
- Resource Listing for all counties: AuntBertha.com
County General Assistance
Food Resources
Housing
- Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), spring 2021 – $195 Million in Iowa funding
- Homelessness
- One page listing of area shelters, transitional living homes, food, clothing, transportation, and emergency contacts.
- Rent Reimbursement – More details
- Des Moines County Landlord List – 2021
- North Lee County Landlord List – 2021
- Henry County Landlord List – 2019
- Iowa Housing Search
- Housing Assistance at Community Action
- Iowa Finance Authority Housing Programs
- Iowa Housing Resources
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
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
Money
- Financial Online Resource Listing
- Online Budgeting Worksheet
- Budgeting Booklet
- Budgeting App
- Teaching children and others about money management
Children/Teens
- 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 Child Care Resource and Referral
- Important Safety Rules to Teach Your Children
- Just in Time Parenting – Information for parents in the first five years
- 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.
Addiction
- Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa (ADDS)
- 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
Other
- Services provided by Lee County Health Department
- A collection of other resources, fliers and information arranged by month