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Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
Advocates for the rights of residents of long term care facilities through empowerment, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Assists low-income individuals and families in completing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application over the phone. Upon approval, SNAP provides monthly funds for buying groceries. The Hotline can also assist callers in finding a local pantry for immediate food needs.

Provides parenting evaluations, custody evaluations, supervised visitation, and individual parenting education. Also able to provide reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, integrated parenting therapy, as well as therapeutic services for those in the foster care system, and adoptive families.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Co-Parenting Workshops
Parental Visitation Facilitation
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
STAR Center (formerly know as Regional Child Protection Center) brings together a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse cases in Central Iowa. These services are offered in an easy-to-access, child-friendly location by individuals dedicated to putting the child's health, well-being and safety first.

Drug Endangered Children program (DEC) provides services for infants and children who have been exposed to drugs before birth (or through a parent's illicit drug use or manufacturing). DEC is dedicated to protecting Iowa's children through a multi-disciplinary collaboration of services. Early identification and intervention for children exposed to drugs is the emphasis, so they can live a healthier life.

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Sexual Assault Treatment
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Advocacy Centers
Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.

Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers telephone consultations and in-person visits to provide information and referral services, as well as case management to older adults in Champaign County.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
General Benefits and Services Assistance

Services offered include:
-- Emergency preparedness
-- Health Promotion Education

-- Preventative dental services
-- Health Classes & Workshops (Including Living Well With Chronic Disease, Diabetes Prevention Program, Stepping On, Tai Chi, Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention Training, and more)
-- Public Health Nursing & Community Health Workers
-- Medicaid Application Assistance
-- Patient Navigation
-- Family Support Services & Home Visitation
-- Car Seat Fitting Stations (By Appointment)
-- Bike Safety Events & Helmet Fittings
-- Medication Assistance
-- Environmental Services
-- Disease investigation of food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus
-- Tobacco Cessation Programs (Beat the Pack or Freedom From Smoking, also local information sessions)

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General Immunization
Communicable Disease Control
General Health Education Programs
Friendly Visiting
Certificates/Forms Assistance
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Dental Care
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Public Health Nursing
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Medication Information/Management
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
Bicycle Safety Education
Protection of individuals with disabilities when their civil and human rights are denied, especially those who are most vulnerable or who learn, live, or work in isolated, segregated, or congregated settings.

Legal advocacy, investigation, and representation to eligible persons whose disability related cases meet priorities set by our Board of Directors.

Information and referral.

Engaging people with disabilities in advocacy through education, information and training that builds self-advocacy skills, awareness, and understanding.

Policy advocacy, including analysis, monitoring, and recommend changes to state and federal legislation.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Discrimination Assistance

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.

Categories

Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
A federally mandated program designated to assist individuals who encounter conflicts with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Department for the Blind, and Centers for Independent Living. CAP helps people with disabilities receive quality services by advocating for their interests and helping them identify resources, understand procedures, resolve problems, and protect their rights in the rehabilitation process, employment, and home services. The CAP advocate uses mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and at times legal means to help resolve issues.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Welfare Rights Assistance

Offers home visits to seniors and their families informing them of programs that will enable seniors to remain as independent and living at home as long as possible. The senior information specialist assists with benefits applications, answers questions concerning Medicare, supplemental insurance, help at home, and more.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral

Offers assessments and 26 week psycho-educational group services for persons who use power and control in their intimate relationships.

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
General Abuse Prevention
Protective/Restraining Orders
Abuse Counseling
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Available most daytime weekday hours and some evenings and weekends.
The Clerk of Court does not give legal advice but provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available.

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Family Law Courts
Contested Divorce Assistance
Uncontested Divorce Assistance
Paternity Suits
Self Representation Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Legal Information Services

Provides mental health education, support, and advocacy for individuals, family members, and communities.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Mental Health Associations

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

-- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

-- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

-- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

-- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

-- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

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Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
General Legal Aid
Access to the agency's digital devices for the purposes of making and attending virtual medical and mental health appointments. Individuals can receive assistance to apply for mental health services with licensed professionals through our partner Lutheran Family Services. Staff can assist in applying for services. Assists individuals who need help applying for Medicaid so that they have easier access to the healthcare they need.

Forensic interviews when requested by law enforcement or Child Protective Services. A child interview specialist will conduct a video-taped forensic interview with the child. One of the goals of this interview is to reduce the number of times the child must tell the story of his/her abuse.

Medical exams to evaluate children who are suspected to have been abused or neglected.

Assessment and referrals by mental health professionals, who assess each child's needs and refer them to the appropriate therapy, support groups, and other resources. Families also receive help in "understanding the system".

Multidisciplinary teams consisting of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, medical professionals, prosecution, school personnel, Project Harmony staff, and other professionals regularly review cases to make certain children do not fall through the cracks. Teams work toward making changes and finding solutions to any problems in reporting and investigating child abuse, permanency, treatment, and system issues.

Anyone can refer a case to the teams; call and include:

-- The child's name

-- Date of birth

-- School

-- Protective Service Worker's name

-- The reason for the referral

Training to professionals and volunteers.

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Child Advocacy Centers
Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
Child Abuse Prevention
Offers library services to the residents of Des Moines. Curbside pickup available, request books from the online catalog, and wait for a confirmation they are ready to pick up.

Notary services are also available through the library.

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Public Internet Access Sites
Meeting Space
Library Services
Notary Public Services

Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Provides a crisis based shelter that offers a host of assistance to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and violent crimes. DSAOC shelter services are available 24/7. Services within the shelter are all free of charge, confidential and supports the survivor's ability to once again control their own life.

Crisis Based Shelter Services Include, survivor Information, crisis Intervention, safety planning
case management, information, education & referrals, counseling/support groups, court advocacy, medical advocacy, transportation, provision of basic needs, food and clothing, personal hygiene supplies, laundry, child advocacy, housing location support.

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Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Treatment