CEDAR FALLS/WATERLOO 2014

RESOURCE BOOKLET ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN BLACK HAWK COUNTY AREA

This Resource Guide was compiled by the CARE Ministry at Prairie Lakes Church as a

helpful resource for those seeking assistance for their individual needs. It offers easy access to a listing of agencies, their area of assistance and contact information.

AREAS OF ASSISTANCE………… 2

AGENCY SUMMARIES………….. 6

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AREAS OF ASSISTANCE Adult Services  Jesse Cosby Center  Northeast Iowa Food Bank  Salvation Army

Cash Assistance    

Black Hawk County Department of Human Services Jesse Cosby Center Operation Threshold St. Vincent de Paul, Inc.

Clothing Assistance     

House of Hope Operation Threshold Salvation Army (Thrift Store) St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. Eye of the Needle

Counseling & Mental Health Services For counseling resources to meet your specific concerns, please contact [email protected]

Crisis Assistance    

Eastside Ministerial Alliance Inc. (EMA) Jesse Cosby Center Operation Threshold St. Vincent de Paul, Inc.

Disability Assistance      

Cedar Valley Community Support Services Exceptional Persons Inc. (EPI) Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Waterloo Housing Authority North Star

3 Disaster Relief     

American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Operation Threshold Salvation Army St. Vincent de Paul, Inc.

Elderly Services  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging  Retired Seniors Volunteer Program  Senior Community Service Employment Program

Family Services Alternatives Pregnancy Center Family Children’s Council (FCC) Child Resource & Referral Heartland Vineyard Church (Divorce Care) Iowa Legal Aid Lawyer Referral Services Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Love INC Operation Threshold Quakerdale Waterloo Campus Salvation Army Tri County Child & Family Development Council, Inc. Children -Black Hawk County Department of Human Services -Bremwood Residential Treatment Center -Temporary childcare (through EPI) -Waypoint  Women -Allen Women’s Health -Alternatives Pregnancy Center -House of Hope -Salvation Army -Seeds of Hope -Waypoint  Men -Salvation Army             

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Financial  Black Hawk County Extension  Consumer Credit Counseling  Family Management Credit Counselors

Food Assistance        

Black Hawk County Department of Human Services Catholic Charities Hospitality House House of Hope Northeast Iowa Food Bank Angel Food Ministries Jesse Cosby Center Salvation Army

Grief  Beacon of Hope Hospice  Cedar Valley Hospice  Compassionate Friends

Health Care Service           

Allen Women’s Health Alternatives Pregnancy Center ARC of Black Hawk County Beacon of Hope Hospice Cedar Valley Hospice Eastside Ministerial Alliance Inc. (EMA) Family Children’s Council Jubilee Community Health Clinic Lutheran Services of Iowa Nurse on Call Peoples Community Health Clinic

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Housing Assistance               

Black Hawk Community Services Catholic Charities Cedar Falls Housing Assistance Cedar Square Apartments Community Housing Initiative Hospitality House House of Hope Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Operation Threshold Peoples Community Health Clinic Salvation Army St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. Waterloo Housing Authority Waterloo HUD subsidized apartments YWCA

Job Assistance    

Black Hawk County Department of Human Services Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Iowa Workforce Development Promise Jobs

Rehabilitation Services    

Allen Hospital Gambling Treatment Program Horizons Family Centered Recovery Program Pathways Rehabilitation Services Salvation Army

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AGENCY SUMMARIES Allen Hospital Gambling Treatment Program 1825 Logan Waterloo, 50703 319.235.3550/800.303.9996 allenhospital.org Services are provided by qualified and experienced counselors with specialized training in gambling treatment and recovery.

Allen Women’s Health 233 Vold Dr. 3316 Cedar Heights Dr. Suite B Waterloo, IA 50705 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.235.5090 319.266.1349 allenwomenshealth.org Allen Women’s Health is a Title X-Family Planning and Title VMaternal Health funded delegate of the Iowa Department of Public Health. They provide a variety of women’s health services including pregnancy testing, the latest birth control methods (including reversible long-term methods), emergency contraception, STD testing and treatment and management of minor GYN ailments. Most of these services are offered at low or no-cost to the uninsured patient.

Alternatives Pregnancy Center 1006 Decathlon Dr. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.232.5683/319.553.0430 [email protected] alternativescenter.org The Caring Connection program offers mentoring and material

support for women who are pregnant or have an infant less than 12 months of age, pregnancy testing, support for parenting, adoption, abstinence education, STD’s health risks and post-abortion support.

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American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter 2530 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.234.6831 hawkeyechapter.org Provides disaster relief, offering families and individuals emergency social services, warm meals, a place to sleep and clothing.

Angel Food Ministries First United Methodist Church 723 Washington St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.266.1713 angelfoodministries.com Provides food in bulk at a discount price with order and delivery monthly. Check website or call for availability and specific menu for the month.

ARC of Black Hawk County 760 Ansborough Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.232.0437 Support services for individuals and children with disabilities and their families.

Beacon of Hope Hospice 1318 Ravenwood Waterloo, IA 50701 319.266.9796 yourtrustedpartner.com Quality end-of-life care is given to the affected individual and support care for the family.

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Black Hawk Community Services 1407 Independence Ave. Waterloo, IA 50704 319.291.2624 800.303.9996 – answered 24 hours a day co.black-hawk.ia.us/depts/community.html Crisis assistance for those who need help with rent, food, clothing and utilities. The assistance program is designed to provide short-term emergency assistance to meet basic needs, not to provide on-going, long-term aid.

Black Hawk County Department of Human Services 1407 Independence Ave. P.O. Box 7500 Waterloo, IA 50704 319.291.2441 dhs.state.ia.us/consumers/find_help/county_/Blackhawk.html This agency offers assistance to individuals and families through various programs. Check online or call for information regarding individual services and funding to fit specific needs.

Black Hawk County Relief 1407 Independence Ave. Waterloo, IA 50704 319.291.2400/319.292.2261 Emergency assistance for necessities.

Bremwood Residential Treatment Center 106 16th St. SW Waverly, IA 50677 319.352.2630 lsiowa.org/residential_bre Psychiatric treatment to help children and teens overcome emotional and behavioral disorders. Bremwood offers a range of specialized programs and rehabilitative treatment.

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Cancer in Iowa canceriowa.org Website gives up-to-date information on support groups, hospitals, hospice care and financial assistance.

Catholic Charities 2101 Kimball Ave. Suite 138 P.O. Box 7500 Waterloo, IA 50701 319.272.2080/877.556.5122/800.772.2758 catholiccharitiesusa.org Food assistance, temporary housing and various community based services are offered to individuals, regardless of their religious, social or economic background.

Catholic Worker House 321 East 8th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.232.2116 catholicworker.org Check-in 4 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Meals served in the evening.

Cedar Falls Housing Assistance City of Cedar Falls 220 Clay St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.273.8606 Section 8 housing (priority to disabled, elderly and families with children)

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Cedar Valley Community Support Systems 3121 Brockway Rd. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.233.1288 cvcss.com Helping those with disabilities live normal fulfilling lives by providing living skills education, support services, self-care education, transportation, 24-hour emergency assistance, service coordination and evaluation, medical management and financial management.

Cedar Valley Hospice 2001 Kimball Ave. Suite 401 P. O. Box 2880 Waterloo, IA 50702 319.272.2002/800.617.1972 cvhospice.org A not-for-profit multi-service agency that provides home care services to those with a life threatening illness, hospice services to those with a six month or less prognosis, grief support services and case management services for those living with HIV or AIDS and their families.

Cedar Square Apartments 700 Hudson Rd. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.277.1441 Low income housing: 2-3 bedroom apartments and duplexes.

Cedar Valley United Way 425 Cedar St. Ste. 300 Waterloo, IA 50701 319.235.6211 cedarvalleyunitedway.org They sponsor *211, a referral service to help people know where to go for help in Black Hawk and surrounding counties.

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City of Cedar Falls Attn: Section 8 220 Clay St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.273.8606 Call for appointment Community Services Manager Assisted Housing Program—apply for Section 8 low income housing.

Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) 915 West 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50702 319.235.3000 Transitional and permanent affordable housing opportunities. Various programs to meet a wide array of needs through this Iowa-based organization.

Compassionate Friends Redeemer Lutheran Church 2001 W Bremer Ave. Waverly, IA 50677 319.352.3728 compassionatefriends.org Assists families toward positive resolution of grief following the death of a child. Provides emotional information, understanding and hope to bereaved families.

Consumer Credit Counseling 1003 West 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50702 319.234.0661 Accredited, non-profit agency provides free counseling on more effective money management. HUD-certified counselors assist with foreclosure prevention.

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Eastside Ministerial Alliance, Inc. (EMA) 205 Adams St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.235.5580 emacenter.qwestoffice.net Assists low-income individuals and families with resources and agencies that can best serve their most urgent needs of rent, medicine and utilities. Help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.) program gives assistance with tax preparation services.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) 760 Ansborough Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.232.6671 episervice.org Services to individuals with disabilities and families with childcare needs. Programs include child and adult food care, Early ACCESS, children respite care, community living adults and employment services for adults with disabilities.

Eye of the Needle 607 Sycamore St—7th floor Waterloo, IA 50703 319.215.6151 Distributes clothing, household items, blankets, laundry vouchers and bus tickets. Eye of the Needle is open Monday through Friday. It's open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Tuesday, when it's open 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Family Management Credit Counselors, Inc. 1409 West 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50702 319.234.6695 Individual credit counseling.

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Family & Children’s Council (FCC) 500 E. 4th St. Ste 414 Waterloo, IA 50703 319.234.7600 fccouncil.net [email protected] Works with families to help them stay together. Programs include Community Education, Community Meal, Effective Black Parenting, Parent to Parent/Healthy Babies, Parent Connection, Living Apart Parenting Together, Young Parenting, Empowering Dads, Women’s Empowerment.

Horizons Family-Centered Recovery Program 2101 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.272.2873/319.272.2873 covhealth.com Recovery program for drug, alcohol and substance abusers and their families. Program also addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual toll taken by drug, alcohol and substance abuse.

Hospitality House 1003 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 319.234.1311 waterloocatholics.org Provides daytime shelter, support and encouragement to the homeless and those in need. Light meals on the weekends.

House of Hope 306 Walnut St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.232.3823 houseofhopeccd.org A two-year transitional housing program for homeless, single mothers and their children.

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Iowa Department of Human Services 319.291.2441 The phone number is listed for individuals who are receiving assistance and need to report a change.

Iowa Department of Public Health Black Hawk County Health Department idph.state.ia.us/default.asp Website geared to keep Iowans up-to-date on health issues in the state.

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity 803 W 5th St. Waterloo, IA 50702 319.235.9946 heartlandhfh.org A nonprofit, Christian housing organization that builds simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.

Iowa Legal Aid Waterloo Regional Office 607 Sycamore St. Suite 708 Waterloo, IA 50703 319.235.7008/800.772.0039 iowalegalaid.org Provides legal aid to low-income persons in the state. Attorneys assist clients after an intake for financial eligibility.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services 3420 University Ave. Suite D Waterloo, IA 50701 319.234.0319 ivrs.iowa.gov/index.html Assist with job placement for individuals who are disabled, can’t find a job or maintain employment.

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Iowa Workforce Development 3420 University Ave. Suite G Waterloo, IA 50701 319.235.2123 iowaworkforce.org/region7/waterloo.html Provide a variety of services to meet the workforce and workplace needs of job seekers, dislocated workers and unemployed persons. They also provide job counseling, training and placement. Assistance to special need individuals. Website application available.

Jesse Cosby Center 1112 Mobile St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.234.1793 jessecosby.org [email protected] Assists with utility, rent or transportation expenses for qualifying individuals. Their food pantry and voucher program offer food assistance.

Jubilee Community Health Clinic 610 Allen St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.234.5307 Free community health clinic on Saturdays.

Love INC 4807 University Ave, Suite 202 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319.266.1264 Provides furniture, appliances, bedding, clothing and many other needs. Also provides mentoring, goal setting, skill training and spiritual and emotional support. Office hours are 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) 925 E 4th St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.233.3579 lsiowa.org Adoption and foster care services, crisis care and family support, parenting education, counseling, disabilities services and respite care.

Newell Post Adult Day and Respite Care 1108 Tiffany Place Waterloo, IA 50701 319.433.0584 northstarcs.org Adult day services available to help older adults and those with disabilities maintain independence and avoid nursing home placement. Services are provided during the day and provide a structured meaningful environment for seniors.

Northeast Iowa Food Bank 1605 Lafayette St, Box 2397 Waterloo, IA 50704 319.235.0507 northeastiowafoodbank.org Provides nutritious food and grocery products to non-profit organizations and needy individuals in Iowa.

NE Iowa Area Agency on Aging 2101 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50702 319.272.2244/800.779.8707 nei3a.org Provides programs and services to empower older people to remain independent in their homes. For persons aged 60+ and their spouse or caregiver.

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North Star Community Services, Inc. 3420 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.236.0901 northstarcs.org A rehabilitative services organization serving adults with disabilities. They provide a variety of services and support including adult day and respite care, employment services and supported community living.

Nurse On Call Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare 319.272.2600. 800.593.1414 wheatoniowa.org/programs-services/nurse-on-call.aspx Talk to a registered nurse about health needs 24 hours a day. Physician referrals.

Operation Threshold 1535 Lafayette St, Box 4120 Waterloo, IA 50704 319.291.2065 operationthreshold.org This agency offers many programs available to area residents. Programs include housing, crisis counseling, low-income energy assistance, family development and the WIC program.

Pathways Rehabilitation Services 3362 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.235.6571 pathwaysb.org Programs offer substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment services to individuals in Black Hawk and five surrounding counties.

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Peoples Community Health Clinic 905 Franklin St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.272.4300 Provides affordable health and dental care using a sliding fee scale. Urgent Care Clinic 319.272.4100 Walk-in Clinic Sliding fee—minimum $20

Quakerdale Waterloo Campus 140 S. Barclay St. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.233.2554 quakerdale.org Programs and services include adoption services, assessment services, community-based day treatment, family counseling, community groups, family foster care, transitional living, residential treatment and the McKinstry after school program.

Red Cross 2530 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.235.6831/866.GETINFO In addition to disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in community services that help the needy, support and comfort for military members and their families and the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products.

Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2101 Kimball Ave. Suite 121 Waterloo, IA 50702 319.272.2250 The program is a point of coordination for volunteers 55+ and nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers. RSVP projects are local and nationwide.

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Salvation Army 218 Logan Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.232.6336 salvationarmyusa.org Provides emergency housing, food and clothing, Women and Children’s Shelter, Thrift Store, and the Men’s Emergency Lodge. The Community Center provides daily lunches.

St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. 320 Broadway Waterloo, IA 50703 319.232.3366 svdpusa.org Crisis assistance available for rent, utilities, clothing and household items.

Seeds of Hope 888.746.4673 Domestic violence and sexual assault assistance

Saints Shuttle Service Provides transportation to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Board the shuttle in Waverly on south side of Walmart parking lot and in Waterloo at 416 Sycamore Street. The shuttle is $10 one way or $20 round trip. Enrollees in Iowa Care can ride for $1 one way or $2 round trip. The shuttle will arrive in Iowa city in time for 10 a.m. appointments and leaves Iowa City at 4 p.m. Services are offered on Wednesday and Thursday. (Reservations are required and must be scheduled at least one day in advance by calling 641.423-2262.) Temporary Child Care Exceptional Persons, Inc 760 Ansborough Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.233.0804 – Parent Counselor Provides temporary, nurturing environment for children whose families are in an emergency situation in Black Hawk County.

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Tri-County Child & Family Development Council, Inc. 205 Adams Street, Suite 2 PO Box 1050 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319.235.0383 Fax: 319.235.0384 Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

Vocational Rehabilitation 3420 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319.234.0319 Disability services and job preparation.

Waterloo Housing Authority 620 Mulberry St. Suite 102 Waterloo, IA 50703 319.233.0201 Call for appointment. Apply for Section 8, low-income and handicap housing.

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Waterloo HUD Subsidized Apartments 207 Logan Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 319.235.1919 Low income housing based on income: Greenridge Family Housing 1650 Camelot Dr. Waterloo, IA 50702 319.233.7771 Heritage Homes 1408 Washington St Waterloo, IA 50702 319.234.4004 Ridge Village West 1261 Downing Court Waterloo, IA 50701 319.233.3585

Waypoint Domestic Violence Victim Services Program 24 hour crisis help line: 319.363.2093/800.208.0388 Emotional support, counseling, medial advocacy, support for parenting (domestic violence) and tips for supporting family and friends.

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