Partner Agencies

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The Arc of Southeast Iowa
2620 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-5017
The Arc of Southeast Iowa has been serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Johnson County since 1957 providing advocacy; information and referral; individual and group respite care; supported community living; supported employment; consumer directed attendant care; intermittent medical monitoring; children at home program; parent support group; Sibship; Hispanic Family Fellowship; Social Skills Class; Parent Education and two summer day camps for children.   Website
 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County
3109 Old Hwy 218 S., Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 337-2145
Provides a match between a child and adult volunteer. Volunteers provide companionship, role modeling, guidance and friendship, through four programs: Community Based, School Based, Sports Buddies and Academic Mentoring. Emphasis is placed on the development of the child's self esteem.   Website
 
Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa
507 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-7884
The following services are provided: outpatient psychotherapy and psychiatry for children and adults, including play therapy, family services, school liaison counseling.  Services to the chronically mentally ill include supported community living, homeless outreach, and urgent services. Also available: consultation and education to the community.  Website
 
The Crisis Center of Johnson County
1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA 52240-4528
Phone: 351-0140
Provides immediate support through the 24-Hour Crisis Line and Chat services. Available by phone 24/7; walk-in counseling offered from 9am - 10pm. Specializes in suicide prevention and intervention services, and hosts a monthly support group for individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Distributes weekly supplemental food bags and vouchers for clothing and household items. Offers limited financial assistance to avoid eviction or loss of utilities. Provides suicide prevention training for individuals, groups and businesses and responds to natural disasters that affect the community with recovery assistance. All services are free and confidential.   Website
 
Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)
PO Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 351-1043
Provides support and resources to individuals battered by their intimate partner or loved ones. Provides the following confidential crisis intervention services: 24 hour safe shelter and hotline; advocacy with law enforcement, courts, medical and social services; counseling and support groups; youth support services; volunteer opportunities; and community education. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to live free of fear and harm.   Website
 
Elder Services, Inc.
1556 South 1st Ave., Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240
and Sr Center, 28 S Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-0515
Elder Services provides a wide array of programs, services, and resources to assist persons age 60 and over in Johnson County to stay active, independent, and safe in their own homes.  We serve as a centralized, one-stop information, referral, and assistance center for services such as: Elderly Waiver Case Management, Elder Abuse Initiative, Premier Care (private-pay case management), Elder Answers (information and referral), RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), Nutrition (Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining, and Rural Meal Delivery), and Chore (interior and exterior  home assistance).   Website
 
4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care
1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 338-7684
Provides education, consultation and resources to home and center-based child care programs. Administers a child care food program and provides a series of early childhood workshops and conferences that are open to the public. Provides crisis child care and operates an emergency child care program.   Website
 
Four Oaks Iowa City
1916 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-4523
Four Oaks is dedicated to its mission to help children become successful adults.  Prevention programs include after-school programs, assisting with self-sufficiency, and in-home prevention.  Community and school-based programs offer alternatives to the typical classroom, provide family therapy, incorporate skill-building for remedial services, and work toward safety and permanency for DHS families.  Four Oaks also provides emergency shelter care and special needs adoption/family foster care.  Website
 
Free Lunch Program
Meals served at the Wesley Center,
120 N. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 337-7917
Provides noon meals, free of charge, six days a week to anyone in need. A self-serve breakfast of coffee and toast is offered in the mornings, and lunch is served Monday through Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Meals are served in the basement of the Wesley Center by 37 different volunteer groups.   Website
 
Geriatric & Special Needs Dental Program
University of Iowa , S334 DSB, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 335-7373
This program is conducted by the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. It provides comprehensive dental services to geriatric and special needs patients, including: medically, physically and cognitively compromised adults, frail elderly, nursing home residents, homeless, indigent, and other underserved populations.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
317 Seventh Ave SE, Suite 201, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-363-8335 or 800-568-7077
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We provide leadership experiences based upon the interests and educational needs of girls ages 5-17. This is accomplished through small group activities that help girls develop skills, increase knowledge, and perform service to the community. Membership is open to all girls regardless of racial, ethnic, or financial background.  Website
 
Goodwill of the Heartland
1410 South 1st Ave. PO Box 1696, Iowa City, IA 52244-1696
Phone: 337-4158
Provides employment, training, and support services to advance the social and economic well-being of persons who experience barriers to independence and self-sufficiency. Specific services provided include day habilitation, supported community living, vocational assessment, career exploration, job placement, job coaching, and long-term employment.  Website
 
Handicare, Inc.
2220 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 354-7641
Handicare has been a leader in the field of early childhood education since 1981. Handicare prides itself on providing a wide range of supports and services to ensure that all children are able to successfully participate in daily routines and developmentally appropriate activities. Handicare provides care to children birth through third grade.   Website
 
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
2007 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 337-5765
HACAP, a Community Action Program, is responsible for developing and delivering Iowa’s anti-poverty plan for Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. Key programs operated by HACAP are Low-Income and Transitional Housing, Head Start/Early Head Start, Low Income Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization, and the Food Reservoir which supplies food pantries, the Crisis Center Food Program, Table to Table and any nonprofit organization serving meals in Johnson County.  Website

Healthy Kids: School-Based Health Clinics
509 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 688-1000
The Healthy Kids initiative provides health services, dental care and vision care referrals to school-aged children and their younger siblings who have unmet healthcare needs and no access to affordable healthcare.  Clinics are offered in east and west Iowa City locations.  

Hillcrest Family Services
449 Hwy. 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 337-4204
The Hillcrest Supported Living Program provides visiting counselors who meet with persons with mental illness to provide the supports, skills training, and crisis intervention to live independently in the community.   Website
 
The Housing Fellowship
322 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA  52240
Phone: 358-9212
A community based nonprofit corporation that provides, develops, and manages decent and affordable housing for low-income area residents.  Website
 
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
2440 Towncrest Drive, PO Box 1170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 337-4459
Delivers free health care services for uninsured adults and children, including outpatient care, lab, and dispensary, as well as dental care through The Dick Parrott Free Dental Clinic. Also helps individuals pay for hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical supplies, and medications.   Website
 
Iowa Legal Aid
1700 South First Avenue, Suite 10, Eastdale Plaza, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-6570 or 800-272-0008
Provides free legal services to low-income Iowans in a variety of civil (non criminal) matters. Priority areas include domestic abuse, income maintenance, and housing issues. Educational presentations are available and cover a wide range of topics.   Website
 
Joan Buxton School Children’s Aid
509 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 688-1000
Improves the health and well being of elementary and secondary students by providing health-related services and clothing to needy children.  
 
MECCA Services
430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 351-4357
MECCA offers evaluation, outpatient, residential and detoxification substance abuse services for individuals and their families. Education and prevention services include consultation and assistance to schools, employers and community groups as well as a 12-hour Drinking and Driving education course. Programs include: The Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE), which provides comprehensive support to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their family, friends and concerned others; and Problem Gambling Services, which offers prevention, assessment & evaluation, counseling, transitional housing and continuing care.   Website
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Johnson County
220 Lafayette St., Suite 180, PO Box 3087, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 337-5400
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Johnson County, a grassroots organization that has affiliates across the country as well as in Johnson County, offers education, support, and advocacy for persons with mental illness (consumers) and their families. Evidenced-based educational classes are provided for families/significant others, consumers, care providers, and the general public. Community, state, and national resources are available depending on the needs of those served.  Peer support is available by phone, at group meetings, or individually. NAMI advocates at the local, state, and national levels to improve the lives of all those affected by mental illness, which is the entire community. NAMI of Johnson County currently works with the school system, the criminal justice system, local businesses, and many other UW agencies to educate, support, and advocate. Printed materials and presentations are available upon request.  Website
 
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
PO Box 2491, Iowa City, IA 52244-2491
Phone: 358-0438
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County offers neighborhood and school-based services and activities for children and families in low-income areas of Johnson County. Services for children include NAEYC accredited childcare, after-school programs, summer day camps, intensive kindergarten readiness programs, teen groups, tutoring and pre-employment training. Adult activities include parent education, ESL and GED classes, home visits for parents with young children, nutrition counseling, counseling and food distribution.   Website

North Liberty Community Pantry
85 N. Jones Blvd., North Liberty, IA 52317
Phone: 626-2711
Provides supplemental food and clothing to hundreds of families in North Liberty and rural areas of northern Johnson County.  Families may visit up to once a week for services.  Other services include nutrition education and cooking classes.   Website

Pentacrest Inc./ Pathways Adult Day Health Center
817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 339-6162
Pathways provides adults with health challenges the chance to continue to live at home and prevent or delay out-of-home placement. Stimulating group activities are offered featuring educational programs, exercise, computer access, art, gardening and culinary groups. Professional services are available including nursing services, medication management, personal care, occupational, physical and speech therapy. Transportation to and from the facility is available and meals are included based on the hours an adult attends. Services also provide caregivers the ability to continue working or have a much needed break in their routines.   Website

RVAP
332 S. Linn St., Suite 100, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 335-6001
RVAP provides a 24-hour Rape Crisis Line (335-6000 or 800-228-1625) and the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (800-284-7821). Advocates provide medical, legal, court, and systems advocacy, counseling, support groups, and other direct services to victims/survivors of sexual abuse and their partners, friends and family members. RVAP also operates a lending library and provides risk reduction and prevention/education programming related to sexual violence.   Website
 
Shelter House
429 Southgate Avenue, PO Box 3146, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 351-0326      STAR/Admin Phone: 338-5416
Provides shelter and a comprehensive scope of supportive services for men, women, and children who are homeless in our community.  Services:
•    Emergency & short term transitional shelter (<90 days) w/ family designated areas
•    Transitional shelter for veterans (<24 mos)
•    Permanent Supportive Housing with opening of first Lodge
•    Drop-In Center: 1PM–4PM (M - F) & 8AM–10AM (Sat/Sun)
•    Case Management, Employment Assistance & Skill Building (STAR Program)
•    Culinary Starts:  12-week culinary skills training program
•    Professional Janitorial Services–providing training/employment for Lodge participants
  Website
 
Table to Table
20 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 337-3400
Table to Table keeps wholesome, edible food from going to waste by collecting it from donors and distributing it to those in need through agencies that serve the hungry, homeless and at-risk population.   Website
 
United Action for Youth (UAY) 
410 Iowa Ave., PO Box 892, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 338-7518
UAY offers counseling and youth development programs to teens and families in Johnson County and surrounding communities. UAY offers family mediation and therapy for youth and their parents, to address family conflict, communication, depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. UAY operates a Youth Center located at 355 Iowa Avenue in downtown Iowa City that is open Monday through Saturday. The Youth Center includes a recording studio, art studio, art gallery, performance space, offices for street outreach and the Rotary Center for Youth Volunteers. UAY operates a program for pregnant and parenting teens that includes skill-building, counseling and health services.   Website

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
2953 Sierra Ct., Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 337-9686
Provides home health services to people of all ages with acute and chronic illness. Home medical services are provided by nurses, therapists, social workers, and home care aides. Community services include health screening, consultation, education programs, and flu clinics.   Website