OTHER RESOURCES

Additional Resources for You & Your Family's Health, Wellness & Healing Journey

Washington County Mental Health Resource Guide

This guide contains essential mental health care resources for those living in Washington County, IA including crisis services, mental health care providers, drug & alcohol services, and violence prevention.

Iowa Compass
Providing comprehensive information and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families in Iowa; various topics such as education, employment, healthcare, transportation, and social services. This website offers a directory of local service providers, support groups, and advocacy organizations, along with tools and guides to navigate disability-related issues effectively.

Iowa Health & Human Services

The Iowa Health & Human Services website contains a wealth of information and resources. This includes information on healthcare (Medicaid), family services, financial assistance, food assistance (EBT/SNAP/WIC), mental health and disability services, disaster services, and the safe haven initiative. There are also links for applying for assistance and reporting abuse or fraud.

Washington County Office (by appointment) -

2175 Lexington Blvd. Building3

Washington, IA 52353

800-642-6249

Jefferson County Office -

304 S Maple Suite 100

Fairfield, IA 52556

641-472-5011

Cribs for Kids
Provides portable cribs to families who cannot afford a safe place for their babies to sleep.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Builds and delivers beds to children in need of a bed and a safe place to sleep.

Washington County Public Health
Community health, immunizations, home care, maternal health, 1st Five, dental services (I-Smile) and more!

211 Iowa
Iowa 211 is a resource that offers assistance in connecting you any help may be needed including, food, clothing, shelter resources, physical and mental health, employment supports, support for older Americans and those with disabilities, and support for children, youth, and families.

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties unites in purpose to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. UWJWC is the safety net for our service providing agencies and responds when disaster strikes our most vulnerable populations.

Disability Resource Library
The Disability Resource Library (DRL) is a resource for people of all ages with disabilities of all kinds. It is also a resource for families, and for the service providers with whom they work. DRL collections focus on information for, by, and about people with disabilities. Materials come in a variety of formats -- books, DVDs, training curricula, software, and assistive technology in which you can borrow in person (located in UIHC's Center for Disabilities & Development) or by mail.

Iowa Legal Aid

Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization providing critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans who have nowhere else to turn.

Along with volunteer lawyers throughout the state, Iowa Legal Aid helps the legal system work for those who cannot afford help with legal issues.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Services

DVIP & RVAP provides services to victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Serving Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Van Buren & Washington counties. All services free and confidential.

LIHEAP

Assists low-income families meet the cost of home heating by providing a one-time payment to the heating utility.

Women Infants Children (WIC)

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Helping pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, and children under 5 stay healthy.

CHILD CARE CONNECT

Resource for finding local childcare options.