ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Grimes Volunteer Support Services, Inc

GVSS was formed in 2010 to provide assistance to area residents to help them stay in their homes.  We are an all-volunteer organization that provides transportation and other services without charge to those in need.  Our focus has always been "neighbors helping neighbors"

Location

404 SE 2nd Street
Grimes, Iowa 50111

Connect

Phone: (515) 986-5355
Website: grimesgvss.com

Iowa 2-1-1

There may be a time that you or someone you know needs help, but don’t know exactly what kind of assistance is available – let alone how to access it. 2-1-1 can assist by helping to clarify your personal situation and then utilize an extensive up-to-date database to determine the best resource(s) for you. 2-1-1 is a free, comprehensive information and referral system for Iowa residents.

Phone: 211
Website: 211iowa.org

hawk-i

Iowa offers hawk-i health care coverage for uninsured children of working families. No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families even pay nothing at all.

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Phone: (800) 257-8563
Website: dhs.iowa.gov

InnerVisions Healthcare

InnerVisions Healthcare provides you with information and the confidential support so you can make an informed and empowered decision when it comes to unplanned pregnancy, abortion alternatives, STDs and more.

Location

1355 5oth Street, Suite 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 440-2273
Text: (515) 783-1286
Website: innervisionshealthcare.org

Polk County General Assistance

General Assistance provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs to eligible Polk County residents. Individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical incapacity and who meet income guidelines may be assisted.

Location

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310 

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Phone: (515) 286-2088