Community Resources
Community Resources
From legal assistance and transportation to mental health guidance and crisis services, Washington county provides several sources of support and information for a variety of needs. Below are links that will take you directly to outside websites, or provides a contact phone number.
Children in the Middle
Education class for parents of children facing a change in their living arrangements.
800-261-5097
Community Crisis Services
Provides immediate support through Crisis Intervention, Food Bank & Emergency Assistance, and Community Intervention Programs. (319) 351-0140
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Provides comprehensive support and advocacy services to victim/survivors, focusing on immediate and long-term safety, empowerment, dignity, and hope.
800-373-1043
(319) 351-1043
Gracie C Mae Advocate Center
Non-profit organization with highly-trained therapists dedicated to providing assistance for a multitude of situations, including depression, ADD, and much more.
(319) 653-2930
Foundation II Crisis Line
Open 24 hours/day, anyone who is depressed, despairing, going through a hard time, or just needs to talk, including people who are thinking about suicide, should use Foundation II chat services.
800-332-4224
Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Provides free, confidential advocacy to all affected by sexual violence and promotes social change through prevention education.
800-284-7821
(319) 335-6000
Washington Ministerial Association
Provides religious support for anyone who seeks spiritual guidance.
(319) 653-3950
Washington County Community Mental Health Center
Local access point for the Mental Health Agency of Southeast Iowa (MHASEI).
(319) 653-7751
Washington County Mental Health Resource Guide
Quality and comprehensive services to people with multiple issues in their lives.
(319) 653-6161
Optimae
Provides health care and human services for individuals with disabilities and mental illness.
(319) 653-5525
Washington County Developmental Center
Provides a variety of services assisting with daily living.
(319) 653-7248
Sonshine Outreach
First Christian Church outreach program loaning free, clean, and quality home care medical equipment to residents of Washington County who cannot secure the equipment they need to recover from illness or injury at home through Medicare, private insurance, or other support organizations.
(319) 591-1333
Washington County Veterans Affairs
Provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.
(319) 653-7768
Department of Human Services
Helps Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the abundance of programs and services.
800-642-6249
HACAP
Provides a variety of anti-poverty programs to its six-county region.
(319) 653-7275
Meals on Wheels
Meals designed for those who had a recent hospital stay & are recovering at home or just need a hot meal on a daily basis.
(319) 653-2141
Mom’s Meals
Fully prepared, refrigerated meals delivered to homes nationwide.
(877) 508-6667
Iowa Legal Aid – Johnson County
Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans.
800-532-1275
Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Provides free legal services to Iowans 60 and over.
800-992-8161
Hospice of Washington County
Local nonprofit specializing in hospice and palliative care.
(319) 653-7321
Hospice Compassus
Nationwide-network of community-based hospice, palliative and home healthcare services.
(319) 653-2035
Iowa City Hospice
Community-oriented nonprofit providing compassionate care for anyone in our communities affected by serious advanced illness and end-of-life conditions
(319) 351-5665
Washington County Public Health
Public service designed to protect and promote the health of residents of Washington County.
(319) 653-7758
Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse
Drug rehab facility focusing on substance abuse treatment services.
(319) 351-4357
Department of Human Services
Helps Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the abundance of programs and services.
1-800-642-6249
Red Cross
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies.
(319) 393-3500
Social Security/Disability Office
Federal program providing retirement and disability benefits.
(866) 964-2039
Veterans Affairs
Provides assistance to Washington County Veterans and/or eligible family members.
(319) 653-7768
Washington County Extension Office
Provides research-based learning opportunities for our citizens.
(319) 653-4811
Mini Bus
Wheelchair accessible public transit provider throughout Washington County.
(319) 653-2853
Washington County Ambulance Service
Provides Emergency and Non-Emergency ambulance transportation in Washington County and Southeast Iowa.
Contact phone number: (319) 653-2047
Dispatch phone number: (319) 653-2107