Here are **homelessness support resources** available in Iowa to assist individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity: --- ### **1. Iowa Continuum of Care (CoC) – Homeless Assistance** - **Website**: [Iowa Balance of State CoC](https://iowacoc.org/) - **Phone**: **515-725-4934** - **Services**: - Emergency shelters and transitional housing. - Permanent supportive housing programs. - Coordinated entry system for homelessness services. --- ### **2. Iowa Housing Services – Iowa Finance Authority** - **Website**: [Iowa Housing Services](https://www.iowafinance.com/) - **Phone**: **515-452-0400** - **Services**: - Rental assistance and housing vouchers. - Homeless prevention programs. - Emergency Solutions Grant for individuals at risk of losing their housing. --- ### **3. Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS)** - **Website**: [CISS](https://centraliowashelter.org/) - **Phone**: **515-284-5719** - **Location**: Des Moines, IA - **Services**: - Emergency shelter and food services. - Case management and housing support. - Employment assistance and mental health resources. --- ### **4. Eastern Iowa Homeless Shelters** - **Shelter House (Iowa City)**: - **Website**: [Shelter House](https://shelterhouseiowa.org/) - **Phone**: **319-351-0326** - **Services**: Emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and employment programs. - **Humility Homes and Services (Davenport)**: - **Website**: [Humility Homes](https://www.humilityhomes.org/) - **Phone**: **563-326-1330** - **Services**: Shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy. --- ### **5. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)** - **Website**: [HACAP](https://www.hacap.org/) - **Phone**: **319-393-7811** - **Location**: Eastern Iowa - **Services**: - Homeless prevention and energy assistance. - Emergency housing and case management. - Programs for veterans and families in need. --- ### **6. Polk County General Assistance** - **Website**: [Polk County GA](https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/) - **Phone**: **515-286-2088** - **Services**: - Financial aid for rent, utilities, and burial expenses. - Referrals to local housing and shelter programs. - Support for families facing eviction or homelessness. --- ### **7. United Way of Central Iowa – 211** - **Website**: [211 Iowa](https://www.211iowa.org/) - **Phone**: Dial **211** or **800-244-7431** - **Services**: - Comprehensive referrals to local shelters and housing programs. - Support for food, healthcare, and employment resources. --- ### **8. Youth Homelessness Resources** - **Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC)** - **Website**: [IHYC](https://www.yss.org/ihyc/) - **Phone**: **515-883-2379** - **Services**: Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support for youth aged 16-24. --- ### **9. Veterans Homelessness Support** - **Veterans Affairs (VA) Homeless Program** - **Website**: [VA Iowa City](https://www.va.gov/iowa-city-health-care/) - **Phone**: **319-338-0581** - **Services**: Housing assistance, healthcare, and employment for homeless veterans. --- ### **10. Catholic Charities of Iowa** - **Website**: [Catholic Charities](https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/) - **Phone**: **563-588-0558** - **Services**: - Emergency shelters and transitional housing. - Financial assistance for rent and utilities. - Case management and counseling. --- ### **11. Domestic Violence Shelters for Homeless Victims** - **Family Resources** (Davenport): [Family Resources](https://www.famres.org/) | **866-921-3354** - **Waypoint Services** (Cedar Rapids): [Waypoint Services](https://www.waypointservices.org/) | **319-365-1458** --- ### **12. National Homeless Helplines** - **National Call Center for Homeless Veterans**: **877-424-3838** - **National Coalition for the Homeless**: [Homeless Coalition](https://nationalhomeless.org/) --- These organizations aim to provide comprehensive assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Iowa.