The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help. We hold educational workshops, host support groups, have a 24/7 1-800 helpline and are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research in the world.

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

The American Red Cross provides services to active duty military members and veterans and people displaced from their home due to a disaster. Training in CPR, First Aid, Swimming Lessons, Lifeguard Training and other safety courses is available.

National STD/STI and AIDS support hotline.

Beacon of Hope is a Christ-centered homeless shelter for men. Beacon of Hope provides housing, food and clothing for homeless men.

Bethany Christian Services provides free and confidential services to new and expectant parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our experienced pregnancy counselors can talk with expectant parents about their options by providing unbiased guidance and support, answering questions, connecting expectant parents to local resources and services, and planning for the future.

The Bridging the Gap program provides assistance to families that are in need of home furnishings. These may include (but not limited to) couches, beds, dressers, dinning room tables and chairs, dishes, cookware and bedding. To receive services from the program you must have a referral from an in-home counselor or case worker and there MUST be children in the home.

Webster County is part of the Central Iowa Community Services (CICS) mental health region. CICS seeks to provide individualized supports that assure choice, empowerment, and community integration for persons with mental illness, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. CICS serves to provide individuals with access to a regionwide system of services and supports by taking applications, making eligibility decisions, evaluating need, and working to create and implement a mental health and/or disability service (MHDS) plan.

If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected, call the Abuse Hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous.

Offers safety, support, and hope to adult and child victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, violent crimes, and loved ones of homicide victims.

A source of help and information for Iowans in need.

The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program may provide eligible renters with help with rent and utility bills.

This program is managed by the Iowa Finance Authority.

Eligible Households

Renter households with incomes of no more than 80% of Area Median Income.

One or more individuals in the household have qualified for unemployment benefits or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the coronavirus outbreak.

The household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability which may include a past due utility or rent notice or eviction notice.

Juvenile justice agency serving Webster and surrounding counties.

Lotus is a homeless shelter for women and children covering Webster, Hamilton, Wright, Humboldt, Pocahontas, and Calhoun counties. Within our program we offer several services to the participants to help them reestablish within their community.

Emergency funding for prescribed medication for the needy. This program is managed by the Webster County Health Department and the United Way of Greater Fort Dodge.

The SALT Center = Shining A Light Together!
We are a Warming & Cooling Center for people in need.

Days Open: Mon-Sat
Hours: 1p-4p

A faith-based global organization with ministry of providing emergency assistance to the needy through social services program. Services include a food pantry, emergency shelter, food & nutrition programs, and noon meal.

We will not be providing utility assistance starting February 2020.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

United Way of Greater Fort Dodge is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to supporting and uplifting families and youth. United Way of Greater Fort Dodge supports numerous organizations and agencies that help families become self-sufficient and stable for the long-term.

United Way of Greater Fort Dodge is also dedicated to ensuring the best possible future for our youth by promoting positive choices and behaviors and helping youth access available services and resources so they have a greater opportunity to achieve their full potential and pursue their goals and dreams. By providing leadership and supporting a coalition of organizations, agencies, services and programs, United Way is building a synergistic network that effectively connects youth to opportunities that will provide them with the chance to grow and develop in a positive and healthy way; and in doing so, help them create an optimistic future filled with hope.

Offers a variety of mental health, counseling and therapy services to individuals, families and couples, and for all age groups.

As one of 18 Community Action Agencies in Iowa, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (UDMO) works in conjunction with general relief offices to provide emergency assistance programs and services to low income residents in need.

Webster County Emergency Management is a coordinated effort, involving local, state, and federal government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and businesses. These various entities assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and eliminate or reduce the effects of natural, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters. The primary goal is to prevent injuries. save lives, and reduce property damage in the community.

Provides public health programs, home health services, nursing care, health counseling and immunizations and vaccinations. Additional services also include screenings, CPR/First Aid classes, nutrition programs, environmental health services, senior health, adolescent mental health, communicable diseases, maternal health, child health, developmental screenings, Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and a child care nurse consultant program. Other programs managed by the Webster County Health Department include: Family Foundations, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawk-i), I-Smile Dental Health, Prescriptions for Kids, Teen Information Pregnancy Prevention Program (TIPP), Tobacco/Smoking Cessation Program, Webster County Family Planning Clinic and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program.

Call the Health Department with questions Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. An on-call nurse is also available 24/7 for questions/concerns.

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (adult) is a virtual training course designed to give members of the public key skills in mental health literacy and the ability to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. It is the gold standard of learning how to help others in distress. Learn more:

Mental Health First Aid

Stress on the Farm:

This 40-minute program, geared toward the agriculture community, includes information on the body’s response to stress, signs of stress, strategies to cope with stress, how to help others, and where to find resources. Now available virtually. Learn more:

Farm and Ranch Well Being and Mental Health

Iowa Concern Resources for Mental Health

Covid Recovery Iowa

Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that provides emergency and temporary shelter care to children ages 0-18 and Child Welfare Alternative Services. YSC provides Crisis Stabilization Residential Services to youth. The CSRS Program provides short-term interventions and support for families and youth who are experiencing urgent mental health, behavioral health, substance use, or medication management crisis. YSC also provides mental health therapy to individuals and families, in-home Behavioral Health Intervention Services, and Children’s Mental Health In-Home Therapy Services to the youth and families and also facilitates a local chapter of Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP).

The YWCA Center for Life Empowerment operates a residential treatment facility for women with alcohol and substance abuse issues and also offers a homeless shelter and transitional housing services for women and children. Clients may have their children with them in the facility. Support services are also provided for those living in the facility, including parenting programs for young mothers and children’s programs. Intensive outpatient and extended outpatient substance abuse programs for women and men are also offered.