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.
Categories : Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Counseling, Food & Nutrition, Health Services, Smoking/Tobacco Cessation
Phone Number : 515.570.4151
Address : 1730 River Forest Dr., Fort Dodge
Website : www.cancer.org
Contact Person : Liddy Hora - Health Systems Manager
Contact Email : liddy.hora@cancer.org
Services : Cancer Support, Career Opportunities, Education, Financial Counseling, Food and Nutrition Education, Health Education, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Nutrition Education, Palliative Care, Preventative Healthcare Education, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Support Group, Tobacco Cessation, Transportation, Transportation for Medical Needs, Wellness Screenings
Beacon of Hope is a Christ-centered homeless shelter for men. Beacon of Hope provides housing, food and clothing for homeless men.
Categories : Clothing & Household Items, Crisis/Emergency Information, Financial Counseling, Housing & Shelter, Job Training, Mental Health Services
Phone Number : 515.955.3366
Address : 1021 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge
Website : www.beaconofhopeshelter.com
Contact Person : Brian Bidleman
Contact Email : beaconofhopebrian@gmail.com
Services : Emergency Shelter, Homeless Shelter
Family Financial Education Foundation is a nonprofit debt consolidation group dedicated to providing customized education and training to individuals and families helping them build critical money-management skills to better their lives. Their goal is to help people become financially stable, debt-free and better able to manage their financial resources.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling
Phone Number : 877.789.4172
Website : www.ffef.org
The Fort Dodge Housing Agency is dedicated to providing and ensuring quality affordable housing by being an innovative leader in setting housing standards. We are committed to establishing creative partnerships and sound economic practices to benefit the entire community. Low-income rental assistance program, Section 8, HUD housing. We provide basic needs such as homeless shelter, housing, assistance in paying for private housing, and rental/utility deposit assistance. We also have a self-sufficiency program that supports individuals in becoming employed/educated and connects them to area/community resources. This helps clients in getting the help they need and ultimately using less public assistance in the end.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling, Housing & Shelter
Phone Number : 515.573.7751
Address : 700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge
Website : www.fd-housing.org
Contact Person : Celia Taylor
Contact Email : execdir@fd-housing.org
A source of help and information for Iowans in need.
Categories : Crisis/Emergency Information, Financial Counseling, Legal Aid, Mental Health Services, Parenting
Phone Number : 800.447.1985
Website : www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern
Gambling addiction treatment services.
Categories : Financial Counseling, Substance Abuse Services
Phone Number : 800.238.7633
Website : www.1800betsoff.org
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.
Categories : Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling, Food Pantries, Housing & Shelter, Parenting, Food
Phone Number : 515.576.7774
Address : 1325 1st Ave South
Website : www.udmo.com
Contact Person : Alisa Schlief
Contact Email : aschlief@udmo.com
The United Way of Greater Fort Dodge's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify based on our income guidelines and ensure taxpayers take advantage of every tax credit for which they are eligible such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Please call the VITA Director at 515.571.3381 with any questions or to make an appointment. If she is unavailable or out of the office, please leave a voicemail with your contact information and she will call you back to set up an appointment. Appointments are available Monday and Thursday 5-8 PM and Friday 12 PM - 5 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 2 PM starting January 30 and going through April 15. More information is available at www.unitedwayfd.org/cms-view-page.php?page=free-tax-preparation.
Categories : Financial Assistance, Financial Counseling
Phone Number : 515.571.3381
Address : United Way of Greater Fort Dodge, 24 N 9th St, Ste B, Fort Dodge
Website : www.unitedwayfd.org/cms-view-page.php?page=free-tax-preparation
Contact Person : Jess Martens
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
Categories : Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Counseling, Mental Health Services, Parenting, Public Safety, Senior Citizens, Small Business Counseling, Youth Activities
Phone Number : 515-576-2119
Address : 822 Central Ave., Suite 102, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Website : https://www.extension.iastate.edu/webster/
Contact Person : Linda Cline
Contact Email : lcline@iastate.edu