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Alzheimer’s Association

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.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Health Services, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.478.3117 ext. 8218

Address :   822 Central Ave, Ste 310, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.alz.org

Contact Person :   Greg Woods

Contact Email :   gwoods@alz.org

Services :   Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Health Education, Hotline, Preventative Healthcare Education, Respite Care, Senior Citizens

Bethany Christian Services

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.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Assistance, Pregnancy & Sexual Health

Phone Number :   712-737-4831

Website :   http://www.bethany.org/orangecity/pregnancy-counseling

Contact Person :   Trista Hodgson

Contact Email :   thodgson@bethany.org

Services :   Achieving Maximum Potential, Adoption, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Pregnancy Prevention Education, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Education, Teen Pregnancy Support

Central Iowa Community Services (CICS)

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.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Disability Services, Mental Health Services

Phone Number :   (515) 573-1485

Address :   308 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Website :   https://www.cicsmhds.org

Services :   Disability Services, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers

Child Health Specialty Clinics

Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) serves Iowa children and youth (from birth through 21 years of age) who have or are at risk of having a special health care need. These can include chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes, behavioral or developmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism and more complex medical needs like spina bifida.

CHSC provides

  • Family to Family Support-individual problem solving and emotional support as you care for your child.
  • Care Coordination-help access the care your child needs.
  • Clinical Services-gap filling clinical services and access to pediatric specialty providers.
  • Systems Building-build partnerships and expand community based services and supports for families.

Categories :   Disability Services, Family Services, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Youth Services

Phone Number :   515.955.8326

Address :   Physicians Office Building West, 804 Kenyon Rd, Suite G

Website :   www.chsciowa.org

Contact Person :   Megan Sprecher

Contact Email :   megan-sprecher@uiowa.edu

Services :   Austism Program, Care For Children With Special Needs, Disability Services, Early ACCESS Service Coordination, Education, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Family to Family Support, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Home Visits, IEP (Individualized Education Plan), IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), Immunizations, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Special Needs Assistance, Telehealth, Transportation