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VA Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Support group for teens that are or ever have been in out A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving respect
of home placements. for human life from conception to natural death.
Volunteer Opportunities call or go to
Hillcrest Adoption Services and Unplanned Website: http://www.dcrtl.org/life-is/
Pregnancy/Options Counseling
563-583-6431
Foster Care Review Board
220 West 7th St. Dubuque, IA 563-538-4649 or toll free: 800-242-5100
Website: http://hillcrest-fs.org/services/adoption/ Contact Person: Kerry E-mail: kerry.brennan@dia.iowa.gov
Department of Human Services (DHS) The FCRB members represent various social, economic,
racial, and ethnic groups and occupations. Court and
563-557-8251 Department of Human Services employees, child-placing
799 Main Street, Nesler Center, 4th Floor, Dubuque IA agency staff, employees of ICAB, and foster parents
providing care are not eligible due to conflict of interest
They monitor foster care and CHINA petitions--You need a concerns. Volunteer Opportunities: To apply go to
description from someone from DHS. I looked on their http://www.iamforthechildiowa.com
website but could not decide what should be included.
Emailed one of the supervisors but she did not get back
with me. Website: www.dhs.state.ia.us
Lutheran Services in Iowa
563- 582-0044
2255 John F Kennedy Rd # 9, Dubuque, IA
ANIMALS
Year-round program for males ages 6-20 designed to build Four Oaks/Cornerstone/
qualities of character, citizenship and fitness. Parents as Teachers
Website: www.scoutsiowa.org 563-557-3100
180 West 15th Street, Dubuque, IA
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
563-557-1628 or 866-296-5331 (toll free) To qualify you must be receiving FIP benefits, voluntary
2728 Asbury Road Springs Building, Suite 215, Dubuque, IA family education & support program that begins prenatal
and extends to kindergarten Website: www.fouroaks.org or
Assists parents in finding childcare and child care www.parentsasteachers.org
providers with becoming registered or licensed.
Website: www.iowaccrr.org Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa
& Western Illinois
Cornerstone 563-583-9169 or 800-798-0833
563-557-3100 2644 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque, IA
205 Bluff Street, Dubuque, IA
Serving girls from grades K-12th. Website: www.gseiwi.org
A program of Four Oaks, Inc., is a voluntary, strength-based
home-visiting program that serves 80 low-income families Hillcrest Y Club
in Dubuque County. 563-583-6431
220 West 7th Street, Dubuqu,e IA
Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA
563-556-1100 After school program for grades 6th-12th focuses on the
35 North Booth Street, Dubuque, IA development of the whole person through exercise,
nutrition, career development, substance abuse education,
Year-round programs available for youth and adults, abstinence plus education, and community service work.
Teen center designed for grades 6th-12th. Volunteer Opportunities: Mentor.
Website: www.dubuquey.org
Iowa Safety Identification Program
The Dubuque Dream Center 563-564-6250
563-258-1886 2511 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA
1600 White Street, Dubuque, IA
We provide safety identification materials to participants
Outreach community center that provides group activities and their families which may be used in the event the
and educational programming for youth and teens. Volun- participant becomes missing. We also provide awareness
teer Opportunities: be an in your life mentor in one of our and prevention through education.
activities, serve meals and be a meal mentor, or you can Email: mason@stechman.net
get involved in the academic center where you can tutor,
mentor, and help kids academically.
Website: www.dubuquedreamcenter.com
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To meet public health needs one person, one family, one Location in Clinton: 563-243-9329
community at a time. Home care and homemaking for the
elderly, immunization clinics and lead testing for children Nutrition program serving pregnant or postpartum women
up to age 18, confidential HIV testing, sliding fee scale or & infants/children under the age of 5. Website: www.hill-
no fee for services If you would like to volunteer at the VNA, crest-fs.org
please contact VNA at: (563) 556-6200.
Website: www.unitypoint.org
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CONGREGATIONAL HELP
To create opportunities for growth and healing by offering We offer care coordination, evaluation and initial
holistic services that address the emotional, physical and medication management to children and youth, regardless
spiritual needs of our clients with respect, integrity, caring of insurance, including to those on the Home and
and concern for the individual as a whole. Services: Community Based Services (HCBS) Childrens Mental
Anxiety, Stress and Depression Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Health waiver and those receiving Integrated Health
Grief Counseling, Child Counseling, Family Counseling, Home services.
Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Play Therapy,
Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy. Compass Counseling
Website:http://www.3willowswellness.com/ 563-564-4114
3435 Asbury Road, Suite 125, Dubuque IA
Asbury Counseling & Evaluation Services Counseling for adolescents, adults couples and families
563-588-3500 Website: www.compasscounselingdbq.com
5900 Saratoga Rd #13, Dubuque, IA
Batterers Education Program (BEP) Counseling those with trauma, attachment, foster care,
adoption issues, and transgender and gay/lesbian issues.
319-398-3675 Services include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
951 29th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (ADHD) evaluation/counseling, counseling for older adults.
1494 Elm Street, Dubuque IA (classroom)
Offered to offenders of domestic violence
Department of Human Services
Birthright 563-557-8251
799 Main Street, Nesler Center, 4th Floor, Dubuque, IA
563-556-1991 or 800-550-4900 (Emergencies) Website: www.dhs.state.ia.us
221 West 9th Street, Dubuque, IA
Case Management for Mental Illness
Counseling to married and single women who are 563-557-2488
pregnant, free pregnancy testing, and provides infant or
maternity clothing and diapers. Website: www.birthright.org Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for mental
illness, and funding and services for the Childrens Mental
Body and Soul Counseling & Coaching Health Waiver. Waivers include: Intellectual Disability,
563-556-9642 Brain Injury, Health and Disability, Physical Disability,
2728 Asbury Road, Suite 777 Fountain Park, Dubuque IA AIDS/HIV, and Elderly.
Individual counseling and a wide range of holistic wellness Management for Home & Community Based Services
services Website: www.relaxlivewell.com (HCBS) Waiver provided at 563-557-2488
A social service organization that responds to persons in Centralized system for clients interested in accessing
need and works to achieve justice in our society. county-funded mental health, mental disabilities and
Individual, marriage and family therapy. Volunteers needed. developmental disability services, to involuntarily commit
Website: www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org a loved one. Website: www.dubuquecounty.org
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Weber Counseling
536-259-6125
2100 Asbury Rd. Suite 5, Dubuque, IA
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Catholic Charities Jail & Prison Ministry Batterers Education Program (BEP)
563-588-0558 319-398-3675
1229 Mt. Loretta, Dubuque, IA 951 29th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
1494 Elm Street, Dubuque, IA (classroom)
Catholic Charities is a social service organization in the
Archdiocese of Dubuque that Shares Jesus Love, by Offered to offenders of domestic violence.
responding to persons in need and working to achieve
justice in our society. Volunteers are needed in two Jail Diversion
programs: one-to-one mentoring and Circles of Support 563-557-7244 Ext. 5259
and Accountability for people returning to the community
from incarceration. Training and ongoing support of Nate Duccini, Community Treatment Coordinator, assists i
volunteers is provided. ndividuals with past or present involvement in the criminal
Website: www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/ justice system to obtain mental health and substance
catholic-charities-services/outreach-programs/ abuse services. This includes referral for mental health
and substance abuse counseling, medication manage-
ment, supportive living program, and other structured
living arrangements.
DISASTER RESPONSE
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Annual community training that provides insight to Dr. Ruby Working towards bettering the lives of the Hispanic
Paynes framework to understanding different population of the greater Dubuque area, the LULAC Council
socioeconomic classes of Dubuque envisions an inclusive community in which
Hispanics will take an active leadership role at all
Dubuque Circles Initiative governmental, education, business, and community levels.
563-589-4230 Email: lulacdbq@gmail.com
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA
Multicultural Family Center
Weekly Community Meetings: -Every Tuesday evening 563-582-3681
from 5:30-8:30 at Prescott School, 1151 White Street 1157 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001
All community members are welcome to attend to build
community & work towards achieving a better quality of life Family events, computers open to the public, homework
for all. Weekly themes include Meet & Greet, Support help for students in the community, weekly teen night,
Groups, Guiding Coalition, Big Viw, and Family Fun Nights. - variety of programs and events for the community at no
Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin-By World 16-20 week cost. Website: www.mfcdbq.org
investigation course into the differences of socio-economic
classes designed to assist individuals interested in NAACP - Dubuque Chapter
becoming more economically self-sufficient. 563-594-0652
Website: www.cityofdubuque.org/circles P.O Box 1012 Dubuque, Iowa 52004
City of Dubuque Human Rights Department Over the years, the N.A.A.C.P. Branch has been actively
563-589-4190 involved in community affairs. The Dubuque Branch of the
City Hall Annex 1300 Main St. Dubuque, IA 52001 NAACP currently meets the Second Wednesday of every
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) month at the Multicultural Family Center at 5:30pm.
Email: dbqnaacp4025@gmail.com
In the Human Rights Department, we work with residents, Website: www.dubuquenaacp.com
other City departments, and community institutions to
develop fair and equitable access to government and Presentation Lantern Center
community services and to support a more inclusive 563-557-7134
community. Website: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/ Schmid Innovations Center 900 Jackson Street,
215/Human-Rights Suite LL5-1, Dubuque, IA
Inclusive Dubuque Helps adult immigrants learn English, prepare for the
citizenship test, and connect with community resources.
536-588-2700 Volunteers needed as English tutors.
700 Locust St. Suite 195 Dubuque, IA Website: www.presentationlanterndbq.org
A network of local partners and individuals working on the
advancement of equity in our community. For opportunities
4 the People
to join, or for more information on how to get involved visit. 700 Locust St, Ste 195, Dubuque, IA
Website: http://inclusivedbq.org/ Enhancing the quality of life for diverse communities.
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DISABILITIES
DISABILITIES
Empower people with intellectual disabilities. Adults age 16 Housing for low-income elderly and disabled, efficiency
and older; home based services & supported employment and one bedroom apartments available
that includes job coaching. Volunteers needed.
Website: www.arearesidentialcare.org Hillcrest Supported Living (HSL)/Supported
Community Living (SCL)
ARK Advocates 563-588-0605 ext 208 Fax (563) 557-4447
563-556-1785 220 West 7th St. Dubuque, IA
P.O. Box 3024, Padre Pio Dr, Dubuque, IA
Assists adults with mental illness, brain injury or
To advocate and serve persons with disabilities in choosing intellectual disability with developing the skills and
where and how they learn, live, work, play and pray; supports needed to live independently.
in partnership with families and the community. Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org
Email: akrause@arkadvocates.org
Website: http://arkadvocates.org/
Hillcrest Wellness Center
563-690-1239 Fax (563) 557-4447
Camp Albrecht Acres 255 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, IA
563-522-1771
Sherrill Rd, Sherrill, IA Socialization and group activities for clients working on
their mental health recovery. Peer support available.
Providing a unique environment for people with special
needs. Email: office@albrechtacres.org Hills & Dales
Website: http://www.albrechtacres.org/aboutus.html 563-556-7878
1101 Davis St., Dubuque, IA
Camp Courageous
319-465-5916 Residential center. Volunteer Opportunities:
PO Box 418 - 12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA help with the residents Contact Robin: 563-586-0560
Email: info@campcourageous.org to get started.
Email: cboge@hillsdales.org
Recreation respite for those with special needs. Volunteer Website: http://www.hillsdales.org/site/
Opportunities: Will use anyone with all kinds of talents
such as office work, dietary maintenance, counseling, NAMI
gardening Contact Shannon Poe by: 563-557-6264
Email: spoe@campcourageous.org Schmid Innovations Center
or call 319-465-5916 ext. 2320 900 Jackson St., Suite LL5-2B, Dubuque IA
Website: http://campcourageous.org/
Largest grassroots in mental health organization dedicated
CAPABLE Volunteer CO to building better lives for individuals and families affected
563-663-2593 by mental health conditions. Volunteer Opportunities: Go to
1900 JFK, Dubuque, IA website under volunteer section, call the office, or stop in.
Email: capablevolunteer@gmail.com Email: namidbq@gmail.com
Website: www.namidubuque.org
To connect adults who have physical, medical, or mental Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAMIDubuque
health challenges with volunteer opportunities and to make
a difference in their lives, in our community, and in the
world. Volunteer Opportunities: help with weekly tasks, help
at special events, join our Board of Directors or one of our
Committees. Go to Volunteer now tab on website to get
started. Website: capablevolunteer.org
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DISABILITIES
DISABILITIES
Office of the State Long-term Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with outings, games,
Care Ombudsman activities, read, paint nails fundraising, greenhouse work.
For outings and activities
515-725-3333
510 E 12th St., Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA 50319 Contact: Deena Tracey dtracey@socinc.org
To protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of For helping with the Greenhouse Contact:
individuals residing in long-term care by investigating Sara Mooney smooney@socinc.org
complaints, seeking resolutions to problems and providing
advocacy with the goal of enhancing quality of life and For helping fundraise Contact:
care. Email: Cairn.Reisch@iowa.gov bkamps@socinc.org
Website: iowaaging.gov/VOP Website: http://www.socinc.org/
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Volunteer Opportunities Call: 800-410-7233 ext 205 Free and confidential 24-hour crisis intervention,
talk to Stanley. Website: www.cvfriendsofthefamily.org/ information, prevention, short & long term therapy
and support for survivors of sexual assault.
Crisis Intervention Service Website: www.riverviewcenter.org
563-580-7181
1900 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA Waypoint
319-365-1458
Provides services for survivors of homicide victims include: 24 hour crisis and support line: 800-208-0388
counseling, legal support through the criminal justice 318 Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
system, accompaniment to meetings and court
proceedings, information and referral, community Domestic violence victim services for victims/survivors,
education, and community support groups.Volunteer services for women, children and families.
Opportunity: prepare and donate meals for the victims Website: http://www.waypointservices.org/
families.Website: www.CIShelps.org
YWCA Womens Victims Services Shelter
Child Abuse & Dependent Adult 563-556-1100
Neglect Reporting/Iowa DHS
1-800-362-2178 (24 hour abuse reporting line) Advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse in the Dubuque
563-557-8251 (General DHS Office Number) area as well as the State of Iowa. We have an 18-bed
799 Main Street, Nesler Center, 4th floor, Dubuque IA emergency shelter in Dubuque that is staffed by advocates
Website: www.dhs.state.ia.us 24 hours a day where survivors are eligible for a 30-day
stay. During their stay here, we assist survivors with
Domestic Violence 24 Hour Crisis Line obtaining secure, safe, and affordable housing;
800-799-SAFE (7233) collaboration with other agencies to help the survivor
start living violence free. Volunteer Opportunities: Donation
items include: new household items, cleaning supplies,
personal care items, gift cards to assist in obtaining
groceries and clothing. Drop off at YWCA/YMCA.
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EDUCATION: K-12
EDUCATION: K-12
Dubuque Lutheran School K-5 Helps adult immigrants learn English, prepare for the
563-588-0614 citizenship test, and connect with community resources.
2145 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA Volunteers needed as English tutors.
Website: www.dubuquelutheranschool.com Website: www.presentationlanterndbq.org
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EDUCATION: POST-SECONDARY
EDUCATION: POST-SECONDARY
Town Clock Business Center High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) in Spanish
563-557-8271 or 888-642-2338 Provides those who did not finish high school the
680 Main St. Dubuque, IA opportunity to earn a diploma from the State of Iowa.
Hours: Monday Friday, 8 am 5 pm Students must be fluent Spanish speakers. The HSED
is now offered in place of the GED.
Peosta Campus
563-556-5110 or 800-728-7367 Day: Monday and Wednesday
8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, IA Check for current class times after December 2016
Hours: Monday Thursday, 6:30 am 10 pm Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Friday, 6:30 am 6:15 pm Room 007
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Wide variety of services to help persons with disabilities Samaria Neely at NICC
become employed. Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov 563-557-8271
Dubuque Center Email: neelys@nicc.edu
IowaWORKS Outreach Success Coach
1-866-239-0843
680 Main Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, IA
Hours of operation: 8:30-4:30 M, Tu, Th, Fri 9-4:30 Wed
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Development Department Assist veterans and veteran families with rent, utilities,
563-589-4230 medical, burial, and special needs, file disability and
350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, IA pension claims for VA
Sustainable living, rental assistance, family self-sufficiency, General Assistance referrals from Operation New View are
Dubuque Circles Initiative, HCV homeownership, Special needed in order to make an appointment for rent, utilities,
Needs Assistance Program. medical, burial expenses to eligible persons.
Website: www.cityofdubuque.org Website: www.dubuquecounty.org/VeteransAffairs
Credit Counseling, first time home buyer education, budget This Key Card is a multi-organizational project to benefit
and housing education, bankruptcy, bill pay, financial residents of Dubuque County. Residents who qualify for the
literacy training. Website: www.cccsia.org Key Card will gain unprecedented access to the cultural
offerings of Dubuque, for free or discounted admission.
Website: http://iowacommunityaction.org/programs_
services/index_Operation_New_View.cfm
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Volunteers help build or renovate homes for purchase by PIN is an organization run totally by volunteers. Assists
families with limited income; the family is expected to help those temporarily in need by offering limited help in
with the project and is responsible for house payments. exceptional circumstances through direct payments to
Elaine Mitchell 563-588-1691@ diettou@gmail.com clients creditors - for rent, utilities, medical, and other
Website: www.habitatdubuque.org basic needs. Website: www.dacuonline.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Hobie Wood 563-556-5130 ext 14
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Food provided once a month from 7:30am-9:30am, must Hours: Every 3rd Friday of the month 2pm-5pm
have an ID and a box. On Saturdays when food is not given Website: www.mfcdbq.org
out, breakfast is held from 7am-8:30am, offered 3 times
a month. New Life Food Pantry
Website: http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ia-dubuque 563-556-5090
835 S. Grandview Heights, Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County Commission on
Veteran Affairs/General Assistance Must verify no other pantry is being utilized, referral
563-589-7840 from social service agency is required. Two Thursdays
36 East 8th Street, Dubuque, IA per month.
Website: http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ia-dubuque
Rent and utility assistance (in the form of a loan from
Dubuque County repayment required within 2 years) Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging:
for veterans and non-veterans, provide food vouchers to Meals on Wheels
veterans and their families. 563-543-7065
Website: http://dubuquecounty.org/veterans-affairs/ Ecumenical Tower 250 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, IA
or Alverno 3525 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Food Pantry
563-583-4440 NEI3A connects older adults, caregivers and persons
1598 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA with disabilities to the services they need to remain
independent. Email: khinz@nei3a.org or
Free food for families who can show a need, must be Website: http://www.nei3a.org
referred by a social service agency, hospital, or religious
institution, people can receive food once every 60 days. Platteville Food Pantry
Website: http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ia-dubuque 608-778-8572
Lutheran Church of Peace
Food Stamps 1345 N. Water Street, Platteville, WI
Department of Human Services
563-557-8251 Hours: 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursday of the month
799 Main Street, 4th floor Nesler Centre, Dubuque, IA 9am-12:30pm and 3rd Thursday of the month 5:30-7pm
Website: www.dhs.state.ia.us
Salvation Army
Hope House Catholic Worker 563-556-1573
563-582-9079 1099 Iowa Street, Dubuqu,e IA
1592 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA
Monday 4pm-7pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm Emergency food pantry, senior center for individuals
Closed Saturday over 50.
Free Meals Sunday and Monday. Volunteer Opportunities: Scenic Valley Area on Aging
Hospitality: greeting visitors and answering phone, (563) 588-3970
preparing and serving meals on Sunday and Monday, 2728 Asbury Rd Ste 430, Dubuque IA
carpentry, electric, and painters. Contact email:
dbqcatholicworker@gmail.com or call 563-582-9079. Need a description of services that include meals on
wheels www.nei3a.org/
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St. Stephens Food Bank Voucher Center and Food Pantry. Fills vouchers, which are
563-557-7474 brought to the store by the client. It is open on Tuesdays,
43145 Cedar Crest Ridge Dubuque, IA Thursdays and Saturdays, from 9:00am to 12 Noon.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to operate
To end hunger in the tri-states through a community effort. the Voucher Center.
Hours: Monday 8 am- 4 pm, Tuesday 8 am- 4 pm,
Wednesday 8 am- 11 am, Friday 8 am- 11 am. Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Free/reduced price meals, applications need. Available through Hillcrest Family Services
Email: kathy@ststephensfoodbank.org 563-557-4444
220 West 7th Street, Dubuque, IA
St. Vincent De Paul Voucher Center
and Food Pantry Location in Clinton: 563-243-9329
563-584-2226 ext. 203
1351 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA Nutrition program serving pregnant or postpartum
women and infants/children under the age of 5.
Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org
HEALTH CARE
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HEALTH CARE
HEALTH CARE
Providing high-quality, respectful and affordable medical We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a
and dental care to improve the health and well-being of our compassionate and transforming healing presence within
community. Crescent accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most our communities. Website: www.mercydubuque.com
private insurances and has a sliding fee scale available to
those who are uninsured. Appointment is required.
Website: http://crescentchc.org/ Mercy Medical Center Dyersville
563-875-7101
Dubuque County Veterans Affairs: 1111 Third Street SW, Dubuque, IA
Outpatient Clinic
563-588-5520 or 800-273-8255 (hotline) We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a
200 Mercy Drive, Suite 106, Dubuque, IA compassionate and transforming healing presence
within our communities.
Primary medical care services available to eligible tri-state Website: www.mercydubuque.com/dyersville
area veterans. Volunteer Opportunities: Go through the
Iowa City VA hospital. Unitypoint Medical Center
563-582-1881
Grand River Medical Group 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA
has physicians with a variety of specialties including radiol-
ogy, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, endocrinology & Volunteer Opportunities: Babka Surgery Clerks, Customer
others.grandrivermedicalgroup.com/ Service Representatives,Newspaper and Mail delivery,
Clerical support, Special projects/mailing, Eucharistic
Hillcrest Family Services Clinic Ministers, SHIPP (Senior Health Insurance Information
Program Call (563) 589-2643 or email: to get started)
563-583-6431 Website: www.unitypoint.org
220 West 7th Street, Dubuque, IA
Hospice of Dubuque To meet public health needs one person, one family, one
community at a time. Home care and homemaking for the
563-582-1220 elderly, immunization clinics and lead testing for children
1670 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA up to age 18, confidential HIV testing, sliding fee scale or
no fee for services If you would like to volunteer at the VNA,
Providing compassionate care for the terminally ill and their please contact VNA at: (563) 556-6200.
loved ones since 1983. Website: www.unitypoint.org
Website: www.hospiceofdubuque.org
Medical Associates
Need Info
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HOMELESS
HOMELESS
St. Johns Lutheran Church provides overflow shelter Volunteers help build or renovate homes for purchase by
for single men. families with limited income; the family is expected to help
with the project and is responsible for house payments.
Volunteer Opportunities: Go to www.volunteermatch.org Volunteers are always needed for other ongoing Habitat
Website: www.almosthomedbq.org building projects, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Elaine Mitchell 563-588-1691 diettou@gmail.com
Continuum of Care-Special Needs Website: www.habitatdubuque.org
Assistance Program or COC-SNAP
563-258-9187
Hillcrest Family Services: PATH
563-588-0605 Ext. 203
COC-SNAP is a Permanent Supportive Housing Program 220 West 7th Street, Dubuque. IA
in the Dubuque Community that serves those who are
chronically homeless and who have a diagnosed mental Funds for homeless persons or at imminent risk for
health or substance abuse issue. For more information becoming homeless with serious mental illness,
about the program someone can contact Amanda, the case co-occurring disorders or substance use disorder.
manager at 563-258-9187 or email ahohmann@ecia.org http://hillcrest-fs.org/services/homelessness/
Emergency safe shelter to individual domestic violence Overnight shelter for single men, provides hospitality for
victims as well as victims with children for up to 30 days those in need during day-time hours: 10am-8pm,
Website: www.dubuquey.org community meals on Sundays and Mondays.
Shelter and counseling for adult men and public meals, The shelter is designed for homeless women of all ages,
check in time from 5pm-8pm. Volunteers needed to with or without children ages up to 17 years old, closed
serve/cook meals and work in thrift store. twice a day 12pm-1pm and 4pm-5pm.
Website: www.dbqrescue.org Website: www.openingdoorsdbq.org
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HOUSING
HOUSING
An affordable family housing of a 73-unit, 1-3 bedroom, One bedroom rent is $610 and two bedroom rent is
family apartment complex located in Dubuques west end $725.Amenities include exercise room, community room
district. Volunteer Opportunity: Maintenance around the with full kitchen, computer room, underground parking,
garden. and resident garden.
Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/ Website: http://www.paramark.us/search-results/
diamond-senior-apartments/
Ecumenical Tower
563-556-8476 (Matthew) ECIA/East Central Intergovernmental
250 W 6th Street, Dubuque, IA Association
563-556-4166 or 800-942-4648 Iowa
An affordable family 88 unit and one bedroom/disabled 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA
adult apartment complex located in downtown Dubuque.
Subsidized/ income based. Volunteer Opportunity: For elderly and low income families, public housing/rental
visiting the seniors who are disabled. assistance. Website: www.ecia.org
Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/
Habitat for Humanity
Cedar Valley Friends of the Family 563-556-2195
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line 2790 Ethel Avenue, Dubuque, IA
563-590-0537 or 800-410-7233
1900 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA Volunteers help build or renovate homes for purchase by
families with limited income; the family is expected to help
Emergency shelter, housing assistance, case management, with the project and is responsible for house payments.
and advocacy services. Volunteer Opportunities Call: Elaine Mitchell 563-588-1691 diettou@gmail.com
1-800-410-7233 ext 205 talk to Stanley Website: www.habitatdubuque.org
Website: www.cvfriendsofthefamily.org/
Heartland Boarding House
City of Dubuque Housing Services 563-583-0635
563-589-4230 1266 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA
350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, IA
Website: www.cityofdubuque.org Single room occupancy rooms for rent for the week,
2 weeks, or monthly.
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HOUSING
HOUSING
1 and 2 Bedroom apartment subsidized housing for elderly Provides a nurturing, home-like environment for those
and disabled with limited income. Allows pets under with limited financial resources or support through the
15 lbs. and a $300 charge. promotion of socialization and community living.
Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/ http://mtpleasanthome.org/about-us-mission/
Subsidized Housing for families on limited income. PIN is an organization run totally by volunteers. Assists
those temporarily in need by offering limited help in
Manasseh House Apartments exceptional circumstances through direct payments to
563-557-4450 clients creditors, for rent, utilities, medical and other
2080 Elm Street, Dubuque, IA basic needs. Website: http://www.dacuonline.org/
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Cedar Valley Friends of the Family Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Need 1-assistance with
563-590-0537 or 800-410-7233 an anti-human trafficking awareness walk in October.
1900 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002 Volunteer Need 2- prayer partners to support our
ministries, especially during speaking engagements and
Human Trafficking services for survivors of labor/sex outreach work. Contact: Suzanne Wright.
trafficking services include comprehensive advocacy Email: executivedirector@setfreedubuque.org
services, housing, shelter, outreach, and prevention Website: http://setfreedubuque.org
education.
Volunteer Opportunities Call: Sisters of Charity-BVM
800-410-7233 ext 205 talk to Stanley 563-588-2351
Website: www.cvfriendsofthefamily.org/ 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA
Set Free If you would like to make a donation to the Coalition, send
563-451-7914 payment to: Sisters of Charity, BVM, Attn: Coalition Against
P.O. Box 81 Dubuque, IA Human Trafficking.
IMMIGRATION
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LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Paternity of children and enforcement of child support. Free legal advice and counseling serving low-income
individuals in a variety of civil matters.
Dubuque County Attorneys Office Website: www.iowalegalaid.org
563-589-4470
720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA Jail Diversion Community
Website: www.dubuquecounty.org Treatment Coordinator
563-557-7244 Ext. 5259
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center 745 Main St, Dubuque, IA
563-589-4395
1300 Main Street Free, Dubuque, IA Nate Duccini, the Community Treatment Coordinator,
assists individuals with past or present involvement in
Mediation services to city residents who have neighbor the criminal justice system to obtain mental health and
disputes. substance abuse services. This includes referral for
mental health and substance abuse counseling,
Drug Courts medication management, supportive living program,
Need Info and other structured living arrangements.
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LIBRARIES
LIBRARIES
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MENTORING
MENTORING
Dyersville Campaign for Grade Level Reach & Rise Mentor Program of the
Reading (Grant Co) Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA
563-875-2311 or 563-927-4141 563-556-3371 ext 41
1100 16th Ave Ct SE, Dyersville, IA 35 N Booth St., Dubuque, IA
Focuses on an important predictor of school success Our Y is pleased to offer the Reach & Rise Mentoring
and high school graduationgrade-level reading by the Program in the Dubuque community. Reach & Rise is a
end of third grade. National YMCA program designed to build a better future
Website: http://www.dyersville.org/grade-level-reading for youth by helping them reach their full potential through
the support of caring adults. Reach & Rise supports
Mentor Dubuque youth ages 6 to 17 who lack role models and are in
563-845-0768 communities challenged by poverty, crime and
2005 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, IA single-parent households, among other social issues.
Recruit adult volunteers and match each adult with a Volunteer Opportunities: Mentor Requirements: 21+ years
youth in the community who is in need of a mentor. old, complete a background check and 15 hours of
Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org training, be able to meet with mentee once per week for
1 - 3 hours. To get involved call 563-556-3371.
St. Marks Youth Enrichment
563-582-6211 Ext. 102
Student Mentoring Dubuque
1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA Community Schools
563-552-3656
Summer program, before and after school programs, 2300 Chaney Road, Dubuque, IA
serving Dubuque, Peosta, and Dyersville.
Website: www.stmarksyouthenrichment.org The mentor provides consistent support, guidance, and
concrete help to a student who is in need of a positive role
model.
Website: http://www.dbqschools.org/district/programs/
student-mentoring/
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NURSING HOMES
NURSING HOMES
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PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY
Birthright Lifehouse
563-556-1991 563-513-1988
800-550-4900 (Emergencies) P.O. Box 1691 Dubuque, IA
221 West 9th Street, Dubuque, IA
Life House Ministries is a Christ-centered maternity home
Counseling to married and single women who are for women in crisis pregnancies facing life without love,
pregnant, free pregnancy testing, and provides infant or support, and a place to call home.
maternity clothing and diapers. Website: www.birthright.org Email: info@lifehouseministry.org
Free pregnancy test, free STD test, free ultrasounds, Marys Inn is a maternity home dedicated to the physical,
boundaries education, abstinence education, post abortion emotional, and spiritual well-being of single pregnant
counseling, and parenting classes. mothers and their developing babies.
Website: www.clarityclinic.com
For volunteer opportunities contact this Email:
Dubuque Co. Right to Life, Inc director@marysinnmaternityhome.org
563-556-5960 Website:https://marysinnmaternityhome.org
2205 Carter Road Dubuque, IA
Stepping Stones
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving respect 563-557-3774
for human life from conception to natural death. 700 Locust St, Dubuque IA, Roshek Building
Volunteer Opportunities call or go to website.
Website:http://www.dcrtl.org/life-is/ Learning parental center. Volunteer Opportunities: In need
of mentoring and receptionist call Hope Church and
The Gabriel Project talk to Dave Clark
800-771-5790
Crisis pregnancy intervention. Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Website: www.dubuquearchgabrielproject.com Available through Hillcrest Family Services
563-557-4444
Hillcrest Family Services Clinic 220 West 7th Street, Dubuque IA
563-583-6431
220 West 7th, Dubuque, IA Location in Clinton: 563-243-9329
Street Family Planning services, physicals, STD Nutrition program serving pregnant or postpartum women
testing/treatment, HIV testing and education, breast and and infants/children under the age of 5.
cervical cancer screening, and pregnancy tests. Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org
Website: http://hillcrest-fs.org/
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POVERTY
RECREATION
The American Legion lessons, playground program, special events, programs for
563-583-0306 persons with disabilities, recreation classes, open gym play
1306 Delhi, Dubuque, IA and day camps. Website: www.cityofdubuque.org
A fellowship of military veterans and their families
Distinctively Dubuque with NICC
Bell Tower Theatre & Event Center 563-557-8271 (ext. 380)
563-588-3377 680 Main St. Suite 100, Dubuque, IA
2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA
Free program offered for newcomers to experience
Dubuques theater offering plays, musicals, and other Dubuque with business and community solutions.
cultural offerings year round. Volunteer ushers needed, Website: www.nicc.edu/solutions
training provided. Website: www.belltowertheater.net
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
City Life 563-556-2100
563-589-4182 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA
1300 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Dubuque, IA
55 acres of meadows and woods which includes care-
Free program that provides community members to learn takers home, visitor center, botanic library, and Red
about different city services, grants, ways to be involved in McAleece Home Gardening Learning Center. Volunteer op-
city government. Website: www.cityofdubuque.org/citylife portunities
available. Website: www.dubuquearboretum.com
City of Dubuque Leisure Services
Leisure: 563-589-4263 Parks: 563-589-4262
Dubuque Bike Coop
Recreation: 563-589-4310 319-621-4455
2200 Bunker Hill, Dubuque, IA 2206 Central Ave, PO Box 293, Dubuque, IA 52001
Parks, tennis courts, swimming pool, softball fields, Non-profit community bike project to educate and provide
baseball fields, ice rinks, Bunker Hill Golf Course, provides people with reasonable means to get a bike. Volunteer
recreation programs that include adult sports league and Opportunities: In need of mechanics will train. Also helping
youth sports, provides cultural arts programs, swimming build their website and maintaining social media.
Email: dubuquebikes@gmail.com
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RECREATION
RECREATION
Offers traveling art exhibitions and classes for adults and 26 mile green belt corridor following an abandoned
children. Volunteer opportunities available. railroad north of Dubuque at Rupp Hollow Rd to HWY 136
Website: www.dbqart.com in Dyersville, used for walking, biking, cross-country
skiing, and snowmobiling.
Dyer-Botsford Doll Museum Website: www.dubuquecounty.org/Conservation
563-875-2414
331 First Avenue East, Dyersville, IA
Julien Dubuque Monument
563-556-0620
Home of Dyersville founder restored Victorian features a Off Grandview and Julien Dubuque Drive, Dubuque, IA
rare revolving German Feather Christmas tree, German Located at the Mines of Spain Recreation Area
ornaments and includes a collection of over 2,000 dolls.
Mathias Ham House
Five Flags Center 563-557-9545
563-589-4254 2241 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Box office (toll free): 1-888-412-9758
405 Main Street, Dubuque IA 1856 mansion and an 1833 log cabin (Iowas oldest
building). Website: www.mississippirivermuseum.com
Offers opportunity to attend plays, concerts, and
sporting events throughout the year. Matter
Website: www.fiveflagscenter.com 563-556-0117
140 East 9th Street, Millwork District, Dubuque, IA
Website: www.matteradventures.com
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RECREATION
RECREATION
The area has been designated as a National Historic Offers an array of toys of interest to both serious
Landmark and one of Iowas Watchable Wildlife Areas, collectors and casual visitors.
it features the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center which serves
as the Visitor Center and the Park Office. The Old Jail Museum
Website: http://www.minesofspain.org/ 563-557-9545
36 8th East Street, Dubuque, IA
Mississippi River Museum
563-557-9545 The 1857 jail exhibits the Dubuque County Historical
350 East 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA Societys most unique and interesting artifacts.
Website: www.mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com
William Woodward Discovery Center has five large aquari-
ums and other exhibits. Website: www.rivermuseum.com Rising Star Theatre Company
563-231-0110
Multicultural Family Center 1310 White St, Dubuque, IA
563-582-3681
1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA Producing plays, musicals, and other educational
opportunities throughout the summer months, operating
Family events, computers open to the public, homework out of the historic Five Flags Theater, Dubuque.
help for students in the community, weekly teen night, Website: www.risingstartheatrecompany.com
variety of programs and events for the community at no
cost. Website: www.mfcdbq.org Storybook Hill Childrens Zoo
563-556-7410 or 563-588-2551
Mystique Community Ice Center 12201 North Cascade Road, Dubuque, IA
563-583-4949
1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA Replica of an American farm from the 1940s and contains
a variety of animals that a person visiting this time period
Public ice skating, home to the Dubuque Fighting Saints might see. Website: http://www.storybookhillzoo.com/
Hockey team, adult and youth hockey programs available,
indoor walking track. Website: www.mystiqueicecenter.com
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SENIOR SERVICES
SENIOR SERVICES
Getting Seniors Where They Want to Go, provides a safe Free information and assistance on services for persons
and personalized transportation option for seniors who age 60 and older, provide access to funding and services,
are unable or do not want to drive any longer. including the elderly waiver, to help persons age 60 or
Website: http://duridedbq.com/ older remain at home as long as possible, home delivered
meals, help for disabled age 18 and older to remain
Ennoble Skilled Nursing and independent. Volunteers needed. Website: www.nei3a.org
Rehabilitation Center
563-557-1076
RSVP
2000 Pasadena Dr, Dubuque, IA 563-589-2622
UnityPoint Medical Center
To provide long term, rehabilitative, and skilled care 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA
services to tri-state older adults in a homelike and family
oriented setting. Website: www.covenantcare.com/ To improve the health of the people and communities
Locations/Ennoble-Skilled-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation- of the Tri-State area.
Center/Facility-Home
Scenic Valley
Henry Stout Senior Apartments need info
563-557-2063
125 W 9th St, Dubuque, IA The Salvation Army Senior Center
There are 33 units for senior housing. 563-556-1573
Website: http://affordablehousingonline.com/ 1099 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA
Hills & Dales Lifetime Center Various activities for seniors. Our volunteers are critical
563-556-3305 partners in helping us fulfill our promise to America of
3505 Stoneman Road, Dubuque, IA Doing the Most Good.
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Daily activities for seniors including exercise, crafts,
cards, etc., serves lunch Monday-Friday. St. Marys Apartments
Website: www.hillsdales.org 563-583-7678
2955 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Home Instead Senior Care
Dubuque Office: 563-585-1409 or 800-681-2039 1 bedroom apartment subsidized housing for elderly
2774 University Avenue, Suite D and disabled with limited income.
Dyersville Office: 563-875-6059 or 800-681-2039
1213 12th Avenue, Suite 100 Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
Maquoketa Office: 563-652-2666 563-556-6200
123 S. 2nd St. 1454 Iowa Street, P.O. Box 359, Dubuque, IA
A non-medical home care and companionship in assisting To meet public health needs one person, one family, one
seniors with their activities of daily living to allow them to community at a time. Home care and homemaking for the
continue to live at home. Website: www.homeinstead.com/354 elderly, immunization clinics and lead testing for children
up to age 18, confidential HIV testing, sliding fee scale or
Legal Hotline for Older Iowans no fee for services If you would like to volunteer at the VNA,
please contact VNA at: 563-556-6200.
800-992-8161 Website: www.unitypoint.org
1111 9th Street, Suite 230, Des Moines, IA
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Provides safety, education, and support, free confidential Free and -confidential 24-hour crisis intervention,
support for sexual assault and domestic violence. information, prevention, short and long term therapy and
Volunteer Opportunities: call 608-348-5995. support for survivors of sexual assault.
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/familyadv.org/ Website: www.riverviewcenter.org
familyadvocatesinc/
SERVICE GROUPS
An international non-profit organization uniting fraternally Im a kid that wants to change the world by building
in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make friendships and making the community a better place.
human life more desirable by lessening its ills and Website: http://www.clarecares.org/
promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. Volunteer
opportunities at Burger Night (setting up, taking orders, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
running food, cooking, and cleaning up). need info
Website: asburyeaglesclub.com
Dubuque Downtown Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts of America 563-585-4022
Blackhawk Council (Jo Daviess Co.) P.O. Box 563, Dubuque, IA
815-397-0210
2820 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through
Website: http://www.blackhawkscouting.org service to children and communities. Volunteer
Email: matt.ohms@scouting.org opportunities: Highway 61 Cleanup, Downtown Cleanup,
Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Serving a Meal at the Mission,
Boy Scouts of America Special Olympics Winter Games, Helping with activities at
Northeast Iowa Council Fulton School, Key Club Pancake Breakfast and much
more. Website: http://www.dubuquekiwanis.org/
563-556-4343
10601 Military Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
SERVICE GROUPS
SERVICE GROUPS
Engaging in activities covering everything from local food Volunteers help build or renovate homes for purchase by
drives to highly impactful international projects, members families with limited income; the family is expected to help
demonstrate social responsibility and improve themselves with the project and is responsible for house payments.
through participation, leadership and action. Elaine Mitchell 563-588-1691 diettou@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dubuquejaycees.org/ Website: www.habitatdubuque.org
An international non-profit organization uniting fraternally If youre interested in helping those in need, serving your
in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to
human life more desirable by lessening its ills and top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the
promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. F.O.E. Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. Knights of
donates more than $10 million a year to local Columbus need volunteers for their Thursday bingo
communities, fundraisers, charities and more. nights.Volunteers receive free soft drinks and food for
Website: http://www.foe.com their service. Website: http://www.KofC510.org
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SERVICE GROUPS
SERVICE GROUPS
When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, Assisting the more than 50 million people with hearing
dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things happen. health issues and educating the public on the issues
They help with raising funds to support many local, surrounding hearing health.
national and international causes. Website:http://sertomadbq.weebly.com/
Website: www.plattevillekiwanisclub.org/
Sports World
Relay for Life (Dubuque) 563-599-6887
563-513-9569 1101 Main St., Dubuque, IA
501 Bell St, Dubuque, IA
To address problems facing our nations youth by
Organized, overnight community fundraising walk. Teams sending professional athletes to share personal life
of people camp out around a track. Members of each team experiences with students, helping them to recognize the
take turns walking around the track. Food, games and consequences of their choices while challenging them
activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie. with a message of hope.
Contact Kelly Nielsen: kelly.nielsen@cancer.org Please contact: eventmadefun@gmail.com or
Website: http://www.relayforlife.org/dubuqueia Website: http://www.sportsworld.org
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Al-Anon
563-323-1521 Mental Health Center
563-582-0145 or 877-437-6333
Support group for family and friends of alcoholics. 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA
Website: http://iowa-al-anon.org/meetings/
Counseling, medication management, psychiatric and
Alateen psychological evaluations. Website: www.hillcrest-fs.org
need info
Mercy Turning Point Treatment Center
Alcoholics Anonymous (Mercy Hospital)
563-556-7921 563-589-8290
1646 Asbury Rd #7, Dubuque, IA 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of Medication-Assisted treatment for Opioid use. Website:
men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is www.mercydubuque.com/substance-abuse-treatment
nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical,
and available almost everywhere. Membership is open to Nar-Anon (Mercy Hospital)
anyone who wants to do something about his or her 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA
drinking problem. Website: http://www.aa.org/
Support group for family and friends of drug addicts.
CRUSH (Community Resources United Website: http://www.nar-anon.org/
to Stop Heroin) of Eastern Iowa
https://www.facebook.com/CRUSH-of-Eastern-Iowa- The Source
249238662095540/?fref=ts 563-583-5440
1166 1/2 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Fellowship Club
563-588-1630 A safe and anonymous center for those with substance
1166 Main St, Dubuque, IA abuse issues hang out, get information, and attend NA
meetings as well as Alcoholics Anonymous groups. Board,
The staff at Dubuque Fellowship Club provide personalized Volunteer Opportunities: cleaning, cooking etc. Leave a
services designed to meet the needs of every patient note for the Board at the address above.
and Substance Rehab services.The dedicated health Website: www.iowa-na.org
professionals offer the assistance you need while
respecting your independence. Substance Abuse Service Center (SASC)
563-582-3784
Helping Services for Northeast Iowa, Inc. 799 Main Street, Suite 110, Dubuque, IA
563-582-5317
2728 Asbury Road, Suite 510, Dubuque, IA Provides assessments and counseling to individuals and
families experiencing problems related to alcohol, drugs,
Provides substance abuse prevention education to and gambling, outpatient substance abuse clinic,
schools, community groups and businesses. volunteer opportunities available.
Website: www.helpingservices.org Website: www.sasc-dbq.org
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SUICIDE
SUICIDE
IOWA Helpline A grief group for people who have had someone close to
1-855-800-1239 them die from suicide. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every
month at 7 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Free 24 Hour a Day Crisis Support for a 9 County area that
includes Dubuque County. Call, chat or text if in need. A
mobile team of counselors is on stand by and are available
to stabilize or defuse the crisis if needed. Counselors will:
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SUPPORT GROUPS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of Body & Soul Meets Tuesdays at 7:15 pm, offers support
men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is for widows 40 & younger.
nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical,
and available almost everywhere. Membership is open to Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
anyone who wants to do something about his or her 563-583-5440
drinking problem. Website: http://www.aa.org/ 1166 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Alzheimers Association The Source Recovery from the effects of addiction through
563-589-0030, Emergency: 1-800-272-3900 working a twelve-step program, including regular atten-
2728 Asbury Road, Suite 515, Dubuque IA dance at group meetings, NAR-ANON information is also
available online for friends & families of addicts.
Education, support & services to those suffering with
dementia, their families & caregivers. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: www.alz.org/greateriowa 563-557-6264
900 Jackson Street, Suite LL5-2B, Dubuque, IA
Alzheimers Assoc. & Alzheimers Disease
515-440-2722 Largest grassroots mental illness organization, dedicated
1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA - greateriowa@alz.org to improving the lives of those living with serious mental
illness and their family. Website: www.namidubuque.org
Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP)
563-583-7357
New Beginnings
2005 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 563-556-3371
24-hour hotline at: 563-556-1100 or 1-800-332-5899
Support group for teens that are or ever have been in out 35 North Booth Street, Dubuque, IA
of home placements.
During their stay at the shelter, victims are afforded the
Celebrate Recovery opportunity to move out of the trauma they have sustained
and begin planning for their future: a life without violence.
563-582-0421 3939 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA Website:www.dubuque.cc/org/3-New-Beginnings-
A biblical and balanced program that helps us overcome Domestic-Violence-Shelter.php
our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Website: http://
thejourneyag.com/ministries/celebrate-recovery/ Suicide Survivor Support Group
563-582-0145
Children and Adult ADD/ADHD Sue Whitty @ Hillcrest Dubuque Mental Health Center
(St. Peter Lutheran Church) A grief group for people who have had someone close to
Jeanne Patterson 563-557-7529 them die from suicide. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every
Mark Schreiber, 563-582-2201 month at 7 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
3200 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA
They meet the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm.
Stepping Stones
563-557-3774
Eating Disorder Support Groups 1600 White Street Dubuque, IA 52001
Need info
Support for mothers and expecting mothers up until their
child is three years old. Volunteer opportunities available.
Website: http://www.dcrtl.org/im-pregnant-and-i-need-help/
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Free income tax preparation services, financial literacy PIN is an organization run totally by volunteers. Assists
classes, and utility/heat assistance for persons with limited those temporarily in need by offering limited help in
incomes, Head Start program, and other programs. exceptional circumstances through direct payments to
Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Hobie Wood clients creditors, for rent, utilities, medical and other basic
563-556-5130 ext 14. needs. Website: http://www.dacuonline.org/
Website: www.operationnewview.org
VETERANS SERVICES
Every member of The American Legion of Dubuque Post The Freedom Rock is an approximately 60 ton boulder
6 must focus on service to our veterans, our youth and to located in SW Iowa. It is painted each year with a different
our community as our number one priority. Thank You to our Veterans to honor their service to our
Website: http://www.dubpost6.org/ country. Dubuque County has been accepted to have a
rock painted. To help make this dream come true, you can
Dubuque County Commission on donate by sending donations to Resources Unite. Website:
Veteran Affairs/ General Assistance www.facebook.com/The-Dubuque-County-Freedom-Rock
563-589-7840
36 East 8th Street, Dubuque, IA
Hillcrest Supportive Services for Veterans
563-583-7357
Assist veterans and veteran families with rent, utilities,
medical, burial, and special needs, file disability and Hillcrest offers many comprehensive programs and
pension claims for VA provide food vouchers to veterans services for children and adults ranging from the treatment
and their families. of mental illness and wellness advocacy to transitional
Website: http://dubuquecounty.org/veterans-affairs/ living and in-home support. Website: http://hillcrest-fs.org/
about/our-employee-veterans/
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Helping Services NE Iowa Family education and support program for prenatal to
563-379-3454 kindergarten.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Confidential Behavioral Services to children, adolescents, Outpatient substance abuse and compulsive gambling
adults, seniors, couples, and families. assessment and treatment services for adults, adolescents,
and families.
Riverview Center
563-927-1524 (Manchester Office) Waypoint
888-557-0310 (24/7 Hotline) Victim services 319-365-1458
909 West Main Street, Manchester, IA Crisis line 800-208-038 or 319-363-2003
Serving: Delaware, Buchanan, and Fayette Counties Domestic violence sexual assault resource.
Our free and confidential services include a 24-hour hotline,
legal and medical advocacy, long and short term counseling,
and violence prevention education programs.
EDUCATION
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Monday and Thursday call before 10:00 am Financial assistance, Food Stamps, Title XIX Medical
Must have referral from Operation New View, provides three Services, Child and Adult Protection, child care assistance
day emergency food supply. Volunteer opportunities: in office volunteer, call number
above and speak with Jason Kilby
Delaware County Senior Center
563-927-5473 Second Helpings
1208 W Marion St., Manchester, IA 563-929-0762
413 East Butler St., Manchester, IA
Senior activities and congregate and home delivered meals (United Methodist church)
in Manchester, centers also in Delhi, Dundee, and Earlville.
Free meal once a week every Monday night. Volunteer
Opportunities: Serving food and clean up after.
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Provides in-homecaring support for individuals and families Wind Hill Apartments
experiencing advanced stages of terminal illness.
Traditional Living Services
Penn Center Inc, 563-922-2346
2235 245th St., Delhi, IA
Transitional Living Services
563-922-2346 Residential care facility to meet the needs of the mentally
2235 34th Street, Delhi, IA impaired, developmentally disabled, and older adults as
well as individuals with other difficulties that will not allow
Residential care facility to meet the needs of the mentally them to live more independently.
impaired, developmentally disabled, and older adults as
well as individuals with other difficulties that will not allow
them to live more independently.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Empower people with intellectual disabilities. Adults age Provides training and work to individuals with MR-DD,
16 and older; home based services and supported supervised apartment program that allows independent
employment that includes job coaching. Volunteers living.
needed. Website: www.arearesidentialcare.org
IowaWORKS
Delaware County Vocational Services 563-556-5800
563-927-2459 680 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Dubuque, IA
609 Jasper St., Manchester, IA
Provide job search assistance including workshops and
Empowers people with intellectual disabilities to reach full job openings on our website www.iowajobs.org, as well as
potential through Employment services, job training and assist individuals with filing for unemployment benefits and
placement. Provides supervised apartment program that determine eligibility for various programs and services.
allows independent living. Volunteer opportunities: IowaWORKs also provides a host of business services
Anyone with a trade or talent come in for Consumers Day including recruitment, assessments including the National
Habilitation Program, businesses can have consumers Career Readiness Certificate, tax credits, business
help and volunteer at business consulting, labor market information, and Veteran services.
Volunteer opportunities available, and to be determined
based on skill level.
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LIBRARIES
NURSING HOMES
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SENIOR SERVICES
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Family Services Maquoketa 101 Creslane Drive, Maquoketa Before and after school
programs, provides daycare for children of unemployed
563-652-6473 parents. Volunteer Opportunities: will follow state
115 S. 2nd St., Suite 6 Maquoketa, IA guidelines before anyone is hired.
Keeping children safe, strengthening families, and building
healthy communities since 1899.
U.S. Citizen & Immigration Service
800-375-5283
Foster Care Youth- Family Services Services include citizenship, green card, working in the
563-468-2332 U.S., family and E-Verify.
Family safety, risk, and permanency program
Head Start
563-652-3814
904 East Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA
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COUNSELING SERVICES
EDUCATION
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Accepts applications from those requesting county funding Provides services including but not limited to:
for services funded by a county mental health budget. Energy assistances and weatherization
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LEGAL
Provides legal advice to Iowans who are 60 or older. Offers Provides free legal advice to those Iowans under the
free and confidential legal information and advice about age of 18.
most no-criminal issues.
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VETERANS SERVICES
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