Resources with Multiple Services and Referral Numbers

211

Target Audience

Any Iowan

What is Provided

Connects you to a wide variety of resources; you can search by zip code or can speak to someone about your needs

Contact

Website or call 211

Aunt Bertha

Target Audience

Iowans with lower incomes. An additional service for Amerigroup members is a personalized list of resources focused on needs identified through your responses to questions.

What is Provided

A very comprehensive list of resources based on your zip code and an opportunity to directly connect with organizations. In some cases can directly apply for services through their website.

Contact

Website Online only

Iowa Compass

Target Audience

Iowans with disabilities and complex health-related needs.

What is Provided

Disability related resources based on your zip code and searchable by service category or provider name.

Contact

Website, or call or text 800-779-2001, or live chat

Iowa Community Resources Guide

Target Audience

Iowans with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their guardians and families.

What is Provided

Statewide comprehensive list of services and resources the target audience might need.

Contact

Website. To request a printed copy, contact Kay Hiatt at 515-281-3776 or khiatt@dhs.state.ia.us, or live chat

Area Agency on Aging

Target Audience

Iowans 60+ (and Lifelong Links serves younger individuals with disabilities), their caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren.

What is Provided

Provides information, support and tools to help people live on their own. Programs offered on nutrition and wellness, elder abuse prevention and awareness, family caregivers, fall prevention and health promotion, older worker employment, information on aging and disabilities, case management, and connecting people to other services.

Contact

Iowa Department on Aging | Supporting Aging Iowans (iowaaging.gov) to find services in your area or call 866-468-7887

Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Regions

Target Audience

Iowans in crisis or with mental health, physical disabilities, or addictions and their families.

What is Provided

Services vary by region, but in general provide resources for a variety of treatment options, modification needs, supported housing, employment, evaluations, suicide prevention, and support.

Other

Immediate crisis services call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398

Contact

Visit Iowa MHDS Regions to find services in your area, or call local library or us at 515-292-2972

Assistive Technology

Easterseals Iowa

Target Audience

Iowans with disabilities or special needs and their families.

What is Provided

Education about assistive technology and how to select the right device for you. Demonstration center allowing you to try out or learn more about some assistive technology so that you know if it meets your needs prior to purchasing. Provide sanitized and refurbished durable medical equipment for a small fee for as long as it is needed. Maintains an online listing of used devices people are selling or looking to buy.

Contact

Website or call 1-866-866-8782 or email atinfo@eastersealsia.org

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)

Target Audience

Individuals with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to work at least part time.

What is Provided

Help identifying what will meet your needs and if it is needed in order to work, IVRS may help pay for it.

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have home modifications on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

IVRS Independent Living Program

Target Audience

Individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to living on their own that have no interest in working.

What is Provided

Up to $5,000 toward devices needed to live independently.

Contact

Website or call 712-262-9585

Iowa Department for the Blind (DOB)

Target Audience

Individuals who are Blind or have low vision.

What is Provided

Assessment, demonstration, and training in the Assistive Technology Resource Center. Help in obtaining low tech devices.

Other

If not already working with DOB, you would need to apply and be determined eligible before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 800-362-2587 or email contact@blind.state.ia.us

DOB Independent Living Program

Target Audience

Individuals with vision loss that can’t be corrected with glasses and has affected your ability to complete some daily activities and who are not interested in work. Participants must be at least 55 or have other disabilities in combination with vision loss.

What is Provided

Rehabilitation teachers travel the state and help individuals to obtain the skills needed to live independently and participate in family and community life.

Contact

Website or call 515-281-1333 or email contact@blind.state.ia.us

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, Inc.

Target Audience

Children who are Deaf and hard of hearing.

What is Provided

Financial grants to foster the rehabilitation, education, and enrichment of Deaf and hard of hearing children.

Contact

AG Bell Association Website or call 202-337-5220 or email info@agbell.org

Hearing Aid Loaner Bank Programs

Target Audience

Young children with hearing loss.

What is Provided

Webpage of hearing aid loaner bank programs for children to provide immediate, though temporary, access to appropriate amplification.

Contact

Hearing Aid Loaner Bank Programs for Children online only, for help accessing contact your local library or us at 515-292-2972

The Hike Fund, Inc.

Target Audience

Children from newborn to age 20 whose parents cannot afford needed hearing devices.

What is Provided

Hearing devices.

Other

Approximately 100 children served each year.

Contact

Hike Fund Website or call 712-325-0812 or email cbclaud@aol.com

Let Them Hear Foundation

Target Audience

Children needing a Cochlear Implant or Pediatric Hearing Aid.

What is Provided

Cochlear Implant or Pediatric Hearing Aid.

Other

Providing services to patients in Northern California and around the world.

Contact

Call 650-462-3143

Miracle Ear Children's Foundation

Target Audience

Children up to age 16 needing hearing aids and family is unable to access public support.

What is Provided

New or reconditioned “Miracle-Ear” hearing aids and services free of charge.

Other

Complete financial disclosure for everyone living in the home required.

Contact

Email feedback@miracle-ear.com or call 800-234-5422

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation

Target Audience

Children needing medical services and/or equipment.

What is Provided

Medical grants to help improve access to medical services and items that are not covered, or not fully covered, by a family’s current commercial health benefit plan. Examples: physical therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and medical equipment such as orthotics, wheelchairs and hearing aids.

Contact

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) Website or call 1-855-698-4223

Lions Clubs of Iowa - Local Club Lookup

Target Audience

Individuals with hearing impairments or visual impairments.

What is Provided

Free hearing aids, eyeglasses, and visual/reading aids; there is a fee, which might be paid by you, the Lions Club, or split between you.

Other

Must provide a statement of financial need and have a prescription.

Contact

Click Here for Details on Lions Clubs of Iowa – Local Club Lookup Eyeglasses and visual/reading aids call or email local Lions Club. Hearing Aids: 319-827-1395 or email ialionshearingaidbank@gmail.com

Starkey Hearing Foundation (resources for Starkey Aids)

Target Audience

Individuals needing help covering the cost of Starkey hearing aids.

What is Provided

Behind-the-ear (BTE) or receiver-in-the-canal/ear (RIC) hearing aids at no cost other than $125 fee for each aid provided.

Other

Must meet financial eligibility, been denied assistance from all other programs, and have a Hear Now health care provider who can waive the normal fees for hearing aid fittings and follow up.

Contact

Website or call 800-328-8602 Ask for Hear Now or email hearnow@starkey.com

Miracle-Ear Foundation (Resources for aids through Miracle Ear)

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial assistance for Miracle Ear aids.

What is Provided

Provides hearing aids and related care including consultation, ear molds, fitting and follow-up for a $150 fee if 19 or older.

Other

Must be ineligible for public assistance and provide an audiogram and medical clearance dated within last 6 months.

Contact

Website or call 800-234-5422

Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired

Target Audience

Deaf and hard of hearing individuals needing financial assistance for hearing related needs.

What is Provided

Provides mechanical devices such as alerting devices, assistive listening devices or hearing aids; medical or specialized treatment; school tuition if attending a specialized school for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing; specialized education including speech classes, note taker and interpreters if attending a mainstream school; telecommunication equipment: such as TTY/TTD or voice carry-over (VCO) telephones.

Other

Must meet financial requirements.

Contact

Website or call 877-872-2638

Help America Hear

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial help to access hearing augmentation aids.

What is Provided

New hearing aids and fittings up to five visits per year. Fees range from $125 – $500 per aid, based on income.

Other

Assistance does not include the cost of the hearing evaluation, medical clearance, batteries, any accessories, and extended loss and damage warranties. Must have an audiogram completed within last 3 months, medical clearance by ENT or otolaryngologist specialist after audiogram, meet gross household income and allowable assets limits.

Contact

Website or call 888-580-8886 or email info@helpamericahear.org

Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the USA

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial help for hearing aids due to hearing loss.

What is Provided

Assistance with the cost of hearing aids.

Other

It depends on the local chapter whether any assistance is available.

Contact

Website or call 773-755-4700 to find local chapter

EPIC Hearing AUDIENT Program

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial assistance for hearing technology.

What is Provided

Reduced cost for hearing technology based on level of technology needed and income eligibility.

Other

If ineligible for the AUDIENT program, can get reduced prices for aids through HSP.

Contact

Website or call 877-606-374 or email info@audientalliance.org

Kiwanis Clubs

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial help due to hearing loss.

What is Provided

Assistance with the cost of hearing aids.

Other

It depends on the local chapter whether any assistance is available.

Contact

Website or call 317-875-8755 to find local chapter

Optimists Clubs Help Them Hear Program

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial help due to hearing loss.

What is Provided

Donated hearing aids are repaired or recycled and given to those in need.

Other

It depends on the local chapter whether any assistance is available.

Contact

Website or call 314-371-6000 to locate local chapter

Quota International

Target Audience

Individuals needing financial help due to hearing loss.

What is Provided

Assistance with purchasing hearing aids.

Contact

Website or call 202-331-9694

Ability Found

Target Audience

Individuals who need the types of equipment they have available; including those needing equipment so their home is accessible.

What is Provided

For a low cost, can get stair lifts, lifts to enter/exit home, and grab bars.

Other

Individuals do not apply, they need to share information with their professional provider (typically an occupational, physical, or speech therapist) and the provider applies on your behalf.

Contact

Website or call 801-505-0529 or email info@abilityfound.org

ChildServe

Target Audience

Children receiving services through any of ChildServe’s inpatient or outpatient programs.

What is Provided

Home and adaptive equipment assessments, education on using technology, and provision of equipment such as standers, feeding chairs, car seats, bath safety equipment, and mechanical patient lifts.

Other

Locations are Ames, Johnston, and Des Moines.

Contact

Adaptive Equipment and Durable Medical Equipment for Kids and Teens | ChildServe – Central Iowa Johnston: 515-727-8750 Ames: 515-232-7220

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Target Audience

Under 21 with medical verification of need and denial from any insurance child is covered by.

What is Provided

Provides wheelchairs, gait trainers, therapy trikes, Hoyer lifts, and bathing solutions.

Contact

Wheelchairs 4 Kids Website or call 727-946-0963 or email info@wheelchairs4kids.org

Iowa Compass

Target Audience

Iowans with disabilities and complex health-related needs.

What is Provided

Disability related resources based on your zip code and searchable by service category or provider name.

Contact

Website or call or text 800-779-2001 or live chat

Home Modification

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)

Target Audience

Individuals with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to work at least part time.

What is Provided

If the individual needs a home modification in order to work, IVRS may help pay for it

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have home modification on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

IVRS Independent Living Program

Target Audience

Individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to living on their own that have no interest in working.

What is Provided

Up to $5,000 toward a home modification.

Contact

Website or call 712-262-9585

Ability Found

Target Audience

Individuals who need the types of equipment they have available; including those needing equipment so their home is accessible.

What is Provided

For a low cost can get stair lifts, lifts to enter/exit home, and grab bars.

Other

Individuals do not apply, they need to share information with their professional provider (typically an occupational, physical, or speech therapist) and the provider applies on your behalf.

Contact

Website or call 801-505-0529 or email info@abilityfound.org

Habitat for Humanity

Target Audience

Low income home owners.

What is Provided

Needed home modifications.

Other

Not every Habitat Affiliate offers home modifications and what jobs can be done will vary from one affiliate to another.

Contact

This link shows local Habitat Affiliates and their contact information. You can also call your local library or call us 515-292-2972

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Target Audience

Under 21 with medical verification of need and denial from any insurance child is covered by.

What is Provided

Some home modifications.

Contact

Wheelchairs 4 Kids Website or call 727-946-0963 or email info@wheelchairs4kids.org

Homes for Veterans

Target Audience

Honorably discharged veterans.

What is Provided

Ramps, accessible showers, walk-in tubs, making kitchens accessible, widening doorways, and grab bars.

Contact

Homes for Veterans US online only

Accessible Homes for Wounded Veterans

Target Audience

Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

What is Provided

Makes home accessible.

Contact

Call 480-267-4176

Indian Affairs Housing Improvement Program

Target Audience

Federally-recognized Indian tribes for American Indians and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and families living in their tribal area and have no immediate resource for standard housing.

What is Provided

Provides up to $7,500 in housing repairs for conditions that threaten the health and/or safety of the occupants. Repairs and Renovation: Provides up to $60,000 in repairs and renovation to improve the condition of a homeowner’s dwelling to meet applicable building code standards.

Other

Funds administered by tribal governments or the Bureau of Indian Affairs; those most needy have priority. If someone in the home is newly disabled, points will increase.

Contact

Housing Improvement Program | Indian Affairs (bia.gov) or call 605-226-7441

House Iowa

Target Audience

Low income families and individuals needing help maintaining or acquiring safe and affordable housing.

What is Provided

Database of housing resources for home owners, renters, and homeless individuals/families.

Other

Many cities and regions have programs that can be found on this site.

Contact

Home | Iowa Housing Resources | houseiowa This is an online resource only; if you need help accessing this information, call us at 515-292-2972.

Iowa Compass

Target Audience

Iowans with disabilities and complex health-related needs.

What is Provided

Disability related resources based on your zip code and searchable by service category or provider name.

Contact

Website or call or text 800-779-2001, or live chat

Modified Vehicles

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)

Target Audience

Individuals with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to work at least part time.

What is Provided

If the individual needs a modified vehicle in order to work, IVRS may help pay for the value of the modifications or to repair modifications.

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have purchase/repair of modified vehicle on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

IVRS Independent Living Program

Target Audience

Individuals with significant disabilities and barriers to living on their own that have no interest in working.

What is Provided

Up to $5,000 toward modifications.

Contact

Website or call 712-262-9585

Ability Found

Target Audience

Individuals who need the types of equipment they have available; including those needing vehicle lifts for wheelchairs.

What is Provided

For a low cost, receive new or used (and adapted for use by others) equipment that meets your needs.

Other

Individuals do not apply, they need to share information with their professional provider (typically an occupational, physical, or speech therapist) and the provider applies on your behalf.

Contact

Website or call 801-505-0529 or email info@abilityfound.org

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Target Audience

Under 21 with medical verification of need and denial from any insurance child is covered by.

What is Provided

Vehicle modifications, contingent on type of vehicle.

Contact

Wheelchairs 4 Kids Website or call 727-946-0963 or email Info@wheelchairs4kids.org

Duchenne Family Assistance Program

Target Audience

Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

What is Provided

Resources and financial assistance for purchasing an accessible vehicle or modifying a vehicle.

Contact

Team Joseph | Duchenne Family Assistance Program or call 833-428-3301 or email info@duchennefap.org

Iowa Compass

Target Audience

Iowans with disabilities and complex health-related needs.

What is Provided

Iowans with disabilities and complex health-related needs.

Contact

Website or call or text 800-779-2001 or live chat

Modified Vehicle sales

Cummings Mobility

2157 NE 58th Ave, Des Moines 515-207-3555

Mobility Works

3450 SE Miehe Drive Ste. 1, Grimes 515-986-3010

Siebert Mobility

3554 Dolphin Drive Suite A, Iowa City877-543-8826

Total Mobility

2406 West 2nd Ave., Indianola 515-961-0575

Vehicle Purchase (no modifications needed)

United Way Wheels for Work

Target Audience

Low income families living in a county that offers this program.

What is Provided

Donated vehicle that has been inspected for safety and repaired if needed.

Other

Must have a child (under 18 or still in K-12) living in home and recipient must be employed or a full time student.

Contact

Varies based on area; search for United Way Wheels for Work and your county, or contact local library or us at 515-292-2972

Free Charity Cars

Target Audience

Low income adults.

What is Provided

Vehicle.

Contact

Website, online only

Churches

Some churches will assist with paying for a vehicle repair. You do not need to be a member of the church; just share your need and they will let you know if they don’t assist with car repairs or if they will look into whether they can help.

Home Repair

House Iowa

Target Audience

Low income families and individuals needing help maintaining or acquiring safe and affordable housing.

What is Provided

Database of housing resources for home owners, renters, and homeless individuals/families.

Other

Many cities and regions have programs that can be found on this site.

Contact

Home | Iowa Housing Resources | houseiowa This is an online resource only; if you need help accessing this information, call us at515-292-2972

Community Action Agencies

Target Audience

Low income families or individuals.

What is Provided

Essential appliances, such as a furnace, and weatherization.

Other

Not all of the community action agencies provide the same services.

Contact

Website This link will take you to the list to identify the community action agency area you live in. You can also call your local library or us at 515-292-2972

Habitat for Humanity

Target Audience

Low income home owners.

What is Provided

Needed home repair.

Other

Not every Habitat Affiliate offers repair services and what can be repaired will vary from one affiliate to another.

Contact

Website This link shows local Habitat Affiliates and their contact information. You can also call your local library or us at 515-292-2972

Indian Affairs Housing Improvement Program

Target Audience

Federally-recognized Indian tribes for American Indians and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and families living in their tribal area and have no immediate resource for standard housing.

What is Provided

Provides up to $7,500 in housing repairs for conditions that threaten the health and/or safety of the occupants. Repairs and Renovation: Provides up to $60,000 in repairs and renovation to improve the condition of a homeowner’s dwelling to meet applicable building code standards.

Other

Funds administered by tribal governments or the Bureau of Indian Affairs; those most needy have priority.

Contact

Housing Improvement Program | Indian Affairs (bia.gov) or call 605-226-7441

School Equipment

Area Education Agencies

Target Audience

Children from birth to age 21 who require special education services. Work with all public and accredited private schools.

What is Provided

Assess needs for equal access to education. They may be able to help pay for required specialized equipment.

Other

Students may have limitations on bringing equipment, which is owned by the AEA, home.

Contact

Home – Iowa Area Education Agencies (iowaaea.org) to identify which AEA covers your area find it’s contact information. Call your local library or us at 515-292-2972 if you need help obtaining a phone number

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)

Target Audience

Students with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to work at least part time.

What is Provided

If the student needs assistive technology to complete an agreed upon training program, IVRS may help pay for it.

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have assistive technology on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

Iowa Department for the Blind (DOB)

Target Audience

Students who are Blind or have low vision.

What is Provided

If the student needs low tech assistive technology to complete an agreed upon training program, DOB may help pay for it.

Contact

Website or call 515-281-1333 or email contact@blind.state.ia.us

Accessibility Resources / Technology Resources

Target Audience

Postsecondary students with disabilities who need technology for full access to their education.

What is Provided

Possibility of using school owned software and/or devices.

Other

Whether anything is available will vary by school.

Contact

The Accessibility or Disability office for students or check on technology available to all students.

Employment Equipment

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) Iowa Self-Employment

Target Audience

Individuals with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to be self-employed.

What is Provided

The Iowa Self-Employment program provides technical assistance and 1:1 matching funds for financial assistance for help in starting, expanding, or purchasing a business. Assistance in purchasing employment equipment can be a part of individuals’ ISE services.

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have ISE on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

Iowa Department for the Blind (DOB) Iowa Self-Employment

Target Audience

Individuals who are Blind or have low vision and want to be self-employed.

What is Provided

The Iowa Self-Employment program provides technical assistance and 1:1 matching funds for financial assistance for help in starting, expanding, or purchasing a business. Assistance in purchasing employment equipment can be a part of individuals’ ISE services.

Other

If not already working with DOB, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and meet requirements for the ISE program before they can help with employment equipment.

Contact

Website or call 515-281-1333 or email contact@blind.state.ia.us

Service Animals

Jeppesen Livestock

Target Audience

Individuals needing their animal trained to perform tasks or do work for them, due to their disability.

What is Provided

An initial assessment to determine if the animal is a good fit for the needed task, then a plan of how many hours of training are needed.

Other

While they can provide training for most any animal, be aware that the ADA only covers dogs as service animals and tasks/work must be directly related to your disability. Between Boone and Ames, IA.

Contact

Call 515-298-2202 or email dandjeppe@gmail.com

Paws and Effect

Target Audience

Individuals needing training for a service dog to perform tasks or do work directly related to the disability.

What is Provided

Provides classes, training, follow up groups, and outings to train the service animal. The owner is expected to work with the dog on identified areas, although additional training hours and classes can be purchased.

Other

They have their own service dogs in-training, but will carefully consider whether a dog you have is suitable as a service dog. In Des Moines, IA.

Contact

Website or call 515-822-5285 or email nicoleshumate@paws-effect.org

Puppy Jake Foundation

Target Audience

Veterans who need a service animal; priority is to those with a service related disability.

What is Provided

Service dogs trained to assist with PTSD and mobility impairments. The dog is free, but there is a $150 application at the second phase of the process.

Other

Process includes application, interview, in home visit, final discussion, and a 2 week training in Des Moines, IA.

Contact

Website or call 515-777-2837 or email info@puppyjakefoundation.org

Iowa Service Dogs

Target Audience

First Responders and Veterans with a psychiatric diagnosis, traumatic brain injury, or mobility impairment who need a service dog.

What is Provided

Classes and Training: 6 months of pre-training, 2 week training in West Des Moines after match, once a month for 6 months after graduation, once 9 months after graduation, 1 year after graduation and once every year for recertification.

Other

Need to agree to live in service area for at least 1 year after obtaining a service dog. In West Des Moines, IA.

Contact

Website or call 515-207-3324 or email info@iowaservicedogs.org

Retrieving Freedom, Inc.

Target Audience

Veterans with a service related injury or children with autism needing a service dog.

What is Provided

Service dogs trained for the specific need.

Other

You are responsible for covering costs to attend training in Waverly, IA.

Contact

Service Dog Donations & Applications | Retrieving Freedom online only

Assistance Dog United Campaign

Target Audience

Individuals needing a service dog, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, therapy dogs, psychiatric dogs, and seizure response dogs.

What is Provided

Vouchers to help cover the cost of obtaining a service dog or getting training for a dog to be a service dog.

Other

Can request an application during April and May only. Vouchers are valid for 1 year, but may be able to get a 1 year extension.

Contact

Website or email info@assistancedogunitedcampaign.org online only

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)

Target Audience

Individuals with disabilities that impact getting or keeping a job and want to work at least part time.

What is Provided

If the individual needs a service dog in order to work, IVRS may help pay for the cost of obtaining and/or training the dog.

Other

If not already working with IVRS, you would need to apply, be determined eligible, and have purchase/training of a service animal on your plan before they could assist.

Contact

Website or call 1-800-532-1486

Out of State Options
There are multiple training options across the country. One way to find training locations near a convenient location for you (such as near a relative you can stay with) is to go to: this website

Emotional Support Animals

Jeppesen Livestock

Target Audience

Individuals needing training for their animal in obedience or extinguishing a behavior so that it can provide emotional comfort.

What is Provided

A plan of how many hours of training is needed is developed, then training is provided.

Other

For an animal to be considered an emotional support animal, you will need certification of need from a mental health professional.

Contact

Call 515-298-2202 or email dandjeppe@gmail.com

Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Target Audience

Anyone wanting to adopt, access training, or find resources for an Emotional Support Animal.

What is Provided

Adoption; reduced cost for adoption and training for veterans. Trainings and classes for dogs, cats, and horses. Cat and dog behavior lines. Resources for affordable veterinary services and a pet food pantry, in addition to other resources.

Other

For an animal to be considered an emotional support animal, you will need certification of need from a mental health professional. Not every ARL location provides the same services and resources.

Contact

Website or call 515-262-9503

Cedar Valley Human Society

Target Audience

Anyone wanting to adopt, access training, or find resources for an Emotional Support Animal.

What is Provided

Adoption; reduced cost for adoption and training for veterans. Dog obedience classes. Resources for owners.

Other

For an animal to be considered an emotional support animal, you will need certification of need from a mental health professional.

Contact

Website or call 319-362-6288 or email info@cvhumane.org

Private Animal Training

There are a large number of businesses and individual trainers to work on obedience and behavioral needs for your emotional support animal.

Please note we have recently changed our name from Iowa Able Foundation to Able Up Iowa.