The Autism Society of Iowa hosts an aggregating site for all autism related programs, services and events across Iowa.
Phone: (515) 327-9075
Community Resources
The Beacon of Life offers housing and other support to women experiencing homelessness due to trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence and incarceration.
Phone: (515) 244-4713
Broadlawns 24/7 Crisis Team provides comprehensive emergency mental health services including assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. Services are available by phone or in person through our Emergency Department.
Phone: (515) 282-5752 (assistance available 24 hours a day)
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church operates a clothing closet which distributes clothing and household items free of charge.
Phone: (515) 513-4222
Catholic Charities serves the people of southwest Iowa when they find themselves in need. From basic needs of food and shelter, to empowerment programs that lead to housing, employment, and more. Professional counseling services help to sort out barriers that can keep people from being their best. Educational programs build client skills to help them thrive in the future. Services are based on Catholic Social Teaching, which is focused on social justice, dignity, and respect.
Phone: (515) 244-3761
Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.
Phone: (515) 284-5719
CFI provides a range of services, including: domestic violence prevention and intervention, teen programs, family support, early childhood development, mental health and substance abuse. Donation opportunities include Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Shop.
Phone: (515) 288-1981
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 4,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults who have a wide variety of developmental delays, disabilities, acquired injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
Des Moines: 515-280-5332
Johnston: 515-727-8750
Des Moines: 644 24th Street Des Moines, IA 50312
Johnston: 5406 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131
Christ Apostolic Temple's Community Outreach programs include the Yeshua Reentry and Recovery Center which offers resources and services to reentry clients in the Greater Des Moines Iowa area for the purpose of alleviating the likelihood of repeat offenses. They provide assistance with housing, transportation, educational and vocational programming in efforts to help people transition successfully into society.
Phone: (515) 265-2417
The City of West Des Moines Emergency Medical Services is proud to offer CPR courses from the American Heart Association (AHA). For CPR certification, you may either take BLS or Heartsaver CPR. The course you choose depends on the requirements for your certification, either from your employer or a licensing bureau. Please confirm your requirements prior to registering for a course. If a certification card is not required, you may also choose to learn CPR skills via a Family & Friends course.
Phone: (515) 273-0768
Licenses for dogs and cats can be purchased at city hall or online:
West Des Moines City Hall
Finance Department
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: (515) 222-3600
Licenses may be purchased online here.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoy romping through the 10 acre fenced play area of the Raccoon River Park Dog Park. The park is open daily from 6:30 a.m. until dusk and features areas for both large and small dogs. Users are required to purchase a Dog Park Permit to utilize the facility. *All dogs residing in the City of West Des Moines are required by law to have a City Pet License in order to purchase a Raccoon River Dog Park Annual Permit.
Information: (515) 222-3444
Licenses may be purchased online here.