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Local offices in Dallas County
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Public health · County office
Dallas County Health Department
25747 N Avenue, Suite C, Adel, IA 50003
Help here
- Health navigationHealth navigators help residents connect with health and community resources and complete related paperwork.
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health programs and helps residents find local health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountyiowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Dallas County Veterans Affairs
800 Court Street, Room 230, Adel, IA 50003
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans Affairs helps veterans and their dependents apply for federal, state, and county benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountyiowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dallas County Emergency Management
25747 N Avenue, Suite F, Adel, IA 50003
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe department shares emergency preparedness information and coordinates county response and recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dallascountyiowa.gov
State office · State office
Dallas County DHS
25747 N Avenue, Suite A, Adel, IA 50003
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesResidents can contact this state office about human services and benefits serving Dallas County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · Regional office
Perry WIC Clinic - Broadlawns
Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children under age five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Resources of Central Iowa
5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceStaff connect older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.com
Library · City office
Adel Public Library
303 S 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on adel.lib.ia.us
Library · City office
Perry Public Library
1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use online resources, or attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on perry.lib.ia.us
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Dallas County
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988