Griswold

Local offices in Griswold

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Library · City office

  Griswold Public Library

  505 Main Street, Griswold, IA 51535

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
  Call 712-778-4130DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on griswoldia.gov

• Local office · City office

  Griswold City Hall

  601 2nd Street, Griswold, IA 51535

  Help here

  • City services and informationAsk about city services, forms, and other city business.Read more
  • Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill, ask about charges, or request water and sewer service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 712-778-2615DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on griswoldia.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Griswold Community Building

  603 2nd Street, Griswold, IA 51535

  Help here

  • Community building rentalContact City Hall to ask about reserving rooms for a local gathering.Apply online
  Call 712-778-2615DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on griswoldia.gov

City of Griswold website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Griswold

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cass County

Griswold is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cass County General Relief Office

  Cass County Courthouse, 5 West 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with rent, utilities, or burial costs.
  Call 712-243-4424DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountyia.gov

• State office · State office

  Cass County DHS

  601 Walnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the office about food, cash, health care, child care, and family support programs.Apply online
  Call 712-243-4401DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · State office

  Atlantic WIC Clinic

  Cass Health Senior Life Solutions, 1500 E 10th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can get WIC nutrition services at this clinic serving Cass County.
  Call 712-355-3645DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cass County Public Health

  1408 East 10th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • Public health programsThe department provides health information and programs for children, families, adults, and the community.
  Call 712-243-7546DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountyia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Cass County Mental Health Office

  Cass County Courthouse, 5 West 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability services referralsResidents can get information and referrals for regional mental health and disability services.
  Call 712-243-4424DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountyia.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Cass County Clerk of Court

  5 West 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationThe court provides county court information and connects residents with statewide court forms and self-help resources.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 712-243-2105DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov

Everything in Cass 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