Lyon County
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Local offices in Lyon County
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Human services · County office
Lyon County Community Services
315 1st Ave., Suite 208, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Help here
- General assistance and resource referralsAsk about general assistance and get connected to local support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lyoncounty.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Health Services of Lyon County
300 S. 4th Ave., Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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- Health and immunization servicesGet health education, screenings, vaccinations, and information about environmental health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lyoncounty.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Lyon County Veterans Affairs
300 S. 4th Ave., Suite 100, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lyon County Emergency Management
410 S. Boone St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246
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- Disaster preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lyoncounty.iowa.gov
Child support · State office
Spencer Child Support Services
24 W. Park St., Suite 3, Spencer, IA 51301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing your case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Spencer Health & Human Services
101 W. 5th St., Spencer, IA 51301
Help here
- State benefits applicationsVisit the local HHS office for help with Iowa benefit programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer Office
714 10th Avenue East, Suite 1, Spencer, IA 51301
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to services and support for older adults in Buena Vista County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Lyon County Outreach Center
302 S. Lincoln St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about energy, rent, food, WIC appointments, and other support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midsioux.org
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Center, Spencer
217 W. 5th St., Spencer, IA 51301
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and workforce services at the IowaWORKS center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowaworks.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lyon 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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