Mahaska County
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Local offices in Mahaska County
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Human services · County office
Mahaska County Community Services
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Community Services referralsContact this office to find disability services and referrals for other help in Mahaska County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.gov
Human services · County office
Mahaska County General Assistance
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible county residents may request limited emergency payments or vouchers when they cannot get help elsewhere.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.gov
Veterans · County office
Mahaska County Veterans Affairs
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for federal, state, and county benefits.
- Emergency help for veteransEligible county veterans may ask about limited help with rent, utilities, food, or transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mahaska County 911 Communications
214 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Emergency dispatchCall 911 for emergencies or contact dispatch for help reaching fire, law enforcement, or ambulance services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskacountyia.gov
Public health · County office
Mahaska County Public Health at Mahaska Health
1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact Public Health for immunizations, disease prevention, and other community health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahaskahealth.org
State office · State office
Mahaska County HHS
410 South 11th Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceVisit or contact this HHS office for help with state food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportContact Iowa HHS for help with child support services and cases.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Oskaloosa WIC Clinic at American Home Finding
1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceThe clinic helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people access WIC nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Sieda Community Action Mahaska County Neighborhood Resource Center
114 North Market, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Utility and basic needs assistanceStaff can help with energy assistance applications, utility issues, crisis advocacy, and referrals to local programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sieda.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services
114 North Market, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Behavioral health and treatment servicesResidents can contact Sieda to ask about behavioral health and treatment services in Mahaska County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sieda.org
Older adults · Regional office
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
635 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact Milestones for help finding services, meals, and caregiver support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milestonesaaa.org
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Ottumwa
15260 Truman Street, IHCC North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Job search and career assistanceGet career help, resume support, training connections, and unemployment assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Mahaska County Clerk of Court
106 South 1st Street, 2nd Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Help here
- Court filings and paymentsContact the Clerk of Court for help with court filings, case questions, and payments.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Mahaska 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.
Call 988Text 988