Mount Vernon
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Local offices in Mount Vernon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Mount Vernon Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about income-based public housing and rental vouchers for eligible residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountvernonhousing.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center
855 Palisades Rd. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Help here
- Community and recreation programsVisit the center for recreation, fitness activities, classes, and community programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thelbc.com
Local office · City office
Mount Vernon City Hall
213 1st St. NW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Help here
- City services and resident requestsVisit City Hall for help with city services, permits, and resident requests.
- Water and sewer billingGet help with your city water and sewer bill or make a payment.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
Library · Regional office
Cole Library
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the public library’s books, learning resources, and community meeting rooms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mount Vernon
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
HACAP Food Reservoir
1515 Hawkeye Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP)
1515 Hawkeye Drive, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Linn County
Mount Vernon is in Linn County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Linn County General Assistance
1240 26th Avenue Court SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Help here
- Emergency financial assistanceAsk about help with rent or mortgage interest, utility bills, or burial costs during a financial crisis.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyiowa.gov
Child support · State office
Cedar Rapids Child Support Services
411 3rd Street SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the area served by this office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Linn County HHS Office
1240 26th Avenue Court SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Help here
- Iowa HHS programsContact the local HHS office for help with state assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Linn County Public Health
1020 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, testing, and other clinical services for adults and children.
- WIC clinicVisit the clinic for WIC nutrition support and related family health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyiowa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Linn County Mental Health Access Center
501 13th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportAdults can walk in at any time for voluntary mental health or substance use support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on linncountyiowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Iowa Judicial District 6, Linn County
211 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Help here
- Court informationFind local court information and contacts for Linn County cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
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
- Iowa 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988