Healthcare and Medical - Other Resources (Not Providers)
AIDS/HIV Healthcare Premium Program - Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis, Iowa HHS
Helps persons living with AIDS/HIV-related illness by paying their health insurance premiums when they become too ill to work.
Des Moines, IA 50319
American Cancer Society
Provides information on cancer, staying healthy, treatment & support (transportation/lodging) & more. Helps with questions about health insurance.
Des Moines, IA 50309
American Heart Association
Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
American Lung Association- Iowa
Provides guidance and resources to assist those who want to quit smoking.
Quitline Iowa 800-QUIT-NOW
Keywords; Tobacco, vape, smoking, quit smoking, dip, vaping, stats, e-cig, e-cigarettes, clean air, stop smoking, teen vape, stop cig, help, quitline, quit line, quit now
Des Moines, IA 50322
American Red Cross - Iowa Rivers Chapter
24 hour phone number: 515-243-4054
Volunteer, give blood, take a class, free smoke detectors
Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered – a grant or a loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources.
Des Moines, IA 50312
Dementia Friendly Iowa
- Dementia Friendly Iowa promotes change and education in communities to create a more welcoming, safe, and respectful space for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Employee and Family Resources (EFR)
Gambling, substance misuse, employee assistance services, case management, professional development, & education/communication to youth, adults, & families.
24/7 Help Line: 515-244-6090 or 800-327-4692
Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa Cancer Consortium
The Iowa Cancer Consortium is Iowa’s statewide comprehensive cancer coalition. As a leader in cancer control, the Iowa Cancer Consortium offers the state’s cancer stakeholders access to resources, expertise, and non-competitive collaboration across traditional boundaries for a bigger impact in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and quality of life.
Grant opportunities on the website.
North Liberty, IA 52317
Iowa Community Hub
CHPcommunity is a local nonprofit organization managing the Iowa Community HUB that is made up of a network of partners coming together to support evidence-based health promotion programs and services in Iowa.
Keywords: Fall Prevention Program, A Matter of Balance, Stepping ON, Tai Chi for Arthritis, and Falls Prevention. HARP, Better Choices, Better Health, Cancer Education, Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Management, 5-2-1-0, Healthy LifeStars
Iowa Donor Network
- Working Together to Transform Lives Through the Gift of Organ & Tissue Donation
Life Serve Blood Donation
Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend, family member or a stranger in your community!
State of Iowa Condom Delivery Program
This program allows Iowa residents to receive a free envelope of sexual wellness supplies delivered discreetly to their door, up to twice per 30 days. If you would like to receive a second envelope, please fill out the form twice. Please note that all addresses are subject to verification and unverifiable addresses will not receive a shipment.
Key words: Condoms, birth control, prevention, sexual health
Cancer
Cancer Clinical Trials in Iowa
Explore your treatment options and learn how you can contribute to cancer research.
Networking
Jasper County Cares Coalition
- The Jasper County Cares Coalition (JCCC) consists of numerous health, human services, nonprofits, law enforcement, healthcare, schools, etc. that serve Jasper County. Jasper County Cares aims to strategically address the health, safety, and well-being of individuals.
- Jasper County Cares focus on gaps of healthcare service in Jasper County and the Jasper County Community Health Assessment and Health Improvement Plan.
- There is a leadership team that is active in decision making of the vision for the group.
- The group is coordinated by the Jasper County Health Department Administrator.
- The meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, except in January and July. Time: 10:30 AM at the Administration Building.
- This is not a government organization of Jasper County.
- Please contact us if you would like more information or to be added to the distribution list. Email: jaspercocares@jasperia.org
- The agendas and post packets are posted on the website. Jasper Co Cares website
- The online Jasper County Resource Guide or Directory is updated regularly. Please email changes to jaspercocares@jasperia.org
- All agencies can submit free events to the Jasper Co. calendar. Jasper Co. Calendar
Keywords: Jasper Co Cares, JCC, Health and Human Service, Health Providers,
Newton, IA 50208
Tobacco
Quitline Iowa
Free tobacco cessation program.
See website for coaching, education, or medication information.
Keywords: tobacco, smoking, vaping, vape, cigarettes
Wigs
Strands of Strength
Established in 2011 by a cancer survivor, Strands of Strength (SOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide new wigs free of charge to cancer patients in financial need and suffering hair loss due to treatment. The wigs offered by Strands of Strength disguise hair loss, decrease feelings of vulnerability, and provide greater self-esteem, hopefully resulting in the personal strength needed to successfully battle the disease.
Keywords: Cancer, wig, hair loss, oncology,
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
