Healthcare and Medical - Other Resources (Not Providers)

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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.

321 E. 12th St., 6th floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-601-0143

American Cancer Society

Provides information on cancer, staying healthy, treatment & support (transportation/lodging) & more. Helps with questions about health insurance.

1717 Ingersoll Ave., Suite 111
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-253-0147

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.

1-800-AHA-USA-1

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, 

2530 73rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50322
515-309-9507
Other Categories: Educational Resources

American Red Cross - Iowa Rivers Chapter

24 hour phone number: 515-243-4054

Volunteer, give blood, take a class

2116 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-243-7681

Care for Yourself

Free mammograms, pap tests, HPV, & cervical diagnostic testing, & yearly office visit to women ages 40-64 who are uninsured or under-insured, or women who have HPV cancer symptoms.

515-286-2095

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.
319-287-1182

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

505 5th Ave., Suite 600
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-288-9020

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. 

PO Box 859
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-384-1741

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

515-635-1285
Other Categories: Free Resources for Providers

Iowa Donor Network

  • Work­ing Togeth­er to Trans­form Lives Through the Gift of Organ & Tis­sue Donation
800-831-4131

Life Serve Blood Donation

Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend, family member or a stranger in your community!

800-287-4903
Other Categories: Volunteer Opportunities

Main Street Rural Health

865-839-3274

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 below form twice. Please note that all addresses are subject to verification and unverifiable addresses will not receive a shipment.

Condoms, birth control

Cancer

Cancer Clinical Trials in Iowa

Explore your treatment options and learn how you can contribute to cancer research.

Tobacco

Quitline Iowa

Free tobacco cessation program. 

See website for coaching, education, or medication information. 

Keywords: tobacco, smoking, vaping, vape, cigarettes

1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
Other Categories: Hotlines

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, 

515-240-5843
Other Categories: Volunteer Opportunities

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.

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