Community Resources

State Government Programs

• Food assistance
• Cash assistance

Linn County General Assistance

General Assistance serves individuals and families in Linn County who are experiencing a financial crisis

• Phone: (319) 366-7999 (Waypoint Services)
• Hours: Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

211 Iowa Hotline

With resources in food, shelter, utility assistance, and much more, 211 is here to help you find what you are looking for.

• Phone: Call 211

Cedar Rapids Salvation Army

Apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of rents & utilities.

• Phone: (319) 364-9131
• Contact email: SACedarRapids@usc.SalvationArmy.org

Waypoint Services Rapid Rehousing

Rapid Re-Housing focuses on securing permanent housing as quickly as possible for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

• Phone: (319) 366-7999 or (833) 739-0065
• Contact: ce@waypointservices.org.  

My Care Community (Healthcare)

My Care Community is an extensive network of community organizations who work together to help individuals find the care they need.

Phone: (319) 892-6070

988 Lifeline (Mental Health)

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988’s caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

• Phone: Call or text 9-8-8 for support.
• Hours: 24/7/365

Community Health Free Clinic

Community Health Free Clinic is a nonprofit organization that provides free medical, dental, vision and prescription services for those without access to or the ability to pay for healthcare in our community.

• Phone: (319) 363-0416
• Hours: Monday from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

State Government Resource

State of Missouri

Federal Shutdown Impacts

Douglass Community Housing Services

Offers housing stability assistance through partnerships with state and federal grants, providing help with housing and utility expenses for low-income households.

• Phone: (573) 221-3892

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System

The Care Management team at Hannibal Regional has created community resource guides in an effort to provide community members with easy access to resources they may need.

• Phone: (573) 248-1300

United Way 2-1-1 Hotline

If you need help – for anything from daycare to rental assistance to counseling to vocational training – your local 2-1-1 is here to help.

• Phone: Dial 211 for Immediate Support
• Hours: 24/7

988 Lifeline (Mental Health)

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol, or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988’s caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

• Phone: Call or text 9-8-8 for support.
• Hours: 24/7/365