Aggregating site for all Autism related programs, services and events across Iowa.
Phone: (515) 327-9075
Community Resources
The Beacon of Life offers housing and other support to women experiencing homelessness due to trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence and incarceration.
Phone: (515) 244-4713
24/7 Crisis Team provides comprehensive emergency mental health services including assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. Services are available by phone or in person through our Emergency Department.
Phone: (515) 282-5752 (assistance available 24 hours a day)
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church operates a clothing closet which distributes clothing and household items free of charge.
Phone: (515) 244-8913
Catholic Charities serves the people of southwest Iowa when they find themselves in need. From basic needs of food and shelter, to empowerment programs that lead to housing, employment, and more. Professional counseling services help to sort out barriers that can keep people from being their best. Educational programs build client skills to help them thrive in the future. Services are based on Catholic Social Teaching, which is focused on social justice, dignity, and respect.
Phone: (515) 244-3761
Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.
Phone: (515) 284-5719
CFI provides a range of services, including: domestic violence prevention and intervention, teen programs, family support, early childhood development, mental health and substance abuse. Donation opportunities include Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Shop.
Phone: (515) 288-1981
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 4,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults who have a wide variety of developmental delays, disabilities, acquired injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
Des Moines: 515-280-5332
Johnston: 515-727-8750
Des Moines: 644 24th Street Des Moines, IA 50312
Johnston: 5406 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131
The City of West Des Moines Emergency Medical Services is proud to offer CPR courses from the American Heart Association (AHA). For CPR certification, you may either take BLS or Heartsaver CPR. The course you choose depends on the requirements for your certification, either from your employer or a licensing bureau. Please confirm your requirements prior to registering for a course. If a certification card is not required, you may also choose to learn CPR skills via a Family & Friends course.
Phone: (515) 273-0768
The City of West Des Moines has created this website to help eligible residents find and enroll in discounted internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
City Pet Licenses can be purchased at the following locations and times:
West Des Moines City Hall
Finance Department
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: (515) 222-3580
Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoy romping through the 10 acre fenced play area of the Raccoon River Park Dog Park. The facility is open daily, year round from 6:30 a.m. until dusk and features areas for both large and small dogs. Users are required to purchase a Dog Park Permit to utilize the facility. *All dogs residing in the City of West Des Moines are required by law to have a City Pet License in order to purchase a Raccoon River Dog Park Annual Permit.
(515) 222-3444