Community Resources

NORTHWEST IOWA RESIDENTS

SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.

Residents of Woodbury County should contact the Community Action Agency of Siouxland at 712-274-1610.
Residents of Plymouth County should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836

FEMA (IOWA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/iowa

WOODBURY COUNTY DISASTER MANGEMENT
https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/emergency_management/

CITY OF SIOUX CITY
https://www.sioux-city.org/home

STATE OF IOWA
Iowa Disaster Recovery | Iowa.gov

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS

SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.

Residents of Union (SD) should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836.

FEMA (SOUTH DAKOTA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/south%20dakota

CITY OF NORTH SIOUX CITY
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov

UNION COUNTY DISASTER MANAGEMENT
https://unioncountysd.org/emergency-management/

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
https://governor.sd.gov/priorities/disaster-relief.aspx

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

*If you have additional resources to add please email hhennings@unitedwaysiouxland.com

Resource Guides

Do you or someone you know need assistance? The following Resource Guides list agencies in your area that can assist you.

Southeast South Dakota Resource Directory can be found here.
Plymouth County Resource Directory can be found here.
Growing Community Connections Resources Guide can be found here.
United Way of Siouxland Community Partners can be found here.
Mental Health Referral Guide courtesy of Siouxland Mental Health Roundtable and Siouxland District Health can be found here.
( The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (MULTIPLES)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH MULTIPLES)

Senior Resources

Connections Area Agency on Aging (website)

Connections Area Agency on Aging (brochure)

Senior Living in Iowa - Caring.com

Senior Companion Program of Greater Siouxland (brochure)

Foster Grandparent Program of Greater Siouxland (brochure)

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Referral Guide
s iouxlanddistricthealth.org
(The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org
DIAL: 988 *24-Hours*

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services
https://boysandgirlshomeiowa.org
712-293-4900

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City
www.cathchar.com
712-252-4547

Heartland Counseling
*Also Provides Substance Use & Aid Services*
https://www.heartlandcounselingservices.org/
(402) 494-3337

Siouxland Mental Health Center
https://www.siouxlandmentalhealth.com/
712-252-3871

Child Care Services

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
https://iowaccrr.org/

Iowa Child Care Connect
https://iachildcareconnect.org/

Nebraska Child Care Referral Network
https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/

Child Care of America
https://www.childcareaware.org/resources/ccrr-search/

Information on choosing a quality child care option can be found here. Spanish poster found here.

Substance Use & Addiction Services

Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.aasiouxcity.org/
(712) 252-1333

Gamblers Anonymous
https://yourlifeiowa.org/en/gambling
1-800-238-7633 (BETS OFF) *24-Hours*

Narcotics Anonymous
https://iowa-na.org/na-meetings/
(712) 279-0733

Rosecrance Jackson Centers
https://rosecrancejackson.org
(800) 472-9018

Credit Counseling Services

Center for Siouxland
https://www.centerforsiouxland.org
712-252-1861

Center for Siouxland's VITA Program

If you earned $64,000 or less in 2023, you may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation. You may also be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Care Tax Credits. This is your money to keep and save.

Call Center for Siouxland for more information: (712) 252-1861 ext. 11

What to bring:

Valid photo ID for taxpayer and spouse
Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents
Copy of last year's tax return or tax transcript
Proof of income (W-2, W-2G, 1099, 1099R) from all sources
Interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099)
Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit
If married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present
IRS Letter 6419 - Only if you received advance Child Tax Credit payments

Other Services

Want to create your Last Will & Testament 100% free?

One sentence in your will is all it takes to have a lasting impact on Siouxland by leaving a gift to our endowment fund. To help ease the process of making or updating your will, the United Way has partnered with FreeWill.com.

This tool is free to use even if you do not choose to leave a gift to the United Way and it is a quick and intuitive way to write your will. Spend a few minutes creating your will now and stop spending hours worrying about the consequences of not having a last will and testament.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) utility assistance is available in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota for households that qualify. If your household qualifies, LIHEAP payments are sent directly to the provider of your heat energy.

For eligibility information, contact the LIHEAP agency in your state.

IOWA – Application dates – November 1 – April 30

Community Action Agency of Siouxland – 712-274-1610

https://caasiouxland.org/what-we-do/programs/liheap.html

NEBRASKA – Application dates – October 1 – March 31

Department of Health & Human Services – 800-383-4278

https://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/energy-assistance.aspx

SOUTH DAKOTA – Application year-round

Department of Social Services

https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/energyassistance/lowincome.aspx

If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, please do not wait until your utilities are shut off to reach out for assistance. Once the power is off, there are additional fees before it can be restored and all resources require an application. You may be without power for a day or two while your application is processed.

211

If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, accessing childcare or other essential services, contact 211.
Help is available via texting, phone call and their website.

Unite Iowa

Are you a community member looking for food, housing, transportation, peer support, or other services? Visit Unite Iowa.

SingleCare

FREE Prescription Discount Program

United Way of Siouxland has partnered with SingleCare, a prescription discount program. SingleCare works directly with pharmacies to negotiate up to 80% off prescription prices. The free program works for those with insurance or not, and those on Medicare.

In 2022, Siouxlanders saved over $61,000 on their prescriptions on using SingleCare.

Cards are free and can be used on phone orders and with insurance.
United Way of Siouxland does have pre-activated SingleCare cards. You can also get your free card today at: singlecare.com