Advocacy for Iowa County

Access 2 Independence of Eastern Iowa Corridor
381 E. College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 · Map »
319-338-3870 or 319-471-0588
Access 2 Independence is a Center for Independent Living, which is a non-profit, non-residential community-based organization run by and for people with disabilities. Access 2 Independence is a consumer controlled organization and provides direct support services in the four core areas of advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent skills training. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves in order to achieve greater independence and integrated community participation.
317 7th Ave. SE,Suite 402, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · Map »
319-294-9699 24 hr help line- 800-272-3900
Jessie Parker Bldg. 510 E 12th St. Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 52240 · Map »
515-725-3333 800-532-3213
Iowa Dept on Aging
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 · Map »
319-398-5559 or 800-332-5934 (toll-free)
1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240-6626 · Map »
319-351-5665 or 1-800-897-3052 (toll-free)
Iowa City Hospice’s Mission: Our mission is to be the leaders in providing exceptional patient-centered palliative care and grief support to anyone affected by a terminal illness. Iowa City Hospice’s Principle of Practice: As a community-oriented, not-for-profit organization, Iowa City Hospice is dedicated to offering services to everyone regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 · Map »
515-281-1333 or 1-800-362-2587 (toll-free)
1305 E Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50319 · Map »
515-281-3147
Lucas State OfficeBldg., 321 East 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0083 · Map »
1-515-281-4115
Jessie M. Parker Building 510 E 12th Street, Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50319-9025 · Map »
1-800-532-3213 (toll-free)
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Jessie Parker Bldg. 510 E 12th St. Rm 2, Des Moines, IA 50319 · Map »
319-541-0318
Description of Organization and Service Provided The Visibility Action Team is a volunteer organization that seeks to provide information, resources, and advocacy to older adults in Johnson County who are lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, trans-sexual, queer, or intersex. We provide training to service providers on how to provide culturally competent services to the LGBTTQI community of older adults. We publish a resource guide on services for LGTTQI older adults and are conducting a survey of community needs. Our goal is create awareness of the experiences and needs of this marginalized and often silent group of elders.
5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312-1437 · Map »
1-515-633-9534
800-532-5274 or 866-512-3861 (toll-free)
Patient Assistance Program
2533 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 · Map »
319-338-9212
Systems Unlimited, Inc. is a non-profit corporation serving people with disabilities and other challenges throughout eastern Iowa. Our mission is to serve children, adults and families with disabilities and other challenges to achieve their maximum potential and quality of life. Our successes have made us a recognized leader in the area and the field of human services
Please Note: Iowa City Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.