Social Services Resources
Emergency Services
24 Hour Crisis Line
641.683.3122 or 800.464.8340
800.877.2988
800.362.2178
Energy Services
Americorps Weatherization Program
Free Energy Audit with affordable follow-up services available.
Alliant Energy Energy Assessments
Energy assessments for home, farm or business.
Faith
Fairfield Ministerial Association
Christian clergy of the Fairfield, Iowa area associating to support each other and to serve our community.
Beth Shalom Fairfield
Bringing together the Jewish community in Fairfield.
Sri Devi Mandir
Hindu temple in Fairfield.
Food Resources
Lord’s Cupboard Food Bank
Jefferson County’s Emergency Food Pantry
Free dinner/gathering every 2nd Thursday.
5:30 PM
Four Square Gospel Church
1700 South Main St.
“Come to Supper”
Free Hot Meals every Tuesday.
6:00 to 7:00 PM
First Lutheran Church
201 West Briggs
Contact: Pastor Greg Friedrich, 641.472.4184
Human Services
Department of Human Services
Assistance for children & families, adults and seniors
Grants for Native Americans
Native american grants that could help low income individuals and families.
La Leche League
Helping to develop and deepen the close relationship between a mother and her child.
Raising Fairfield Parents Group
A page for parents to network and help each other.
Information on government grants, private organization grants, charities grants, and help from churches
- Family support services
- Child development
- Housing stabilization
- Mental health services
Single Mothers Grants
Directory of single mother grants that help with rent, utility bills, child care, education, medication, housing, medical bills, and mortgage, among others.
The National Alliance for Caregiving partners with other caregiving associations and groups to provide additional resources to help family caregivers address and cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one.
Organization for ages 21 – 40 focused on cultivating community awareness and providing professional, social, volunteer networking opportunities to members. Monthly events.
Mental Health Services
BestColleges.com
The top mental health challenges facing students
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Fact sheets for mental health, related conditions and treatment & services.
HOPE for Life
Mental health education & events
Let’s Go JeffCo
Fairfield & Jefferson County Mental Health Alliance
Senior Support
Assisted Living Research Institute
Providing information to help with decisions that need to be made by seniors, caregivers, influencers, and leaders in the senior care industry.
Fairfield Community Center
Contact the Fairfield Senior Center regarding discounted meals, Bingo, card games and other events.
Milestones (for Iowa Seniors)
Milestones Home
Milestones is the “go to place” for up-to-date, local aging and disability information. Get the knowledge and resources to help you, or the person you care about, stay independent and connected.
RSVP – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
A United Way volunteer program for individuals aged 55 and older.
Substance Abuse Programs
Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment Services offering Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction
A wealth of alcohol-related resources, support groups, and help lines for those struggling with alcoholism.
Locations, days and times
Locations, days and times
Veterans Resources
Veterans Affairs Commission
Assistance for veterans and their dependents
Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required support.
Jefferson County veterans resources
Many men and women who are serving or have served in the United States military struggle with addiction.
Grants for Veterans in Iowa
Free detailed information on grants for Iowa veterans. (For grants in other states, go to the Home page after clicking the Grants link)
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