IOWA COVID-19 RESOURCES

CURRENT COVID-19 INFORMATION: For the latest updates from the Iowa Governor’s office on COVID-19: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov 

GET TESTED FOR COVID-19:  Iowa is now offering drive through testing for those who qualify after taking an online assessment at www.testiowa.com

UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICES: People can apply for unemployment here, https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/

COVID-19 PUBLIC HOTLINE: For Iowans with questions about COVID-19, a public hotline is open 24/7 by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-244-7431 (Español disponible)

CRISIS TEXT LINE: To access the Crisis Text Line, text “TALK” to 741741

FREE COVID-19 LEGAL ADVICE: Contact Iowa Legal Aid for free legal advice at: https://www.iowalegalaid.org

REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT: Request an absentee ballot and return to auditor’s office: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf 

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE:  Call 1-800-273-8255

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: Call 1-800-799-7233 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522

FOOD PANTRIES: Find a food pantry near you go to: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/

CHILDCARE: Looking for childcare during COVID-19? Go to https://dhs.iowa.gov/childcare-covid-19 to find open spots or facilities.

FREE LEGAL HELP: https://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/2020-coronavirus-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE: To apply for assistance visit: https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/liheap.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: http://volunteeriowa.galaxydigital.com