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This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Polk
Children & Families of Iowa’s Domestic Violence Services Program
1111 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50314
Hotline: (515) 243-6147 (24 hours)
Phone: (515) 288-1981
Fax: (515) 288-9109
URL: https://cfiowa.org/programs/domestic-violence/
Children & Families of Iowa provides help to people affected by domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, support groups, medical and court advocacy, community education, and more. Serving Polk and Warren counties.
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services
2309 Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50310
Phone: (515) 286-3600
Fax: (515) 286-2032
URL: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/community-family-youth-services/community-and-fam…
Email: pccas@polkcountyiowa.gov
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services provides free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault. Services include: crisis intervention, advocacy with law enforcement agencies, court advocacy, support groups, referrals to community services, and more. Serving Polk County.
Pottawattamie
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
1215 North BroadwayCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
Hotline: (888) 612-0266 or (712) 328-0266 (24 hours)
Phone: (712) 256-2059
URL: https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org/services/domestic-violence-sexual-assault/
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program, formerly known as Phoenix House, offers services and support to anyone affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. They offer the following services: a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, court advocacy, empowerment education, support groups, and outreach. The shelter provide safe, confidential living for up to eight families at a time. Serving Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties.
