Resources Across Iowa

National Respite Resources

The National Respite Network maintains a searchable data base for respite programs throughout the nation. Search the data base and find respite providers near you. If you are caring for a person that is elderly you may also want to search the Iowa Eldercare Locator.

• Locate Respite Near You
• The Eldercare Locator
• Caring for an Elderly Parent

Iowa Respite Resources

Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition is working with providers and funders of respite to identify and catelog all of the resources across the State of Iowa.  If you are aware of respite resources that we have not listed, such as volunteer programs, funding programs, respite providers, or additional resources that families might use, please let us know. 

• Find a Provider
• LifeLong Links

Iowa Resources

• Estate Planning
• Learn About Iowa Medicaid Waivers
• State of Iowa
• State Government Agencies
• Department of Public Health
• Department of Inspections and Appeals
• Department of Human Services
• Home and Community Based Waiver Services
• Developmental Disabilities Councils
• Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
• Iowa Persons with Disabilities
• Iowa State Association of Counties
• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Iowa Workforce Development
• SAMSHA

Other Resources and Agencies

• NAMI - Iowa  (800) 417-0417
• Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. - (800) 779-2508
• Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services - (515) 283-7999
• Iowa State Association of Counties - (515) 244-7181
• Magellan (Iowa Plan) - (515) 223-0306
• National Association of Social Workers - Iowa Chapter - (515) 277-1117
• Polk County Health Services - (515) 243-4545
• Uof I Department of Psychiatry - (319) 384-8999