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Morningside College staff are creating a YouTube Channel of fun learning activities for kids.
17 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids. Break out these creative indoor play ideas for kids while you’re cooped up at home. All you’ll need are a few simple, inexpensive supplies.
17 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
Visit this website to find a food pantry in the Siouxland area
Multi-Lingual Hotline available to help expand access and capacity to Iowans who are limited in English. Interpretations available in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarawanda, Kirundi/Kinyamulenge, French, Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Nepali, Somali, Tigrinya, Kunama, Amharic, Nuer, Mabaan, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and more. 1-877-558-2609
Families can apply for the Energy Assistance program at their local community action agency. This program can help pay a portion of an eligible household’s utility bill. Eligibility is based on household size and income. Community action agencies have other types of help available, such as food and clothing pantries, and other services.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It began in the United States in 1949 with the purpose to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale.
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services Mental health services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Telehealth services. 712-293-4700
Catholic Charities Provides assistance to anyone regardless of age or religious preference. Telehealth services available. 712-252-4547 email: info@cathchar.com.
Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. Provides a wide range of services to anyone, has multilingual services available, and offers Telehealth therapy available.
402-494-3337 Crisis Line: 402-494-7655
Plains Area Mental Health Center Mental health services for people of all ages and background. Telehealth services available. 1-800-325-1192
The Salvation Army has a Chaplain Support Line for anyone that needs emotional or spiritual care.
1-888-651-7294
Siouxland Mental Health Center Offering Psychiatry, Therapy and Community Support services to all, regardless of ability to pay. 712-252-3871
Iowa’s future depends on the safety and well-being of its children. Together, community members and organizations can help ensure safe and nurturing childhoods for youth, leading to a more prosperous society tomorrow.
Below you will find detailed information on the various programs and initiatives where we are currently focused, including how they align with the protective factors framework.
The Siouxland Humane Society has a Pet Food and Supply Bank. Since this has started they have given out over 4000 pounds of pet food, along with other supplies and needs. Agencies that see families in need can refer them to us if they have a need for pet food, supplies or services that will keep their pets in the family.