Free Clinics & Public Health

Iowa City: Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic offers school and work physicals, eye exams, dental care, diabetes screening and treatment, and referral to other health care services, among many other health care services.

Iowa City: Planned Parenthood

Offers pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, abortions, HIV testing, LGBT services, men’s health care, and other women’s health services.
850 Orchard Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
877-811-7526
website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/iowa-city/52246/iowa-city-health-center-2470-90380
Hours: Mon: 9-4. Tues: 8:30-4 Wed: 8-4. Th/F 12-5 pm.

Iowa City: Emma Goldman Clinic

Women’s clinic with services that include gynecology, birth control, abortions, STI treatment, teen clinics, massage therapy, men’s services and trans health initiatives. They provide free pregnancy testing and options counseling, referrals, blood pressure checks and birth control/STI consultations on a walk-in basis.

227 N. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 337-2111
Website: info@emmagoldman.com
Hours: 9-5 M-F and some Saturdays

Website: https://www.emmagoldman.com

Iowa City: Johnson County Public Health Department

The public health department offers HIV testing, WIC, environmental health resources, and community education.
Health & Human Services Building
855 S Dubuque St, Suite 217, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-6040
HIV/hepatitis screening hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Website: http://www.johnson-county.com/dept_health.aspx?id=4485

Columbus Junction: Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

Offers health care primarily to serve indigent, medically underserved and underinsured populations and gives assistance to special populations. Has primary care services, immunizations, dental care, prenatal care, and pediatric care. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance and offers sliding scale fee discount for uninsured/underinsured, but patients must provide documentation.
2409 Spring Street Columbus City Iowa 52737
(844) 487-9241
Website: http://www.chcseia.com/

Columbus Junction: Washington County Public Health

Provides public health services including WIC, environmental health, maternal health, home care, communicable disease control, and vaccinations.
110 N Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 52353
319-653-7758 (general)
319-653-2107 (on call nurse)
Hours: 8-4:30 M-F   Website: http://www.washph.com/Contact.aspx

West Liberty: Trinity Muscatine Public Health

Muscatine County’s public health work is contracted through Trinity Muscatine, who provides services including immunizations, communicable disease treatment and follow-up, screening for lead poisoning, well-child examinations, prenatal education, and linkages with community resources. Most educational programs are not free.
1609 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA
(563) 263-0122

Free Legal Aid

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice

Helps with family based immigration, DACA, green card applications, asylum, temporary protected status, detention and removal defense, naturalization and citizenship
Phone #: (515) 255–9809 
Email: info@iowammj.org

Iowa Legal Aid

Phone #: 1-800-532-1503. 
Free civil and legal aid

Housing & Crisis

Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) and Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

DVIP provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, safety‑planning help, and legal or medical advocacy for individuals experiencing domestic violence, while RVAP offers 24/7 support for anyone affected by sexual assault, including hospital and legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and prevention education. 

Phone #: 800-373-1043 / 800-228-1625 

Address: 1105 S Gilbert Court, Iowa city, IA 52240

Iowa City: Shelter House

Iowa City’s only general homeless shelter with 70 beds and breakfast and dinner provided. People can stay for up to 30 days in the emergency shelter or up to 90 days in the transitional shelter program with active case management services to help them achieve stable housing and employment. There are special programs for veterans and families, job training, and a nursing clinic at their site.

Drop-in Service Hours:
-Monday-Friday 1-4 PM
-Saturday-Sunday 8-10 AM
-Sign-up for admission to shelter begins daily at 6:00 PM. You must be present to sign up.
429 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-0326
Website: http://www.shelterhouseiowa.org/

Iowa City: Johnson County Crisis Center

Services include food bank, emergency assistance, and 24 hour crisis line that anyone can use.
1121 Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-0140 (crisis line- 24 hours)
319-351-2726 (business line)
319-351-0128 (food bank)
Website: http://jccrisiscenter.org/

Financial Support

Call (319) 569-6393 for rent/utility help + security deposit assistance + birth certificates and identification + clothing vouchers + gas vouchers + prescription medical assistance + temporary mailing address + career referral

Healing Prairie Farm

Provides youth in crisis a therapeutic place to receive care 

Phone # :319-255-7006

Johnson/Iowa County: Mobile Crisis

Ask to have Mobile Crisis Response dispatched in Johnson or Iowa County.

Phone # 1-855-581-8111

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call/text 988

Waypoint

Coordinated entry – Helps you connect with other housing resources. 

Rapid re-housing – Will help you search for and be placed in housing quickly.

Phone # : 319-366-7999

Insurance & Financial Assistance

Columbus Junction: Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc

Offers health care primarily to serve indigent, medically underserved and underinsured populations and gives assistance to special populations. Has primary care services, immunizations, dental care, prenatal care, and pediatric care. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance and offers sliding scale fee discount for uninsured/underinsured, but patients must provide documentation.
2409 Spring Street Columbus City Iowa 52737
(844) 487-9241
Website: http://www.chcseia.com/index.htm

Iowa City: Hawk-i Health Care Insurance

Hawk-i is free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children (up to 19 years of age).

Iowa City: Proteus

A service that provides job training, health care, and financial assistance for underserved people in Iowa primarily focused on migrant workers. Mobile Clinic partners with Proteus for specific summer migrant worker clinics, but also they engage in a variety of other services.
1548 Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-248-0178
website: http://www.proteusinc.net/

Iowa Medicaid

Apply in person at: 855 s. Dubuque Street suite 102 Iowa city, IA 52240

Apply by phone # : 1-855-889-7985

Apply at https://www.medicare.gov/

Iowa Navigator

Helpline providing free assistance with enrolling in insurance 

Email: navigator@firstchoiceservices.org

Search Iowa Navigator online to learn more

Medicare

(65+, people with disabilities, people with kidney failure)

Get started here: https://www.medicare.gov/

Need a Fresh, Hot Meal?

Agape Cafe

Offers hot, fresh meals every Wednesday morning every 7:30 am - 9:00 am.

Address: Old Brick 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, IA 52240

Iowa City Free Lunch

"Come on down and get a bite to eat!”

No identification or paperwork involved, all you just need to do is show up. Monday through Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm all year long

1105 Gilbert Ct. Suite 100, Iowa City, IA 52240 

Phone #: (319) 337-6283

SNAP and Food Pantries

CommUnity Food Pantry at Pepperwood Plaza

The Food Bank at Pepperwood Plaza provides produce, bakery, deli, dairy, health, baby, hygiene and non-perishable items. We primarily serve residents of Johnson County, IA. Each household may receive grocery assistance once per week. Clients may choose their own items with some limits based on family size. Pre-made bags are available for individuals who prefer not to shop.

USDA Foods are available to anyone who is eligible without providing any additional information. There are no income limits or other requirements to receive non-USDA food at CommUnity Food Bank. Households with addresses residing in Johnson County are eligible for full Food Pantry Membership (access to non-USDA foods).
Shopping at the Food Bank is completely free and confidential.

Closed: Saturdays before Labor Day & Memorial Day

Phone: (319) 351-0128

Address: 1045 Highway 6 East, Iowa City, IA 52240

Coralville Community Food Pantry

Weekly food assistance. The only qualification to receive assistance is to be a Coralville, Tiffin, or Oxford resident. Can visit once a week to select food and personal care items.

Free summer lunch and school break nutrition for all, free community meal every few months for all.

Address: 804 13th Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241

Hours: Tuesday: 2-6pm, Wednesday: 4-6pm, Thursday: 11:30am-1:30pm, Friday: 11am-1pm (seniors 60+ & individuals w/disabilities only), Saturday: 10:30am-1pm

IC Compassion Food Pantry

No requirements and no restrictions.

1035 Wade St., Iowa city, IA 52240 

Phone #: (319) 330-9883

Wednesdays 12-5pm

North Liberty Community Pantry

Can receive food once a week from the pantry and a monthly allotment of clothing. Primarily serve residents of north liberty and rural Johnson county.

Hours: all days of week 9:30 am - 12 pm. Additional hours on Tuesday/Thursday from 3:30-6:00 pm.

350 W. Penn St., North liberty, IA 52317 

Phone #: 319-626-2711

Meals on Wheels of Johnson County

Meals on wheels helps older adults and persons with disabilities in eastern Iowa by delivering fresh, hot meals. Our clients can receive meals for a short duration while they’re recovering from a hospital stay, as respite care for their family who usually provides meals for them, or on an ongoing basis each weekday.

Phone #: 319-338-0515

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Need help paying for groceries? Apply for SNAP! SNAP helps families in need pay for food (you get a certain amount of money every month which you can spend on groceries).

Basic eligibility requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Non‑citizen national, or an eligible non‑citizen. Must meet income guidelines. Must be a resident of Iowa. 

Application assistance phone # : 1-855-944-3663

Ways to Get Low Cost Medications

Hy-vee/Target/Walmart Prescription Program

Certain prescriptions available for: $4 for 30 day

Supply and $10 for a 90 day supply

Anyone can use program!

Iowa SafeNetRx Tool

Medications and medical supplies for little or no cost.

Eligibility: Iowan residents at 200% of federal poverty level or below, or insured/under-insured individuals

Phone #: 866-282-5817 or search iowasafenetrx online

Women and Children's Health

Iowa City: Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) and Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

DVIP provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, safety‑planning help, and legal or medical advocacy for individuals experiencing domestic violence, while RVAP offers 24/7 support for anyone affected by sexual assault, including hospital and legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and prevention education. 

Phone #: 800-373-1043 / 800-228-1625 

Address: 1105 S Gilbert Court, Iowa city, IA 52240

Iowa City: Emma Goldman Clinic

Services that include gynecology, birth control, abortions, STI treatment.

They provide free pregnancy testing and options counseling, referrals, blood pressure checks and birth control/STI consultations on a walk-in basis.

Phone #: 319-337-2111

Iowa City: Hawk-i Health Care Insurance

Hawk-i is free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children (up to 19 years of age).

Iowa City: Planned Parenthood

Offers pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, abortions, and other women’s health services.

Phone #: 877-859-0551

Iowa City: United Action for Youth

A youth organization offering youth activities, support for teen parents, counseling, and health education with the goal of creating a safe space for youth to grow and lead.
Main Office and 24 Hour Crisis Line 1700 S. First Ave Suite 14
319-338-7518
319-358-9406 ext.1
Website: http://www.unitedactionforyouth.org

Iowa City: Women's Health Iowa

Women’s Health Iowa – Child and Adolescent Health addresses health and social concerns regarding kids of all ages.