Human Trafficking (Find services or report a tip)

• Iowa Helpline: 1-800-770-1650 or text "IOWAHELP" to 20121

• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text “233733”

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)

 

Emergency Shelter 

• Friends of the Family

  • #319-233-3094

  • www.fofia.org/

  • Providing safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

  • Located in Waverly, Iowa

 

• Waypoint (Adults & Families)

  • #319-366-7999

  • www.waypointservices.org/

  • Assisting people experiencing homelessness and connecting them to the most appropriate housing intervention.

  • For assistance:

    • Call the Housing Services team: 319.366.7999 or 833.739.0065

      • Leave a detailed message with a reliable phone number

    • Email: ce@waypointservices.org

    • Enter your contact information into the online portal: www.iowahousinghelp.com

 

• Foundation 2 (Youth, ages 11-17)

  • #319-366-8797

  • www.foundation2.org/services/youth-shelter/

  • Providing emergency shelter for youth experiencing a personal or family crisis which makes it necessary to temporarily live away from home.

  • 3015 12th Ave SW Cedar Rapids

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Other Resources in Iowa

Get connected to a variety of resources: housing, clothing, food, child care, transportation, health care, family resources, counseling, substance recovery programs, financial assistance, and other basic needs.

 

• 2-1-1

  • “United Way 211 is a free, confidential information and referral helpline and website serving 42 counties in Iowa.”

  • www.211iowa.org

  • CALL: Dial 2-1-1

  • TEXT: Zip Code TO 898211

 

Other Resources in Linn County

• Linn County Community Resources

• www.linncountyiowa.gov/130/Community-Resources