As the Campus works collaboratively to help you, we are also working in collaboration with several agencies in the community, helping everyone become successful. We want to connect you with the resources and agencies you need. If you are in need a resource that is not listed contact us at clarrissa.newman@lakincampus.org.

CB Helps
Connect to resources, human service professionals and agencies in and around Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Council Bluffs Public Library

• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program available to children birth through age 4 living in Council Bluffs.

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking

• Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
  Emergency shelter, counseling, housing and support services, education and legal assistance.

• Women’s Center for Advancement - WCA
  Victim services and prevention and education.

Iowa Legal Aid
Free legal advice for eligible clients. We provide full legal representation, brief advice, self-help materials.

Iowa WorkForce Development
Job searching, employment programs and services and filing for unemployment.

Family Support

• Family Inc.
  Maternal Child Health, Home Visitation, I-Smile and First Five.

• Early Head Start & Head Start - West Central Community Action
  Home based program for prenatal women and families with children birth to three and
  early childhood development program serving low-income children from age three to five and their families.

• Child and Family Resource Network
  Support programs assisting families in building strong, healthy relationships including: infant massage, potty training assistance, behavioral support, breastfeeding support, connection to community resources, budgeting, and more.

Food Pantries
Finding the right resources can mean the difference between barely getting by – and moving forward with your life. Here, you’ll find details on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility, as well as information about the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry program.

Metro Bus System
Bus system routes, fees and rider guides.

Council Bluffs Utilities
Mid American Energy, Black Hills Energy, CB Water Works, Cox and Century Link

Utility Assistance

• General Assistance
  Assists persons in need of rental, utility or medication assistance.

• Inter-Faith Response
  Financial assistance, where possible, to prevent homelessness by eviction or utility shut-offs.

• West Central
  Aid to qualifying low-income Iowa households in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season.

Food Pantries & Meal Sites