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Help in Chariton
10 service locations · 2 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Chariton Early Childhood Center
Child care and early childhood education
418 N Main St, Chariton · 641-774-4723
Head Start early childhood program — 40 funded slots; operated by South Central Iowa Community Action Program.
Financial assistance
Utility assistanceFinancial assistance
Chariton · 402-898-5942
Salvation Army service extension
Utility assistance
117 South Grand,, Chariton · 641-217-8180
LIHEAP intake office serving Lucas County
Food assistance
Chariton First United Methodist Church
Meal program
923 Roland Ave, Chariton · 641-774-5023
Food pantry
410 South 7th St, Chariton · 641-774-8146
Van Allen Elementary School
Meal program
1129 Ashland Avenue, Chariton · (641) 774-5048
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Chariton Comm School District.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1711 Osceola Ave, Chariton · 641-774-8484
Housing and shelter
Chariton Housing Agency
Housing assistance
429 S Main St, Chariton · 641-774-2725
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton · 641-774-8484
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
117 South Grand Street, Chariton · 641-683-6747
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
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Mon 19:00 · in-person · St. Andrew's ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
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Wed 19:00 · in-person · St. Andrew's ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
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