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Help in Independence
7 service locations · 1 recurring meeting
Family and youth
Independence Early Childhood Center
Child care and early childhood education
1009 1st St W, Independence · 319-334-2086
Head Start early childhood program — 10 funded slots; operated by Tri-County Child & Family Development Council, Inc..
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
105 2nd Ave. NE, Independence · 319-334-6081
LIHEAP intake office serving Buchanan County
Food assistance
Hope Wesleyan Church
Meal program
505 4Th Ave Ne, Independence · (319) 332-0597
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence Comm School District.
Mental health
Mental health treatment facility
2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence · 319-364-0259
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
Mental health treatment facility
2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence · 319-334-2583
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2349 Jamestown Avenue, Independence · 310-334-4010
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1827 1st Street West, Independence · 319-334-4035
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Elevator Is Broken Please Use Steps!
Tue 19:00 · in-person · Living Water ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
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