Southern Iowa Economic Development Association

Energy assistance:the energy assistance program is available to assist with partial payment of heating costs for qualified applicants. Applications may be made at any of the neighborhood resource centers. The program provides several types of assistance. The amount of the payment is based on the family income, number of individuals in the family, type of housing and type of heating fuel used.

Substance abuse:the organization's substance abuse services program is licensed by the iowa department of public health. Behavioral health and treatment services provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and evaluation services. The program begins with the thorough evaluation of the treatment needs of clients followed by the development of a comprehensive treatment plan intended to address the specific concerns identified by the client. Aftercare and referral are also available.

Community services

Food programs

Weatherization assistance:our organization's weatherization services is contracted through federal and state grants. Weatherization services help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low-income persones, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

Discretionary activities-we added a daycare center and became fiscal agent for iowa community action.

Family development