NORTHWEST IOWA RESIDENTS
SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.
- Residents of Woodbury County should contact the Community Action Agency of Siouxland at 712-274-1610.
- Residents of Plymouth County should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836
FEMA (IOWA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/iowa
WOODBURY COUNTY DISASTER MANGEMENT
https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/emergency_management/
CITY OF SIOUX CITY
https://www.sioux-city.org/home
STATE OF IOWA
Iowa Disaster Recovery | Iowa.gov
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS
SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.
- Residents of Union (SD) should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836.
FEMA (SOUTH DAKOTA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/south%20dakota
CITY OF NORTH SIOUX CITY
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov
UNION COUNTY DISASTER MANAGEMENT
https://unioncountysd.org/emergency-management/
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
https://governor.sd.gov/priorities/disaster-relief.aspx
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
*If you have additional resources to add please email hhennings@unitedwaysiouxland.com
Do you or someone you know need assistance? The following Resource Guides list agencies in your area that can assist you.
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Growing Community Connections Resources Guide can be found here.
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United Way of Siouxland Funded Programs can be found here.
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Mental Health Referral Guide courtesy of Siouxland Mental Health Roundtable and Siouxland District Health can be found here.
( The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF
COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (MULTIPLES)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH MULTIPLES)
Mental Health Referral Guide
siouxlanddistricthealth.org
(The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org
DIAL: 988 *24-Hours*
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services
https://boysandgirlshomeiowa.org
712-293-4900
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City
www.cathchar.com
712-252-4547
Heartland Counseling
*Also Provides Substance Use & Aid Services*
https://www.heartlandcounselingservices.org/
(402) 494-3337
Siouxland Mental Health Center
https://www.siouxlandmentalhealth.com/
712-252-3871
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
https://iowaccrr.org/
Iowa Child Care Connect
https://iachildcareconnect.org/
Nebraska Child Care Referral Network
https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/
Child Care of America
https://www.childcareaware.org/resources/ccrr-search/
Information on choosing a quality child care option can be found here. Spanish poster found here.
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.aasiouxcity.org/
(712) 252-1333
Gamblers Anonymous
https://yourlifeiowa.org/en/gambling
1-800-238-7633 (BETS OFF) *24-Hours*
Narcotics Anonymous
https://iowa-na.org/na-meetings/
(712) 279-0733
Rosecrance Jackson Centers
https://rosecrancejackson.org
(800) 472-9018
Center for Siouxland
https://www.centerforsiouxland.org
712-252-1861
Center for Siouxland's VITA Program
You may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation, and may access free online tax preparation sites or schedule an appointment for a trained volunteer to complete your taxes for you. You may also be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Care Tax Credits if you have children and earned $67,000 or less in 2024. This is your money to keep and save.
Call Center for Siouxland for more information: (712) 252-1861 ext. 11
Click here to learn more: https://centerforsiouxland.org/vita-income-taxes/
Want to create your Last Will & Testament 100% free?
One sentence in your will is all it takes to have a lasting impact on Siouxland by leaving a gift to our endowment fund. To help ease the process of making or updating your will, the United Way has partnered with FreeWill.com.
This tool is free to use even if you do not choose to leave a gift to the United Way and it is a quick and intuitive way to write your will. Spend a few minutes creating your will now and stop spending hours worrying about the consequences of not having a last will and testament.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) utility assistance is available in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota for households that qualify. If your household qualifies, LIHEAP payments are sent directly to the provider of your heat energy.
For eligibility information, contact the LIHEAP agency in your state.
IOWA – Application dates – November 1 – April 30
Community Action Agency of Siouxland – 712-274-1610
https://caasiouxland.org/what-we-do/programs/liheap.html
NEBRASKA – Application dates – October 1 – March 31
Department of Health & Human Services – 800-383-4278
https://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/energy-assistance.aspx
SOUTH DAKOTA – Application year-round
Department of Social Services
https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/energyassistance/lowincome.aspx
If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, please do not wait until your utilities are shut off to reach out for assistance. Once the power is off, there are additional fees before it can be restored and all resources require an application. You may be without power for a day or two while your application is processed.
Highway Helper Program
https://iowadot.gov/news/2025-05-06/highway-helper-program-expanding-sioux-city
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Highway Helper program has added Sioux City to its current list of service areas that includes Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, and the Quad Cities.
Keeping you safe and moving on the roads so everyone has reliable drive times and reduced traffic backups is a goal of the program. The free service assists motorists with flat tires, jump starts, and fuel to quickly clear stalled vehicles.
If more extensive repairs are needed, Highway Helpers can transport a driver to a safe location where they can make those repair arrangements.
Highway Helper services include:
- Debris removal
- Traffic control
- Checking welfare
- Tagging abandoned vehicles
- Providing fuel
- Providing directions
- Jump starting
- Motorist transport
- Push/pull vehicles
- Repair flat tires
If you find yourself stranded and in need of assistance, call the non-emergency number, 712-279-6960. For emergencies dial 911.
During normal service hours, law enforcement will contact the Traffic Management Center to dispatch a Highway Helper to your location. Highway Helper vehicles are on patrol during normal service hours in high traffic volume corridors looking for motorists needing assistance.
Highway Helper services in Sioux City is available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays:
- Two trucks patrolling I-29, U.S. 20, and U.S. 75 beginning on May 7
If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, accessing childcare or other essential services, contact 211.
Help is available via texting, phone call and their website.
Are you a community member looking for food, housing, transportation, peer support, or other services? Visit Unite Iowa.
FREE Prescription Discount Program
United Way of Siouxland has partnered with SingleCare, a prescription discount program. SingleCare works directly with pharmacies to negotiate up to 80% off prescription prices. The free program works for those with insurance or not, and those on Medicare.
In 2022, Siouxlanders saved over $61,000 on their prescriptions on using SingleCare.
Cards are free and can be used on phone orders and with insurance.
United Way of Siouxland does have pre-activated SingleCare cards. You can also get your free card today at: singlecare.com
CLICK HERE: SingleCare Frequently Asked Questions
CLICK HERE: Printable Discount Card (English & Spanish)