Charter Oak

Local offices in Charter Oak

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Charter Oak City Hall

  453 Railroad Street, Charter Oak, IA 51439

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the city clerk about city services, water service, or utility bills.
  Call 712-678-3580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charteroakia.com

• Library · City office

  Charter Oak Public Library

  461 Railroad Street, Charter Oak, IA 51439

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and take part in library programs.
  Call 712-678-3425DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charteroak.lib.ia.us

City of Charter Oak website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Charter Oak

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Crawford County

Charter Oak is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Crawford County DHS

  27 S Main St, Denison, IA 51442

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceResidents can contact the office about state benefit programs and family assistance.Apply online
  Call 712-792-4391DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office

  New Opportunities WIC Site

  23751 Highway 30 East, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible families get food, nutrition support, and referrals.
  Call 712-792-9266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  New Opportunities Inc.

  23751 Highway 30 East, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe agency offers help with energy bills, weatherization, food, and other family needs.
  Call 712-792-9266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newopp.org

• Public health · County office

  Crawford County Community Health

  105 N Main St, Denison, IA 51442

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department offers health programs, screenings, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get food, nutrition support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 712-263-3303DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountyhealth.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Crawford County District Court

  1202 Broadway, Denison, IA 51442

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationResidents can find court information and links for representing themselves.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging

  512 N. Court St., Suite 1, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact Elderbridge for aging services and referrals.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

Everything in Crawford County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026