Guernsey

Local offices in Guernsey

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

• Local office · City office

  Guernsey City Hall

  407 Cleveland St, Guernsey, IA 52222

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the city clerk about city records, meetings, and local government questions.
  Call 641-595-2941DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iowaleague.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Guernsey

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

Offices for all of Poweshiek County

Guernsey is in Poweshiek County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Poweshiek County General Assistance

  302 E Main St, Montezuma, IA 50171

  Help here

  • Emergency financial assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with current rent, utility bills, or burial costs.Apply online
  Call 641-623-0044DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Grinnell WIC Clinic - Mid-Iowa Community Action

  611 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 800-390-5293DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Poweshiek County Health and Human Services Office

  200 4th Avenue West, Grinnell, IA 50112

  Help here

  • State health and human servicesResidents can contact Iowa HHS about state health and income support services serving Poweshiek County.Apply online
  Call 641-792-1955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Public Health

  306 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, public health nursing, disease prevention, and maternal and child health support.
  Call 641-236-2385DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Central Iowa Community Services (CICS)

  200 4th Ave W, Suite 200, Grinnell, IA 50112

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability servicesResidents can contact CICS to find mental health and disability services in the region.
  Call 641-236-9199DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Poweshiek County Clerk of Court

  302 East Main Street, Montezuma, IA 50171

  Help here

  • Court information and self-represented litigant resourcesResidents can contact the clerk about court matters and use Iowa's court forms and self-help information.Read more
  Call 641-212-4232DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Poweshiek 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