Social and Mental Health Services

State of Iowa Behavioral Health Service System - Osceola County, District 1 (opens in new tab)

The State of Iowa Behavioral Health Service System is a combination of previously separated service systems that focuses on:

  • mental health
  • gambling
  • substance use
  • tobacco

Help and resources are available if you or someone you know is in need!

24-hour Crisis Line: Call, text or chat 988 for 24/7 judgment-free support

Your Life Iowa: Available 24/7 for service resources at 855-581-8111

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (opens in new tab)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a great resource for mental health conditions, programs, services and advocacy.  Explore the options and information and utilize the helplines available if you find yourself or someone you love in a situation.

Behavioral Health, Housing Assistance and Social Service resources may be available by phoning 211*

ATLAS of Osceola County (opens in new tab)

ATLAS Group is a Christ-centered service organization birthed from the original ATLAS ministry in Sioux Center, IA. Its purpose is to help serve, equip and connect other individuals and communities who desire to touch lives for Christ through the ATLAS model.

Address: 955 2nd Ave. Sibley, IA 51249

Phone: (712) 754-4311

Fax: (712) 754-4337

Email: atlasoco@hickorytech.net

Atlas

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General Relief

Osceola County General Assistance shall be provided to residents of this county as mandated by the Iowa Code. To qualify, one must be a resident of Osceola County, be at least 18 years of age and meet current income and resource guidelines.

Contact General Relief:

Laurie Ruf
c/o Osceola County Auditor’s Office

Address: 300 7th Street, Sibley, IA 51249

Phone: 712-754-2241

Upper Des Moines Opportunity & Food Bank (opens in new tab)

Address: 1672 Northwest Blvd., Sibley, IA 51249

Office Phone: (712) 754-2573

Cell Phone: (712) 480-2385

Outreach Director Cell: (515) 570-0767

Fax: (712) 754-3387

Office Hours for all services including Food Bank:

  • Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed 12-1PM)
  • Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed 12-1PM)
  • Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Food Bank donations welcome

Additional Local Food Banks

  • Ocheyedan Global Methodist Church
    • 687 Third Street, Ocheyedan IA 51354; (712) 758-3152
    • First Wednesday of each month from 10a-12p and 5p-6p
    • Third Wednesday of each month from 10a-12p
  • Sibley Mobile Pantry @ Sibley Christian Reformed Church
    • 115 Maple Drive, Sibley IA 51249; (515) 564-0330
    • Fourth Thursday of each month from 4p-6p

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (opens in new tab)

  • Medicaid
  • EBT
  • Title XIX

Contact DHS:

Address: 160 2nd St. SE, P.O. Box 400, Primghar, IA 51245

Social Service's provided by O'Brien County: (800) 392-3895

Income Maintenance Services provided by Dickinson County: (866) 336-2555

By Appointment Only

Sibley Clinic Host: Trinity Lutheran Church

Address: 704 Poplar Drive, Sibley IA 51249

Questions? Please call or text our WIC phone: (712) 539-0869

Assistance available

Iowa Housing Authority Programs:

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program:

  • The program helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing.
  • Eligibility is based on household size and income.
  • To find your local agency, you may call 2-1-1, visit https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply, or contact the Iowa Department of Human Rights at (515) 281-3861 or 1-800-351-4659. LIHEAP information is available in multiple languages on the Department's website.

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

  • The new federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will provide assistance in the form of benefit payments made directly to water vendors on behalf of households for past-due charges, fees, and taxes for drinking and wastewater services.  The program will be administered by the Iowa Department of Human Rights and locally through Iowa’s Community Action Agencies that serve all 99 counties.
  • To locate the agency nearest you, please visit https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply or call the Iowa Department of Human Rights at 515-242-3861.
  • Program eligibility mirrors that of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), meaning applicants must qualify to receive federal LIHEAP benefits, total household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, and a current water crisis must be present.
  • The application period is open year-round.  LIHWAP will run through September 30, 2023, or until funds are exhausted.
  • To learn more about LIHWAP, visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/lihwap or contact your local community action agency.