Resources

Iowa VINE1-888-7IAVINEThis service will notify you of an offender’s release from jail or prison, escape, transfer to another facility, or death.
Crime Victim Compensation Program1-800-373-5044Can reimburse victim’s for some crime related expenses, such as medical bills, counseling expenses and lost wages. This program is not able to reimburse victims for property damage.
Waypoint Domestic Violence Services
319-365-1458  
24/7 Crisis Line: 319-363-2093		Provide advocates to offer emotional support, individual and group counseling, support groups, information and community referrals, criminal and civil advocacy, and support for parenting in the context of domestic violence.
Friends of the Family24/7 Crisis Line:
1-800-410-SAFE

Advocates work to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in providing safety and housing options.
Amani Community Services319-804-0741A culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault agency serving African Americans. Staff provides counseling, advocacy, out-reach services and legal advocacy.
Riverview Center24/7 Crisis Line:
1-888-557-0310		Provides compassionate, client-centered care for individuals affected by sexual violence.  Advocates provide emotional support, crisis counseling, medical advocacy, legal advocacy and connections with support groups.
Survivors Program319-365-1458Supports and advocates for individuals who have lost a family member or friend through homicide or vehicular homicide.  Provides emergency crisis to long-term support, investigation, prosecution, and post-sentencing, assistance in filing for financial compensation for crime related expenses and post-conviction support.
Thrive TogetherText 515-661-4015
24/7 Video Phone:
319-531-7719		Works to help improve the lives of individuals with hearing loss. They offer a variety of services that include but are not limited to, a crisis hotline, advocacy, and peer support. Email Thrive Together.
Safe at Home515-581-0145Is an address confidentiality program, which helps victims by providing a substitute address so their physical address does not appear in public records.
Iowa Legal Aid1-800-532-1275Provides free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans.
Chains Interrupted319-536-2027Focuses on preventing human trafficking from ever happening and also works with others in the rescue and restoration of those injured by this heinous crime.
Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K319-892-6373Annual 5K held during National Crime Victims' Rights Week in April with the goal of raising money for crime victims to pay for items not covered by other funding sources. To apply for funds complete this application (PDF).
Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance (IOVA)
IOVA is a support organization for victims, survivors and witnesses. IOVA's mission it to improve Iowa's responses to crime and victimization in every community.