Jasper County Resource Guide
A variety of health and human services programs are available for the residents of Jasper County. Click here to find the 2020 Jasper County Resource Guide. Special thank you to United Way of Jasper County volunteer Sabrina Smead for leading this project to update the resource guide!
To download a copy of the UW Resource Guide, simply click on Download File below.
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Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services-from finding mental health assistance to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to start.
2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:.
2-1-1 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:.
- Basic Human Needs Resources: food pantries, clothing closets, shelters, rent and utility assistance.
- Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health care, CHIP, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, substance abuse intervention and rehabilitation.
- Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, educational programs.
- Support for seniors and persons with disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.
- Support for children, youth and families: child care, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.
- Volunteer Opportunities and Donation Services.
Prescription Drug Discount Card
Did you know that more than 1 out of every 5 people in the United States has no prescription drug coverage...United Way of Jasper County is dedicated to helping Jasper County residents get the prescription drugs they need.
How can you get a card?
Cards are available at the following locations: United Way office, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy, Salvation Army, Willowbrook Adult Day Center, RRACAP, DHS, MICA offices in the County Annex Building, Progress Industries, Newton YMCA, Hospice of Jasper County at Skiff, MICA or Peck Child Development Center. Cards may also be printed by going to www.familywize.com.It is an amazing program and we are very grateful to the pharmacies that participate.
Participating Pharmacies: The local pharmacies that accept this discount card include Hy-Vee, Medicap, Walgreens, Wal-Mart. For a nationwide list or to search by zip code CLICK HERE.
It's Free: This is a free resource from the FamilyWize community service partnership. Use the FamilyWize card to start saving money on your prescription drugs today.
It's Easy: Simply present your card and prescription to a participating pharmacy to obtain the discounted price. You always receive the lower of the discounted price or pharmacy's retail price.
How Much Do You Save: This card can save you and your family an average of 20% on 8 out of 10 prescriptions.
No Restrictions: Use your card as often as you need, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required.
$100 Million In Savings: The goal of this community partnership is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million in five years. The cards are being distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Way agencies and other organizations.
How Does This Work: The discounts and savings are provided voluntarily by the more than 53,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to accept this card. Please remember to thank them for their participation and the difference they are making for you, your family, and for your community when you fill your prescription.
How can you get a card?
Cards are available at the following locations: United Way office, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy, Salvation Army, Willowbrook Adult Day Center, RRACAP, DHS, MICA offices in the County Annex Building, Progress Industries, Newton YMCA, Hospice of Jasper County at Skiff, MICA or Peck Child Development Center. Cards may also be printed by going to www.familywize.com.It is an amazing program and we are very grateful to the pharmacies that participate.
Participating Pharmacies: The local pharmacies that accept this discount card include Hy-Vee, Medicap, Walgreens, Wal-Mart. For a nationwide list or to search by zip code CLICK HERE.
It's Free: This is a free resource from the FamilyWize community service partnership. Use the FamilyWize card to start saving money on your prescription drugs today.
It's Easy: Simply present your card and prescription to a participating pharmacy to obtain the discounted price. You always receive the lower of the discounted price or pharmacy's retail price.
How Much Do You Save: This card can save you and your family an average of 20% on 8 out of 10 prescriptions.
No Restrictions: Use your card as often as you need, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required.
$100 Million In Savings: The goal of this community partnership is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million in five years. The cards are being distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Way agencies and other organizations.
How Does This Work: The discounts and savings are provided voluntarily by the more than 53,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to accept this card. Please remember to thank them for their participation and the difference they are making for you, your family, and for your community when you fill your prescription.
