Beacon

Local offices in Beacon

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

• Local office · City office

  Beacon City Hall

  409 Reed Street, Beacon, IA 52534

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the city clerk for help with city government matters.
  Call 641-676-4564DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Beacon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Beacon

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

Offices for all of Mahaska County

Beacon is in Mahaska County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mahaska County General Assistance

  301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceEligible county residents may request limited emergency payments or vouchers when they cannot get help elsewhere.
  Call 641-672-2625DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mahaska County HHS

  410 South 11th Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceVisit or contact this HHS office for help with state food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  • Child supportContact Iowa HHS for help with child support services and cases.Apply online
  Call 641-673-3496DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Mahaska County Public Health at Mahaska Health

  1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact Public Health for immunizations, disease prevention, and other community health services.
  Call 641-672-3257DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Oskaloosa WIC Clinic at American Home Finding

  1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceThe clinic helps eligible families with young children and pregnant people access WIC nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 641-226-7541DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Mahaska County Clerk of Court

  106 South 1st Street, 2nd Floor, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • Court filings and paymentsContact the Clerk of Court for help with court filings, case questions, and payments.Read more
  Call 641-673-7786DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Mahaska County Community Services

  301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

  Help here

  • Community Services referralsContact this office to find disability services and referrals for other help in Mahaska County.
  Call 641-673-0410DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mahaska 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