Drakesville

Local offices in Drakesville

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

• Local office · City office

  Drakesville City Hall

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city clerk about city government and council meetings.
  Call 641-722-3125Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Drakesville

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

Job help near Drakesville

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Drakesville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  15260 Truman Street, Indian Hills Community College - North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 641-684-5401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Burlington

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  69 miles away

  550 S. Gear Avenue Suite 35, West Burlington, IA 52655

  Hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm M, Tu, Thur, Fri; Wed 9am - 4:30pm

  Call 319-753-1671DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Iowa City (Satellite)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  77 miles away

  1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 319-351-1035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Davis County

Drakesville is in Davis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Davis County Department of Health and Human Services

  203 South Madison, Bloomfield, IA 52537 (by appointment only)

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesContact the office for help with Iowa benefits and family services; visits in Bloomfield are by appointment only.Apply online
  Call 641-684-3900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  WIC Clinic - American Home Finding in Bloomfield

  900 East North Street, Bloomfield, IA 52537

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum women and children under five can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and supplemental foods.Apply online
  Call 641-680-2001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Davis County Public Health

  509 N. Madison, Bloomfield, IA 52537

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for public health services in Davis County.
  Call 641-664-3629DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Davis County Community Services

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability servicesGet information and service coordination for mental health and disability needs.
  Call 844-430-8520Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Milestones Area Agency on Aging

  635 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact Milestones for help finding aging services and support.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Davis 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