Mount Pleasant
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Local offices in Mount Pleasant
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Henry County Department of Health and Human Services
205 W. Madison Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the office for help applying for state assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Utilities · City office
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities
509 North Adams Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceStart or stop utility service, pay your bill, or ask about budget billing.
- Project Share bill helpAsk the utility about Project Share help with winter energy bills for Mount Pleasant households.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmountpleasantiowa.org
Local office · City office
Mount Pleasant City Hall
307 E. Monroe Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- City services and clerk assistanceContact city staff for help with city records, council matters, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmountpleasantiowa.org
State office
Henry County Driver's License Office
100 E. Washington Street, Suite 204, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the county treasurer's office for driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov
Library · City office
Mount Pleasant Public Library
307 East Monroe Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use a computer, or attend programs.
- Notary, fax, and genealogy servicesVisit the library for notary or fax service and local history research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountpleasant.lib.ia.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation
307 E. Monroe Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation activities and ask about reserving public recreation facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmountpleasantiowa.org
City of Mount Pleasant, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mount Pleasant
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
2850 Mt. Pleasant St., Suite 108, Burlington, IA 52601
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Henry County
Mount Pleasant is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Henry County HHS Office
205 W. Madison St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can get help applying for Iowa food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
- Medicaid and HHS servicesResidents can contact the office about Iowa Medicaid and other state health and human services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Human services · County office
Henry County General Assistance
106 N. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible county residents may get limited help with rent, utilities, medical costs, transportation, and burial expenses.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycounty.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Henry County Public Health
106 N. Jackson St., Suite 103, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Immunizations and health servicesResidents can get immunizations and other services that help protect and promote health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycounty.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Henry County Environmental Health
1501 W. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Private well permits and inspectionsResidents can get permits and inspections for private wells and ask about well repair or closure help.
- Septic system permitsResidents can apply for permits for septic and other on-site wastewater systems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycounty.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Henry County Clerk of Court
100 E. Washington St., Suite 300, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Help here
- Court procedures and filingsThe clerk's office handles court filings and can answer basic questions about court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
509 Jefferson St., Suite 320, Burlington, IA 52601
Help here
- Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers in Henry County can contact Milestones for aging services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milestonesaaa.org
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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