Van Wert

Local offices in Van Wert

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Van Wert City Hall

  101 East 1st Street, Van Wert, IA 50262

  Help here

  • City governmentContact City Hall about city government and council meetings.
  Call 641-445-5358DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on decaturcountyiowa.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Van Wert

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

Job help near Van Wert

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 Van Wert. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Creston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  33 miles away

  215 North Elm, Creston, IA 50801

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

  Call 641-782-2119DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Des Moines

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  46 miles away

  200 Army Post Road, Suite 44, Des Moines, IA 50315

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

  Call 515-281-9619DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  72 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

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 Decatur County

Van Wert is in Decatur County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Decatur County Public Health and Home Care

  207 NE Idaho St., Leon, IA 50144

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, including immunizations, nutrition, and wellness services.
  • WIC and nutritionContact the office about nutrition services, including WIC for eligible families.
  Call 641-446-6518DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Creston Office

  109 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 641-782-4040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Decatur County Veterans Affairs

  Decatur County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St., Leon, IA 50144

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits and emergency assistance.
  Call 641-446-7494DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Decatur County Emergency Management

  203 NE Idaho St., Leon, IA 50144

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsSign up for local alerts about severe weather, school closures, boil orders, and missing persons.
  Call 641-446-3665DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Decatur County Treasurer's Office

  207 N. Main St., Leon, IA 50144

  Help here

  • Driver's license servicesApply for or renew a driver's license at the county office serving Decatur County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Decatur County Libraries

  Help here

  • Public library servicesFind information about public library services in Decatur County.
  Website

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

Everything in Decatur 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