Immigration Working Group at Northeast Iowa Peace & Justice Center
Advocacy, Education, Financial Assistance
For microloans, call (563) 382-5337 or contact us
Catholic Charities
Legal Services
For appointment with an immigration attorney:
- (319) 364-7121 (Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Hampton, Postville/Decorah)
- (319)-272-2080 (Waterloo office)
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Legal Services, Education, Advocacy
For appointments, call (515) 255-9809 or (563) 379-6777
More information is available here.
Path to Citizenship
Legal Aid Clinics, Microloans
For appointments, call (515) 255-9809
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Financial Assistance & Other Resources
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund supports immigrants and their families in rebuilding their lives following an immigration-related crisis. This community effort is funded through individual donations, local congregations, and local organizations.
For those experiencing an immigration crisis, head to http://decorahucc.org/neighbors
AAMPARO
Medical, Dental, Mental Health Assistance for Migrant Minors
Call (563) 382-3963 or email steelema@luther.edu
Food Pantries
Decorah Community Food Pantry
110 Railroad Street
Decorah, IA 52101
Ph: 563-202-0872
Appointments are needed to entry pantry shop.
https://www.decorahpantry.org/
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00–4:30 pm
Thursday 1:00–7:00 pm
Allamakee County Food Shelf
1125 West Main #39
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-4088
Thursdays 9:00 am–1:00 pm
1 visit/month; proof of residence & SSN required
Winneshiek County Food Pantry
305 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101
Basement of the Smith Building – Family Service Office
Allamakee County Relief
12 1st Avenue NW
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3591
Monday–Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
1 visit/month; proof of residence required
Postville Food Shelf
139 W Greene Street
Postville, IA 52162
Audrey Wedo (563) 864-3862
Tuesday 2:00–5:00 pm
1 visit/week; ID required
Medical
Decorah Free Clinic
604 W Broadway
Decorah, IA 52101
https://www.decorahfreeclinic.com/
Open every other Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Appointments required. Text 563-419-0962 for an appointment.
For Medical Emergencies
Winneshiek Medical Center
901 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101
Emergency Room: open 24 hours
Urgent Care:
Monday–Friday 4:00–9:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
No appointment needed
Gundersen Waukon Clinic
120 2nd Avenue SE
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3000
Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:30 pm
Appointment needed
Cresco Medical Clinic
321 8th Avenue W
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2022
Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–6:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Women, Infants, & Children
Supplemental nutrition for babies, children 5 & under, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women who’ve had a baby in the last 6 months.
Allamakee County Human Services
2307 US 52
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 568-4583
Greater Area Food Pantry
110 Main Street
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 419-6024
Saturday 9:00–11:00 am
Mayo Clinic System
105 E. Main Street
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3449
Monday 8:00 am–7:00 pm
Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm (same day appointments only)
Appointment needed
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
112 Jefferson Street
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3811
Emergency Room: open 24 hours
Walk-in Clinic:
Monday–Friday 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Winneshiek County Public Health
305 Montgomery Street #3
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4662
HOURS: 8 am – 4:30 pm M-F
https://www.winneshiekhealth.org/
Maternal Child Health Clinic
100 Sand Pit Road
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1145
Visiting Nurse Association (WIC Agency)
600 Gunder Road NE
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1145
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Other Services
Decorah Public Library
202 Winnebago Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3717
Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Friday–Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday closed
Postville Public Library
235 W Tilden
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7400
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday 2:00–5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sunday closed
Cresco Public Library
320 N Elm Street
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2540
Monday–Wednesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday–Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sunday closed
Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health Center
Bill Deutsch, counselor
905 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3649
Also available at the Free Clinic (601 West Broadway) on the 3rd Thursday of every month, or by appointment on Free Clinic evenings from 6:00–8:00 pm
Email: billbdeutsch@gmail.com
Riverview Center – Sexual Assault Services Office
Call (563) 380-3332
Iowa Sexual Assault Hotline
Call (888) 557-0310
Crisis Hotline
Call (800) 273-8255
Helping Services
Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Education and Support
805 E. Main Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 387-1720
Domestic Abuse Resource Line
24/7 support, call 1 (800) 383-2988
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Postville Office
(call for address)
1 (800) 303-2988 or (563) 382-2989
Cresco Office
Early Childhood Center
1135 Canterbury Street
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Northeast Iowa Community Action
Early Childhood Education, Housing, Family Services
305 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8436
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Waukon Office
953 3rd Avenue NW
Waukon, IA 52172
563) 568-4224
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Other times may be available by appointment
Dental Services
Crescent Community Health Center
Sliding-scale clinic, other financial assistance available
1789 Elm Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 690-2850
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Taxi Services
Hometown Taxi
(563) 382-3155
Monday–Wednesday, Friday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
24/7 by reservation
EARL Public Transit
1 (866) 382-4259
Weekday In-Town: $2/one-way ride
Weekday Rural: $0.50/mile
Weekend In-Town: $15/one-way ride
Weekend Rural: $1.50/mile
Postville Office
134 W. Green Street
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-3363
Thursday and Friday 8:00–11:30 am
Other times may be available by appointment
People’s Clinic
Sliding-scale, other financial assistance/payment plans
905 Franklin Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 272-4300
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
One-way in-town (Decorah): $5
Decorah to Walmart, Freeport, or Decorah Airport: $6
Long Distance: $1.50/mile
Transportation to Appointments:
Contact the administrator at Decorah United Church of Christ: decorahucc@gmail.com