United Way of Story County

Child & Family Services in Ames, Iowa. United Way local affiliate serving Ames, Iowa. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information & referral, family financial assistance, and early childhood programs.

Phone: (515) 268-5142

Address: 315 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website: http://uwstory.org/

Good to know: United Way Worldwide affiliate directory; fetched 2026-04-28; canonical UW page = https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/iowa/united-way-of-story-county

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Story County

How do I contact United Way of Story County?

You can call United Way of Story County at (515) 268-5142 or visit 315 Clark Avenue in Ames, Iowa. Their website is http://uwstory.org/.

What services does United Way of Story County offer?

United Way local affiliate serving Ames, Iowa. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information & referral, family financial assistance, and early childhood programs.

Are services at United Way of Story County free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call United Way of Story County at (515) 268-5142 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does United Way of Story County offer services in other languages?

Call United Way of Story County at (515) 268-5142 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.