Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL)

Disability Services in Des Moines, Iowa. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Polk, Story, Warren.

Phone: (515) 243-1742

Address: Suite 105, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313

Website: https://www.cicil.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Laura Gibson. Email: laura@cicil.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/iowa).

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Frequently asked questions about Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL)

How do I contact Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL)?

You can call Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) at (515) 243-1742 or visit Suite 105 in Des Moines, Iowa. Their website is https://www.cicil.org/.

What services does Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Polk, Story, Warren.

Are services at Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) at (515) 243-1742 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) offer services in other languages?

Call Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) at (515) 243-1742 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.