6 Housing & Shelter Resources in Des Moines, Iowa — Free Help & Counseling
6 verified housing & shelter resources in Des Moines, Iowa. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Bethel Mission Men's Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 244-5445 — Men's homeless shelter. Provides meals, bible study, christian counseling, and case management. 110 bed emergency shelter for homeless men. Through our rescue s
- Freedom for Youth Ministries — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 282-4822 — We have two Christ Centered Transitional homes for young adults (ages 18-22). The Promise House for Young Men and Safe Haven for young women. The Young Adults m
- HUD Housing Assistance - Iowa — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 569-4287
- Habitat for Humanity - Iowa — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 422-4828
- Hope Center for Women and Children — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 264-0144 — Women's and children's family shelter. Provides 2 year residential and recovery program. Located at 3333 E. University Avenue in Des Moines, our Hope Family Cen
- Salvation Army - Des Moines Shelter Services — Housing & Shelter in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 725-2769
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Des Moines, Iowa?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Des Moines, Iowa. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.