External Resources

Veterans Crisis Line    

If you are in need of immediate assitance or having suicidal thoughts, please call this veteran crisis line at 1-800-273-8255 or click the link above to get connected with this 24/7 resource. 

Home Base Iowa

Home Base Iowa’s mission is to provide veterans and transitioning service members and their families with opportunities and benefits for a successful transition in Iowa — a place to call home. Visit their website to learn more about those opportunities in Pottawattamie County.

Valley Hope Veteran Treatment Services     

Valley Hope’s Veteran and Military Services Program strives to serve every Veteran and their family with competent, compassionate and responsive addiction treatment in an environment that understands and supports the unique experiences of Veterans and military families.  For more information, visit valleyhope.org/treatment/veterans/ or call 855-544-8384.

TAPS                                                                                                                                                                         

TAPS is a nonprofit organization providing resources for those grieving the loss of a veteran. Resources include counseling services and a variety of programs and care groups. There is no cost to surviving loved ones. 

The Paper Safe

The Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America offers a document packet to assist families in death and burial planning. A copy of the packet can be picked up at our office. A PDF copy is also available for download from their website. 

Vet2Vet Veterans Peer Support Line

National network helping veterans dealing with depression and mental health through crisis intervention. 877-838-2838

Veterans Housing First Program - Open Door Mission

Provides single-room rentals for single male veterans. Other services include life skills training, sober living support network, and mental health evaluation.  Call Ronda at 402-422-1111 or email at rnelson@opendoormission.org for more information.  

National Park Service Pass

A free lifetime military pass is available for US military veterans.  The pass provides free access to more than 2,000 national parks.  Visit www.nps.gov for more information.  Click here to search for a list of issuing locations.  

American Red Cross - Southwest Iowa Chapter                                               

The American Red Cross offers a variety of services and assistance to the local community. For more information, visit their website or call the Council Bluffs Service Center at 712-322-4017.

Your Life Iowa (Iowa HHS)                                                                                

Provides free, confidential support to Iowans struggling with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and mental health. Call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398, or visit yourlifeiowa.org to live chat with a representative.

Meals On Wheels America  

Serving individuals over the age of 60, Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers meals to eligible seniors. Visit their website to find a provider near you.

Veteran Flagpole Initiative

VFI will install flagpoles for Iowa veterans, free of charge.  Installation includes the flagpole, Unites States of America flag, Iowa state flag, and solar powered light.  Visit veteranflagpoles.org to make a tax exempt donation or email info@pgiowa.com for flag installation requests.