IOWA SPANISH HELPLINE | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The Iowa Spanish Help Line provides information and resources for Iowans who speak Spanish. Help is available for things such as:

Filling out forms for unemployment, small business relief funds, and public benefits.

Providing educational assistance for students and parents including filling out the FAFSA application, finding and applying for postsecondary education and helping to find scholarships.

Facilitating advocacy in navigating the healthcare system and any other systems as necessary
Accessing local and state assistance and finding other sources for clients who cannot access local and state assistance.

Finding employment and other financial resources.

Reading important mail and forms in English that the client would not otherwise be able to access.

Providing up-to-date information regarding questions and concerns related to COVID-19 in Iowa.

Locating an appropriate provider in their area for clients who do not have a medical home or connecting with their current medical home regarding medical concerns or questions.

Connecting with their local Latino-led organization for support, connection and advocacy.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/20/2024

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211 Iowa UWCI

Physical Address

Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Call for assistance

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to all individuals

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Iowa

Agency info

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.