Dear Reader,

In the last issue of the Saver we talked about the Seeds of Hope, an agency that provides support for individuals dealing with domestic abuse.  Their local phone number is (319) 272-1400, and toll-free 888-746-HOPE (4673).  Reach them online at http://www.seedsofhopeiowa.com.

Today we will list other local agencies that can be of help to one who has been abused.  Hopefully this will not apply to you, but perhaps you know someone in such a situation, and you could share this information with them.  If it does apply to you, please seek the help you need.

Shelters:

St. Francis Catholic Worker   321 East 8^th Street, Waterloo IA 50703   (319) 232-2116 after 4 pm

Salvation Army Women and Children’s Emergency Lodge     (319) 232-0397

Salvation Army Men’s Emergency Lodge     (319) 232-6336

Cedar Valley Hospitality House     1003 Mulberry Street, Waterloo IA 50703     (319) 234-1311

Can be used if there is an immediate need to exit a living space or unsafe situation.  A protective and safe environment during the day, but people cannot stay overnight.  Run by volunteers, the House provides local phone access, referral to community services   

Counseling:

Black Hawk–Grundy Mental Health     3251 W. 9^th Street, Waterloo IA 50701     (319) 234-2893

Desiree Cunningham-Loggins     Covenant Clinic – Psychiatry    

2750 St. Francis Drive, Waterloo IA 50702     (319) 272-8922    

Ronelle Langley     Covenant Clinic – Psychiatry     

2802 Orchard Drive, Cedar Falls IA 50613     (319) 268-9700 

Peladija (Claudia) Woodson-Diers     Lifeline Resources    

1402 Logan Avenue, Waterloo IA 50703     (319) 234-1572

Other Resources:

Waterloo Police Department (non-emergency)     (319) 291-2515 to report a crime

Iowa Legal Aid     607 Sycamore Street, Waterloo IA 50703     (319) 235-7008

Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans

Domestic Abuse Response Team     (319) 291-4331 for police investigator & victim advocate