Special therapies for children with disabilities are offered to increase their potential. Hillcrest Family Services 337-4204 Supported Living Program provides visiting counselors who meet with persons with mental illness to provide the supports, skills training, and crisis intervention to live independently in the community. Provides emotional and practical support for persons with HIV and AIDS, and for their families and friends. All services are provided free of charge. Offers a variety of outpatient health care services including lab and dispensary for adults and children.
Funds are available to assist in purchase of medical supplies and medications.
All services are free of charge. Iowa City Hospice 351-5665 Serves Johnson County families who are facing a terminal illness and wish to care for their loved one at home by offering a symptom and pain control plan and emotional care and support for the patient and family. Priority areas include domestic abuse, income maintenance, and housing issues. Educational presentations are available and cover a wide range of topics. Children from birth through age 12 with any type of physical or mental disability are served along with others who are at risk.