Emergency Situations

IF YOU ARE IN PHYSICAL DANGER, CALL 911

Call the Legal Aid Office Immediately and DO NOT use the usual registration process if:

• You are in physical danger and need help obtaining a protective order. (or call 911).
• You have been served documents requiring a response to the court with a time deadline.
• You are required to appear at a Court hearing.
• You are facing an appeal deadline.

If you are not sure whether your case is urgent, call us.

Domestic Abuse Situations:

• ACCESS (Assault Care Center for Women and Children)
  1-800-203-3488 or 515-232-2303.

Food or Shelter needs:

• Contact your local law enforcement agency
• Story County Community Services
  515-382-6581
• MICA (Mid Iowa Community Action)
  515-956-3333
• United Way
  515-268-5142
• Emergency Residence Project (Shelter for everyone)
  515-232-8075
• ACCESS ( shelter for women & children)
  1-800-203-3488 or 515-232-2303