Lucas County Resources:
AA Meeting
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Alanon
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Cornerstone Recovery
Cornerstone Community Church
120 Northwestern Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5683
Infinity Health
1711 Osceola Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8484
Narc-Anon
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Quitline Iowa
1-800-QUIT-NOW
SIEDA
115 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8279
Tobacco Cessation – Lucas County Public Health
Lucas County Public Health
123 South Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(741) 774-4312
Your Life Iowa
24/7 support line
Call: (855) 581-8111 | Text: (855) 895-8398
1221 Brookdale Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5291
Optimae LifeServices
1711 Osceola Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 217-8157
501 North Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Grades: 9-12
Chariton Middle School
1300 North 16th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Grades: 6-8
Chariton Preschool
140 East Albia Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5967
Age: 4 years old
Columbus Elementary
1215 Linden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Grades: K-2
Headstart – SCICAP
418 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Age: 3 years old (must qualify)
Hope Learning Center
1711 Osceola Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-0629
Services: Preschool, Daycare, After School Care
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
808 5th Ave. | Des Moines, IA 50309
(641) 820-1922
Van Allen Elementary
1129 Ashland Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Grades: 3-5
Iowa Workforce Development
1000 East Grand Ave. | Des Moines, IA 50319
(866) 239-0843
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service
510 East 12th St. | Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4211
Ottumwa Job Corps
15229 Truman St. | Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-2000
Project Iowa
4801 Franklin Ave., Room 106 | Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 280-1274
Children & Families of Iowa
105 East McLane St. | Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-3444
Counting Sheep – Beds for Kids
Based out of First United Methodist Church
Download application or call (641) 774-5036
Crisis Intervention Services
PO Box 6 | Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-0336
Department of Human Services
125 South Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5071
Family Crisis Center – Ottumwa
1014 North Elm St. | Ottumwa, IA 52501
(800) 464-8340
Parents as Teachers
1711 Osceola Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8133
Blessing Box – Chariton Christian Church
1100 Ilion Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Chariton Senior Center
117 South Grand | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – City of Russell
Corner of Shaw and Prairie | Russell, IA 50238
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – City of Lucas
110 East Front Street | Lucas, IA 50151
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Cornerstone Community Church
120 Northwestern Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Lucas County Fairgrounds
48293 HyVee Road | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – The Porch Coffee House
705 Auburn Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1112 North 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Truth Assembly of God Church
339 North Grand Street | Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Chariton School District Free/Reduced Lunch Program
140 East Albia Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8511
Chariton Middle School Food Pantry
1300 North 16th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Hours vary
Cornerstone Food Pantry
120 Northwestern Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5683
Second and fourth Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5 PM in Room 16C
Farmer’s Market
104 North Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4059
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 East 17th St. | Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 564-0330
Inter-Church Council Food Pantry
410 South 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8146
Little Free Pantry – Chariton Public Library
803 Braden Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5514
Meals on Wheels – Milestones
623 East Pennsylvania Ave. | Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-2270
Tuesday Together Meals
1st United Methodist Church
923 Roland Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
5 – 6 PM every Tuesday
WIC
2003 North Lincoln St. | Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3442
927 Braden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5611
Services: Chiropractic care
Chariton Dental
117 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2312
Chariton Vision Center
131 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-7507
Services: Eye exams, vision screenings, etc.
Clark Eye Center
307 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5819
Services: Eye exams, vision screenings, etc
CROSS Mental Health
125 South Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-0423
Services: Mental health and disability service
Family Chiropractic
801 Linden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4018
Services: Chiropractic care
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
2001 Court Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2111
Services: Pharmacy, Dietitian
I-Smile
2003 North Lincoln St. | Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 828-2238
Services: Dental for children 0 – 21 years and pregnant women
Infinity Health
1711 Osceola Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8484
Services: Behavioral health, substance abuse
Lucas County Health Center
1200 North 7th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-3000
Services: Medical clinic, ER, hospital, and more
Lucas County Public Health
123 South Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4312
Services: Health and wellness, home health, and more
NuCara
914 Court Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4600
Services: Home medical equipment
Prairie Trails Family Dental
1920 Court Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 217-8043
Services: Dental
SIEDA
115 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-8279
Services: Behavioral health and treatment services
For a list of apartments and rental homes, contact Chariton Area Chamber/Main Street.
104 North Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4059
Autumn Park
330 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2725
Services: Low income apartments for seniors
Chariton Valley Regional Housing Trust
307 North 13th St. | Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-2744
Services: Grants for home repair, etc.
Southgate Apartments
429 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2725
Services; Low income apartments for seniors
(515) 266-2135
Chariton Area Chamber/Main Street
104 North Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4059
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
(800) 342-8389
Chariton Public Library
803 Braden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5514
Lucas County 4H
48293 Hy-Vee Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2016
Lucas County Development Corporation
115 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 203-1924
Veterans Affairs
123 South Grand St. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4611 | amosd@lucasco.org
1300 Lucas Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Little league baseball field
Bingham Park
1300 Lucas Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Tennis courts, basketball hoops
Brook Park
Corner of 3rd St. and Armory Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter
Chariton Arboretum
Near Hillcrest Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Picnic shelter
Chariton Cemetery
901 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Popular walking area
Cinder Path
Near Hardee’s on Court Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
13+ miles of nature trail, great for walking/bicycling/running, picnic shelters
Community Center
915 Osage Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5991
Basketball courts, indoor walking, meeting rooms
Constitution Park
6th St. and Braden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Gardens, benches
Franklin Park
North 16th St. and Franklin St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Dog park, playground
Halferty Park
North 12th St. and Park Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Playground, handicap playground, picnic shelter
John L. Lewis Park
102 Division St. | Lucas, IA 50151
Playground, picnic shelter, pond
Lakeview Golf Course
21897 480th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Golf course
Lucas Community Center
109 Front St. | Lucas, IA 50151
Rental room with large kitchen
Lucas County Veterans Park
1022 Linden Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Monuments dedicated to veterans
Milledge Field
North 16th St. and Curtis Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
High school baseball field
Northwest Park
Curtis Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Adult softball fields, soccer and flag football fields, disc golf course, playground, picnic shelters
Pin Oak Marsh
45996 State Hwy 14. | Chariton, IA 50049
Walking trail, marsh, picnic shelter
Railroad Park
South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Picnic tables
Red Haw State Park
24550 US Hwy 34 | Chariton, IA 50049
Camping, fishing, picnic shelters, hiking/walking trails, swimming, boating, public hunting
Reynolds Field/Bob Cain Track
1110 North 6th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
High school football/soccer fields, track
Russell Community Center
106 West Stanton St. | Russell, IA 50238
Playground, basketball court
Savage Park
1999 Curtis Ave. | Chariton, IA 500049
High school softball field, youth softball fields
Stephen’s State Forest
Near US Hwy 34 | Lucas, IA 50049
Camping, fishing, hiking, horse trails
Vision II Movie Theatre
327 North Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Vredenburg-Chariton Family Aquatic Center
900 North 14th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Community swimming pool
Williamson Community Center
Williamson, IA
Rental room, playground
Yocom Park
North 7th St. and Roland Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
Playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts
12307 Highway 5 | Moravia, IA 52571
Services residents of Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe counties to coordinate activities before, during, and after disasters
Chariton Fire Department
115 South Main St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Chariton Police Department
48559 Hy-Vee Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5083
Derby Fire Department
563 Center St. | Derby, IA 50068
Lucas County Law Enforcement
48559 Hy-Vee Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5083
Lucas Fire Department
101 Front St. | Lucas, IA 50151
Russell Fire Department
115 Maple St. | Russell, IA 50238
Williamson Fire Department
201 Williamson Ave. | Williamson, IA 50272
Phone: 2-1-1
Complete resource guide for Iowans
American Red Cross
2116 Grand Ave. | Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 243-7681
Disaster assistance
Clothing – Church of Christ
702 Roland Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2074
Free/low cost clothing (open once per week)
Cross Ministries
1610 North Main St. | Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2421
Low cost home furnishings, clothing, etc.
First Five Program
2003 North Lincoln St. | Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 828-2238
Healthcare for children during the first five years
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Salvation Army
410 South 7th St. | Chariton, IA 50049
Located at Inter-Church Council
Social Security
455 SW 5th St., Suite F | Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 774-1213
1214 North 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5921
Services: Nursing care, rehabilitation services, hospice care
Caregivers Home Health
1010 North 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2339
Services: Skilled nursing, home health, and more
Chariton Senior Center
117 South Grand | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2821
Services: Daily meals for older adults
Homestead Assisted Living
1110 North 6th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2303
Services: Assisted living facility
Homestead Memory Care
220 Northwestern Ave. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-2303
Services: Assisted living facility specializing in memory care
Iowa Home Care
2500 University Ave. | West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9995
Services: Home health services
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
623 East Pennsylvania Avenue | Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-2270 or (855) 410-6222
Services: Meals, Matter of Balance class, resources for aging adults
Philips Lifeline
LCHC Volunteer Services
1200 North 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-3226
Services: Lifeline services
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
LCHC Volunteer Services
1200 North 7th Street | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-3226
Services: Medicare services, insurance assistance
612 South Madison Avenue | Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-2024
Iowa Total Care
(833) 404-1061
Logisticare (AmeriGroup)
(844) 544-1389
Road to Recovery
(800) 227-2345
Alliant Energy
(800) 255-4268
Services: Electric (select portions of Lucas County)
Chariton Water Department
101 Albia Rd. | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4711
Services: Water (within Chariton city limits)
Chariton Valley Electric Coop
2090 Hwy 5 South | Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-7126
Services: Electric (select portions of Lucas County)
Clarke Electric Cooperative
1103 North Main St. | Osceola, IA 50060
(641) 342-2173
Services: Electric (select portions of Lucas County)
Ferrell Gas
113 West Jackson St. | Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1487
Services: Propane
Rathbun Regional Water
16166 Hwy J29 | Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 647-2416
Services: Water (select portions of Lucas County)
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
1736 Hwy T-17 | Tracy, IA 50256
(641) 828-8545
Services: Landfill and disposal site
South Central Iowa Community Action Program (SCICAP)
117 South Grand, Chariton
(641) 774-5323
Services: Utility assistance, weatherization assistance
Stubbs Petroleum
320 Northwestern Avenue | Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4821
Services: Propane
