Department of Human Services

Vision
The Iowa Department of Human Services makes a positive difference in the lives of Iowans we serve.

Mission
To help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide.

• Disaster Assistance
• Health Care
• Family Services
• Assistance Programs
• Mental Health & Disability
• Report Abuse and Fraud
• Safe Haven

Link to all services: https://dhs.iowa.gov/a-z-services

Contact Us

To report child or dependent adult abuse call 1-800-362-2178.

To report a change to your Medicaid, Food Assistance or FIP case call 1-877-347-5678.

For general information or further assistance call 1-800-972-2017.

For telephone accessibility assistance if you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.