Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) - Independent Living Center

Address: 655 Walnut Street, Suite 131
Des Moines, IA 50309
Contact Phone: (515) 243-1742
Fax: (515) 243-5385
Website: http://www.centraliowacil.com/
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) Housing Counseling Agency	1111 Ninth Street, Suite 210 DES MOINES, IA 50314-2527 | 0.8 mile away	515-243-1277
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY Housing Counseling Agency	2015 Grand Ave. DES MOINES, IA 50312-4901 | 1 mile away	515-725-4916
The Project of Primary Health Care, Inc. HIV/AIDS Organization	1200 University Ave. Ste. 120 Des Moines, IA 50314 | 1 mile away	515-284-0245
The Salvation Army Des Moines (Family Services) Charitable Organization	1326-30 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 | 1.2 miles away	515-282-3422
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Des Moines Non-Profit Organization	1426 Sixth Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 | 1.3 miles away	515-282-8328
CROSS Ministries Non-Profit Organization	1050 24th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 | 1.5 miles away	515-279-9998
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP. Housing Counseling Agency	1912 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314-3331 | 1.8 miles away	515-288-5626
CCCS OF NORTHEASTERN IOWA Housing Counseling Agency	100 E Euclid DES MOINES, IA 50313-4511 | 3 miles away	888-282-4119
Des Moines Housing Authority	Park Fair Mall, Suite 101 Des Moines, IA 50313 | 3 miles away	(515)323-8950
Polk County General Assistance Program County Assistance Program	2309 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 | 3.2 miles away	515-286-2088
West Des Moines Human Services City Department	139 6th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 | 4.5 miles away	515-222-3660
Proteus, Inc. - Homeless Project Non-Profit Organization	3850 Merle Hay Road, Suite 500 & 100 Des Moines, IA 50310 | 4.8 miles away	800-372-6031
CCCS OF NEBRASKA Housing Counseling Agency	6200 Aurora Ave URBANDALE, IA 50322-2800 | 5.3 miles away	515-225-2227
Caring Hands Outreach Center Inc. Non-Profit Organization	201 9th St. NE Altoona, IA 50009 | 9.8 miles away	515-967-4533
The Ankeny Service Center Non-Profit Organization	406 SW School Street, Suite 116 Ankeny, IA 50023 | 9.9 miles away	515-965-1976

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