Transportation services available to the public, call to schedule. Riders may use the bus for nearly any purpose: grocery shopping, medical and dental visits, congregate meals, going to work or school, or personal business.

Free services, based on meeting income criteria, for individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Ages 12 and older.

Outpatient substance abuse treatment, residential substance treatment (Burlington), problem gambling treatment, Drug Free Workplace programming, prevention education, substance abuse screenings, OWI screenings and classes, juvenile diversion, problem gambling crisis intervention. Serves Jefferson County residents.

During the holiday season, this Foundation serves middle school and high school students in the Fairfield, Pekin, and Van Buren Community School Districts. These students are provided with school hoodies and candy at Christmas. The African Violet foundation also holds a 'Caring through Clothing Event' that provides about 700 people with clothing and laundry supplies.

In the event of an emergency or severe weather condition, an alert will be sent to the phone number and/or email address provided by voice, text and/or email. To sign up for alerts, call 866-998-9367 or sign up at https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/jefferson_ia/wens.cfm

Offers free and confidential 1-on-1 consulting for business owners to start, expand or close their business. Call to make an appointment. Serves Jefferson County residents.

American Home Finding Association is a private, not-for-profit family service agency.  Services include Adoption, WIC, Maternal & Child Health Programs, Emergency Shelter for adolescents, Child Care and the Foster Grandparent Program. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Help with emergency housing after a natural disaster or fire.

Mileage reimbursement or non-emergency medicaid transportation

Mileage reimbursement or non-emergency medicaid transportation

Resale shop with discount clothing and household items.

Books, DVDs, copying, printing, computers, free wifi.

Pregnancy services and testing. Free and confidential. Resources and referrals for pregnant & maternal moms. Serves Jefferson County residents.

A free and confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need

Senior housing

Preschool-12 school

Provides free food bags for income qualifying students at the Fairfield Community School District and Maharishi School on Fridays and before school breaks.

4.5-mile natural trail connects Libertyville and Fairfield. Also connects to the Fairfield Loop Trail and trails in Jefferson County Park. Entrance is on 32nd Street, one mile south of Business 34.

City park in downtown Fairfield; walking paths

A 28.7 acre full featured park within the city limits of Fairfield. The park features a .77 mile walk loop, multiple playgrounds, a disc golf course, shelters and picnic areas, restrooms, a fruit orchard, and easy access to the 16-mile Jefferson County Loop Trail.

Maintains a list of local childcare providers.

Iowa's Title V program for children with special health care needs. Services are provided to children and youth, birth through 21, who have a chronic condition (physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional) or who have an increased risk for a chronic condition and a need for special services. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Free meal every Tuesday of each month, no questions asked. 6:00-7:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Fairfield.

Preschool for children ages 3 -5 (free for 4 year olds) and childcare for children infant through 5th grade.

Offers free pregnancy testing, prenatal classes, parenting, life skills classes, mentoring, counseling (pregnancy, adoption, and post termination), health and nutrition, home skills, abstinence, and STD education. Earn While You Learn program allows women to earn 'mommy bucks' which can be redeemed for car seats, cribs, diapers, and clothing.

Childcare cost assistance

Economic Programs: FIP (Family Investment Program), food assistance, medical assistance (Medicaid). Referrals/funding for service programs including: foster care, shelter care, institutional care, adoption, independent living, day care, and child abuse assessments.

A private, non-profit corporation who defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illnesses.

Iowa's early intervention system for children birth to three with delays in development or health/physical conditions or diabilities that affect development.

Hospice

Welcome center and event organizer for the Fairfield community, resources and advocacy for members.

A local non-profit that organizes volunteers to help those in need. And when volunteer help is not enough, we will offer information about local sources of professional help.

Provides meals on site and some home delivery for those age 60 or older. Suggested guidelines for contributions are posted at the meal centers. Ability to contribute does not determine eligibility. Individuals under age 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal.

Preschool-12 school

Facilitates economic growth in Fairfield by providing assistance in locating financing for business and community development projects, grant administration, and land development. FEDA works with local community development organizations, businesses, financial institutions, and local, county, state and federal government agencies and elected officials.

Winter Market: first Saturday of November thru the last Saturday of April Fairfield Senior Center, 209 S. Court Street. ​ Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

The 16 mile Fairfield Loop Trail officially begins (and ends) next to the Maasdam Barns at Mile Marker Zero. This access is near Jefferson County Health Center (at the interchange of Hwy 1 & US 34). However, plenty of other entrances and exits let you customize your enjoyment of this unique trail. Trail surface is crushed limestone on most segments but a couple are concrete.

Outdoor and indoor community recreation amenities including public swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), cardio room, weight room, basketball courts, track, baseball fields, disc golf courses

Family housing

Books, DVDs, audio books, copying, printing, computers, free wifi, fax machine, free workshops & events

Administers a 'Transient Fund' which provides emergency assistance for persons traveling through the community.

Free cell phone for qualified participants

0.9 acre city park with playfield for spontaneous game play and organized sports

Assistance with rent, food, utilities, limited medical and burial assistance. Must meet income guidelines and the limits on help during a 12 month period.

Hospice

Resale shop with discount clothing and household items

Iowa Family & Educator Partnership: Coordinates partnerships between families, educators, and community providers to promote the success of all children with special needs. Special Education: Free services to children with special needs and all children with disabilities (birth-21 yrs). Services include: hearing screenings and diagnostic testing, services to the mentally disabled, severe/profound and physically handicapped children located in selected school centers, speech-language services and special education consulting.

Health insurance for uninsured children, no family pays more than $40/month. Qualifications apply.

1.9 acre city park with a skate park for skateboarding, playground, ball field, basketball hoop, and picnic shelter

Dental Services

Hospice and home health care

Hospice care. Serves Jefferson County residents.

The 0.9 acre Howard Park provides a playground area, bicycle racks, rest area, picnic gazebo, and hosts the Farmer's Market during the warmer months.

Full service community college, GED assessment and advising. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Attorneys listed on the Iowa Find-A-Lawyer website charge $25 or less for the first 30 minutes of consultation.

Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans..

Works for and with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Provides employment services for individual job seekers through the IowaWORKS partnership. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Funding assistance and referral for mental health, mental retardation, and developmental disability related services.

The district court is responsible for many legal/court matters including: Change of Name, Child Support, Civil Actions, Domestic Relations Cases, Mental Commitments, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic Tickets

Provides services to all residents including mental health coordination, motor vehicle registration, drivers licenses, property taxes, and more.

Information and educational programs: Aging, childcare, child development, consumer decisions, financial management, family relationships, leadership, nutrition, parent education, and youth.

Full service hospital for in-patient and out-patient care

Jefferson County Park offers camp sites, cabins, picnic shelters, trails, fishing, handicapped facilities, nature center, playground equipment, baseball field, prairie plantings.

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases.

Law enforcement and county jail

Services for veterans including: Compensation for Service-Connected Disability/Death, Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension, Death Pension for Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children, Aid and Attendance for Nursing Home and Housebound Veterans, Appeals of Unfavorable VA Rulings, Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR), Application for Iowa Veterans Home, Obtaining military records and awards, Ordering grave markers and flag holders

42-acre city park with rustic wooded trails and ponds. Connect to the Fairfield Loop Trail.

Accessible housing for elderly and differently abled people

Provides meals on site and some home delivery for those age 60 or older. Suggested guidelines for contributions are posted at the meal centers. Ability to contribute does not determine eligibility. Individuals under age 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal.

Senior housing

Jefferson County residents who meet income guidelines can receive bread and milk once a week. Every 3 months, clients may receive a full order of groceries that includes non-perishable foods, bakery and meat items, milk and supplies such as paper products, laundry soap, and shampoo.

Childcare, preschool (18 months – age 5) and kindergarten utilizing the Montessori education model, an outdoor nature explore classroom, social/emotional learning, and the SCI interactive program

An innovative pre-school – 12th grade college preparatory day and boarding school

Accredited University offering undergradute and graduate degrees

The Fitness & Recreation Center is a 60,000-square-foot indoor facilitywhich includes: 4 tennis courts, two basketball / volleyball courts, three pickle-ball courts, aerobic area, weight training area, dance studio, gymnastics / parkour area and climbing wall. Outdoor rental equipment available: sailboats, canoes, kayaks, cross country skis, stand-up paddling boards and bicycles.

Staffing, recruitment, and workplace solutions,. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Provides funding for community-based services that enable seniors 60 years and older to remain in their own home and community for as long as possible. Offers support services to family caregivers. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Christian early childhood programs which emphasize the total child by giving guidance in the dimensions of spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.

Resale shop with discount clothing and household items

Family housing

Supporting children's safety including child abuse prevention though community awareness, parental education and support, and advocating for services that promote child well-being.

21-acre city park provides softball fields, skate park, sand volleyball courts, playground, shelter, restrooms and enclosed dog park.

Provides health care and human services for individuals with disabilities and mental illness.

Job training for ages 16 to 24 years. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Offers small business support including small business loans, information about things to do in the region, natural resource conservation, community resources

Distributes food bags for weekends and school breaks for students at Pekin Community School District

Child care offered all year for infants through 5th grade and (free) on-site preschool for 4-year olds.

Preschool-12 school

Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Emergency Services

Walk-in clinic with nurse practitioner, also telemedicine

Proteus National Farmworker Jobs Program serves migrant and seasonal farmworkers with financial assistance while attending school and job placement. They can help individuals complete up to a two year program (often at community colleges), general education development (GED), Adult Basic Education, and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Serves Jefferson County residents.

River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) provides comprehensive Family Practice, Pediatrics, Women's Health & Family Planning, Behavioral Health, and General Dentistry services throughout Southeastern Iowa. Some services have a sliding scale for payment. Serves Jefferson County residents.

RHC is an extension of Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) out of Des Moines and offers services to families and individuals that are experiencing homelessness in 15 counties in Iowa: Jasper, Warren, Poweshiek, Iowa, Marion, Mahaska, Keokuk, Jefferson, Davis, Appanoose, Lucas, Wayne, Van Buren, Wapello and Monroe. This program has been established for people moving from the region to seek shelter and services and is working with local community resources to meet people in their own communities.

Dental Services

Free cell phone for qualified participants

SHARE Iowa offers food packages up to 50% off the supermarket prices. You can pay by cash, check, EBT or online using Pay Pal. Pick up at Fairfield SHARE located at Eagles Club, 1707 S Main Saturdays at 8:00 AM. Must order in advance. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and evaluation services as well as counseling groups.

In-home visitation program for parents with children ages birth to age 5. Provides parenting support, early detection of developmental delays and health issues.

Helps crisis assistance with past-due bills, school supplies, Christmas presents, and some emergency clothing.

The program is an intensive in-home visitation program for families receiving FIP. The FaDSS staff work with families to assist them in meeting emotional and economic independence.

Preschool experience for low income and disabled children 3-5 years of age. No cost to families.

Family-friendly parenting skills workshop open to all parents and extended family members in the service area, which includes Jefferson County.

Waldorf education for grades 1 -8

Nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families in the form of an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT) to purchase food.

3.7-acre city park provides walking trails and a playground.

The SEIL Region 24 hour crisis line provides immediate help to individuals and families of people in emotional crisis. Trained crisis intervention specialists are available to receive crisis calls 24 hours a day, every day. Staff provides prompt and compassionate crisis intervention, information, referrals for follow-up service, and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis including depression, suicide and loneliness.

SEIRHA administers a Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The program allows qualified applicants the freedom to choose quality privately owned housing throughout their community while maintaining rent payments that they can afford.

Counseling and mental health services for all ages

Home Health Care

The Well Fairfield an organization that uses a holistic approach to serve people who are struggling in the Fairfield area. Through community partnership and participation, The Well offers programs and services, resource referral, and relationship to help people reach long-term stability in life.

A free, confidential, and open to the public educational grief support group organized by a bereavement counselor.

Website for youth with disabilities approaching the transition from Jr/Sr high school to adulthood. This website provides information and tools for youth, their families and professionals to plan for a successful move to adulthood.

Mileage reimbursement or non-emergency medicaid transportation

Provides rent assistance, housing loans and grants. Serves Jefferson County residents.

Connecting homeless and at-risk veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.

Senior housing

97-acre city park has lake with boat launch & swimming beach; picnic tables, shelter, playground, restrooms, fishing. Connects to Fairfield Loop Trail.

Assistance for food and nutrition for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months.

Assistance for food and nutrition for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. Serves Jefferson County residents.

0.6-acre city park with playground, picnic table, shelter

23-acre state preserve with walking trails

Provides emergency shelter, respite, crisis care, & counseling for children birth - 17. YESS works with families dealing with trouble at school, abuse, drug & alcohol use, divorce & families in need of a support system designed to keep children safe & families together.