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Provides families with information in Spanish and links them to services in Spanish. Services provided include outreach, advocacy, interpretation, translation services, case management, and information and referrals.

Offers English Language Acquisition (ELA) which is a language program designed for adults, 16 years and older, whose native language is not English. The ELA program helps students improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills from literacy to the advanced level. Students improve English skills while also learning about U.S. culture. There is no tuition fee for these classes.

Before entry into the program, a student must obtain an English skills assessment for accurate placement. Placement testing is done weekly throughout most of the year.

Offers outpatient mental health therapy, providing individuals with the opportunity to discuss conditions such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and career frustrations with trained professionals. Therapy sessions help clients express feelings, understand patterns of thinking, gain perspective on past events and current relationships, set goals, and clarify future aspirations. Services are available at the West Des Moines office and include school-based therapy for all schools in Urbandale, as well as Perkins and Carver Elementary Schools in the Des Moines school district.

Also provides home-based mental health services for individuals unable to leave their homes due to severe mental or emotional disturbances, disabling medical conditions, or crises that place children at imminent risk of hospitalization or residential placement.

And offers home-based parenting education programs to support parents in developing effective parenting skills, addressing challenges with difficult children, promoting school-readiness activities, and resolving issues in the family setting, particularly for families at risk of child abuse, neglect, or out-of-home placement. Services are open to anyone.

Offers hospital services to those in need.

Provides toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs to the Fox River area.

Food pantry offering non-perishable items.

Unemployment Insurance benefits assist individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Benefits are paid from the Nebraska State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The fund is supported solely by a special tax on employers. Unemployment claims are filed online at NEworks.nebraska.gov.

Offers free income tax filing assistance to those who are moderate to low income. For sites taking appointments, scheduling begins mid-January 2026. To schedule an appointment, visit the website.

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Provides housing counseling on the topics of pre-purchase home buyer education, budget and credit workshops and counseling, post-purchase counseling, repairs for homes, delinquency and foreclosure prevention counseling.

Offers a food pantry to those in need.

All Open Door Mission Donation Centers accept donations such as vehicles, gently used clothing, household items, toys, shoes, bedding, etc.

Furniture donations can only be accepted at the Donation Center on the main campus by the Airport, on the East side of the Timberlake Outreach Center.

(Due to the increased cost of gasoline, staffing, and fleet maintenance, Open Door Mission is not able to offer pick-up service.)

Air conditioners provided, when available, to the most vulnerable individuals (especially seniors 60 and older) who are experiencing health problems that make air conditioning a medical necessity, or those of any age with medical necessity.

Provides learning, information and displays on science. Admissions vary depending on age and type of admission. Offers hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming. Professional development training program advances STEM literacy and brings activities to educators statewide.

Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together.