Social Services
Department Alert
On February 1, 2024, the General Assistance department merged with Veterans Affairs. You can reach Courtney Long at 319-472-3150.
Benton County Service Center
811 D Ave. · Suite 33
Vinton, IA 52349
Driving Directions
Contact Information
(319) 472-4743
(319) 472-4744 (Fax)
Hours
Monday thru Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please call to schedule an appointment.
Holiday Closures
Social Services
Benton County Rural Access Hub
Provides "crisis stabilization", working with residents and other county departments & agencies to connect resources with those in need.
Open Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call 319-436-0400 to schedule an appointment outside office hours.
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Heritage Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization providing innovative services and access to local resources that improve the quality of life for older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities.
Visit Heritage Area Agency on Aging
988 Lifeline Chat and Text
A service of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Visit 988 Lifeline Chat and Text
Your Life Iowa - 3 Ways to Get Help
Provides free confidential support & connects you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
Talk 24 hours/day: 1-855-581-8111
Text 855-895-8398
Chat Online
Visit Your Life Iowa
Iowa Warm Line
Call 1 (844) 775-9276
A peer-run, telephone-based, non-crisis, confidential, listening line for anyone struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. The Warm Line is staffed by people who have been through a similar journey and are in recovery themselves.
NAMI Iowa
Offers support groups & education to outreach & advocacy
Visit NAMI Iowa
Our Team
- Mona Onken, LISW, Utilization Review Coordinator, Coordinator of Mental Health/Disabilities Services of the East Central Region/Benton County
- Sarah Wagner, BA, Region Social Worker, General Assistance Director
- Melissa Carter, LMSW, Behavioral Specialist
