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General Assistance

Location

Courthouse
200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Driving Directions

Contact Information

641-747-2546

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appointments highly required
Holiday Closures

Our Team

Beth Watson
Director
General Assistance provides emergency assistance for the needy and poor in Guthrie County, and refers individuals by helping identify resources available to them.

General Assistance

General Assistance is funded by the county to provide emergency assistance for basic needs to county residents. Call or email the office for an application. Applications can be accepted in person by appointment, by mail, email, and via the drop box at the East entrance of the courthouse.

Basic needs available:

  • Rent / shelter
  • Utilities
  • Food and provisions
  • Medical services
  • Burial Assistance (note: You MUST make application after death and before burial.) Eligibility Guidelines must be met.

General Assistance Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must meet several criteria, including the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of Guthrie County
  • Actively seek employment in most cases
  • Meet county income guidelines
  • Apply for any and all benefits available from federal, state, and local sources
  • Program is for emergency needs that cannot be met by other means

Burial Assistance Guidelines

Map & Directions

County Courthouse

200 N. 5th St.
Guthrie Center, IA
Contact Us

Courthouse Hours

M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary