Services
Services
Waypoint provides shelter and support for those in crisis due to homelessness, poverty, domestic violence or sexual assault. It also provides quality child care to over 500 children daily of all socio-economic levels.
How Can We Help?
Our staff provides free, confidential services by:
- Listening to your needs
- Answering your questions
- Helping you find resources
- Supporting you in creating safety for yourself
- Assisting you in meeting your basic needs –shelter, food, clothing and safety
- Offering you emergency and ongoing support
Waypoint’s helpful staff cares about your future and provides support, information and referrals to assist you in your success.
Who We Help
Waypoint provides a safe, confidential, non-judgmental place for individuals and families of all ages, socio-economic levels, cultures and genders who are:
- Homeless
- Living in Poverty
- Victims of Domestic Violence
- Victims of Sexual Assault
- Friends and Families of Victims
Programs, Locations and Hours
All of our services are free and confidential.
| Service | Location | Hours | Phone |
| Shelter | Madge Phillips Center,
corner of 4th Ave & 6th St. downtown Cedar Rapids | 24/7 | 319-366-7999 |
| Emergency, Safe Shelter | Confidential | 24/7 | 319-363-2093 or
800-208-0388 |
| Basic Needs and Support | Daytime Resource Program,
corner of 4th Ave & 6th St. downtown Cedar Rapids | M-F
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 319-365-7207 |
| Crisis & Support Lines | Confidential | 24/7 | 319-363-2093 or
800-208-0388 |
| Housing Assistance | Waypoint | M-F,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 319-365-1458 |
| Advocacy and Counseling | Waypoint | M-F,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 319-365-1458 |
| Support Groups | Waypoint | Monday & Tuesday evenings | 319-365-1458 |
| Benton County Office | Vinton, call for appointment | Monday & Thursday,
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 319-472-4032 |
| Jones County Office | Anamosa, call for appointment | Tuesday & Friday,
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 319-462-3422 |