Mental Health Resources

Lifeline (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

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Phone: Dial 9-8-8
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Website: https://988lifeline.org/
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Your Life Iowa

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for substance use, mental health, gambling, and suicidal thoughts. Connects Iowans to vital resources statewide.

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Phone: (855) 581-8111
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Text: (855) 895-8398
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Website: yourlifeiowa.org (Offers live chat)

NAMI Iowa

Provides advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness across Iowa. Offers programs and support groups.

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Phone: (800) 450-6264
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Website: namiiowa.org
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Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS)

Oversees Iowa's regional system for mental health, intellectual, and developmental disability services. Provides a wide range of supports.

Website: hhs.iowa.gov/mhds (Find regional contacts here)

Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA)

Supports Community Health Centers offering integrated behavioral health, medical, and dental care statewide, often on a sliding fee scale.

Website: iowapca.org (Use their "Find a Clinic" tool)

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank

Provides a 24/7 crisis line and support services, including immediate mental health assistance and referrals, primarily for Johnson County but a resource for many.

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Phone (Crisis Line): 1-855-325-4296
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Website: built2change.org/community
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Psychiatry Department

Offers comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services, including outpatient care, specialized programs, and crisis support.

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Website: uihc.org/psychiatry
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MercyOne Psychiatric Services

Provides various mental health services across its Iowa hospital systems, including outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization, and inpatient care.

Website: mercyone.org (Search for "psychiatric services" or "behavioral health")

UnityPoint Health Mental & Behavioral Health

Offers a range of mental and behavioral health services at multiple Iowa locations, from outpatient therapy to specialized programs for diverse needs.

Website: unitypoint.org (Search for "mental health" or "behavioral health")

Crisis Intervention Services (CIS)

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Website: www.crisiscenter.com
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Phone: (319) 351-0140
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Offers free and confidential services for those in emotional distress, including a 24/7 helpline and mental health counseling.

Poison Control

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Phone: 1-800-222-1222
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