Resources & Support

Lifeline (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

• Phone: Dial 9-8-8

• Website: https://988lifeline.org/

Iowa 211

• Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 244-7431

• Website: www.211iowa.org

Iowa Crisis Hotline

• Phone: 1-855-800-1239

• Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource referrals for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Crisis Intervention Services (CIS)

• Website: www.crisiscenter.com

• Phone: (319) 351-0140

• Offers free and confidential services for those in emotional distress, including a 24/7 helpline and mental health counseling.

Poison Control

• Phone: 1-800-222-1222

NAMI Iowa (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

• Website: www.nami.org

• Phone: (515) 254-0417

• Provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals living with mental illness and their families

Iowa Behavioral Health Association

• Website: www.ibha.org

• A coalition of behavioral health providers in Iowa, offering a directory of licensed providers and resources for mental health care.

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Behavioral Health

• Website: www.uihealthcare.org

• Phone: (319) 356-2700

• Offers a range of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.

The Homeless Outreach Program

• Website: www.impactiowa.org

• Phone: (515) 282-5742

• Offers mental health resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, focusing on outreach, shelter, and case management.

Mental Health Treatment Services - Access Centers

• Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov

• Phone: Check local service centers through the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS).

• Provides community-based mental health services and support for individuals needing treatment.

Empowerment Services (Iowa Department of Human Services)

• Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov

• Provides a list of local providers for individuals needing mental health services, including those on Medicaid or other state assistance.