Resources & Support

Empowering you with the knowledge and tools for a healthier mind

National Resources

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

Iowa Resources

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.

Progress Pride flag with rainbow and chevron design
List of LGBTQ+ support lines in the US with websites and phone numbers, including The Trevor Project, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline, Trans Lifeline, and LGBT National Youth Talkline.
Logo for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, featuring large numbers "988" above the text.
211 logo with the text 'Get Connected. Get Help.'
Crisis Text Line advertisement, instructing to text "HOME" to 741741 for free, 24/7 access to a volunteer crisis counselor, with the hashtag #AlwaysAsk and handle @CrisisTextLine on a red background.
NAMI logo with text 'National Alliance on Mental Illness'
Logo of Mental Health America of Dubuque County with a blue and orange design.
National Sexual Assault Hotline contact information with phone number and website for RAINN.