If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call 988. This three-digit number is answered by trained mental health professionals and is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
If you dial 911, it is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. They provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
Iowa Crisis Chat is a volunteer-driven organization that provides non-judgmental support for individuals facing emotional crisis. Their highly trained volunteers and staff are available from 9:00am to 2:00am central time, seven days a week. If it is outside of the hours of operation, the link above will connect you to Your Life Iowa‘s 24/7 chat.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
On the LGBT National Hotline, we provide a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
This link will provide a list of community resources available to anyone residing in Black Hawk County. The list includes resources for Food, Shelter, Medical Care, Clothing and much more!
This link will provide a list of community resources available to anyone residing in Linn County. The list includes resources for Food, Shelter, Medical Care, Clothing and much more!
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