Resources

24 Hour Crisis Line

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the US. From kids to grandparents to college students, 988 has trained crisis counselors who can help Iowans of any age. We can all help prevent suicide. There is hope.

Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss: The network of crisis centers offers many services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, including veterans.

Iowa's Mental Health Resources @ Iowa.gov

The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers education and connection to support groups for mental health.

Find resources local to Iowa

Find social services in Iowa. Use findhelp.org to find free or reduced cost social service programs in Iowa.

Iowa 211

Need helping finding resources in your area? United Way's 211 directory is a database of local and national organizations that provide various kinds of assistance.

They also offer an app you can download on your phone.

Find information on resources for:

Hotlines

Child - Adult Abuse Reporting Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines Domestic Violence - Sexual Assault Hotlines Gambling Addiction Hotlines Human Trafficking Hotlines LGBTQ Hotlines Mental Health Hotlines Runaway Youth Hotlines Suicide Prevention

Housing

Children and Youth Shelters Cooling - Warming Centers Domestic Violence - Trafficking Shelters Home Rehab - Barrier Removal Homeless Shelters and Services Housing Search Assistance Low Cost Building Supplies Low Cost Housing Mortgage Payment - Loans Rent Assistance Transitional Housing Weatherization and Energy Conservation

Health

Dental Care Health Education Health Insurance Health - Disability Support Groups Home Health - Hospice Immunizations Medical Care Medical Equipment - Supplies Medical Information Lines Poison Control Medical - Prescription Expense Public Health Reproductive - Pregnancy Care Screenings - Prevention Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment

Food

Baby Food Community Gardens - Gardening Farmers Markets Congregate - Home Delivered Meals Food Co-Ops Food Pantries - Fresh Food Food Stamps - SNAP Food Vouchers Free Meals Other Food Programs WIC

Transportation

Auto Purchase - Repair General Transportation Medical Appointments Transportation Senior - Disability Transportation Transportation Expense Assistance Travelers Assistance

Financial Assistance

Burial - Cremation Expense Medical - Prescription Expense Rent Assistance Utility Payment Help

Clothing and Household

Clothing Appliances Household Items Diapers Hygiene Items Thrift Shops

Utilities

Utility Payment Help Utility Providers

Senior - Disability

Adult Day Programs Aging and Disability Resource Centers Area Agencies on Aging Employment Friendly Visiting - Telephoning Health - Disability Support Groups Housing Information & Referral Long Term Care Options Counseling Recreation Senior Centers

Family

Abuse - Violence Support Groups Adoption - Foster Care Car Seat Education - Inspection Child Care - After School Care Caregiver Support Groups Early Intervention Economic Self-Sufficiency Programs Grief Support Groups Holiday Programs Mentoring Parenting Help Parenting - Family Support Groups Respite Care Youth Enrichment

Education

Adult Education Colleges - Universities Early Childhood Education English and Spanish Instruction GED - High School Diploma Literacy Programs Other Education Programs School Districts School Supplies Student Financial Aid

Legal and Consumer

Child Support Assistance Consumer Education Consumer Protection Discrimination Assistance General Legal Services Immigration - Naturalization Legal Services Landlord - Tenant Assistance Mediation Other Specialized Legal Services

Income and Employment

Employment Job Training Money Management Payee Services Public Assistance Benefits Refugee Resettlement Tax Agencies Tax Appeals - Audit Assistance Tax Preparation Assistance

Mental Health

Counseling Crisis Intervention Home Based Mental Health Inpatient - Residential Treatment Mental Health Evaluation Mental Health Support Groups Psychiatric Services Suicide Prevention

Addictions

Day Treatment Inpatient - Residential Treatment Outpatient Treatment Smoking Cessation Substance Use Assessment Substance Use Counseling Alcohol - Drug Detox Substance Use Prevention

Courts and Crime

Abuse - Crime Prevention Corrections Services Courts Crime Victim - Witness Ex Offender Services Law Enforcement

Government

City Government County Government Governor Library Services Senate - House Representatives State Legislature

Veteran - Military

Other Veteran - Military Services Support Groups Veteran Benefits Veteran Counseling

Resources for people with disabilities

Iowa Compass connects people with disabilities and complex health-related needs to services and supports in their communities throughout Iowa. This program is available through the University of Iowa Health Care's Center for Disabilities and Development.

IOWA COMPASS