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Your Life Iowa
If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health or suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. That is why the Iowa Department of Public Health has created Your Life Iowa.org so Iowans can chat live, text, or call and get reliable information and treatment options, and find nearby help.
Due to a storm system that swept across Iowa on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, causing significant damage and power outages, you may have trouble connecting your call with Your Life Iowa (855-581-8111) or 1-800-BETS OFF. The online chat and text options are still available, and may be more reliable until all services can be restored. (Text to 1-855-895-8398 or chat online). If there is an immediate crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline chat. The National Lifeline will make sure you are able to get in contact with someone who can help.
Back to top988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 9-8-8 on your phone or text 9-8-8 on your smartphone any time, day or night. You can also chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, 24/7..
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.
Regional Mental Health
Locate your regional Mental Health and Disability Services providers.
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Call 1-800-447-1985 or visit the Iowa Concern Hotline website | Operated by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
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Project Recovery Iowa helps individuals, families, and their communities in recovering from the challenging effects of natural and human-caused disasters through the provision of community-based outreach and educational services.
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Farm and Ranch Wellbeing - Managing Farm Stress | Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Back to topDisaster Distress Hotline
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
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Back to topHealth and Human Services Disaster Resources
Are you or a loved one dealing with the aftermath of a disaster? Iowa HHS provides resources and important information related to disasters that impact Iowa, such as floods and tornadoes.
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