Mental Health Resources

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.

Regional Mental Health

Locate your regional Mental Health and Disability Services providers.

Iowa Concern Hotline

Call 1-800-447-1985 or visit the Iowa Concern Hotline website | Operated by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 

Farm Stress

Farm and Ranch Wellbeing - Managing Farm Stress | Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Disaster 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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Health 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.