Helpful Links

Trusted resources for mental health, substance abuse, crisis support, and community services.

Crisis Resources

  • Your Life Iowa24/7 crisis support for Iowans dealing with mental health and substance use. Call: 855-581-8111 • Text: 855-895-8398
    www.yourlifeiowa.org
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFree, confidential crisis support 24/7. Call or text 988. 988lifeline.org
  • Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. Free, confidential, 24/7. crisistextline.org

Mental Health Resources

  • NAMI IowaThe Iowa affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness — education, advocacy, and support. namiiowa.com
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Research-based information about mental health conditions and treatment. nimh.nih.gov
  • Mental Health America (MHA)Education, screening tools, and advocacy resources. mhanational.org

Substance Abuse Resources

  • SAMHSA National HelplineFree, confidential treatment referral service for substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-4357. samhsa.gov
  • Iowa Behavioral Health AssociationIowa’s statewide association of behavioral health providers. iowabha.org

Government & Community Resources

  • Iowa Department of Health & Human ServicesState resources for mental health, substance use, and public assistance. hhs.iowa.gov
  • National Health Service CorpsThe federal program supporting healthcare providers at sites like Capstone. nhsc.hrsa.gov
  • Iowa 211Connects Iowans with health, human services, and community resources. Call 2-1-1 or visit iowa211.org