If you are experiencing a crisis, please call the helpline (Your Life Iowa):
1-855-581-8111
or text 1-855-895-8398
If an emergency is life threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Crisis mental health services are available at our designated mental health centers and hospital emergency rooms. The Clerk of Court located in your county is the access point for involuntary commitments. Application for financial assistance must be made to your County Rural Offices of Social Services office after stabilization.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-800-284-7821
Services are open to anyone affected by sexual violence. Interpretation services are available for non-English speaking or Relay services are available for those with hearing assistance needs. The hotline is free and confidential, and calls are taken 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Services provided include crisis counseling, referrals, and healing information.