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Immediate help · Available 24/7
Crisis Lines & Hotlines
Veterans & Military Crisis Line
Nationwide · Call, text, or chat
Primary resource for suicidal ideation or severe emotional crisis.
988, then press 124/7 Crisis Text Line
Nationwide · Text
Free, confidential text support for anyone in crisis.
Text 741741
crisistextline.orgMilitary Crisis Text Line
Nationwide · Text · Military families
Immediate crisis support via text for military families.
Text 838255
Iowa Helpline
Statewide, IA · Call or chat
Confidential support and referrals for mental health and substance abuse.
yourlifeiowa.org →Foundations 2 Crisis
Des Moines, IA · Hotline & chat
Crisis prevention and intervention, including hotline and chat services.
foundation2.org →For service members & families
Military-Specific Support
Military OneSource
Nationwide · Confidential counseling
Up to 12 free, confidential sessions — not reported to Command.
militaryonesource.mil →Director of Psychological Health
54th Joint Force HQ · Assessments & referrals
Coordinates psychological support; 24/7 access for Iowa National Guard members.
Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
Military units & state programs
Licensed providers for stress management, reintegration, and deployment-cycle support.
AACAP Military Family Resource Center
Nationwide · Child mental health guidance
Expert guidance for parents on deployment, anxiety, and finding qualified child professionals.
Iowa providers
Counseling & Behavioral Health
Region:
Orchard Place
Des Moines, IA · Youth counseling
Comprehensive mental health services for children and teens.
orchardplace.org →Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids, IA · Youth counseling
Therapeutic treatment and community-based preventive services for children.
tanagerplace.org →Eclipsis
Statewide, IA · Family services
Holistic mental health services for children and families across Iowa.
ellipsisiowa.org →YSS
Ames, IA · Youth services
Wide range of support services including mental health counseling for youth.
yss.org →Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
Spencer, IA · Northwest Iowa
Comprehensive mental health services for children and families in Northwest Iowa.
seasonscenter.org →Broadlawns Mental Health Services
Des Moines, IA · Inpatient & outpatient
Full range of mental health services including inpatient and outpatient care in Polk County.
broadlawns.org →UnityPoint Health – Berryhill Center
Fort Dodge, IA · Therapy & medication
Mental health services including therapy and medication management.
unitypoint.org →Siouxland Mental Health Center
Sioux City, IA · Counseling & groups
Comprehensive mental health services including counseling and support groups.
siouxlandmentalhealth.com →Covenant Family Solutions
Multiple locations · Therapy & behavioral health
Specializes in mental health therapy, behavioral health intervention, and family counseling.
covenantfamilysolutions.com →Seiyu Institute for Health & Training
Virtual · Teens & adults
Experience-based, nature-informed therapy with virtual appointments.
ChildServe
Johnston, IA · Developmental & residential
Specialized care for children with developmental delays, including mental health support.
childserve.org →Clive Behavioral Health
Clive, IA · Adolescent PHP & IOP
Acute mental health services for youth including PHP and IOP programs.
clivebehavioral.com →No providers found for that region.
Loss & bereavement
Grief Support
Amanda the Panda (EveryStep)
Des Moines, IA · Free peer support
Free grief and loss support for children, teens, and families through peer groups and retreats.
everystep.org →Cedar Valley Hospice
Waterloo, IA · Bereavement services
Grief counseling, support groups, and bereavement services for youth and families.
cvhospice.org →Additional tools
Health & Wellness
Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nationwide · Parent resources
Resources to help parents navigate children's behavioral health and emotional wellness.
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