COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Emergency and Crisis Hotlines

  1. Emergency Services – Dial 911 for immediate danger or life-threatening situations.

  2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support.

  3. Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

  4. Your Life Iowa – Call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398 for support related to mental health, crisis, and substance use.

Local Crisis Centers and Helplines

  1. Central Iowa Crisis Line – Call 844-258-8858 for 24/7 crisis support for residents of Central Iowa.

  2. Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services – Offers support for victims of crime, violence, and trauma. Call 515-286-3600.

  3. Broadlawns Medical Center – Crisis Observation Center – Immediate intervention services. Location: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA. Call 515-282-2200.

Mental Health Providers for Children and Adolescents

  1. ChildServe – Specialized care for children with complex needs, including mental health services. Call 515-727-8750.

  2. Orchard Place – Provides outpatient and inpatient mental health care for children. Location: 925 SW Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA. Call 515-244-2267.

  3. UnityPoint Health – Behavioral Health Services for Youth – Offers outpatient care and resources for children. Call 515-263-2424.

Adult Mental Health Services

  1. Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services – Outpatient therapy, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Call 515-243-5181.

  2. Broadlawns Behavioral Health – Comprehensive mental health services for adults. Call 515-282-5695.

  3. NAMI Iowa – Provides support groups and educational programs. Call 515-254-0417.

Residential and Inpatient Services

  1. Clive Behavioral Health – A dedicated mental health facility offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents. Call 515-440-0557.

  2. Iowa Lutheran Hospital – Behavioral Health Services – Inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Call 515-263-5230.

Support for Trauma and Specialized Care

  1. Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) – Mental health services for trauma, including children’s services. Call 515-274-4946.

  2. Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) – Emergency shelter and mental health services for children. Call 515-282-9377.

Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis Support

  1. Prelude Behavioral Services – Treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. Call 515-262-0349.

  2. Powell Chemical Dependency Center (at UnityPoint) – Specialized in treating co-occurring disorders. Call 515-263-2424.

Additional Resources

  1. The Trevor Project – For LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text/chat via their website.

  2. Iowa Warm Line – Non-crisis support for mental health. Call 844-775-9276.

  3. Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center – Therapy for individuals of all ages. Call 515-274-4006.