Mental Health

Are you in immediate crisis or are having suicidal thoughts? Call 9-8-8 on your phone or text 9-8-8 on your smartphone any time, day or night. You can also chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, 24/7. 

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Crisis Assessment

In 2023, The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services issued a Request for Proposal for technical assistance and recommendations for Iowa’s crisis continuum of care. Health Management Associates (HMA) was awarded the contract to assess Iowa’s current crisis services and provide a roadmap and recommendations for shifting Iowa’s mental health crisis system to a statewide, coordinated behavioral health crisis system. HMA submitted the Transforming Iowa’s Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum of Care System Assessment and Recommendations Report to Iowa HHS.  Read the report's executive summary below.

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988 Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. From kids to grandparents to college students, 988 has trained crisis counselors who can help Iowans of any age. We can all help prevent suicide. There is hope.

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Where to Call

For telephone accessibility assistance, use the resources below.

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