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Behavioral Health

If you or someone you love needs help with mental health, we have support for you. Discover resources, facilities, and care options in Iowa for mental health.

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Office of the Public Guardian

For Iowans who are not capable of making their own decisions about legal, financial, or health care matters, the a public guardian can fill the gap.

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Abuse Registry

Requests for child and dependent adult abuse information and criminal history record checks in Iowa. Currently processing forms received on February 5, 2026.

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Record Check Evaluations

Record check evaluation requests for employers. Currently processing forms received on February 4, 2026.

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Community Health Workers

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community.

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State Supplementary Assistance

State Supplementary Assistance (SSA) is a fully state-funded program that was designed to meet the additional special needs of aged, blind, and disabled Iowans.

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Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

The office's mission is to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of individuals residing in long-term care facilities.

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Medical Cannabis

The Medical Cannabis Program in Iowa ensures those with eligible medical conditions have access to effective and compliant medical marijuana/cannabis.

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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings

The Care for Yourself program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to Iowans.

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Volunteer Health Care Provider Program

VHCPP strives to increase volunteerism by competent health care professionals in Iowa.

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Violence Prevention

The Iowa Dept. of Health & Human Services aims to lower and prevent injury-related deaths and hospitalizations through awareness and education.

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Refugee Services

Refugees in Iowa can work with the Bureau of Refugee Services for help finding a job, building a career path, legal services, and other state assistance.

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Rent Reimbursement

If you’re a low-income Iowan aged 65 or older or a low-income disabled adult you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your rent.

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Early Childhood Iowa

Early Childhood Iowa helps communities develop the capacity and commitment to help students and families achieve their goals.

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Addiction & Substance Use Disorders

Iowa HHS licenses and monitors approximately 100 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment programs. Learn about treatment options today.

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