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2-1-1 HELPLINE
If you're in need of food pantries, counseling, utility assistance, or other human services, talk to an information specialist who has the community's most extensive human service database at their fingertips.
211
402-444-6666
Toll Free: 866-813-1731
402-444-6666
Toll Free: 866-813-1731
AIDS Info - US Department of Health and Human Services
Health information specialists provide customized, confidential answers to your questions about HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment.
800-448-0440
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Alzheimer's Association Hotline
Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
800-272-3900
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
American Cancer Society
We're on a mission to free the world from cancer.
8364 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
Clive, IA 50325
515-253-0147
Toll Free: 800-227-2345
Toll Free: 800-227-2345
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
AnswerLine Home and Family Hotline
AnswerLine provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
2150 Beardshear Hall
2150 Morrill Rd
Ames, IA 50011
2150 Beardshear Hall
2150 Morrill Rd
Ames, IA 50011
800-262-3804
Categories: Basic Needs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Beginning Farmer Center
211 Curtiss Hall
513 Farmhouse Rd
Ames, IA 50011
513 Farmhouse Rd
Ames, IA 50011
515-357-6680
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Birthright of Council Bluffs
We offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant, or think they may be pregnant.
427 E Kanesville Blvd
Ste 303
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ste 303
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-2100
Toll Free: 800-550-4900
Toll Free: 800-550-4900
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Boys Town Crisis and Suicide Hotline
Boys Town operators are available 24/7 to provide you with immediate phone assistance and short-term crisis intervention and counseling for parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaways, physical and sexual abuse.
800-448-3000
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Catholic Charities - Des Moines
If you are a victim of human trafficking, or are concerned for someone else, please call 888-612-0266.
601 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-3761
Catholic Charities - Volunteer Opportunities!
Catholic Charities helps those in need in Southwest Iowa 24-hours a day, seven days per week.
712-256-2059 x109
Catholic Charities Counseling Program
Catholic Charities in Council Bluffs provides counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
1215 N Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-256-2059
712-256-0266 Hotline
712-256-0266 Hotline
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
Sometimes the victim is the last one to know they need or deserve help.
712-328-0266
Toll Free: 888-612-0266
Toll Free: 888-612-0266
Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Hotline Iowa
Confidential reporting and assessment of suspected abuse against children and dependent adults in Iowa.
800-362-2178
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Child Care Resource & Referral
Provided by West Central Community Action, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family.
701 10th Street
PO Box 709
Harlan, IA 51537
PO Box 709
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-7381
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Protecting children.
Children's Bureau/ACYF
330 C Street SW
DC 20201
330 C Street SW
DC 20201
800-394-3366
Credit Advisors Foundation
Our programs have been helping people get out of debt since 1991.
1228 S Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
866-966-7662
Dependent Adult Protective Services
To report abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of a dependent adult, please call 800-362-2178.
800-362-2178
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Family Connections - Anger Management Classes
"How to Tame Your Dragon" - we all have a 'dragon' inside; join a group of your peers (children and teens) to learn new ways to 'tame your dragon' and how to deal with it when someone 'unleashes their dragon' on you.
Family Connections, Inc.
1720 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1720 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-256-4420
Fax: 712-256-4423
Fax: 712-256-4423
FCC - Family Crisis Centers
We are dedicated to helping those who are hurting.
FCC Headquarters
PO Box 295
Sioux Center, IA 51250
PO Box 295
Sioux Center, IA 51250
712-722-4404
Toll Free: 800-382-5603
Toll Free: 800-382-5603
Categories: Domestic Violence, Hotlines/Peer Support,
First Nurse Health Information Call Center
The Mary Greeley Medical Center First Nurse Call Center provides thoughtful health care advice, resources, and referrals.
800-524-6877 (Hotline Only)
515-239-6877 (Ames)
515-239-6877 (Ames)
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Food Bank for the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland operates its own programs that serve vulnerable populations directly.
Food Bank for the Heartland
10525 J St.
Omaha, NE 68127-1021
10525 J St.
Omaha, NE 68127-1021
402-331-1213
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Offering crisis prevention and intervention programs to people of all ages.
1714 Johnson Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
800-332-4224
Foundation 2 Crisis Line
Our crisis center serves the state of Iowa, providing trained, compassionate telephone counselors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
800-332-4224
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Gambling/1-800-BETS OFF
We are here to help! If you or a loved one are facing a problem with gambling, you're not alone.
800-BETS OFF
Toll Free: 800-238-7633
Toll Free: 800-238-7633
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
Griefs Journey
We believe that everyone should have access to free, competent grief and survivorship support and that our community is made more compassionate, stronger, and resilient as the result of it.
7811 Farnam Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
Omaha, NE 68114
402-502-2773
Healthy Child Care Iowa
Child Care Nurse Consultants (CCNCs) are registered nurses who have completed the Iowa Training Project for Child Care Nurse Consultants.
800-369-2229
Categories: Childcare/Youth Programs, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Healthy Families Line - Iowa Department of Public Health
The Healthy Families Line is a toll-free number that provides resource information on maternal, child, and family planning services.
800-369-2229
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
HIV/AIDS Hotline - Iowa
Use our toll-free hotline information to access basic HIV/AIDS resources in your state.
800-448-0440
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
We are a neutral, fact-finding law enforcement agency that enforces the "Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965", Iowa's anti-discrimination law.
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Ste 201
Des Moines, IA 50319
400 E 14th St
Ste 201
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-4121
Toll Free: 800-457-4416
Toll Free: 800-457-4416
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Legal Concerns,
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
We are the leading voice to end intimate partner violence in Iowa.
4725 Merle Hay Road
Ste 107
Des Moines, IA 50322
Ste 107
Des Moines, IA 50322
515-244-8028
Categories: Domestic Violence, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Family Crisis Centers of NW Iowa
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712-722-4483
Toll Free: 800-382-5603
Toll Free: 800-382-5603
Categories: Domestic Violence, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Counties: Monona
Iowa Concern Hotline
Confidential counseling is available 24/7.
800-447-1985
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans.
6200 Park Avenue Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-281-7102
Categories: Disability/Accommodations, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
We stand as a voice and an advocate for Iowa veterans and their families.
Camp Dodge Bldg 3465
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
515-252-4698
Toll Free: 800-838-4692
Toll Free: 800-838-4692
Iowa Department on Aging
We are mandated by federal and state law to implement evidence-based programs that improve the quality of life and care for older Iowans and enhance their ability to receive home and community-based long-term care services according to their needs and preferences.
510 E 12th Street
Ste 2
Des Moines, IA 50319
Ste 2
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-725-3333
Toll Free: 800-532-3213
Toll Free: 800-532-3213
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Legal Aid
Free legal help with civil law problems for eligible low-income Iowans.
532 1st Avenue
Ste 300
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ste 300
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
800-532-1275
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Legal Concerns,
Iowa Legal Aid Hotline for Older Iowans
For Iowans 60 and over, free legal help with civil law problems.
800-992-8161
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Legal Concerns,
Iowa Medicaid EPSDT Care for Kids Program
The Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program for children who are enrolled in Medicaid.
800-369-2229
Iowa Missing Persons Hotline
Available 7 days a week to request assistance in the location of a missing person and report information on the sighting/location of a missing person.
800-346-5507
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
4425 Fleur Drive
#107
Des Moines, IA 50321
#107
Des Moines, IA 50321
800-897-6242
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Office of Ombudsman
Iowa's Office of Ombudsman serves as a type of liaison between the public and the government.
Office of Ombudsman
Ola Babcock Miller Building
1112 East Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Ola Babcock Miller Building
1112 East Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
888-426-6283
515-281-3592
515-281-3592
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Iowa Peer Support Training
Training is made possible through funding from the Iowa Department of Human Services through its contract with the University of Iowa for Peer Support Training and Coordination.
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Training and Employment,
Lupus Foundation of America
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy.
118 SE 4th St
Ste 101
Des Moines, IA 50309
Ste 101
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-279-3048
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Council Bluffs
The support group meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6 PM at Lansky's, 1131 N Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
2444 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
800-344-4867
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio
988
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Iowa
The families and members of NAMI Iowa are here to help.
NAMI Iowa
3839 Merle Hay Road
Ste 229
Des Moines, IA 50310
3839 Merle Hay Road
Ste 229
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-254-0417 (not a crisis line)
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
As the nation's clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood.
800-843-5678
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
1325 Massachusetts Ave NW
7th Floor
DC 20005
7th Floor
DC 20005
800-787-3224
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
National Runaway Safeline
NRS serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
800-786-2929
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Housing/Shelters,
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
Your call will be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number.
800-656-4673
Categories: Domestic Violence, Hotlines/Peer Support,
National Veterans Crisis Hotline
No matter what you are experiencing, there is support for getting your life back on track.
988 then press 1
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Nebraska AIDS Project
Serving Nebraska and Iowa, the Nebraska AIDS Project leads the community in the fight to overcome HIV/AIDS and its stigma through education, supportive services, and advocacy.
6220 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
Omaha, NE 68104
402-552-9260
Categories: Health Care, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Parents Anonymous - National Parent Helpline
Since 1969, Parents Anonymous has operated the National Parent Helpline and provided weekly evidence-based support groups for parents, children, and youth nationwide.
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Poison Control Center
Poison Control in the United States; call this number to talk to a poison specialist.
800-222-1222
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Postpartum Depression Hope Line
Available support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for mother and their family and/or friends.
800-773-6667
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Project Recovery Iowa
Project Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans needing support.
800-447-1985
844-775-9276
844-775-9276
Safe Schools Hotline-Council Bluffs Community School District
The Safe Schools Hotline is available 24 hours a day to anonymously report safety concerns such as bullying, harassment, suspected drug or alcohol use, vandalism, weapons, threats, potential suicide or anything related to the safety of our students, staff and facilities.
712-322-SAFE (7233)
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Counties: Pottawattamie
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Confidential, anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.
800-662-4357
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
Shaken Baby Task Force
Call our 24-hour crying baby helpline at the toll-free number below; seven days a week.
933 E Pierce St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-396-4200
Toll Free: 866-243-2229
Toll Free: 866-243-2229
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
Shriners Hospitals for Children have been providing high-quality medical care to all children, regardless of a family's ability to pay.
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
14040 Boys Town Hospital Rd
BoysTown, NE 68010
14040 Boys Town Hospital Rd
BoysTown, NE 68010
763-278-8452
Southwest Iowa Coalition on Human Trafficking
The Southwest Iowa Coalition on Human Trafficking is a multidisciplinary and collaborative effort to eliminate human trafficking through community awareness and victim-centered services.
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Victim/Survivor Services,
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
988
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
The Peer Center
The Peer Center is a drop in center that provides groups and activities, as well as socialization and support.
Omni Center Business Park
25 Main Place, Ste 300
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
25 Main Place, Ste 300
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-242-2500
Counties: Pottawattamie
The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998, we are the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people under 25.
866-488-7386
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
Thrive Together
Thrive Together empowers the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind to end domestic violence and sexual assault within the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind community.
1660 42nd St Ste R
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Vet2Vet Veterans Peer Support Line
The National Hopeline Network help people dealing with depression and those thinking about suicide through crisis intervention.
877-838-2838
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support,
Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center
We provide support and guidance for those with cancer at all stages of their illness, and help families and friends cope with cancer in their lives.
427 E. Kanesville Blvd
Suite 202
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Suite 202
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-325-8970
Categories: Financial Assistance, Hotlines/Peer Support,
Youth Law Center
The Youth Law Center is dedicated to protecting children who are abused and neglected, educating youth, and promoting statewide policies that positively impact children.
300 Walnut St
Ste 295
Des Moines, IA 50309
Ste 295
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-728-1172
515-244-1172
515-244-1172
Categories: Hotlines/Peer Support, Legal Concerns,