Mental Health Resources
COVID RECOVERY IOWA
COVID Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans affected by COVID‑19.
HERE is a video about how some Iowa teens, teachers, and Miss Iowa have been impacted and how they have coped with the pandemic.
CHILD MIND INSTITUTE: SIGNS OF DEPRESSION DURING THE PANDEMIC
TEENS AND THE PANDEMIC
This video was created by COVID Recovery Iowa - specifically with middle schoolers in mind. To help spark conversations and help them better cope during the pandemic.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. All of Crisis Text Line's Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.
Text HELLO to 741741
Seasons Center 24/7 Crisis Line
Emergency Services are provided 24 hours per day 7 days per week to assist individuals and families who have an emergent need.
1-844-345-4569
| Spencer Location | Storm Lake Location |
| 120 East 5th Street | 608 Geneseo Street |
| Spencer, IA 51301 |
Storm Lake, IA 50588 |
| (800) 242-5101 | (800) 242-5101 |
Family Crisis Centers
Free and Confidential services 24/7
1-800-382-5603
Iowa Victim Service Call Center
Whether you are a victim of a crime or a concerned loved one, our advocates are trained to help you.
1-800-770-1650
Text IOWAHELP to 20121
CAASA: Centers Against Abuse & Sexual Assault
Free and confidential help for victims of sexual violence. 24 hour hope line:
1-877-362-4612
Plains Area Mental Health Center
Helping people cope with every day living.
1-712-213-8402
728 Erie St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588
PLAINS AREA MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE
If you need emergency help, call 1.888.546.0730.
You can also call us toll-free at 1.800.325.1192.
Email us at contact@pamhc.org.
HTTPS://PLAINSAREAMENTALHEALTH.ORG/CONTACT/
New Directions Mental Health Counseling, LLC
We’re always here to help, whether you’re experiencing stress, struggling with addiction or simply seeking some advice. Our members are individuals and families, just like you and yours.
1-712-213-7814
808 Michigan Street Suite A
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Each year, we strengthen Iowa families through a variety of programs, ranging from early childhood education to behavioral and mental health services. https://lsiowa.org/
12 E. 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 712.262.4083
Fax: 712.262.0174
1614 W 5th St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone: 712.263.9341
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA Behavioral Health Intervention Service (BHIS) program
This program is for children between the ages of 4-18. BHIS workers work with both the child individually and family assisting them in developing skills in many different areas such as anger management, problem solving, developing healthy self esteem, coping skills, impulse control etc.
Program Supervisor: Maria Garcia
Phone: 1-888-457-4692 or 712-291-9346
Email: Maria.Garcia@lsiowa.org
SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH IN IOWA SCHOOLS
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