Crisis & Emergency Support
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, help is available right now. Below are national, Iowa-specific, and in-person resources organized so you can find what you need quickly.
Available Nationwide
National Crisis Lines
These lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7 no matter where you're located.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support available around the clock for anyone in emotional distress.
Call or text 988 · chat.988lifeline.org Get Help NowThe Trevor Project
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA+ young people.
thetrevorproject.org/get-help Visit SiteVeterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans & their loved ones, staffed by responders who understand military.
Call 988, press 1 · text 838255 Visit SiteIowa Residents
Iowa Crisis Lines
Local phone and text lines staffed by Iowa-based crisis counselors.
Your Life Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health & Human Services: mental health, substance use, & gambling concerns.
Call (855) 851-8111 · text (855) 895-8398 Visit SiteBroadlawns Hospital Crisis Services
24/7 Crisis Observation Center for adults ages 18 and older in the Des Moines area.
Call (515) 282-5742 Visit SiteIowa Victim Service Call Center
Confidential support for survivors of crime and trauma, available by phone or text.
Call (800) 770-1650 · text "IOWAHELP" to 20121 Visit SiteDes Moines Metro
Des Moines, Iowa In-Person Services
Walk-in and urgent care options for when in-person support is needed right away.
UnityPoint Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Mental health urgent care serving the Des Moines area, no appointment required.
Call (515) 263-2632 Visit SiteBroadlawns Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Walk-in behavioral health urgent care and crisis observation services in Des Moines.
Call (515) 282-5742 Visit SiteClive Behavioral Health
A behavioral health hospital in Clive, IA serving clients from children through adults.
Call (844) 640-0504 Visit SiteNon-Emergency
Additional Support
For when you're looking for ongoing support rather than immediate crisis intervention.
7 Cups
Free, 24/7 emotional support through trained volunteer listeners and licensed therapists.
Visit SiteAPA on Resilience
Guidance from the American Psychological Association on adapting through difficult life experiences.
Read MoreSAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
24/7 crisis counseling for anyone experiencing distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster.
Visit SiteMental Health Support Groups, Des Moines
A Psychology Today directory of local support groups across a range of concerns and life stages.
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