Johnson

Mental Health & Addictions

Substance Abuse & Addictions

Alcohol Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health

(855) 581-8111

Website

24/7 support for individuals concerned with a personal drinking problem or someone they know.

Alcoholics Anonymous

(319) 338-9111

Various Meeting Locations

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Support groups for individuals seeking sobriety and support in their efforts. Many meeting times and places are available to fit nearly any schedule. To find meeting places and times for AA groups close to you, you can visit the AA website.

Drug Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health

(855) 581-8111

Website

24/7 support for individuals struggling with the use of drugs, those worried for a friend or loved one, or simply in need of emotional support. 

Gambling Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health

(800) 238-7633

Website

24/7 support for individuals concerned with a personal gambling problem or of someone they know. 

Iowa Drug & Alcohol Help Line

(866) 242-4111

Website

First call in Iowa for substance abuse and gambling information, and referrals to treatment facilities and crisis counseling. 

Iowa Narcotics Anonymous

(800) 897‐6242

Various Meeting Locations

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Meetings for recovering addicts to help each other stay clean. NA is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs, with the only requirement for membership being a desire to stop using. Multiple meeting locations and times available in Johnson County.

Quitline Iowa

(800) 784‐8669

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It can be difficult to quit tobacco use, but the Quitline Iowa is here to help. The Quitline Iowa is a free program that provides helpful tools, information, and support throughout your quit process. 

Resolutions Substance Abuse Services

(319) 351‐9760

220 Lafayette Street
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Offers high quality, individualized and personal outpatient treatment for those suffering from chemical dependency. Also, offer Substance Abuse 
Evaluations for those recently charged with an alcohol or drug-related crime. 

Crisis intervention & suicide

Boys Town of Iowa

(712) 262-5035

(800) 448-3000

35 W 1st St.
Spencer, IA 51301

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Free resource and counseling service 24/7, year-round, and nationwide.

Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting

(800) 362‐2178

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24/7 hotline providing domestic violence services including safe shelter, medical and legal advocacy, consultations, and training and counseling.

Children & Families of Iowa Local Crisis Hotline

(515) 243-6147

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24/7 hotline providing domestic violence services including safe shelter, medical and legal advocacy, consultations, and training and counseling.

Domestic Violence Intervention Program

(800) 373‐1043

1105 S Gilbert Ct, Suite 300 
Iowa City, IA 52240

Provides emergency safe shelter for victims of domestic violence when remaining in their home is no longer an option.  Emergency sheltering may include short stays in our shelter, safe housing or assistance with housing acquisition. 

Foundation 2

(319) 362-2174

(800) 332-4224

1714 Johnson Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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Crisis prevention and intervention programs for people of all ages. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis chat, and text.

Iowa Concern

(800) 447-1985

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Legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral servicer for a wide variety of topics related to legal, finance, stress, or crisis/disaster.

Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 942-0333

Immediate crisis counseling available for domestic abuse survivors and other affected by domestic violence. Provides information and education about domestic abuse issues, along with referrals for domestic violence projects in your area of the state.

Iowa Victim Service Call Center

(800) 770-1650

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Confidential support for victims of crime or concerned loved ones. Culturally specific programs also available. Immediate crisis counseling available for domestic abuse survivors and other affected by domestic violence. Provides information and education about domestic abuse issues, along with referrals for domestic violence projects in your area of the state.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

Website

National suicide prevention network that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress at any time. Specific resource available for various groups (youth, disaster survivors, loss survivors, LGBTQ+, etc.)

Teen Help Line

(800) 443-8336

Website

Personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis.

Your Life Iowa–Youth Crisis Counseling

(855) 581‐8111

Website

Youth suicide prevention program funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Provides crisis counseling, suicide prevention and intervention and support to youth in the state of Iowa.

Mental health services & facilities

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health

(319) 338‐7884

1039 Arthur St
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Quality and accessible mental health services providing: homeless outreach, Case Management, housing assistance, mental health supports, supported community living and crisis services. 

The Arc of Southeast Iowa

(319) 351‐5017

2620 Muscatine Ave; Iowa City, IA 52249

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Providing information, services, and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and community. Programs include summer and afterschool camps, group respite programs, supported community living, supported employment, consumer-directed attendant care, respite care, and awareness and advocacy.

Chatham Oaks, Inc. 

(319) 887‐2701

4515 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246

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Residential care and programming for those who are over the age of 18 with a mental health diagnosis. The purpose of the program is to encourage individual growth and promote recovery.

Child Health Specialty Clinics

(319) 356-1117
(866) 219-9119

100 Hawkins Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52242

Website

Pediatric Integrated Health Program- Care coordination and family support services to Iowa children and youth who are eligible for Medicaid and have mental or behavioral health diagnosis. Helping children and families get the care they need by working together with multiple service providers.

Foundation 2

(319) 366-8797

1714 Johnson Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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Crisis prevention and intervention programs for people of all ages. Services include individual and family counseling, support groups, emergency youth shelter, and independent living support for youth.

Four Oaks

(319) 337-4523

1916 Waterfront Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Offers a variety of services to help children and families be successful. Through the TotalChild approach, Four Oaks utilizes a holistic approach rather than addressing one issue at a time. Family Services, Behavioral Health, Education, Child Welfare & Emergency Services, and Juvenile Justice programs available.

NAMI Johnson County R Place Peer Wellness Center

(319) 354‐3455

220 Lafayette Street, Suite 180
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Providing adults with mental illness access to education on mental wellness, recovery and available crisis intervention.

Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services

(319) 530‐4729

429 Southgate Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Recovery program for people with mental illness who are seeking community, peer support, long‐term stable housing, supported employment, and mental health stability. 

Special Populations Involvement

(319) 356‐5100

Iowa City Parks and Recreation
220 S Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Special Populations Involvement (SPI) program provides leisure opportunities for persons with special needs, including those with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

United Action for Youth

(319) 338‐7518

1700 S 1st Ave #14
Iowa City, IA 52240

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United Action for Youth has provided counseling services for teens and their parents since 1970. UAY offers a variety of activities and services, which includes formal therapy by licensed mental health counselors, mediation, and crisis resolution services or informal counseling and skill building.

Family

Child care, education, & Services

4C’s Community Coordinated Child Care

(319) 338‐7684

1500 Sycamore St,
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Education,  consultations,  and referral resources to home and center‐based child care programs. 

Boy Scouts of America Hawkeye Area Council

(319) 862‐0541

660 32nd Avenue SW 
Cedar Rapids IA 52404

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Provides programs aimed at developing leadership, positive character,  citizenship, and personal fitness. The program provides young people a foundation they can stand on to embrace the opportunity, overcome obstacles, and make new discoveries. 

Department of Human Services

(319) 356‐6050

855 S Dubuque Street, Suite 102
Iowa City IA 52240

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Child Care Assistance for low-income families, and assistance in locating registered in-home and center-based child care. 

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

(563) 823‐9940

317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 201
Cedar Rapids IA 52401

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Girl Scouts provides a comprehensive leadership program to girls in grades K‐12. 

Handicare, Inc.

(319) 354‐7641

2220 9th Street
Coralville IA 52241

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Program focused on providing quality care and education to meet individual and family needs. Utilizing interagency service coordination and a team approach, the planning and implementation of activities are done to promote each child's development.

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

(866) 324‐3236

4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Suite B
Iowa City IA 52246

Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa works with parents, childcare providers, employers and community groups that want to find, provide, or become more aware of quality childcare.

Tanager Place

(319) 363‐0681

2309 C Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 

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Offers  a  unique  summer  camp  experience  for children  who  are  economically  or  medically 
disadvantaged.  The camp empowers children to learn leadership skills and self-confidence.  Various camps are offered including a camp for children with Hemophilia, Diabetes and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Parenting

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP)

(319) 337‐5765

367 Southgate Avenue 
Iowa City IA 52240

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Comprehensive child development for children birth - 5 years old, pregnant women and their families,  includes social service, health,  nutrition and parent involvement components. Federally funded program for low‐income families. Offer full‐day or part day programs at various location in the county.  

Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association

(800) 277-8145

Website

Resources, referrals, and peer support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout Iowa.

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral 

(866) 324‐3236

4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Suite B
Iowa City IA 52246

Website

Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa works with parents, childcare providers, employers and community groups that want to find, provide, or become more aware of quality childcare.

National Parent Helpline

(855) 427-2736

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Helpline providing emotional support for parents from a trained advocate. (M-F 10:00am-7:00pm PST)

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County

(319) 354‐2886

2651 Roberts Rd
Iowa City, IA 52246

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In-home and group-based support for families with young children.

United Action for Youth

(319) 338‐7518

United Action for Youth 
410 Iowa Ave 
Iowa City IA 52240

Website

Works with community educators, youth, parents and community members to promote health and wellness within Johnson and Iowa Counties

Child & Family Law

Iowa Concern- Legal

(800) 447-1985

Website

Legal education and assistance available 24/7 by phone or live chat, with an attorney available for legal questions by phone or email. All information provided to Iowa Concern is kept confidential.

Iowa Legal Aid

(800) 523-1272

1700 S. 1st Ave Suite 10
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Free legal assistance with civil legal problems for clients who meet income and asset guidelines, based on the size of their household. Assistance provided ranges from counsel and advice to representation. Cases handled include obtaining protective orders for victims of domestic violence and assisting with other family law issues.

Iowa Mediation Services

(641) 423-4322

1415 S Monroe
Mason City, IA 50401

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Iowa Mediation Service offers a variety of family mediations and facilitation, whether for couples, parents, and children or across the generations. These can be one-time sessions for an hour or a series of meetings to deal with several issues and to gradually develop solutions that work for all.

University of Iowa College of Law Legal Clinic

(319) 335‐9023

280 Boyd Law Building, Melrose & Byington Streets
Iowa City, IA 52242

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Free legal counsel for parties meeting income and eligibility guidelines.

Youth Law Center

(515) 244-1172

(800) 728-1172

300 Walnut St., Suite 295
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Free legal advice to youth across the state of Iowa. Providing youth, and professionals who work with youth, legal information pertaining to areas such as emancipation, abuse and neglect, sex abuse, family problems, school, traffic, homelessness, chemical dependency, delinquency, guardianship/custody and teen parenting issues. Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-4: 30 p.m., with 24-hour answering service that takes messages.