Polk
Mental Health & Addictions
Substance Abuse & Addictions | ||
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Alcohol Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health | ||
(855) 581-8111 | 24/7 support for individuals concerned with a personal drinking problems or someone they know. | |
Alcoholics Anonymous | ||
24-Hour Service 1620 Pleasant St. | Find meeting place and times for AA groups close to you. Providing support for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and seeking sobriety. | |
Ankeny Substance Abuse Project | ||
(515) 964-4357 406 SW School St., Suite 219 Ankeny, IA 50023 | Confidential, free or low cost, susbstance abuse counseling services to Ankeney residents in need of help. | |
Beacon of Life | ||
(515) 244-4713 1717 Woodland Ave. | Provides sober living support, substance abuse treatment, and empowerment for women struggling with addiction and seeking sobriety. | |
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc. | ||
(515) 255-3373 4018 Kingman Blvd | Home-like, substance-free living environment for women who have completed primary treatment and are preparing themselves to live independent, successful lives, free of substance use. 60-90 day program designed specifically for women. | |
Bethel Mission | ||
(515) 244-5445 1310 6th Ave | Residential, long-term life recovery programs for men, single women, and mothers with children, working to break the cycles of homelessness, abuse, addiction, chronic poverty, and other struggles. | |
Broadlawns Medical Center | ||
(515) 282-2200 1801 Hickman Rd | Outpatient treatment for individuals seeking services for substance related addictive disorders. Services include: individual counseling, group counseling, educational programming, and referral resources. Emphasis is in providing treatment for those who have a mental illness as well as substance abuse related needs. | |
Buchanan Transitional Living Center | ||
(515) 265-1222 1219 Buchanan | ||
Center for Behavioral Health | ||
(515) 244-9500 1200 University Ave, Suite 106 | ||
Central Iowa Shelters and Services | ||
(515) 284-5719 1420 Mulberry St. | AA group | |
Cornerstone Recovery Center | ||
(515) 697-7916 501 SW Ankeny Rd.; Ankeny, IA 50023 | ||
Disability Rights Iowa | ||
(515) 278-2502 400 Court Ave, Suite 300 | ||
Door of Faith Mission | ||
(515) 974-0545 Lucas State Office Building | Men only | |
Drug Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health | ||
(855) 581-8111 | 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. | |
Employee and Family Resources | ||
(515) 243-4200 1446 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy; Des Moines, IA | ||
Gambling Addiction- Iowa Department of Public Health | ||
(800) 238-7633 | 24/7 support for individuals concerned with a personal gambling problem or of someone they know. | |
Good Samaritan Urban Ministries | ||
(515) 283-0818 1353 9th St.; Des Moines, IA | ||
House of Mercy | ||
(515) 643-6525 1409 Clark St., Suite 1; Des Moines, IA | ||
Iowa Comission of Status of Women | ||
(515) 281-4461 Lucas State Office Building; Des Moines, IA | Women only | |
Iowa Drug & Alcohol Help Line | ||
(866) 242-4111 | First call in Iowa for substance abuse and gambling information, and referrals to treatment facilities and crisis counseling. | |
Iowa Lutheran Hospital | ||
(515) 263-5612 700 E University Ave | ||
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) | ||
(515) 279-2205 | ||
Mercy Franklin Help Center | ||
(515) 271-6000 1818 48th St. | ||
Mercy North | ||
(515) 643-8755 (Hotline) 800 E 1st St, Suite 1700 | ||
Narcotics Anonymous | ||
(515) 244-2277 3500 Kingman Blvd. | ||
Northsidie Family Services Center | ||
(515) 697-7916 2331 E 8th St.; Des Moines, IA 50316 | ||
Parents Anonymous of Iowa | ||
(515) 255-9490 1211 Vine St, Suite 2140 | ||
Powell | ||
(515) 263-2424 | Inpatient substance abuse services | |
Proteus | ||
(800) 372-6031 3850 Merle Hay Rd., Suite 500 | ||
Red Cross | ||
(515) 243-7681 2116 Grand Ave | ||
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center | ||
(515) 243-4277 133 E 2nd and Court St | Long-term residential rehabilitation program providing services in the area of alcohol and drug addiction. A diverse support system is available to aid in the recovery process, with services including individual and group counseling, relapse prevention classes, AA, NA, anger management, job training, employment opportunities upon graduation, and others. Program is available at little to no cost for men age 18 and older regardless of race or creed without discrimination. | |
Urban Dreams | ||
(515) 288-6216 1410 6th Ave
| Outpatient substance abuse services. | |
Visiting Nurse Services | ||
(515) 288-1516 1111 9th St., Suite 320 | ||
Youth Standing Strong (YSS) | ||
(515) 233-4930 | Residential addiction treament provides successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery programs for youth (12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere. Programs are high-quality and utilize a gender-responsive focus approach. | |
Crisis intervention & suicide | ||
Boys Town of Iowa | ||
(712) 262-5035 (800) 448-3000 35 W 1st St.; Spencer, IA 51301 | Free resource and counseling service 24/7, year-round, and nationwide. | |
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting | ||
(800) 362-2178 | Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be ready to provide identifying information and the wherabouts of the child. You may remain anonymous. | |
Children & Families of 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. | |
Deaf Iowans Against Abuse | ||
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 24/7 Text Only Hotline: 4403 1st Ave SE Suite 303 | Support services to help Deaf victims and their families deal with trauma of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Teen Dating Violence, Bullying, and/or Stalking. All services are free and confidential. | |
Family Violence Center | ||
(515) 243-6147 Confidential Location | No Cost service and safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Available 24/7. Services include individual and support groups, counseling, court advocacy, child advocacy, case management, outreach, emergency clothing, and personal items. | |
IHYC Youth Opportunity Center | ||
(515) 883-2379 612 Locust St; Des Moines, IA 50309 | The Youth Opportunity Center provides a safe place for young people to connect with services. Daily meals, street outreach, and emergency beds for at-risk and homeless youth (16-22). | |
Iowa Concern | ||
(800) 447-1985 | Legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral servicer for a wide variety of topics related to legal, fianance, 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 Homeless Youth Centers | ||
(515) 883-2379 612 Locust St; Des Moines, IA 50309 | Providing calm and comford during times of crisis for youth. Emergency shelter & services, transition support, and referral services are available for youth who have fun away or are homeless, need help resolving familiy conflicts, have been abused or neglected, oare ar adjudicated and waiting for court action. | |
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline | ||
(800) 284-7821 | Confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally competent for victims of sexual abuse or assault. | |
Iowa Victim Service Center | ||
(800) 770-1650 | Condiential support for victims of crime or concerned loves 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. | |
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services | ||
(515) 286-3600 (515) 286-3535 (Crisis Line) 2309 Euclid Ave; Des Moines, IA | Division of Polk County Department of Community, Family & Youth Services that provides assistance to victims of crim in Polk County regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities. Services include: 24-hour crisis response services, advocacy with judicial and law enforcement agencies, counseling sessions, support groups, referrals to appropriate community services, and others. | |
Primary Health Care Homeless Outreach | ||
(515) 248-1500 1200 University Ave. Suite 120; Des Moines, IA 50314 | Provides outreach, information & referral, and case management services to assist individuals and families in obtaining housing and necessary services. | |
Rape Victim Advocacy Program | ||
Crisis Lines 332 South Linn St. Suite 100 | Free, confidential, trauma-informed advocacy for all affected by sexual violence and promoting social change though prevention education. | |
Suicide Prevention Lifeline | ||
(800) 273-8255 | National suicide prevention network that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress at anytime. Specific resource available for various groups (youth, disastor survivors, loss survivors, LGBTQ+, etc.) | |
Teen Help Line | ||
(800) 443-8336 | Personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis. | |
Mental health services & faciliites | ||
Beacon of Life | ||
(515) 244-4713 1717 Woodland Ave.; Des Moines, IA | Mental health assessments and counseling services for women, utilizing gender-responsive mental health curriculum. | |
Broadlawns Medical Center | ||
(515) 282-2200 1801 Hickman Rd; Des Moines, IA 50314 | Comprehensive delivery system for mental health services through community-based services, outpaitient services, and inpatient services. | |
Eyerly-Ball Community Mental Health Center | ||
(515) 243-5181 1301 Center St.; Des Moines, IA 50310 | Individual, group, couple, and famly therapy for individuals 17 and older residing in Polk and Warren counties. | |
Primary Health Care Homeless Outreach | ||
(515) 248-1500 (Services provided at multiple locations) | Licensed behavioral health consultants (BHCs) work with primary care providers and nurses to provide mental health services; they provide real time assessments and interventions. BHCs address behavioral influenced problems and help patients establish functional goals for improvement. Screenings for depression, anxiety, and alcohol or drug abuse may also be provided with referrals made for appropriate follow up care. | |
United Community Services | ||
(515) 280-3860 | ||
Family
Child care, education, & Services | ||
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Bidwell Rierside Center | ||
(515) 244-6251 1203 SE Hartford | Child care | |
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of DSM | ||
(515) 288-9025 9051 Swanson Blvd | ||
Birthright | ||
Hotline (515) 633-2133 5806 Hickman Rd | ||
Boys and Girls Club- DSM | ||
(515) 262-5695 1031 Office Park Rd, Suite 1 | After school club for children ages 5-18, no child turned away. Programs also include education/career development, health/life skills, and sports/fitness/recreation. | |
Iowa Department of Human Services- Polk County | ||
(515) 283-9238 2309 Euclid Ave | Day Care assistance | |
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers | ||
(515) 883-2379 612 Locust St; Des Moines, IA 50309 | Case management and advocacy for youth (16-22) and young families (16-25) to help become self-sufficient and plan for a healthy and successful future. | |
Urban Dreams | ||
(515) 288-6216 1410 6th Ave | Programs to support high-risk youth and young adults. | |
Young Women's Resource Center | ||
(515) 244-4901 818 5th Ave | Provides a wide variety of programs for young women between the ages of 10 and 21 that help them gain confidence in who they are, providing them with effective problem solving and coping skills so they can make informed decisions in their future. | |
Parenting | ||
Beacon of Life | ||
(515) 244-4713 1717 Woodland Ave.; Des Moines, IA | Providing parenting programs to help mothers re-enter their children's life after being away, providing education on communicatoin techniques and being a part of a productive family unit. | |
Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Assocation | ||
(800) 277-8145 | Resoruces, referrals, and peer support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout Iowa. | |
Parenting Way | ||
(515) 255- 9490 1211 Vine St. Suite 2140 | Non-profit human service organization that provides parents with expert education and advocacy to build healthy families and strengthen parent and child relationships. | |
WIC (Women, infant, & children) | ||
(515) 282-5800 2300 Euclid Ave Suite D | Provides women who are pregnant or parenting young children with nutrition education, and monthly assistance in purchasing supplemental foods. Open Monday thru Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm. | |
YMCA | ||
(515) 288-9622 101 Locust | Fatherhood Program.The 12-week course teaches key principles of fatherhood, striving to foster and build up connections between fathers and their children and families. | |
Child & Family Law | ||
Drake Law School Legal Clinic (Neal & Bae Smith Law Center) | ||
(515) 271-3851 2400 University Ave. | Legal assistance for Children's Rights at a low cost. | |
Iowa Concern- Legal | ||
(800) 447-1985 | Legal education and assistance avialable 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) 532-1275 1111 9th St., Suite 230; Des Moines, IA 50314 | 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 handeled 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 | Iowa Mediation Service offers a variety of family mediations and facilitations, 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. | |
MUNA | ||
(515) 244-2117 Crisis Line (866) 256-7668 515 28th St. Suite 109 | Personal and legal advocacy, counseling, and 24-hour crisis line for Hispanic/Latina women. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. | |
Youth Law Center | ||
(800) 728-1172 300 Walnut St. #295; Des Moines, IA 50309 | Free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 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. | |