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Emergency and Other Resources for Assistance
Sometimes wellness means reaching beyond therapy. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of emergency and local services that can offer additional support for you and your family.
Pink Couch Wellness does not provide crisis treatment in an outpatient therapy setting.
If you are currently in crisis, please text or call 988, call 911, or go to your local emergency room. See below for a list of local Des Moines Area crisis resources.
Call 988 if
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Thoughts of suicide
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Ongoing anxiety or depression
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Concerns about use of alcohol or drugs
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Thoughts of hurting yourself or others
Call 911 if
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Someone's life is in danger
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Overdose
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Emergency medical help
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Fear for your safety or someone else's
Title | Address | Phone Number | Category | Other |
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Suicide Hotline | 988 |
Des Moines Area Crisis Resources - 24/7 Help | Text 988 | |
ADRC Disability Access Point: Ames Public Library | 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA 50010 | Behavioral Health & Disability Services | Hours: 1-3pm 2nd Thurs and 10-12pm 4th Thurs | |
ADRC Disability Access Point: Community Support Advocates | 1516 Valley West Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 | 515-288-0803 | Behavioral Health & Disability Services | Hours: 9:00-4:00 Mon-Fri |
ADRC Disability Access Point: Decatur County Public Health | 207 NE Idaho St., Leon, IA 50144 | Behavioral Health & Disability Services | Hours: 10:30-12:00pm 3rd Thursday | |
ADRC Disability Access Point: WeLift | 106 East 2nd Ave., Indianola, IA 50125 | Behavioral Health & Disability Services | Hours: 10:00-2:00 4th Mon/Month | |
Polk County River Place | 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 | 515-286-3570 | Behavioral Health & Disability Services | Email: bhds@polkcountyiowa.gov |
United Way - 211 | 211 | Caregiver Support | ||
VA Caregiver Support Program | 1-855-260-3274 | Caregiver Support | ||
Care for Kids Program at Everystep | 3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317 | (515) 283-1422 | Child Care | |
Reporting Number | 1-800-362-2178 | Child, Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse | ||
EasterSeals (Adult & Children) | 515-288-0818 | Community Based Crisis Stabilization | 24/7 Availability at Camp Sunnyside, Telehealth or Client Home/Community | |
Crisis Text Line | Des Moines Area Crisis Resources - 24/7 Help | Text "HOME" to 741741 | ||
Welfare Check / Mobile Crisis | 911 | Des Moines Area Crisis Resources - 24/7 Help | ||
Your Lifeline Iowa | (855) 581-8111 | Des Moines Area Crisis Resources - 24/7 Help | Text (855) 895-8398 | |
Amani Community Services | (515) 991-4589 | Domestic Violence | Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy | |
Des Moines Domestic Violence | 515-243-6147 | Domestic Violence | 24/7 Local Crisis Line | |
Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services for Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders | 4944 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 288-0881 | Domestic Violence | |
LUNA | 100 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 271-5060 | Domestic Violence | Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault and Crisis Intervention Services |
National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 | Domestic Violence | ||
Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence | Domestic Violence | |||
Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa | Eating Disorders | |||
Eating Disorder Family Support Network | Eating Disorders | An online support network for families. | ||
NEDA Caregiver Resources | Eating Disorders | Download a parent toolkit | ||
National Alliance for Eating Disorders | 1-866-662-1235 | Eating Disorders | Call the hotline or find a support group | |
Food Bank of Iowa | Food Scarcity | |||
Grimes Storehouse | 112 NE Ewing St., Suite B, Grimes, IA 50111 | (515) 986-4191 | Food Scarcity | Hours: Daytime
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening
1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Community Clinic / UnityPoint Health – Des Moines | 840 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 265-4211 | Free/Low-Cost Clinics | |
Free Clinics of Iowa | 814 School St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 243-4073 | Free/Low-Cost Clinics | |
Health Care Services / Primary Health Care | 1200 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 248-1500 | Free/Low-Cost Clinics | |
Health Clinic for Seniors / Polk County Senior Services – Iowa | 2008 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 | (515) 286-3677 | Free/Low-Cost Clinics | |
LGBTQ Health Clinic / UnityPoint Health – Des Moines | 2103 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 279-6424 | Free/Low-Cost Clinics | |
Dorthy’s House | (877) 344-3843 | Housing | ||
National Human Trafficking Resource Center | 1-888-373-7888 | Human Trafficking | ||
OneIowa | 866-488-7386 | LGBTQ | Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Talkline: 888-843-4564 | |
The Trevor Project | LGBTQ | |||
Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA) | Mental Health Resources | Mental Health in Schools | ||
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Mental Health Resources | |||
National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Mental Health Resources | Mental Health First Aid | ||
EveryStep | 1821 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 | (515) 223-4847 | Miscarriage or Bereavement | Home of Amanda the Panda |
GriefShare | Miscarriage or Bereavement | Find an in-person or online group | ||
Hamilton's Funeral & After Life Services | (515) 697-3666 | Miscarriage or Bereavement | Miscarriage Memorial Program | |
Hopeful Mama Foundation | Miscarriage or Bereavement | Find a support group | ||
Iowa SIDS Foundation | (515) 965-7655 | Miscarriage or Bereavement | ||
No Foot Too Small | Miscarriage or Bereavement | Find a local Moms or Dads Group | ||
The Compassionate Friends | (877) 969-0010 | Miscarriage or Bereavement | ||
Eyerly Ball | 515-205-9213 | Mobile Crisis | ||
Map for Surrounding Iowa Counties | Mobile Crisis | |||
Alcoholics Anonymous | NA/AA | |||
Narcotics Anonymous | NA/AA | |||
MotherToBaby | Perinatal/Postpartum | |||
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | 1-833-852-6262 | Perinatal/Postpartum | ||
National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications | Perinatal/Postpartum | |||
Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line | 1-877-499-4773 | Perinatal/Postpartum | Provider-to-provider consults | |
Postpartum Support International | Perinatal/Postpartum | |||
Postpartum Support International | 1-800-944-4773 | Perinatal/Postpartum | ||
Broadlawns Crisis Observation Center | 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 | 515-282-5742 | Psych or Behavioral Health Walk-In Evaluations | Open 24/7 - Provides a safe and calm environment for those 18 years or older. |
Broadlawns Psychiatric Urgent Care | 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 | Psych or Behavioral Health Walk-In Evaluations | Walk-in evaluations M-F 9AM-5PM | |
Iowa Lutheran Hospital | 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 | 515-263-5676 | Psych or Behavioral Health Walk-In Evaluations | |
MercyOne Clive Behavioral Health | 1450 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325 | 1-844-680-0504 | Psych or Behavioral Health Walk-In Evaluations | Walk-in evaluations 24/7 |
UnityPoint Behavioral Health Urgent Care | 1250 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 | 515-263-2632 | Psych or Behavioral Health Walk-In Evaluations | Walk-in evaluations M-F 8AM-4:30PM |
United Way | 211 | Resources or Shelter Inquiries | ||
Des Moines University Medicine & Health Services | (515) 271-1700 | School Physicals | ||
Cross Outreach | (515) 279-9998 | School Supplies | ||
Educational Services - Vocational Rehab | (800) 372-6031 | School Supplies | ||
YMCA of Greater Des Moines | (515) 246-0791 | School Supplies | ||
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault | 3030 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 244-7424 | Sexual Assault/Abuse | |
Stop it Now! | Child Sexual Abuse Prevention | (413) 587-3500 | Sexual Assault/Abuse | What’s Ok? / Stop it Now! (AGES 14-21 YRS OLD) - (844) 942-8765 | |
Iowa Homeless Shelters and Services | Shelters | |||
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Suicide Prevention | |||
Iowa Non-Emergency Medical Transportation / DHHS | 655 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (844) 236-0894 | Transportation | |
Iowa Total Care | 877-271-4819 | Transportation | ||
Joy Ride Transport | 3105 SE Miehe Dr., Grimes, IA 50111 | (515) 331-1100 | Transportation | Disabled and Senior Transportation Services |
Molina Healthcare | 866-849-2062 | Transportation | ||
Polk County Senior Services – Iowa | (515) 286-3579 | Transportation | ||
Sister’s Transportation Inc. | 4489 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 277-6096 | Transportation | Must have: Medicaid waiver for disability, brain injury or as a Senior Citizens |
Wellpoint | 844-544-1389 | Transportation | ||
Disabled Veteran Services / Disabled American Veterans | 210 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 323-7539 | Veterans | |
Hope for the Warriors | Veterans | |||
Veterans Crisis Line | Veterans |
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