Crisis Counseling
Resources
What constitutes a crisis:
- If you are concerned about your personal safety or the safety of others
- If you are concerned about harming yourself or someone else
- If you believe you are losing touch with reality
- If there is an IMMEDIATE threat to self or others, you are strongly encouraged to call 911
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
ok2talk.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.thehotline.org/help
National Sexual Assault Hotline Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Support, and Referrals
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org/about-national-sexualassault-telephone-hotline
National Text Crisis Line
Text HOME to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
State Resources
Iowa Crisis Helpline
2-1-1
Iowa Victim Services Hotline
1-800-770-1650 or text “IOWAHELP” 20121
www.survivorshelpline.org
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline: Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Support, and Referrals
1-800-284-7821
Local Resources
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 East University, Des Moines
515-263-5120
Mercy Medical Center
1111 6th Ave. Des Moines
515-271-6111
1-800-595-4959
Broadlawns Crisis Observation Center
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines
515-282-5742