988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.  

Behavioral Health System Navigator - Call 1-855-581-8111 Text: 855-895-8398

System Navigators are trained to help you find the right behavioral health care and services. They give free, private support to all Iowans.  When you contact Your Life Iowa, a System Navigator can: 

• Talk with you on the phone or help you online.

• Listen and learn about your needs.

• Connect you with providers who can get you the right care.  

• Find inpatient psychiatric care beds or crisis care services, if needed.

• Find services to help you with money, housing or job problems. 

System Navigators do not give treatment, medicine, or counseling.  Instead, your System Navigator will help you find the right people who offer the services you need.  

211 - Call 211, Text your ZIP to 898211

211 Iowa is a free, comprehensive information and referral system. We're a one-stop source of information for people in need of assistance. When you reach out to 211, we assess your situation and then utilize an extensive, up-to-date database to find the best resource(s) to meet your needs. We act as a single point of contact for thousands of health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs.