Mental health services for you and those you love.
A community toolkit brought to you by MedQuarter Regional Medical District and the Faith & Medicine Task Force.
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
In times of crisis or distress, mental health services are readily available to you and your loved ones. This toolkit provides information and starting points for help in a variety of situations. Please know that there is no wrong door to seeking help. All resources listed here are interconnected and can help you find the appropriate resource closest to you in Cedar Rapids, Linn County and the Eastern Iowa region. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of resources, but the toolkit will help connect you with mental health services based on your needs.
FAQs
All ages who are in crisis experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency and require emergency care.
Call or Text 988
or Chat 988lifeline.org/chat
24/365 Mercy Hospital or St. Luke’s Hospital ER
Mercycare.org
Unitypoint.org/cedarrapids
(319) 362-2174 Foundation 2 Crisis Line
Foundation2.org
What To Expect
Emergency care. Criteria for admission on an inpatient mental health unit is a that an individual is a danger to themselves or others. Individual is suicidal with a plan on how they would kill themselves or is a serious threat to themselves or others as a direct result of their mental illness.
All ages seeking counseling for alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts, and mental health concerns.
Your Life Iowa
Crisis Line 855-581-8111
24/365
Yourlifeiowa.org
What To Expect
Speak with a person who will listen and offer immediate support through crisis counseling, information, and referrals to additional resources.
All ages who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Outreach
319-362-2174
24/7
www.Foundation2.org
What To Expect
A team will respond to your location within an hour and provide assessment and counseling.
Mental Health Access Center
319-892-5612
7 days per week 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Linncounty.org/1423/Mental-Health-Access-Center
What To Expect
An assessment will be completed and crisis services provided.
TANAGER YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION SERVICES
319-892-5612 ext. 242
Tanagerplace.org/treatment/residential-services/
All ages seeking mental health or substance use services.
ABBE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
319-398-3562 to inquire about walk-in hours
Monday – Wednesday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Thursday – Friday 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Abbehealth.org
What To Expect
Walk-in assessment by a licensed professional.
All ages of survivors of violent crimes seeking guidance and advocacy for domestic violence.
WayPoint
319-531-7089
24/365
Waypointservices.org
What To Expect
Support and guidance for survivors of domestic violence
Adults experiencing a mental health or substance use struggle seeking a peer run, non-crisis resource.
Abbe Center for Community Mental Health
844-775-WARM (9276)
24/365
Abbehealth.org
What To Expect
Confidential listening line with people who have been through a similar journey.
Adults needing grief care.
Cedar Memorial
319-393-8000
24/365
Cedarmemorial.com
What To Expect
Short- and long-term support for those who have experienced loss.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Call 211
TOGETHER WE CARE
Help for individuals to find assistance with food, housing, transportation, employment, and more.
TogetherWeCare.UnityPoint.org
Linn County Public Health
Comprehensive list of services available in the area. Information is updated annually
https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/130/Community-Resources
