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.
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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
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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.Â
Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Outreach
 319-362-2174Â
 24/7
 www.Foundation2.org
What To Expect
A team will respond to your location within an hour and provide assessment and counseling.
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Mental Health Access Center
 319-892-5612 or Walk-in
 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.
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
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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
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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
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What To Expect
Short- and long-term support for those who have experienced loss.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
 Call 211
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TOGETHER WE CARE
Help for individuals to find assistance with food, housing, transportation, employment, and more.
 TogetherWeCare.UnityPoint.org
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Linn County Public Health
Comprehensive list of services available in the area. Information is updated annually
 https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/130/Community-Resources
