Here are resources in Iowa for finding counseling or therapy services: --- ### **1. Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Regions** - **Website**: [Iowa MHDS](https://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds-providers/providers-regions/regions) - **Phone**: **515-281-7689** - **Services**: - Assistance finding licensed counselors or therapists in your region. - Mental health crisis services and referrals. - Financial aid for low-income individuals. --- ### **2. Iowa 211 – Mental Health Resource Referral** - **Website**: [211 Iowa](https://www.211iowa.org/) - **Phone**: Dial **211** or **800-244-7431** - **Services**: - Free, confidential resource referral to therapists, counselors, and support groups. - Guidance for those seeking mental health professionals nearby. --- ### **3. Psychology Today – Find a Therapist** - **Website**: [Find a Therapist in Iowa](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/iowa) - **Services**: - Comprehensive database of therapists, counselors, and psychologists in Iowa. - Filters for specialties, insurance, and treatment approaches. --- ### **4. Iowa Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (IAMFT)** - **Website**: [IAMFT Directory](https://www.iamft.org/) - **Services**: - Directory of licensed marriage and family therapists in Iowa. - Resources for couples and family therapy. --- ### **5. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa** - **Website**: [NAMI Iowa](https://namiiowa.org/) - **Helpline**: **515-254-0417** - **Services**: - Guidance on finding mental health professionals. - Peer and family support groups. --- ### **6. Catholic Charities of Iowa** - **Website**: [Catholic Charities Counseling Services](https://catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/) - **Phone**: **563-588-0558** - **Services**: - Affordable counseling services for individuals and families. - Focused on mental health, grief, and emotional well-being. --- ### **7. Your Life Iowa** - **Website**: [Your Life Iowa](https://yourlifeiowa.org/) - **Phone**: **855-581-8111** - **Text**: **855-895-8398** - **Services**: - Statewide mental health resource for finding therapy and support. - Crisis line for immediate emotional support. --- ### **8. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)** - Check with your employer about access to an **EAP**, which often provides free or low-cost counseling services. --- ### **9. University or Community College Counseling Centers** - **Iowa State University**: [ISU Counseling Services](https://www.counseling.iastate.edu/) | **515-294-5056** - **University of Iowa**: [UI Counseling Services](https://counseling.uiowa.edu/) | **319-335-7294** --- ### **10. Sliding Scale Clinics in Iowa** - **Primary Health Care Behavioral Services** (Des Moines): [Primary Health Care](https://phciowa.org/) | **515-248-1600** - **Abbe Center for Community Mental Health** (Cedar Rapids): [Abbe Center](https://www.abbehealth.org/) | **319-398-3562** --- ### **11. Online Therapy Options** - **BetterHelp**: [BetterHelp](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Talkspace**: [Talkspace](https://www.talkspace.com/) --- These resources aim to provide comprehensive support for finding mental health professionals or counseling services in Iowa. If you need assistance with affordability, many offer sliding scale fees or financial aid.