Here are resources available in Iowa for wellness checks, which may involve law enforcement, social services, or mental health professionals ensuring someone’s safety and well-being: --- ### **1. Iowa Local Police Departments and Sheriff's Offices** - **Purpose**: Request wellness checks for individuals you believe may be in danger or in need of assistance. - **How to Contact**: Call the **non-emergency number** of the local police department or sheriff’s office in the area where the person resides. - Use the [Iowa Law Enforcement Directory](https://www.usacops.com/ia/) to find contact details. - **When to Use**: For immediate concerns about safety but no active emergency. --- ### **2. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)** - **Purpose**: Wellness checks for vulnerable populations, such as children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities. - **Phone**: **515-281-7689** or toll-free **1-800-972-2017** - **Website**: [Iowa HHS](https://hhs.iowa.gov/) - **Services**: Investigates concerns about neglect or abuse and coordinates support services. --- ### **3. Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Regions** - **Purpose**: Wellness checks and crisis services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. - **Website**: [MHDS Regional Map and Contacts](https://hhs.iowa.gov/mhds-providers/providers-regions/regions) - **Crisis Phone**: Call **Your Life Iowa** at **1-855-581-8111** for mental health crisis intervention or support. - **Services**: Crisis outreach, mental health evaluations, and referrals. --- ### **4. Your Life Iowa** - **Purpose**: Support for mental health, substance abuse, and crisis situations. - **Phone**: **1-855-581-8111** (24/7 helpline) - **Text**: **855-895-8398** - **Chat**: [Your Life Iowa Chat](https://yourlifeiowa.org/chat) - **Services**: Provides information, crisis intervention, and connection to local services. --- ### **5. Adult Protective Services (APS) – Iowa HHS** - **Purpose**: Wellness checks for seniors or vulnerable adults suspected of being abused, neglected, or exploited. - **Phone**: Toll-free at **1-800-362-2178** - **Website**: [Adult Protective Services](https://hhs.iowa.gov/aps) - **When to Use**: For concerns about an older adult's or dependent individual's well-being. --- ### **6. National Wellness Check Services** - **Purpose**: For loved ones to request wellness checks for distant family members or friends. - **Options**: - [Care Checkers](https://carecheckers.com/) - [Friendly Calls Program – AARP](https://www.aarp.org/) --- ### **7. Iowa Community Action Agencies** - **Purpose**: Assistance and outreach for individuals who may need wellness support due to poverty or housing instability. - **Website**: [Find an Agency](https://iowacommunityaction.org/) - **Services**: Home visits, safety checks, and referrals to local services. --- ### **8. Hospitals and Medical Facilities** - **Purpose**: Many hospitals provide wellness checks for patients recently discharged or for individuals who may need medical or mental health care. - **How to Access**: Call the local hospital and ask to speak with their social services or outreach department. --- ### **9. 211 Iowa – United Way** - **Purpose**: A statewide helpline offering assistance with wellness concerns. - **Phone**: Dial **211** or visit [211 Iowa](https://www.211iowa.org/) - **Services**: Provides referrals for wellness check programs, community services, and mental health support. --- ### **10. Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)** - **Purpose**: Wellness checks for individuals in potentially dangerous domestic situations. - **Phone**: **1-800-770-1650** - **Website**: [ICADV](https://www.icadv.org/) - **Services**: Advocacy and connection to emergency resources. --- If you have specific concerns or need more assistance, let me know!