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Resources

Local Counseling & Services

  • Lutheran Services in Iowa - Waterloo
    Offering holistic, personalized, and confidential care for all ages, specializing in grief, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, anger management, family issues, and more.
    Call: 319-233-3579 | Email: lsiowa@lsiowa.org

  • Family Safety, Risk, and Permanency Services - Lutheran Services in Iowa-Waterloo
    Focused on child safety, family stability, and reducing foster care placements.

  • Katy Delegardelle, Therapist
    Individual and family therapy with expertise in AutPlay therapy.

    • Call: 319-239-1699

    • katydtherapy.com

  • UNI Counseling Center
    Provides confidential in-person and tele-therapy services to students.

    • For urgent situations, contact 319-273-2676, press 2 for a crisis counselor.
       

  • Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center
    Offering mental health assessments, case management, and referrals.

    • Call: 319-234-2893

For a comprehensive list of mental health providers in the Cedar Valley, visit Cedar Valley Mental Health Connections, cedarvalleymentalhealthconnections.org

Support Groups

  • Cedar Valley Hospice Survivors of suicide 

    • This grief support group is available to community members who have lost a loved one to suicide. Designed to support those navigating their grief journey, it operates as a “drop-in” group, allowing participants to attend based on their needs or availability each month.

    • When: 4th Thursday of each month | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    • Where: Cedar Valley Hospice, 900 Tower Park Dr., Waterloo, IA 50701

    • Contact: Lynette Jordan

    • Phone: 319-272-2002

    • Email: ljordan@cvhospice.org

  • Healing After A Loss To Suicide- Waverly

    • Time: 2nd Saturday of each month | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Location: Heritage United Methodist Church, 1201 230th Street Waverly, IA 50677

    • Contact: Bonnie Travers

    • Email: bonnietravers@ymail.com

    • Phone: 702-203-9567

  • Everybody Hurts - New Hampton

    • When: 4th Sunday of each month, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

    • Where: St. John's School of Religion, 823 W Main St, New Hampton, IA 50659

    • Contact: Facebook

    • Email: everybodyhurtscc2020@gmail.com

    • Phone: 319-406-2508

Statewide & National Hotlines

  • Statewide Crisis Line

    • Call: 1-800-332-4224

  • Your Life Iowa Text Line

    • Providing 24/7 support for alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health, or suicidal thoughts through:

    • Phone: Call (855) 581-8111

    • Text: Message (855) 895-8398

    • Online Chat: Visit yourlifeiowa.org

  • Iowa Concern Hotline

    • Available 24/7, the Iowa Concern Hotline assists with stress-related issues, including mental health concerns.

    • Contact: 1-800-447-1985.

  • Iowa Warm Line

    • For non-emergency support, connect with peer counselors who have lived experience with mental health concerns. The Iowa Warm Line is available daily from 12 PM to 10 PM 

    • Contact: 844-775-9276.

  • Iowa Victim Service Call Center:

    • For confidential support with domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking

    • Call or text 800-770-1650 

  • National Suicide Hotline & Crisis Support

    • Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in distress or experiencing a crisis.

  • Crisis Text Line

    • Text HOME to 741741 for free, around-the-clock text support for any mental health or emotional challenges.

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    • Dial 988 and press 1 

    • Text 838255 for specialized support for veterans.

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)

    • Call 1-866-488-7386 

    • text START to 678678 for free, confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately for assistance if you or someone else is in danger.

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