Emergency Counseling

Community Crisis Information

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline​ 9-8-8​
Iowa Helpline 1-855-800-1239
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-284-7821
Iowa Child & Dependent Abuse Adult Abuse Hotline 1-800-362-2178
Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-942-0333
Iowa Victim Service Call Center 1-800-770-1650 or
TEXT ‘IOWAHELP’ TO 20121
Your Life Iowa 1-855-581-8111
United Way of Central Iowa Resource Helpline 211
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services 515-286-3600
Broadlawns Mental Health Services 515-282-5752
Mercy Behavioral Help Center 515-271-6111
Eyerly-Ball Community Mental Health 515-205-9213
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-800-821-4357

If you believe someone is at risk of imminent harm to self or other(s), call "911" and request the Mobile Crisis Team.

Mental Health Counseling & Medication Management

COMPASS is the DMACC Student Assistance Provider. They offer mental health counseling and medication management within the greater Des Moines community. All DMACC students may receive 3 free counseling sessions by identifying yourself as a DMACC student when you call. 

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