Well-Being Resources
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- 9-8-8: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 2-1-1 Resource Directory & Iowa Concern Line
- Al-Anon & Alateen
- The Iowa Warmline
- love is respect - Dating Violence Prevention
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Teens
- Your Life Iowa: Help for Teens
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9-8-8: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineAt the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
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2-1-1 Resource Directory
& Iowa Concern Line2-1-1 Free resource directory for Iowa.
Call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211, or download the 211 app for help.
Iowa Concern Line Free, 24/7 hotline for Stress Management, Legal Education, or Financial Concerns.
Call 1-800-447-1985.
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Al-Anon & Alateen
Al-Anon and Alateen members are people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. They are parents, children, spouses, partners, brothers, sisters, other family members, friends, employers, employees, and coworkers of alcoholics. No matter what our specific experience has been we share a common bond: we feel our lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
888-4Al-Anon
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The Iowa Warmline
Available to all Iowa residents, Warmline is a peer run, telephone based, non-crisis, confidential, listening line for anyone struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. Warmline is staffed by people who have been through a similar journey and are in recovery themselves.
Call the Iowa Warmline at 1-844-755-WARM (9276).
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love is respect - Dating Violence Prevention
love is respectlove is respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. We also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Teens
National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Teens Site
Determining whether certain behavior is normal or a symptom of a mental health condition can be difficult. Learn when to ask for help, how to talk to your friends and family about mental health, and more.
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Your Life Iowa: Help for Teens
It can sometimes be hard to talk to a parent or other adult in your life when you have questions or concerns about alcohol or other substances, gambling, mental health, or thoughts of suicide.
Your Life Iowa is here for you. Call, text or chat any time. No judgement. Just help. Our services are free and available 24/7.
Connect now with a caring and knowledgeable YLI counselor from your phone, tablet or computer. We do not require parental permission for use of our phone, text or chat services.
Call:(855) 581-8111 Text:(855) 895-8398 Live Chat
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Substance Abuse
- The Partnership at Drugfree.org
- Marijuana use effects educational outcomes
- Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
- Anabolic Steroid Abuse
- Club Drugs
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information for Students
- Partnership for a Drug Free America
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The Partnership at Drugfree.org
Trusted Knowledge for Lasting Impact
We're focused on preventing and addressing substance use disorders by providing families, communities, and professionals with practical knowledge they can trust to support young people at risk or struggling with addiction.
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Marijuana Use Effects Educational Outcomes
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Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
Iowa's resource for substance abuse and mental health information, brochures, and links to local resources.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), created this Web site to educate teens on the science behind drug abuse. The site delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so that kids will be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Learn important information on the site through animated illustrations, quizzes, and games!
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Anabolic Steroid Abuse
Find out about illegal steroid use among teens, the different risks associated with steroid use for both men and women, and connect to research about steroid use and abuse.
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Club Drugs
This site provides information about drugs commonly found at raves, trances, clubs and bars. Learn about how these drugs affect behavior and the brain, and find the most current trends and statistics for club drug use.
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Partnership for a Drug Free America
Stories and information about all kinds of substance abuse, from ecstasy to household products, plus links to the latest anti-drug commercials comprise this anti-drug site. The site also provides extensive information about the effects of all types of drugs, and offers advice about talking to friends about drugs.