Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Free Mental Health Clinic

The Free Mental Health Clinic's mission is to provide transitional mental health care to the bridge the gap for uninsured or underinsured in the state of Iowa as they attempt to find a mental health home. We aim to provide compassionate, prompt psychiatric treatment for those in need. We are a group of medical, pharmacy, international medical graduate, and social work students led by physicians and other healthcare workers that are working to provide free psychiatric care and social service referrals for our family, friends, and neighbors in Iowa."

https://sites.google.com/freementalhealthcliniciowacity.com/website/home

Crisis Resources

Crisis Resources

988

Call or text 988 for immediate help in a mental health crisis.

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.

Get Help - 988 Lifeline

GuideLink Center
  • GuideLink Center is a community-initiated collaborative led by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. It is designed to offer a welcoming space where experienced staff can deliver 24/7 services, including rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and follow-up resources. The Center will have beds available for individuals who require stays of up to five days.
  • Their goal is to create an effective alternative for those in need who, until now, may have had no other choice than to go to an emergency room or be sent to a jail. Individuals will be able to walk into the center; be brought in by friends or family members; or be accompanied by law enforcement. You do not have to be a resident of Johnson County. Individuals over 18 years old will be provided care regardless of their ability to pay. Insurance may be billed if available; deductibles and co-pays may apply.

GuideLink Center | Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

Johnson County Crisis Center: 24-hour availability 
  • Call 319.351.0140 or go to jccrisiscenter.org.  At 1121 Gilbert Ct Iowa City, IA
  • Call, test message or chat/instant messaging 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to talk help with emotions or a crisis.  
  • Groceries if you need them.
  • Referrals for other resources that you need.
  • Emergency financial support to avoid losing your housing or utilities.  
Mobile Crisis Outreach / Iowa Help Line:  24-hour availability
  • Call or text message 1-855-800-1239.  www.iowahelpline.org
  • Anyone can call, the person who needs help, a medical provider, family or friend, etc.
  • The two people team tries to be there within an hour – they can go to the ER, clinic, home, etc.
  • MCO can help with onsite counseling, provide resources to stabilize the situation, help get connected or other things that are needed.
  • MCO also has a crisis apartment that is staffed 24 hours a day and a person can stay there for up to 5 days when needed.  This can be used as many times as needed.  It does not involve insurance or have any cost.  The stay is 100% voluntary and while there they can help you go to appointments or do things that you need.  There is one place that allows pets.  
  • The crisis apartment with your own room may be a good alternative to staying at home when it is not safe or a good alternative to being in the hospital when appropriate.  
Walk-In Counseling:
  • Abbe Community Mental Health Center at 1039 Arthur Street Iowa City, IA (by Towncrest).  Phone number 319-338-7884.
  • Same day access to meet with a therapist on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Monday and Thursday it is from 9:30-11:30 am.
    • Tuesday it is from 1:30-3:30 pm.
  • This is first come, first served. Arrive early. Bring a photo ID & insurance card if you have one.
Medication for Addiction (MAT) Walk-in Clinic:  
  • MAT walk-in clinic Wednesdays 1:00PM -4:30PM - UI Health Care Scott Boulevard Clinic 3640 Middlebury Road Iowa City, IA 52245
  • There is a walk-in appointment at 9 am at UIHC Chemical Dependency Services Department – Boyd Tower – 5th floor.  
  • Prelude: 319-351-4357, 430 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, IA, www.prelude.iowa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous

(319)-338-9111

www.aa-ic.org

Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

(319)-351-1043

1-800-373-1043

Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

24 hours 

1 (800) -228-1625

(319)-335-6001

 www.rvap.org

332 S. Linn St. 

Suite 100 

Iowa City, IA 

Child Abuse Hotline  

24 hours

1(800)-362-2178

Social Support & Activities

Social Support & Activities

Free Lunch Program

  • Monday-Saturday, 12-1

    1105 Gilbert Court

    Iowa City, IA

    319-325-0652

     www.icflp.org

    Established in 1983.

R Place

  •  Monday – Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

    220 Lafayette St.

    Suite 180

    Iowa City, IA

    A place with activities, classes, groups, fun, games, arts and crafts, outings and holiday activities.  A peer-led meeting place where peers support peers. A restorative environment of hope, support and encouragement for recovery. A safe, nurturing, non-judgmental community for those affected by mental illness.  Monday – Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 220 Lafayette Street, Suite 180 Iowa City, IA