Sometimes, we just need a helping hand.
There are many resources available in our community that are waiting for your call.
Click here for Linn County's comprehensive list
SUICIDE / CRISIS
Suicide Hotline - 24 hours a day - Dial 988
Foundation 2 Crisis Line – 362-2174 (1800-332-4224) - 24 hours
Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Outreach - 319-247-0030 - 24 hours
Lifeline Suicide Prevention toll free number at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). - 24 hours
Mercy Access Services – 398-6476 - 24 hours
Iowa Warm line 1-800-775-9276 5 pm to 10 pm
Iowa Helpline - 1-855-800-1239
ABORTION RECOVERY
Bridgehaven-319-364-8967 Provides 1:1 or support groups for those looking to find healing from an abortion decision
ADDICTION
Detox and Rehab Centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Alcoholics Anonymous – 319-365-5955 (There is a Solution meets at Peace Church Thursdays 8 pm
Al-anon – 319-365-5955
Area Substance Abuse Council – 390-4611Offers same-day assessments, but need to call to schedule appointment
Cedar Valley Recovery Services - 319-363-2678
Celebrate Recovery - 319-365-5088
Your Life Iowa / Gambling - Call 1-800-BETS OFF or 1-855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398
Sedlacek Treatment Center - 319-398-6226
Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital - (319) 363-4429
Celebrate Recovery at King of Kings Church-319-393-2438 - 12-step recovery program for addiction, do not have to attend the church to be a part of the group
Still Waters Recovery and Wellness-319-350-9444 - Christian substance abuse treatment center offering sliding-fee scale for drug tests, substance abuse counseling, family counseling regarding addiction
AIDS/HIV
Linn County Health Department - 892-6000 – ask for clinic
COUNSELING
Abbe Center – 398-3562
Catholic Charities – 364-7121
Keys To Living - 377-2161
Lutheran Family Service of Iowa – 393-1000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Waypoint – 363-2093 (800.208.0388) Provides 24/7 support line, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, peer counseling, support groups
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Job Corp. – 232-8240
Project Start at Kirkwood – 398-4934
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
Horizons – 398-3943
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Click here for a complete listing, by day of the week
Encore Express - Vouchers for Mealtime Meals at 1st Ave HyVee; Nutrition visits with dietician; Call Tim Getty at Heritage Area Agency on Aging - 319-398-7682
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
HACAP / Hawkeye Area Community Action Program – 393-7811
Helping Hands – 366-2651
Salvation Army – 364-9131
United Way of East Central Iowa - 211
GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Cedar Memorial-319-389-2165 Holds grief events and seminars as well as a monthly support group for parents who have lost a child
GriefShare Groups in Cedar Rapids - Biblically-based support group, do not have to attend the church to be a part of the group
HEALTH CARE
His Hands Free Clinic – 862-2636
Linn Community Care – 730-7300
Community Health Free Clinic – 363-0416
Medical Lending Closet - 362-1929
HOUSING RESOURCES
Emergency Shelter (One call for all shelters) - 366-7999
Housing Financial Security Plan
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
Catholic Charities - Immigration
LEGAL
Iowa Legal Aid - (319) 364-6108
MENTAL HEALTH
Foundation 2 Crisis Line-319-362-2174 24/7 service where crisis workers can be dispatched to a home or public place to meet with a person or family in crisis
Foundation 2 Suicide Survivors Support Group-319-362-2174 Every other week support group for those who have lost someone to suicide
YourLifeIowa-1-855-581-8111 or yourlifeiowa.org Text, call or chat 24/7 for those experiencing a mental health crisis
Mental Health Access Center-319-398-3562 Services for adults experiencing a mental health or substance misuse crisis, no appointment needed
Keys to Living-319-208-6912 Christian counseling providing individual, marriage and family therapy
House of Hope-319-366-4673 Christian counseling organization
Olson Marriage and Family Therapy-319-368-6493 Provides sliding-scale therapy services for those without insurance
Tanager Place-319-365-9164 Counseling and behavioral programs for children 18 and under
Four Oaks-319-364-0259 Counseling and behavioral programs for children 18 and under
MISCARRIAGE
No Foot Too Small-nofoottoosmall.org Offers supportive emails and four times a year has in-person events in Cedar Rapids
Bridgehaven-319-364-8967 Take Heart program provides 1:1 support for infant loss, miscarriage, or those with a life-limiting pregnancy diagnosis
PREGNANCY
Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support – 364-8967
REFUGEE
Iowa Department of Human Services – Refugee Services - 800-362-2780
United Way - 211
SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Linn County Senior Assistance Program – 892-5770
SEXUAL ABUSE
Waypoint – 363-2093
Riverview Center-24/7 Crisis Line-1-888-557-0310 Cedar Rapids office (open during normal business hours)-319-540-0080 Provides counseling, legal and medical advocacy for survivors of sexual assault
TEEN HELP
Foundation 2 Youth – 362-2174
TOOL LENDING LIBRARY
Matthew 25 Tool Library - 319-362-2214
TRANSPORTATION
380 Express Bus (Cedar Rapids - Iowa City) - 319-362-0375
LIFTS – 892-5170
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation - Requires Medicare and Medicaid - Call Access2care Transportation at 844-544-1389 - Requires at least 2 days notice
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) – 393-7811
Linn County General Assistance – 892-5850
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - 515-281-3861