Central Rivers AEA supports a workplace that promotes and protects employees' health, safety, and wellbeing.  October is  nationally dedicated to raising awareness and screenings for mental health.  Screening can link affected individuals with appropriate treatment options. Like other health conditions, depression screenings should be a routine part of your healthcare.  

Direct resources for Central Rivers AEA Employees

• Personal Health Care Provider

• Dr on Demand

• Human Resources Team (Karl, Shirley & Robin)

• Central Rivers AEA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

  • You have access at no cost

  • EAP advisor services 24/7, 365 days a year

    • Phone:  1-866-451-5465 

    • Online: workhealthlife.com (Our agency is listed as: AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267)

    • App: QR Code

• CDC Mental Health Guidance

• COVID Recovery IOWA

  • o   Phone:  1-844-775-9276

Youth, families, educators and administrators 

Central Rivers AEA has prioritized meeting the well-being needs of our students, families, and educators.   Well-Being addresses the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of ALL students.  To aid you in navigating support and resources, this site includes well-being toolboxes for educators, families, and students. Toolboxes are designed to provide quick access to quality information and resources in the areas of Social, Emotional, Behavioral, Mental Health, and Autism.  For more information regarding Well-Being supports please contact the AEA Regional Administrator assigned to your district.

• CRAEA Wellbeing toolboxes 

Additional mental health resources 

• Tips for talking about mental illness (pdf)

• 211 - a free, comprehensive information and referral system to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Crisis Text Line – Text 741741 for crisis help

• Mental Health & Wellness for Service Providers, Iowa Department of Human Rights and Mosaic Family Counseling Center

• National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month

• National Institute of Mental Health 

• NAMI Iowa - offering support groups and education to outreach and advocacy

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-8255 (En Español – 1-888-628-9454)

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Crisis and Suicide Hotline) – 866-488-7386

• Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255

• Your Life Iowa – 24/7 crisis support in the state of Iowa 

  • Call 1-855-581-8111 or text to 1-855-895-8398