FAFSA, student loan, and scholarship information is under the "Scholarships" tab.
Community Resources (includes mental health, counseling, family services, and substance abuse resources)
Supporting Mental Health In Iowa's Schools- a resource from Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEA's)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Teen Line offers resources and peer support for students who could use help from addiction, rape, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or relationship conflict. They can be contacted through their website, text, email, or phone calls.
Your Life Iowa Suicide and Bullying Prevention 1-855-581-8111 or text "Talk" to 85511
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to look up the nearest call center serving an impacted area, or dial 1-800-273-TALK [8255]
Suicide Crisis Line- 1-800-784-2433
"A Friend Asks" App- for information, tools, and resources if a friend may be contemplating suicide
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide offers resources for parents, educators, and teens
Child Mind Institute has resources on many topics, as well as what adults would tell their younger selves about coping with mental health and challenging experiences #MyYoungerSelf
The Jason Foundation- resources on facts related to suicide, warning signs, and resources if you or someone you know is considering suicide
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has resources for those with mental illness and substance use.
Cornell University Self-Injury and Recovery resources has resources for people who self harm as well as family and friends
To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) has help and resources for those experiencing depression, self harm, suicide, and addiction.
The Trevor Project offers many resources for LGBTQ youth. You can also call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386
Iowa Safe Schools offers resources to LGBTQ+ and their allies, including opportunities to connect with one another and support each other in an out of school
GLSEN works for support and inclusion of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies
Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI) offers connections, support groups, and resources related to disordered eating
22 Mindfulness Exercises, Techniques & Activities for Adults
There are also many more resources and apps available, including youtube videos if you search "guided imagery" or "mindfulness"
Winona Area Public Schools Virtual Calming Space (click on pictures for drop down menus with more activities)
My Life My Quit cessation resources for teens
Quitline Iowa (for 18 years of age and older)
Coalition to Support Grieving Students- includes information on attending a funeral, self-care, what to say and what not to say to a grieving student, reactions and triggers, and more.
grief speaks has a detailed list of ways grief impacts a person, what is considered "normal" grief, and what is concerning and may require seeking therapy
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline 1-866-331-9474, TTY 1-866-331-8453 - Text "loveis" to 77054
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233), TTY 800-787-3224
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
That's Not Cool (resources for healthy relationships)
Break the Cycle (resources for healthy relationships)
IowaCASA (Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 (4-A-CHILD)
National Center for Victims of Crime-Dating Violence Resource Center
Deaf Iowans Against Abuse (DIAA)- link includes information on text only and email support
Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa (MUAWI)- helps Asian and Pacific Islanders who are victims of domestic and sexual violence
Nisaa African Family Services- helps African immigrants and refugee individuals and families. Offices are in Des Moines and Iowa City
Child Mind Institute- resources for mental health and difficult experiences children may face
National Online Safety- resources for adults to make sure kids/teens are using technology apps and sites safely
Growing Up Safe Online e-book
American School Counselor Association "Helping Kids During Crisis"
Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA)- helps with many housing needs
Iowa State University STORIES program
Iowa Legal Aid- provides legal assistance to low-income Iowans who have nowhere else to turn
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)- works for education of children and youth experiencing homelessness
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) excellent works with communities to address educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness
National Coalition for the Homeless- works toward a mission of ending homelessness
National Runaway Safeline- support for those who have run away from home or are considering running away, also has a hotline at 1-800-RUNAWAY
Safe Place- national youth outreach and prevention program for youth who need immediate help and safety
Schoolhouse Connection- works to help homeless and unaccompanied youth through education
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)- offers programs to help people experiencing homelessness. These programs include shelter, food, counseling, and job skills programs
Military and Family Life Counselors- counseling services from licensed counselors for families experiencing stressors related to military service
SAMHSA Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Military One Source- 24/7 support for several services for military members and their dependents
Tutor.com provides free online academic tutoring services for military children
Child and Youth Services/Child and Youth Programs- provide affordable childcare and aftercare for military children