HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) – Food, housing, and family services. Call 319-393-7811 or visit hacap.org
Tanager Place (Cedar Rapids) – Mental health and well-being services for children and families. Call 319-365-9164 or visit tanagerplace.org
Foundation 2 Crisis Services – 24/7 crisis line: 1-800-332-4224
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 anytime
Online Crisis Chat – iowacrisischat.org
Eastern Iowa Family Counseling – 319-777-1258
Mount Vernon Family Counseling – 319-693-2266
NAMI Iowa – Support groups and advocacy for mental health. Call 515-254-0417 or visit namiiowa.org
Iowa 211 – Call 2-1-1 for local resources like food, housing, and healthcare
UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth (Cedar Rapids) – Mental health services for children, teens, and families. Call 319-398-3562 or visit unitypoint.org
Southeast Linn Community Center - Offers services and programs for MV/Lisbon community (Food Pantry, Garden, Clothes, Operation Backpack, School Supplies, Holiday Assitance, and much more); selinn.org
Additional Counseling Resources at MVMS
The Mount Vernon School District partners with Tanager Place of Cedar Rapids to provide additional support for our students. We recognize that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and we are committed to making this process easier by offering access to counseling services right here in our schools.
For more information about how to get connected with these resources, please contact Sarah Melsha, School Counselor, or Megan Krapfl, School Nurse.