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Iowa 211 - Search for Resources in Iowa
Iowa 211 - Search for Resources in Iowa
Iowa 211: https://www.211iowa.org/
Search for Resources in Iowa
There may be a time that you or someone you know needs help, but don’t know exactly what kind of assistance is available – let alone how to access it. 211 can assist by helping clarify your personal situation and then utilize an extensive up-to-date database to determine the best resource(s) for you. 211 is where you go when you don’t know where to turn for help, acting as a single point of contact to thousands of social service programs.
211 is a free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services.
Find Help - Find Resources Nationwide
Find Help - Find Resources Nationwide
Findhelp.org Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Resource Highlights
Resource Highlights
September Suicide Prevention Month
September Suicide Prevention Month
Activities in Iowa
Activities in Iowa
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 | 12-4 p.m. | Marion, IA
· Join us for Putts for Prevention to experience the once-a-year 9-hole mini golf course throughout Uptown Marion bars, restaurants and businesses. This annual event sells out fast – be sure to get your foursome ticket!
o Your foursome ticket includes
o 9-hole mini-golf course entry for four
o Swag bags
o Complementary food and drink choices along the course
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 | Cedar Rapids & Dubuque
· Losing a loved one to suicide is a uniquely difficult loss. We’re here to listen and support you. One way we do this is through Light the Night, held annually on Sept. 10. Battery-operated candles are lit in honors of individuals who have died by suicide and displayed during memorial events in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. All are welcome to attend. The event is free.
Honor a Loved One
· Submit your loved one’s name with the form below to be included in the next Light the Night. There is no charge.
· If you shared your loved one’s name for Light the Night since the 2024 event, they will be included in Light the Night permanently. If you’re unsure, we encourage you to fill out the RSVP form below.
· Names will be included as submitted on Light the Night luminaries. Only first names will be published on social media and other promotional materials.
Location: 305 2nd Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Date: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. Reception & 8 p.m. Luminaria lighting
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 | Dubuque, IA
NAMI Dubuque's Sunset Community Walk, raises awareness for suicide prevention on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Walk begins at 6:30PM
Date: Dubuque September 20th
When: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Where: University of Dubuque Track & Field
Time: Doors open at 5:30PM
Walk event begins at 6:30PM
Participation:
· $25 Walk Fee (t-shirt included, general sizes available the day of the event)- children under the age of 16 walk free- *there is a processing fee associated with online ordering*
· Online registration will close online Friday, September 18th at 10:00PM with walk-ins welcome the day of the event.
· We have complimentary walk tickets available. These tickets are offered at no cost and made possible by our generous walk supporters.
· Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
· The Track & Field prohibits animals on its surface.
How it works:
· Join us for a mile around the University of Dubuque Track & Field in support of NAMI Dubuque and National Suicide Prevention Week. We welcome large groups, small groups, families, peers, our community, organizations, and individual walkers. We will have resources available.
Please note: Our event is a non-competitive walk.
Questions? events@namidubuque.org
Additional FAQ:
1. Rain location will be held inside at the indoor track and field at UD.
2. Restrooms are located inside the building at the indoor track and field.
3. We encourage everyone to bring a water bottle and drink! (Alcohol and drug use are prohibited at this event).
4. Walk parking is available in the lot at the University of Dubuque Track and Field on campus.
September 26, 2026 | Hiawatha, IA
The Mental Health Matters 5K is held annually in September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit our mission.
IGYSP’s 4th Annual “Tomorrow Needs You” Fundraising Walk
When: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hyvee Center at Cenntenial Park1565 St. Andrews Drive North Liberty, IA 52317
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Starting in Spirit Lake
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Every Labor Day week on September we ride our bike through Iowa offering hugs and conversations to people struggling with mental health issues. It’s not about the miles or bike riding. It’s about the conversations and hugs we get along the way.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for NAMIWalks Iowa on Saturday, September 26, at Terra Park in Johnston.
Whether you're walking as an individual, with family and friends, or as part of a team, every step helps support NAMI Iowa's mission to provide free mental health education, support, advocacy, and hope for Iowans affected by mental health conditions.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26
Location: Terra Park, Johnston
Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
Register, donate, or learn more at namiwalks.org/Iowa
Can’t make in person events? Here are Online Options!
Can’t make in person events? Here are Online Options!
Thursday, September 10th 3 PM - 4 PM CDT
FREE
· Mental health is health and we all have it. It’s OK to talk about it. It’s OK to ask for help. Join us to learn more. Register today! This presentation is required before registering for the Make It OK ambassador training.
· Make It OK is a community campaign to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, normalize conversations, and strengthen overall well-being for everyone.
· Together, we’ll explore mental health and mental health conditions—how they intersect, the impact of stigma, and how awareness and curiosity can open the door to more supportive conversations and caring communities.
Join us for this free, virtual 1-hour presentation where you will:
· Deepen your understanding of mental health and stigma
· Build awareness of how culture, identity and lived experience shape mental health and stigma
· Explore the role of connection, belonging, and community in supporting well-being
· Discover simple strategies to care for your mental health and support others
· Learn what to say and practical ways to reduce stigma and support caring conversations
· Build confidence in navigating and finding the mental health care and resources
· Free. Virtual. Open to all. We hope you'll join us.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | ZOOM: FREE
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.
· In the 60-minute presentation you will:
o Learn more about what Make It OK is
o Better understand what you can do to reduce the stigma through key messages and resources
o Feel more confident in talking more openly about mental illness, and helping people get the care and support they need
Cedar County Public Health
Cedar County Public Health
“In a statewide initiative in response to the outbreak of measles in Iowa, we are providing the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine FREE of charge for all individuals regardless of insurance status or residency."
Call 563-886-2226 to schedule an appointment.
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HACAP - Food Pantry
Intro To New Connections Coordinator Eric Suthers.
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School/Education Related Resources
School/Education Related Resources
Study Hall: Study Hall is a new path to earning college credits before you even apply. Explore helpful videos about How to College and Fast Guides to Majors from a team of CrashCourse and ASU educators. Get started in college-level Foundational Courses. And, when you’re ready, claim the credit you've earned in the course from ASU, a top-tier university.
IDEA: In Iowa, the Department of Education, Area Education Agencies, and local school districts partner and collaborate to ensure quality special education and early intervention services are provided to all eligible individuals, birth to 21, as outlined in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special education and early intervention services, supports, and activities are provided at no cost to parents.
UI Reach: UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is nested in the UI College of Education and is a comprehensive transition program for college-age students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. UI REACH offers an integrated college experience in a caring and structured environment. Academics, career and transition, social growth, and campus life are areas of focus. UI REACH is a four-year program with early graduation options.
The Upward Bound program provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
The Opportunity Center: Transforming lives and our workforce, one connection at a time.
We can help you: Create and update resumes, Complete online job applications, Connect with local employers and find job leads, Access education and training opportunities, Navigate resources & overcome barriers to employment
Join us for weekly skill-building workshops. The Opportunity Center at Ladd Library is a collaboration between the Cedar Rapids Public Library, Kirkwood Community College, the United Way of East Central Iowa, HACAP, and the City of Cedar Rapids. Designed as an entry point for anyone who needs services, the Opportunity Center is a unique partnership in Cedar Rapids.
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