Counseling Resources
Mental Health/Professional Counseling Resources
Inpatient setting for children with acute psychiatric needs.
Avera McKennan Assessment Team: 800-691-4336
Adolescent Program: 605-322-4375
Child Program: 605-322-4331
Alcohol, drugs, and gambling
Motivate and support children and families to make healthy choices for a lifetime.
712-262-2952
Mental health and addiction counseling for adults, youth, and family/couples
Based out of Estherville
800-592-0180
Therapy for children and adults
712-852-3101
Therapy for children and adults
507-238-8500
Many different kinds of therapy for children and adults and several different locations in northwest Iowa
800-242-5101
Crisis/Hotline Resources
Suicide Prevention
Over-the-phone counseling in a crisis situation when you or someone you know might hurt themselves
800-273-8255
Talk, text, or chat with someone from the Crisis Center of Johnson County about bullying or suicidal thoughts
Call: 855-581-8111
Text: 855-895-TEXT ((8398)
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Counseling, information, and support for individuals directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence: survivors, friends, family, concerned people, etc.
Based in Iowa City but serves the state of Iowa
800-284-7821
Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (Estherville, Emmet County)
Provides services to victims and survivors of Sexual Assault. All services are free and confidential to all men, women, and children. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Office: 712-362-3200
Crisis Line: 877-362-4612
Family Crisis Centers (Emmet County)
Services to assist victims of domestic violence
800-382-5603
Crisis Intervention Service (Kossuth County)
Comprehensive services for domestic abuse, sexual assault, and survivors of homicide - including safety and support
Domestic Abuse: 855-424-9133
Sexual Assault: 800-479-9071
Substance Abuse Resources
Prairie Ridge Addiction Treatment Services - Algona
515-295-5158
Meetings in the Area
There are meetings in Algona, Armstrong, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Whittemore, etc.
Al-Anon (for family and friends affected by an alcoholic)
There are meetings available in Algona and Estherville and even online
Alateen (for teens affected by someone else's drinking - there is an online chat available)
Resources - contact information and online resources - for people struggling with drug, alcohol, gambling, and suicidal thoughts or people connected/affected by such people. Lots of great resources!