https://crestoniowachamber.com/pdfs/UnionCountyResourceDirectory%5B1%5D.pdf
https://madisoncounty.iowa.gov/offices/general-assistance/
https://www.rcph.net/resources/resource-directory/
Ages 2 & Up
Child, Adolescent & Adult Services
Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers
2929 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
515-274-4006
Therapists: Shannon Welch-Goves, Psy.D; Kelli Hill, Ph.D.; Douglas Aupperle, Ph.D.
Ages 0-18
Child & Adolescent Services
Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists & Psychiatrists
808 5th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
515-244-2267
Therapists On Site, Psychiatric Services via Telehealth
101 East 22nd St., Atlantic, IA 50022
712-254-9018
Accepts Title 19, Private Insurance and Private Pay
Satellite Offices in Harlan and Council Bluffs
Therapist: Jeanice Knight-Bogatz, MSW, LISW
Ages 5 to Adult
Dr. Kent Kunze, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Mental Health Therapists are also on site
939 Office Park Road, Ste. 200, West Des Moines, Iowa
515-288-5570
Iowa Lutheran Hospital – 3 West
700 E. University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
515-263-5153
Dr. Randall Kavalier, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Mental Health Therapists are also on site
1003 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, Iowa
515-267-1003
72 hours of respite that could start that day
For families in crisis from an event or a child with difficult behaviors
Call Family Resource Center at 515-523-1611
Waiver Program that provides respite each month
Requires a diagnosis from a doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.
MR waiver or CMH (Child Mental Health) Waiver
Call: Carroll County DHS at 1-866-202-5968 or 712-792-4391
Ask for Waiver Services.
A class for children (Ages 7-17) with divorcing parents
Call Nicole at 515-868-6187
Mercy Behavioral Health Help Center (515) 271-6111
Located at 1111 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Enter the West Entrance of the Building, and the Help Center is located on level A.
At times, Help Center personnel may be located in the Emergency Department. If this is the case, there will be a sign on the door to proceed to the Emergency Department. The procedure for assessment will remain the same.
Mercy will treat all individuals in need of assessment; insurance coverage is not required to seek an assessment.
Mercy employees do not ask for any information regarding immigration status or documentation. o Staff members will greet you at the door and ask a few initial questions.
A clinician will spend 30-45 minutes in an initial assessment to determine the level of care needed.
The clinician will contact the doctor to share assessment information, and the doctor will make recommendations for the appropriate type of care.
Iowa Lutheran (515) 263-5120
Located at 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Enter the doors for the Emergency Department
The emergency room staff will treat any medical needs, and a clinician from the Access Center will conduct a brief assessment.
The Access Center staff member will contact the doctor to share assessment information and will make a recommendation for the appropriate type of care.
If you feel your child is in immediate danger, do not hesitate to call 911.
Parents can also access mobile crisis services via law enforcement by calling 911. Mobile Crisis can help parents/caregivers in the event that a child refuses to go in for an assessment or is not stable for parents to transport for an assessment.
Creston:
Crossroads Behavioral Health Services
210 Russell St
Creston, IA 50801
Ph: (641) 782-8457
Fax: (641) 782-7048
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Closed Daily from 12p-1p for Lunch
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Child Health Specialty Clinics
904 E. Taylor Street, Suite B
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-9500
Osceola:
Crossroads Behavioral Health Services
405 E. McLane
Osceola, IA 50213
Ph: (641) 782-8457
Fax: (641) 782-7048
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: Closed
Closed Daily from 12p-1p for Lunch
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Greenfield:
Adair County Mental Health
154 Public Square
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 343-7074
Turning Point Counseling
202 S. 1st Street, Suite B
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-8454
Creston:
Greater Regional Health
1700 W Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7091
The Iowa Clinic
Greater Regional Medical Center
1700 W Townline Street
Suite 3
Creston, IA 50801
https://www.iowaclinic.com/locations/greater-regional-medical-center/
Winterset:
Madison County Health Care System
300 W Hutchings St
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-2373
Mount Ayr:
Mt. Ayr Community Health Clinic
120 S Taylor St
Mt Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-8971
Ringgold County Hospital
504 N Cleveland St
Mt Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-3226
Mt Ayr Medical Clinic
504 N Cleveland St
Mt Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-4470
Osceola:
Clarke County Hospital
800 S Fillmore St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2184
Greenfield:
Adair County Memorial Hospital
609 SE Kent Street
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-2123
Adair County Medical Clinic
609 SE Kent Street
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6189
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free emotional support and information to teens in any type of crisis, including feeling suicidal. You can text with a trained specialist 24 hours a day. Text “CTL” or “LISTEN” to 741-741.
Maine Teen Suicide Prevention
This website speaks directly to teens. It has information about suicide prevention and related topics, how to get help for yourself and others, stories by teens about their experiences, and a quiz on information about suicide.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Teen Section: http://www.sptsusa.org/teens/
This website has a teen section where you can find information to help yourself or a friend who may be having suicidal thoughts. You can also find information on how to cope if a friend dies by suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline is a 24-hour toll-free phone line for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. An online chat option is available at
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13–24. Its website has information about the signs of suicide and a way to connect online with other LGBTQ youth.
The Trevor Helpline is a 24-hour toll-free suicide hotline at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorChat is for online crisis chat 6 hours a day at www.thetrevorproject.org/chat. Trevor Text is for texting on Fridays, late afternoon to early evening. Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200.
Suicidology.com
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
211- (Iowa State University and United Way) Resource line
Medicaid members can have their non-emergency transportation costs reimbursed by Medicaid when you need to transport your child to a doctor appointment or therapy treatment. You must schedule all your non-emergency transportation needs before your trip to be eligible for reimbursement. The toll-free number is 1-866-572-7662. Have your Medicaid member number available.