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Pregnancy and Women’s Health in Iowa – Deciding if or when to have a baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whatever you choose, your Iowa Wellpoint Medicaid plan is here for you.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the US.
Now you can eat healthy and stick to your budget.
Safe Sleep – Some of the tragic and preventable deaths of children come when the child is asphyxiated when co-sleeping, or when they are in a bed with blankets or other things that can get in the way of their breathing.
MIYA/EMIYA Application (PDF)
Department of Human Services (HHS) link to all of the assistance programs. (Includes MEDICAID).
Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider-Specific Contact Information
Vital Records can help you gain information on obtaining your birth certificate.
Social Security Administration – how to order a new or replacement social security card.
Social Security Card Application ( PDF)
How to apply for Disability Benefits
Answer is a national organization that provides and promotes access to comprehensive sexuality education for young people and the adults who teach them.
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. Learn more about your local 2-1-1 by looking it up here.
RAINN – Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Get help now!
Courtney’s House was founded in 2008 by Tina Frundt. A survivor of domestic sex trafficking herself, Tina is relentless in her fight to protect children from sexual exploitation and the devastation that comes from it. Toll free hotline 888-261-3665
Iowa has 24 victim service programs across the state offering resources, support, counseling, and housing options. These services are available to anyone impacted by sexual violence, including survivors and friends and family of survivors.
Got Transition – Preparing for Healthcare transition from childhood to adult.
Additional Resources
A one stop shop for young women on health topics, relationships, nutrition, fitness, safety, etc.
A one stop shop for young men on general health, emotional health, sexual health, nutrition and fitness, etc.
The truth about E Cigarettes, get the facts (PDF)
The Truth about Marijuana (PDF)
Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts (PDF)
Tips to show you how to plan, enjoy, and stick to a healthy diet.
Fact sheets and infographics about the prevalence and impact of mental illness including information on warning signs, talking about suicide, taking charge of your mental health, and information on specific diagnosis.
Effects of stress and how to manage
Making healthy sexual decisions
Human trafficking – including the hotline number
Help.org provides information to assist with substance abuse issues such as available care options, financial support, and free resources that are available in Iowa. Drug Abuse Hotline
