Abuse and Prevention

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides emotional support for people in distress in the U.S.
• 24/7/365 via text, call, and chat services. No judgment, just help

Seeing Children ages 0-17, young adults, women and families. Bilingual mental health therapist (Spanish/English). Accepts private pay & Optum/UHC, Wellmark BCBS, Medicaid, Tricare.

• Providing in person sessions and telehealth sessions
• Assess and treat anxiety, depression, neurological needs, support parent-child relationships, assist with adjustment difficulties, loss/grief across the lifespan and fertility needs
• Focus on supporting children and families in all areas of relational needs, transitions/adjustments, parent-child relationships and behavioral needs
• Trauma informed therapist and trained in Infant Mental Health, PCIT, PC-CARE, TheraPlay, Sandtray, EMDR, TF-CBT and DBT

Psychological testing to include ADHD (starting at age 6), personality testing, IQ, dementia screening, etc., mental health counseling. Offers psychiatry evaluations, conservative medication management, and medication education for ages 7 and older. Residential and community setting. Chemical dependency treatment.

All insurances accepted

If a child under the age of 18 is suspected of being abused or neglected, call the Child Abuse Hotline.

In Iowa, you can report suspected child abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 362-2178. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 911 if you believe a child is in immediate danger. 

Search: Mandatory Reports, Child Abuse, DHS, Neglect, hotline, mandatory reporter, 

Restoring Hope. Building Futures. Changing Lives.

People come to CFI when they need hope. They trust CFI to help them pick up the pieces, to listen, to offer ideas, and to work together with them to build solutions. CFI is there to give them hope for a better tomorrow.

Domestic Violence 

Helping victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives.

Behavioral Health

Trauma-informed therapy and substance use solutions.

Career Planning & Work Readiness

Career development and support for at-risk youth and adults.

Childcare & Tutoring

Affordable childcare with fun, age-appropriate programming

Payee Services

Assisting individuals with Social Security benefit management.

Human Services

Support, classes, adoption services, and SafeCare.

Juvenile Justice Supported Services

Services and support for teens referred by Polk County Juvenile Court.

Individual counseling for all ages. Accepts several major insurances. Depression, anxiety, behavior disorders, adjustment issues, and more.

Provide comprehensive sexual assault services, violent crime services, prevention programming, and emergency housing for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and violent crimes for the counties of Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello, & Wayne.

• 844-673-5499 (Emergency Housing Crisis line) 
• 800-270-1620 (Sexual Assault Crisis Line)
   

If you suspect elder abuse in Iowa, you can report it to Dependent Adult Protective Services at (800) 362-2178, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. 

If you suspect elder or dependent adult abuse, report it immediately to Dependent Adult Protective Services.

1-800-362-2178 (toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) 

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If you want to request a welfare check, call local law enforcement.

Reporting is confidential.

Dependent Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults:

• 65 and older
• or 18 and older with a disability, who are dependent and do not reside in long-term care facilities.

To report suspected abuse in a long-term care facility, contact the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Nursing Home and Home Health Complaint Hotline at 1-877-686-0027 or email hfd_complaint@dia.iowa.gov.

If you have concerns about your quality of care, quality of life or rights as a resident/tenant, or if you have concerns on behalf of your loved one who is living in one of Iowa's long-term care facilities, contact the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-866-236-1430.

For a coordinated entry point to Iowa’s information and referral resources regarding long-term independent living, contact Lifelong Links online or call 1-866-468-7887.

Know the Signs of Elder Abuse

Some adults may be at higher risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Types of elder abuse include:

• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse or exploitation
• Neglect
• Self-Neglect

Basic psychotherapy services for adults and children ages 10 and older. Accepts a variety of insurance, including Medicaid. Does not accept Medicare. Works from a trauma informed model and specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, & other mood disorders. Also trained in EMDR therapy.

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence supports a statewide network of 22 survivor programs, connects survivors with the assistance they need, and advocates for policy and community transformation to make Iowa a safer place for everyone.

The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA) is a statewide organization. Our mission is to end sexual violence and improve support available to survivors of sexual assault. We advocate on behalf of survivors and victim advocates. IowaCASA provides a bridge between advocates at sexual assault service programs, statewide policy makers, and federal responses to sexual violence and violence against women. Advocates are trained professionals whose jobs are to support sexual assault survivors.

What can we help you with?

• Legal Advocacy
• Medical Advocacy
• Membership
• Prevention
• Public Policy

South Central Iowa

Crisis Intervention Services

Office line: (641) 673-0336

Helpline: (800) 270-1620 

Go to the website

Services: Domestic Violence, Homicide and Other Violent Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shelter

Counties served: Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello, and Wayne. 

Greater Des Moines Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program

The CAP program is a personal safety education program for schools. It uses a three-pronged approach to prevent child assault and maltreatment by presenting workshops for school staff, parents, and elementary school children. The program approaches prevention from a perspective of human dignity, mutual respect, and basic human rights. Everyone has the right to be safe, strong, and free. 

If you represent an elementary school in the greater Des Moines metro area and are interested in having the CAP Program visit your school, Contact Janelle Ballhagen at 515-241-6703 or janelle.ballhagen@unitypoint.org. 

Children's Workshop: This empowering approach to prevention explains that when another person tries to take away our rights to be safe, strong, and free - there are problems. Through interactive role-play, we demonstrate what the problems might look like. 

The role plays include situations such as: 

• Bullying (peer to peer assault) 
• Abduction (assault by a stranger) 
• Sexual Abuse (assault by a known person) 

The role plays are each done two times. In the first role-play, the situation is not resolved. Important safety skills are introduced or reviewed for each situation. In the second role play, the situation is resolved successfully. 

There is one final role play starring the classroom teacher. This role play shows what it might be like to talk about a problem with a trusted adult. After the children's workshop is review time in which kids can talk with a facilitator one-on-one. Review time participation is a choice made by the kids. It is always offered, but they don't have to do it. 

Staff education and parent education are approximately one-hour sessions done at the school before the children's workshop. The children's workshop takes place in the classroom and is done by a team of three trained facilitators. The children's workshop is approximately 50-60 minutes in the classroom and about 30 minutes of review time after the classroom presentations. 

Safety Concepts Presented

Definition of basic human rights:  

• Turning to a peer for support 
• Safe or trusted adults 
• Definition of a stranger 
• Self-protection skills (kicking, yelling, elbowing) 
• Telling vs. tattling 
• When assault happens, it is important to tell a safe adult and keep telling until someone listens 
• Tricks used by unsafe adults or peers 
• When assault happens to a child it is NEVER the child's fault 
• It is OK to say no to a grown-up or peer when they make us feel uncomfortable 

Overview for School Staff Overivew for Parents/Caregivers

Individual therapy ages 13 and up.

• Couples therapy.
• Most insurance accepted.
• Certified as an EMDR Therapist helping those with trauma and conflict resolution.
• Christian counseling offered.
• Help those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or other issues.

Offers evaluations, outpatient treatment, prevention and education.

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa fulfills its mission by leading child abuse prevention efforts in Iowa through:

• Advocacy – advancing the cause of child abuse prevention among legislators, administrators and professionals.
• Awareness – informing the public about the effects of child abuse and methods to prevent it.
• Assistance – offering organizational development, program guidance and grant management to local partners.

Child abuse is preventable. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa recognizes it will take Iowans working together to ensure children are raised in safe, nurturing environments. That’s why we proudly lead and inspire others to create a state free from child abuse.

Therapy to support anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, trauma, life transitions and changes, stress related to family, finances, or being away from home, as well as challenges with self-esteem, coping skills, and time management. Evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help find healing, balance, and growth.

• Seeing clients ages 8+
• Most insurances accepted

Supportive telemedicine therapy UPH-Grinnell Ahrens Medical Arts Building. Accepts - all major insurance payers but recommend that patients call their carrier before making an appointment. Telemedicine therapy and counseling sessions and psych medication management in the areas of acute and chronic conditions, medical co-morbidities, health diversity including LGBTQ+care, postpartum support, substance use and addiction.