Comprehensive resource guide
therapy/counseling agencies
Grief and loss resources
Printable Grief & Loss Resources | Hamilton's Funeral Home (hamiltonsfuneralhome.com)
Amanda The Panda | EveryStep Care & Support Services
Amanda The Panda | EveryStep Care & Support Services
Des Moines Area Organizations
EMBARC
- Refugee social service organization
- English Classes, Parent Education, Workforce Readiness, Youth Services, Interpretation Services
2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 286-3928
https://www.embarciowa.org/
Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center
- Culturally responsive trauma recovery center
- Mental Health Treatment, Clinical Care Coordination, Advocacy, Resource Referral
2580 Fleur Dr. Ste. 240, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-5372
www.centraliowatrc.com
Prelude Behavioral Services
- Substance abuse prevention programs
- Substance Abuse Treatment, Drug Screening, Transitional Housing Program
3451 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA
(515) 262-0349
https://preludeiowa.org
Lutheran Services of Iowa
- Mental Health Therapy, Residential Treatment Program, Refugee Services, Parenting Classes, Crisis Child Care, Behavioral Health Intervention
See webpage for all locations and contact information:
https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/contact-us/
Children and Families of Iowa
- Mental Health Supports, Domestic Violence Services, Substance Abuse Services, Family Support Services
See website for all location and contact information:
https://cfiowa.org/
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
- Free, voluntary, confidential services to victims of crime in Polk County regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities. Provides crisis intervention and on-going support services.
- 24 Hour Crisis Response, Support Groups, Counseling, Community Referrals,
(515) 286-3600
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/community-family-youth-services/community-and-family/crisis-advocacy-services/
casbrochure61708.pdf
Nisaa African Family Services
- Community-based organization seeking to address gender-based violence in African populations in Iowa
- Crisis Intervention, Multilingual Advocacy, Legal Referrals, Court Accompaniment, Housing and Employment Assistance, Transportation, Support Groups
4944 Franklin Avenue, Suite P, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-5430
[email protected]
Nisaa (nisaa-afs.org)
LUNA (Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer
- Work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking
- Educational Counseling, Safety Plans, Court Advocacy, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Empowerment Classes, 24 hour crisis line
4313 Fleur Dr Ste 25, Des Moines, IA 50321
Main Contact Number: (515) 271-5060
24 hour referral: (866) 256-7668
lunaiowa.org
MONSOON Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
- Serves victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in Iowa. Monsoon serves all 99 counties in Iowa.
- Counseling, Community Education, Violence Prevention
4944 Franklin Avenue Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-5430
Helpline: (866) 881-4641
[email protected]
monsooniowa.org
Local Housing Support Links:
Anawim Housing:
https://www.anawimhousing.org/live-here/programs
Conlin Properties:
http://www.conlinproperties.com/services/housing/
EveryStep Care and Support Services
- Grief and Loss Support, Hospice, Community Healthcare, Parenting and Family Programs
3000 Easton Blvd #3, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 333-5810
https://www.everystep.org
EveryStep Giving Tree Thrift Store - 3330 100th St., Urbandale, Iowa
- Refugee social service organization
- English Classes, Parent Education, Workforce Readiness, Youth Services, Interpretation Services
2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 286-3928
https://www.embarciowa.org/
Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center
- Culturally responsive trauma recovery center
- Mental Health Treatment, Clinical Care Coordination, Advocacy, Resource Referral
2580 Fleur Dr. Ste. 240, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-5372
www.centraliowatrc.com
Prelude Behavioral Services
- Substance abuse prevention programs
- Substance Abuse Treatment, Drug Screening, Transitional Housing Program
3451 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA
(515) 262-0349
https://preludeiowa.org
Lutheran Services of Iowa
- Mental Health Therapy, Residential Treatment Program, Refugee Services, Parenting Classes, Crisis Child Care, Behavioral Health Intervention
See webpage for all locations and contact information:
https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/contact-us/
Children and Families of Iowa
- Mental Health Supports, Domestic Violence Services, Substance Abuse Services, Family Support Services
See website for all location and contact information:
https://cfiowa.org/
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
- Free, voluntary, confidential services to victims of crime in Polk County regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities. Provides crisis intervention and on-going support services.
- 24 Hour Crisis Response, Support Groups, Counseling, Community Referrals,
(515) 286-3600
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/community-family-youth-services/community-and-family/crisis-advocacy-services/
casbrochure61708.pdf
Nisaa African Family Services
- Community-based organization seeking to address gender-based violence in African populations in Iowa
- Crisis Intervention, Multilingual Advocacy, Legal Referrals, Court Accompaniment, Housing and Employment Assistance, Transportation, Support Groups
4944 Franklin Avenue, Suite P, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-5430
[email protected]
Nisaa (nisaa-afs.org)
LUNA (Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer
- Work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking
- Educational Counseling, Safety Plans, Court Advocacy, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Empowerment Classes, 24 hour crisis line
4313 Fleur Dr Ste 25, Des Moines, IA 50321
Main Contact Number: (515) 271-5060
24 hour referral: (866) 256-7668
lunaiowa.org
MONSOON Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
- Serves victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in Iowa. Monsoon serves all 99 counties in Iowa.
- Counseling, Community Education, Violence Prevention
4944 Franklin Avenue Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-5430
Helpline: (866) 881-4641
[email protected]
monsooniowa.org
Local Housing Support Links:
Anawim Housing:
https://www.anawimhousing.org/live-here/programs
Conlin Properties:
http://www.conlinproperties.com/services/housing/
EveryStep Care and Support Services
- Grief and Loss Support, Hospice, Community Healthcare, Parenting and Family Programs
3000 Easton Blvd #3, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 333-5810
https://www.everystep.org
EveryStep Giving Tree Thrift Store - 3330 100th St., Urbandale, Iowa
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Articles and webpages
Children's Safety Network - information on a wide range of child safety topics such as bullying, suicide prevention, playground safety, sleep safety, poisoning prevention and more:
www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/
Online and Social Media Safety:
smartsocial.com/
Bring Social Emotional Learning Home:
www.edsurge.com/news/2020-04-02-10-ways-parents-can-bring-social-emotional-learning-home
Supporting Children During Divorce:
www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/How-to-Support-Children-after-Parents-Separate-or-Divorce.aspx
Supporting Children's Mental Health
www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/index.html
Dealing with Stress During a Pandemic:
www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fdaily-life-coping%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html
Positive Parenting Tips:
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/index.html
Talking with your child about alcohol and drugs:
talking_with_your_child_about_alcohol_and_drugs.pdf
LGBTQ Support:
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth
Literature Resource:
Resource for social emotional books to help support children coping during a difficult time.
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