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For girls, ages 12-17 1-800-610-8810
21-day wilderness camps for young men and women, ages 13-21, available each month throughout the year 417-683-9793
For boys, ages 12-17 1-877-968-8443
Boarding Schools and Residential Programs for Troubled Teens
515-223-4847 Three weekend camps in June, September, and October exclusively for children and teens, ages 6-17, grieving the death of a family member through accident, illness, suicide or homicide.
515-288-1981 Programs operating from Ankeny, Centerville, Creston and Fort Dodge include residential treatment, counseling, and academic tutoring.
319-362-2174 24-Hour 24-hour crisis hotline, youth shelter, individual and family counseling, and outreach and after-school programs for vulnerable youth. Located in Cedar Rapids.
417-546-4171 Christian program for young men, ages 16-19, providing education, 12-step support, apprenticeships, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation, apiary science, auto shop classes, and recreational activities. Located in Missouri.
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515-249-1443 Programs for older runaway and homeless youth who have exhausted community resources, family, and friends.
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515-279-4661 1-866-900-4661 Christian residential program for young women of any age who are facing unplanned pregnancies and in need of assistance.
319-365-9164 Services include residential treatment center, family preservation, and independent living program for youth who have been in foster care or group homes.
Waterloo Firesetter Intervention Program 319-291-4359
Youth Emergency Services and Shelter 515-282-9377 24-Hour Emergency shelter, respite, crisis care, and counseling for children ages birth through 17. Located in Des Moines.
515-244-1172 1-800-728-1172 Legal representation for Iowa's children and youth at-risk.
515-233-2330 1-800-600-2330 24 Hour Provides community youth development, prevention, education, treatment, and residential services to children, youth, and families. Located in Ames.
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Overview of Iowa's Juvenile Court System Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.
Parental Rights in Special Education Administrative Rules of Special Education Visit Special Education.
ASK Resource Center (Access for Special Kids) 515-243-1713
Des Moines Through its member organizations, the Center provides a broad range of information, advocacy, support, training, and direct services. Visit Special Education.
Brain Injury Association of Iowa 319-272-2312 1-800-475-4442 Information, advocacy, and support for survivors of brain injury and their families.
1-800-257-8563 Provides free or low-cost health insurance for Iowa children, under age 19, in families with limited incomes. Visit Family Health.
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence 515-244-8028 Provides assistance and education to programs that serve battered women and their children. Find domestic violence services in Iowa. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.
Iowa Crime Prevention Association 515-334-8790 Education of crime prevention strategies and networking with others on how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime. Visit Teen Violence.
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association 1-800-277-8145
Iowa Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse 515-281-7958 1-800-346-5507 Compiles, coordinates, and disseminates missing persons information. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.
Iowa Protection & Advocacy Services 515-278-2502 1-800-779-2502 1-866-483-3342 TTY Supports people with disabilities to secure their rights and full participation as citizens through self-advocacy education, information and referral, non-legal advocacy and legal and systems advocacy. Visit Special Education.
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center 1-866-242-4111 A special service of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, its mission is to support education, prevention, and treatment efforts in Iowa through timely access to accurate information concerning substance abuse, gambling, and related topics. Visit Steroid Abuse.
515-221-3220 Educates on the reality and seriousness of kidnapping and pornography and how it could happen to your family. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.
Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa 515-280-8558 1-888-690-5324 Education, advocacy, and support. Visit Learning Disabilities.
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HOTLINES AND HELPLINES
1-800-238-7633
1-800-843-5678
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD 1-800-422-4453
319-362-2174
Iowa AIDS Hotline 1-800-445-2437
1-800-447-1985
1-800-942-0333
Iowa Drug and Alcohol Helpline 1-866-242-4111
1-800-284-7821
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Iowa Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
1-800-443-8336
319-351-0140
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National Hotlines and Helplines
1-800-RUNAWAY 1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
1-800-362-2178
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information
1-800-HIT-HOME
For Iowa youth, age 18 and under 1-800-728-1172 244-1172 Des Moines
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Iowa Self-Help Group Meeting Directory
Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch 1-888-4AL-ANON
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Iowa
319-365-5955 24 Hour
319-338-9111 24 Hour
Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups
Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups
1-800-898-9985
Compassionate Friends Chapters 1-877-969-0010
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 1-800-826-3632
1-800-736-9805
Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Groups
Iowa Adoptive Parents Support Groups
1-800-766-6779
Mothers Against Methamphetamine
1-800-310-3001
515-255-9490
Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters
Support Groups in Central Iowa
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