COVID Recovery Iowa was launched in 2020 through a FEMA grant to the Iowa Department of Human Services. They provide free support and resources for anyone affected by the ongoing pandemic and August 2020 Derecho.
Services include free, confidential, virtual counseling, virtual support groups, phone support lines in English and Spanish, and information about other programs and supports state-wide.
Their outreach includes free family-friendly videos and activities available on their social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Services will be available through the end of June, 2021.
For more information, visit their website or social media pages, or call one of their free support lines.
Iowa WARM Line – 844-775-WARM (9276) - Provides confidential access to peer counseling and can connect people with services.
Iowa Concern – 800-447-1985 - confidential access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics.
Spanish Line – 531-800-3687 - confidential access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics.