Youth in Crisis
Addiction & Substance Abuse
Bishop’s Summit on Substance Abuse PreventionA presentation about substance abuse in Iowa
Substance Abuse Summit Response
Ideas for promoting substance abuse prevention
Iowa Drug Trends and Resources newsletter 2010
Statistics of the most commonly abused drugs in Iowa
Talking About Prescription Drug Misuse
A brochure about misused prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Talking to Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
A guide for talking to kids about prescription drugs
Drug Endangered Children
Resources to help children who may suffer harm or neglect from exposure to illegal drugs and dangerous environments.
The Power of a Grandparentndparent
A guide for talking to grandchildren about drugs
Grandparents Days
Celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day to encourage grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents
Red Ribbon Week
Information about this week designated for people to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.
Partnership @DrugFreeIowa.org
Programs, partners and resources to build a healthier Iowa by preventing substance abuse.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Referral Helpline
800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
Teen Pregnancy
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy:
Allen Women’s Health
Sexual health information
800-435-2640
Planned Parenthood of Iowa
877-811-7526
Together for Youth
Allen Hospital Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Parenting Partnerships
319-274-6768, ext. 1
National Council for Adoption Hotline
866-21-ADOPT (800-212-3678)
Bullying & Cyberbullying
Stop Bullying.gov800-273-TALK (8255)
Articles, videos, review of state policies and law, and section on “What Bystanders Can Do.”
Stomp Out Bullying
This national campaign against bullying and cyberbullying offers resources, wrist bands, and an opportunity to commit to fight bullying.
Love is Louder
This ‘Love is Louder” movement is sponsored by MTV and the JED Foundation.
The Congregation’s Responsibility to Address Bullying
A Living Lutheran article with suggestions of how congregations can prevent to bullying
Abuse & Neglect
Department of Human Services800-362-2178
Iowa Legal Aid
800-727-0039
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Cyber Tipline
800-843-5678
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (800-799-7233)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
National Runaway Switchboard
800-231-6946
Anxiety/Mental Health
Youth and Anxiety: How to HelpInformation sheet from the ELCA
OK2Talk.org
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline & Textline
800-448-4663
Text: 741741
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Resources to end self harm
800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders – ELCA articleNational Eating Disorders Information Center
866-633-4220
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
630-577-1331
National Eating Disorders Association
800-931-2237
Sexual Assault/Dating Violence/STDs
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
515-244-7424
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
CDC National STD Hotline
800-227-8922
National AIDS Hotline
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
Youth & Grief
In the Event of A Death
Hunger & Nutrition
Iowa Department of Human ServicesIowa State University Extension
Iowa WIC
866-227-9878
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Suicide
Lutheran Suicide Prevention MinistryELCA Message on Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
800-273-TALK
National Hopeline Network
800-sSUICIDE (800-784-2473)
Smoking & Chewing
QuitLine Iowa800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)