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Call/text 988 or call 319-362-2174

Are you experiencing a crisis? Call or text 988 or call 319-362-2174.

I’m having a hard time.

When life feels tough, you don’t have to face it alone. We can help.

I’m concerned about a child.

Connect with resources for youth at home, school and in the community.

I want to learn more

We offer a variety of classes on mental wellness and suicide prevention.

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I lost a loved one to suicide.

Find support for yourself and your loved one after a suicide death.

A trusted support when life gets tough.

Since we began in Cedar Rapids in 1970, we have focused on crisis prevention and intervention for people of all ages. We are committed to positive youth development, suicide prevention and helping build the foundation for stronger and healthier families and safer communities for everyone.

Crisis services
Our teams provide free, 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing a mental health or suicide-related situation or concern. 

Youth services
We offer a variety of residential and community programs that support youth and young adults in crisis.

Community-based partnerships
Our teams partner with agencies, schools, law enforcement and other groups to prevent and respond to crises in the community. 

Training & Education
We offer community and workplace trainings and education opportunities to further mental health care and suicide prevention efforts.

Crisis Phone Line

24/7, 365 days a year
319-362-2174 or 988
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Crisis Chat

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Connect and follow the prompts
Chat Now

Please click the blue “Chat” button in the lower right of your screen.

Crisis Text

24/7, 365 days a year
Text 988
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At the heart of every crisis is a need for connection, understanding and informed action—and that’s where CORES begins. Grounded in trauma-informed care and backed by decades of crisis response experience, our CORES initiative offers practical, real-world strategies that create lasting impact for mental wellness and suicide prevention.

Learn more about trainings