In the event that an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis, there are many options in the area and surrounding areas within the state. Crisis resources include Mobile Crisis, Crisis Stabilization, and urgent care clinics, to name a few.

Crisis resources for Polk County residents:

Broadlawns Medical Center Crisis Team:

• Address: 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines 50314

• Phone: 515-282-5742 (24-hours)

Crisis Observation Center (Located at Broadlawns): Provides a safe and calm environment for those 18 years or older. The Crisis Observation Center (COC) is open to the community for those who are experiencing psychological stress which does not require hospitalization.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital:

• Address: 700 E University Ave. Des Moines, 50316

• Phone: 515-263-5676

Clive Behavioral Health (24/7 support): This is a walk in clinic that one can go to voluntarily and is able to leave voluntarily. Stays are up to 24 hours and there are supports on site.

• Address: 1450 NW 114th St. Clive, Iowa 50325

• Phone: 1-844-680-0504

Mobile Crisis Team: Call 911 and let them know you are experiencing a mental health emergency. A police officer will be dispatched first and then may call in a mobile crisis technician.

UnityPoint Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic: Walk in appointments for mental health concerns. Not a 24-7 service You can check in online.

• Address: 1250 E 9th Street Des Moines. Hours are 8:00-4:30PM Monday through Friday

• Phone: 515-263-2632

Mobile Crisis for Surrounding Iowa Counties:

• Iowa: CommUnity: (855-581-8111)

• Johnson: CommUnity: (855-581-8111)

• Appanoose: Southern Iowa Mental Health Center: (855-581-8111) or (641-682-8772)

• Davis

• Mahaska

• Monroe

• Wapello