Abuse & Prevention

Capstone Behavioral Healthcare

Psychiatric therapy for mental ill; help with substance abuse. Walk-ins accepted.

200 4th Ave. W (upper level)
Grinnell, IA 50112

Phone: 641-260-8270

Website: http://www.capstonebh.com

Fax: 641-260-8213


Crisis Center & Women’s Shelter

Provide 24-hour crisis line, one-on-one counseling, general support services, court advocacy, medical advocacy and housing advocacy.

1014 N Elm St.
PO Box 446
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-683-1750

Poweshiek Co. Advocate Phone: 641-799-2370
24-hr Crisis Line: 800-464-8340

Website: http://ottumwacrisiscenter.bympa.com


Crisis Intervention Services (CIS)

Provide comprehensive sexual assault services, violent crime services, prevention programming and emergency housing for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and violent crimes for the counties of Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello and Wayne.

Grinnell Office
810 5th Ave, Suite 1
Grinnell, IA 50112

Website: https://www.stopdvsa.org
Email: help@stopdvsa.org

Phone: 641-670-1505 (24/7 Line)
Domestic Violence: 800-464-8340
Emergency Housing: 1-844-673-5499
Sexual Assault: 1-800-270-1620

Oskaloosa Main Office
500 High Ave. W
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: 641-673-0336


Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Provides training and certification for victim counselors and advocates; referrals to other agencies.

3030 Merle Hay Rd.
Des Moines, IA 50310

Phone: 515-244-7424

Website: http://www.iowacasa.org


Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Provide training, counseling, community outreach, program management and technical support for the member programs, professionals and the community.

6200 Aurora Ave., Suite 405E
Urbandale, IA 50322

Phone; 515-244-7424
Iowa Victim Services: 800-770-1650

Website: https://www.icadv.org


Deaf Iowans Against Abuse

Provide support services to help deaf victims and their families deal with the trauma of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, bullying and/or stalking.

24/7 Text Only: 515-661-4015
24/7 Crisis Hotline V/VP: 319-531-7719

Website: https://www.diaaiowa.org


Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (In-Home Services)

Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) Clients must be Title 19 eligible. They may be referred by parents, JCO, DHS, school or other professionals.

2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627

Phone: 641-858-3852

Website: http://www.cijdc.com


Prelude Behavioral Services (formerly MECCA)

Prelude provides an array of services, including substance abuse and problem gambling treatment, outpatient and residential treatment, halfway and transitional housing and case management.

Des Moines Location
3451 Easton Blvd.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 515-262-0349

Website: https://www.preludeiowa.org

Iowa City Location
430 Southgate Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-351-4357


Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa (SATUCI)

Offers evaluations, outpatient treatments, prevention and education.

611 4th Ave.
PO Box 565
Grinnell, IA 50112

Marshalltown Office: 641-752-5421

Website: https://www.satuci.com


Four Oaks

A safety and permanency option that partners with DHS to keep and/or reunite children with their families.

821 5th Ave., Suite 410
Grinnell, IA 50112

Phone: 641-236-0900

Website: https://www.fouroaks.org


Youth & Shelter Services of Marshall County

Lighthouse Homes and apartments serve as residences for a unique Transitional Living Program targeting homeless, pregnant young women and young parents, ages 16–25. Shelter for young adults aging out of foster care. The program helps non-system-involved young mothers and fathers become independent and self-sufficient.

22 N Center St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Phone: 641-752-2300

Website: https://www.yss.org


Quakerdale—Promise Academy

A residential academy for students ages 10–18 who seek a private, alternative educational setting and desire to develop and work on academic, spiritual, work, career and life skills.

26866 County Highway S55
PO Box 8
New Providence, IA 50206

Phone: 641-497-5294

Website: https://qdpromiseacademy.wixsite.com/promiseacademy


Youth Emergency Services and Shelter (YESS)

Provides a safety net of programs designed to help kids. Serves newborn to 17 years of age with services such as: emergency shelter, crisis nursery care, mental health counseling and care coordination.

918 SE 11th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515-282-9377

Website: https://www.yessiowa.org

Fax: 515-557-2246

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(641) 828-2238

Our Location

2003 N Lincoln St
PO Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138

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