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For crisis 24/7/365 CALL 855-581-8111 or TEXT 855-895-8398 or visit Yourlifeiowa.org or call the National Lifeline at 988

The Pottawattamie County Community Services Department operates the county's General Assistance program, hosts the Judicial Mental Health Advocate for Pottawattamie County and 7 other counties and is the Disability Access Point for counties on the western side of Iowa.

Navigation as well as Information and Assistance, Options Counseling, and Service Coordination for Long Term Services and Supports are available through the Community Services department for individuals who meet eligibility guidelines.  

The Community Services Department consists of the General Assistance Program, the Mental Health Advocate, and the Western Iowa Services Collaborative. For information about the Western Iowa Services Collaborative please see our website Western Iowa Services Collaborative .

 

Make It Ok

Help Lines

  • Iowa Warm Line: 1-844-775-9276  -The Iowa Warm Line is a Peer-run telephone-based, non-crisis, confidential listening line for anyone struggling with a mental health or substance use issue.
  • Your Life Iowa: 855-581-8111 or TEXT 855-895-8398 or visit Yourlifeiowa.org - When you don't know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7.  We provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.  
  • 988: If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

 

Suzanne Watson Suzanne Watson
Community Services Director

Contact Us

Location

Courthouse
First Floor, Room 128
227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Driving Directions

Phone

(712) 328-5645
(712) 328-5668 (Fax)

Hours

8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
Holiday Closures

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600