Iowa Department of Health & Human Services

The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

  • More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
  • Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
  • Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

With Care for Yourself, many women are eligible for free or low-cost breast cancer screenings (clinical breast exams and mammograms), and cervical cancer screenings (Pap testing and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing). Care for Yourself program participants receive local patient navigation services. Coordinators help individuals walk through the breast and/or cervical screening process.

  • Breast cancer screening
  • Cervical cancer screening
  • Educational information about breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings on website
  • Connection to WISEWOMAN cardiovascular screening program for eligible participants.

Eligibility:

Iowans between the ages of 21 and 64 years of age who meet income requirements. Care for Yourself can also make recommendations for individuals that are not eligible to participate in the program.

Intake Process:

Call the Care for Yourself coordinators at 866-339-7909.

Interpreters Available:

Spanish

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Website: View Website


The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

  • More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
  • Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
  • Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

Interpreters Available:

Phone interpretation available

Handicap Accessible: Yes


The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

  • More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
  • Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
  • Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

Interpreters Available:

Phone interpretation available

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: Yes


The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

  • More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
  • Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
  • Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

Interpreters Available:

Phone interpretation available.

Handicap Accessible: Yes


The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

  • More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
  • Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
  • Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

Interpreters Available:

Phone interpretation available

Handicap Accessible: Yes

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Statewide

Phone 1-800-784-8669


Quitline Iowa is a free telephone service for Iowa residents trying to become tobacco free. Members receive special tools, research-based information, and a community of other individuals trying to become tobacco free. Services are individualized to meet specific needs of each person.

The quitline provides three different quit programs, designed to meet your style of communication, and the support you’re seeking as you quit tobacco. All quit programs will help you deal with the emotional, behavioral, and physical aspects that make quitting so hard.

  • Phone + Online
    Coaching over the phone, plus email, text, chat, web-based materials, and quit progress tracking through our website.
  • Phone Only
    Coaching over the phone, plus materials, quit planning, and quit progress tracking.
  • Online Only
    Materials, quit planning, and quit progress tracking through our website.
  • Tobacco cessation resources
  • Coaching
  • Tobacco cessation community

Eligibility:

You must be an Iowa resident to participate in the program. To qualify for nicotine patches, gum or lozenges, you must be 18 years of age or older. It may also be helpful to discuss quitting tobacco with your medical provider.

Intake Process:

Enrollment takes place on the Quitline Iowa website or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).

Interpreters Available:

Spanish

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Website: View Website


Everyone needs help sometimes. If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health or suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. That is why the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services has created YourLifeIowa.org so Iowans can chat live, text, or call and get reliable information and treatment options, and find nearby help. Your Life Iowa is your everyday life support.

  • Educational resources about alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicide, mental health, vaping & E-cigarettes
  • Online risk assessment screening tools
  • Calendar of events and training
  • Statewide crisis line open 24 hours a day
  • Interactive resource map

Eligibility:

Open to anyone.

Intake Process:

To speak with someone on the crisis line call: (855) 581-8111 or text: (855) 895-8398. You can also visit www.YourLifeIowa.org to view resources, complete screenings, and search the interactive map.

Hours:

Crisis line calling and texting, as well as online resources available 24 hours a day.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Website: View Website