Resources & Hotlines

Make It OK is a campaign for everyone, but we know that more specific help might be needed. Below are additional statewide resources that can help you or a loved one.

Non-crisis resources and referrals

NAMI Iowa
- Email: info@namiiowa.org
- Phone: 515-254-0417 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Iowa Office of Consumer Affairs: confidential mental health and resource referrals and system navigation by peer and family support specialists and to report gaps in services.
- Email: info@ocaiowa.org
- Toll-free: 855-622-4692 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
211: for general assistance referrals
Iowa Compass: resources and services database and referral line for people with disabilities and complex health needs
- Toll-free: 800-773-2001
- For relay: 711
- Text "Compass" to 85511
- Click here to email Iowa Compass
- Live Chat

Ambassador

A Make It Ok Ambassador is someone who has a passion for reducing mental illness stigma in their community. An Ambassador does not need to be an expert on mental health but someone who enjoys connecting, engaging, educating and promoting mental health awareness.

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Register Your Organization

The workplace is the most important environment to discuss mental health and illness, yet it is the last place we expect to hear about it.

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Mental Health Awareness Events in Iowa

If you are looking for a mental health awareness event taking place across the state or register your community event today!

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