Resources for Mental Health and Addiction
This is a resource developed by the Polk County Mental Health Workgroup.
Iowa’s Information and Referral Database for Health and Human Services
This is a service provided by the State of Iowa.
American Mental Health Counselors Association
This is a national organization representing licensed clinical mental health counselors and state chapters, with consistent standards of education, training, licensing, practice, advocacy and ethics.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program for Licensed Professional Counselors
This program offers primary care medical, dental and mental and behavioral health providers the opportunity to have their student loans repaid for serving communities in need.
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
This board evaluates and grants licensure and establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed professionals.
This is an AMHCA endorsed provider of Professional Liability Insurance to Mental Health Professionals
Iowa Legislative Resources:
Committee Assignments and Agenda Pages
Legislative Document Research Page
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
United States Government Website
Legislative section of the US Government Website
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
A Student’s Guide to Looking After Your Mental Health at University