Crisis Emergency Resources

Integrated Psychiatry PLLC

Mental Health Emergency Resources

Integrated Psychiatry PLLC does not offer 24‑hour on‑call services, crisis coverage, or emergency treatment. Any urgent or emergency medical, psychiatric, or safety concerns should be addressed through emergency or crisis services. The resources below are available for immediate support.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988)

The federally designated 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides confidential emotional support 24/7 for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or mental health crises.

Calling or texting 988 is not the same as calling 911 and does not automatically dispatch emergency medical services (EMS).

• Call 988
• Text 988
• Chat via 988lifeline.org

Your Life Iowa Hotline

The Your Life Iowa hotline connects individuals with behavioral health and substance use crisis support. Mobile crisis services may be dispatched when appropriate.

• Call (855) 581‑8111
• Live chat available at yourlifeiowa.org

Mobile crisis services are not the same as 911 and do not automatically involve EMS or law enforcement.

Mobile Crisis Team/Emergency Services (911)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger to themselves or others, or requires urgent medical or psychiatric care, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

If you contact 911 for a mental health emergency, you may request the Polk County Mobile Crisis Response Team, which can assist with assessment alongside emergency responders when appropriate.

Non‑emergent Mobile Crisis Response Team (Polk County): (515) 283‑4811

For surrounding counties and additional resources across Iowa, visit Iowa Mobile Crisis Care.

UnityPoint Health – Behavioral Health Access Center

Learn more about urgent and crisis behavioral health services offered through UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball Behavioral Health Access Center.

Broadlawns Medical Center

The Crisis Observation Center (COC) may be used when a mental health crisis cannot be safely managed at home but does not require a traditional emergency department visit.

• Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
• Phone: (515) 282‑5724
• Address: 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA

Learn more about mental health crisis services at Broadlawns Medical Center.

Helpful Wellness and Education Links

Mental health and whole‑body wellness are central to our philosophy of care. Below are educational resources we commonly share to support overall well‑being:

• Meditation, Mindfulness, and Breathing Techniques: Mindful meditation techniques – Mayo Clinic
  
• Sleep Health: Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep – Mayo Clinic
  
• Exercise and Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety - Exercise eases symptoms – Mayo Clinic
  
• Seasonal Affective Disorder: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please use the resources above to seek immediate help. If you are a current patient with non‑urgent questions or would like to schedule or manage an appointment, please contact Integrated Psychiatry PLLC during regular business hours. Your safety and well‑being matter, and help is always available.