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COVID Recovery Iowa

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Thank you for supporting our efforts to ensure all Iowans are aware that COVID counseling and assistance are available for free through the COVID Recovery Iowa grant funded by FEMA.

Press Contact

KAREN HYATT
Iowa Department of Human Services
Division of Mental Health and Disability Services
khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us
515-281-3128

Please contact Karen for questions, interviews, logos and inquiries about COVID Recovery Iowa program.

About COVID Recovery Iowa

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce the State of Iowa has received nearly $1 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to offer free counseling to any Iowan who has been affected, in any way, by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The program, called COVID Recovery Iowa, is available now 24/7. Counseling will take place via virtual sessions, chat or phone call. People of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn new strategies to cope with the effects of the pandemic in a variety of creative ways.

We are so grateful to our federal partners for providing Iowa with this critical funding. It’s not uncommon to experience feelings of stress or anxiety during uncertain times. This funding will help us support Iowans across the state who are trying to find their new normal.”

Kelly Garcia, Iowa DHS Director

Iowans can access services through the following options:

  • Call 844-775-9276 to talk with a trained counselor
  • Visit COVIDrecoveryiowa.org where a contact form will put a counselor in touch with you.

DHS has contracted with five providers and multiple counselors throughout the state to provide counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources. COVID Recovery Iowa will announce additional programs in the coming weeks to help Iowans build coping skills and resilience. 

Flyer and postcard to share

View, download or print these PDFs with information about COVID Recovery Iowa.

COVID Recovery Iowa flyer
COVID Recovery Iowa postcard

Social media connections for COVID Recovery Iowa

  /covidrecoveryiowa

  @covidrecoveryiowa

  @covidrecoveryia

Social media support groups

  • A Place For Everything
  • Month of Sundays
  • Tell Me A Story
  • Sunday Connections
  • Meditation & Yoga
  • Easing Anxiety Over Covid
  • COVID Numbers
  • 8 Dimensions of Wellness
  • Book Club
  • Well, That Looks Good Enough To Eat
  • Work Resources
  • Village of Hope
  • Book Club For Elders
  • Songs From The Good Old Days With Carlene Hall
  • Domestic Violence
  • Four Legged Therapy
  • Vivo En Iowa
  • A Place For Everything
  • A Home For Hobbies
  • Meet The (Grand)Parents
  • Parenting In A Pandemic
  • How Does Your Garden Grow
  • Inclusion For All
  • Story Starters
  • Iowa – A -Zinnia
  • Over Coffee
  • Substance Use
  • Next Level Gaming

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Call 1-844-775-WARM

Free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans

  COVID Recovery Iowa on Facebook

  COVID Recovery Iowa on Instagram

  COVID Recovery Iowa on Twitter

  COVID Recovery Iowa on Youtube


Iowa Concern: 800-447-1985
All calls, chats, and emails are free and confidential. Language interpretation available. 24/7 Phone Support

Spanish Line: 531-800-3687
Por Favor llame su llamada Telefonica sera respondida en espanol


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COVID Recovery Iowa providers:





Abbe Center for Community Mental Health Inc.

Heartland Family Service

Iowa State University

Pathways Behavioral Services

University of Iowa

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COVID Recovery Iowa is administered by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
This program, made possible with support from FEMA, is an extension of Project Recovery Iowa.

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