Announcements

Project Recovery Iowa

July 26, 2024

Flood 2024

Project Recovery Iowa offers free, confidential, virtual, and in-person support and counseling to Iowans experiencing emotional distress such as anxiety, or feelings of being overwhelmed due to the recent tornados and flooding. Services are offered in-person, wherever the person is comfortable, whether it be in the home, the library or in a park. Project Recovery Iowa comes to you! Project Recovery Iowa uses chat, in-person, phone, text and social media tools.

We know the severe weather that impacted many Iowans caused much more than property damage. Catastrophic weather can cause long-lasting emotional issues for people, and we want to be able to provide support to Iowans regardless of the cause.

It is completely normal to feel emotional distress after a natural disaster. These feelings can show up right away, or even days, weeks, or months after a storm. Anyone needing support, is encouraged to reach out for assistance.

Tornado counties covered: Adair, Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Story, Union

Flood counties pending: Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux

Iowans can access services through the following options:

  • 515-868-2806 Spanish Line, The Hola Center of Iowa for help navigating resources and receive personal support.
  • 800-447-1985, Iowa Concern to connect with a stress counselor specializing in rural issues and agriculture 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • 844-775-9276, Iowa WARM Line to connect with a peer counselor or request to get in touch with a Project Recovery Iowa counselor, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

HHS has contracted with three statewide providers, NAMI Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Hola Center of Iowa to provide counseling, engagement activities, referrals, and help finding additional resources.

Services are funded through a grant from FEMA.

If you have questions please contact Karen Hyatt, khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us 515-601-7899