Covid Recovery Iowa Resources are made possible through a FEMA grant to the Dept. of Human Services as a result of the ongoing pandemic and August 2020 Derecho. Services are free, provided virtually and will be available through the end of June 2021.
Connection Points:
COVID Recovery Iowa is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord and You Tube
Iowa WARM Line – 844-775-WARM (9276) - Provides confidential access to peer counseling and can connect people with services
Iowa Concern – 800-447-1985 - confidential access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics
Spanish Line – 531-800-3687 - confidential access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topic
Agricultural and Rural Education available on request:
Stress on the Farm – Strategies that Help Farmers with stress reduction
Stress on the Farm – Strategies to Help Each Other During a Pandemic
Services for Older Iowans
Social Check-ins and Coffee Chats, Musical Telegrams, Life Stories, Pen Pals, Tech Support for Residents,
Family and Caregiver Support, Staff Support + Facebook groups (see below)
Ongoing sessions:
Avoiding Burnout in a Crisis – The ABC is for Self Care
Question. Persuade. Refer (QPR) – Three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Workplace Diffusion – Virtual one-hour sessions are a safe place to talk about the way work has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook Groups and Activities
8 Dimensions of Wellness
A Home For Hobbies
A Place For Everything
A Place For Everything
Book Club For Elders
Book Club
COVID Numbers
Domestic Violence
Easing Anxiety Over Covid-19
Four Legged Therapy
How Does Your Garden Grow:
Inclusion For All
Iowa - A -Zinnia
Meditation & Yoga
Meet The (Grand)Parents
Month of Sundays
Next Level Gaming
Over Coffee
Parenting In A Pandemic
Songs From The Good Old Days With Carlene Hall
Story Starters
Substance Use
Sunday Connections
Tell Me A Story
Village of Hope
Vivo En Iowa
Well, That Looks Good Enough To Eat
Work Resources
