01/04/2024
My heart is so heavy with today's tragic event. If you come across anyone in need of support services, here are several local organizations ready to help:
Amanda the Panda
1821 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines
515-223-4847
https://www.everystep.org/
Specializing in grief, Amanda the Panda is opening their center to anyone in need of support during this time.
Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center
2580 Fleur Dr. Ste. 240
Des Moines, IA 50321
515.244.5372
www.centraliowatrc.com
CITRC provides support to families and victims of violence in Iowa; free services include therapy and extend far beyond that for families navigating and responding to traumatic events
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
Polk County River Place
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-286-3434
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/community-family-youth-services/community-and-family/crisis-advocacy-services/
PCCAS supports victims and families of homicide, su***de, and crime
Your Life Iowa
Call 855-581-8111, text 855-895-8398, or chat at www.yourlifeiowa.org
Free, statewide crisis line that provides information and referral, counseling, crisis service coordination and linkages to crisis screening and mental health services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
988 Crisis Hotline
Iowa calls are directed to the call center in Cedar Rapids so callers will talk to someone in Iowa
Hamiltons Funeral and After-Life Services
https://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/contact
Offering resources, education, and support for grief and crisis