CRISIS INTERVENTION | ALLAMAKEE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
Allamakee County Social Services is part of the County Social Services (CSS) region providing services for people with mental illness. People may call or Text the statewide crisis response line, Your Life Iowa, for mental health, drug, alcohol, and gambling related crises including suicidal thoughts. Crisis response services include immediate evaluation and when possible de-escalation and stabilization of the situation. This may include contacting local police for an immediate welfare check or recommending and arranging for the person to be seen in the Veterans Memorial Center emergency room. Emergency room staff may arrange for entry to the Crisis Center in Waterloo for stabilization.
Location
110 Allamakee Street Northwest, Waukon, IA 52172
Voice
Website
Hours
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Application process
Call or text the 24-hour Your Life Iowa crisis response lines. People may also call or walk in to the local Social Services office for help during local office hours.
Required documents
Eligibility
People experiencing an acute mental health, suicidal, gambling, alcohol or drug related situation; serves Allamakee County
Fee
There may be costs for the services provided during crisis response. People meeting income eligibility may apply for assistance with costs at the County Social Services office.
Agency info
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
Allamakee County Social Services is part of the County Social Services (CSS) region. The County Social Services Region serves counties in North Central and Northeastern Iowa offering mental health and disability services programs.