25 Mental Health Resources in Story, Iowa — Free Help & Counseling
25 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in Story, Iowa. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Story, Iowa experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health or substan
- Cccs Of Northeastern Iowa — Rental & Utility Assistance in Ames, Iowa — (515) 296-1968 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) — Disability Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 243-1742 — Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: inde
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Ames — Rental & Utility Assistance in Ames, Iowa — (515) 296-1968 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Crisis Text Line - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support over text for people in Story, Iowa. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a train
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — Call or text 1-800-985-5990 — The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Story, Iowa experiencing emotional distress related to natural
- Eyerly Ball CMHS - Outpatient Clinic/Ames — Outpatient Services in Ames, Iowa — (515) 241-0982 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
- Eyerly Ball CMHS - Outpatient Clinic/Ames — Mental Health in Ames, Iowa — (515) 241-0982 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Iowa State Univ Financial Counseling Clinic — Rental & Utility Assistance in Ames, Iowa — (515) 294-8644 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Martha's House of Hope — Housing & Shelter in Ames, Iowa — (515) 337-0618 — Martha's House of Hope provides long term shelter for pregnant women in the Ames area. Contact us to learn more about services provided and to find our resident
- NAMI HelpLine - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) — The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Story, Iowa affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-800-950-6264
- Primary Health Care - Story County — Community Health Clinics in Ames, Iowa — (515) 232-0628 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Ames, Story County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive primary car
- Richmond Center - Ames Outpatient — Mental Health in Ames, Iowa — (515) 232-3206 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- SAMHSA National Helpline - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and fa
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 1-866-488-7386 (or text START to 678-678) — The Trevor Project offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25 in Story, Iowa. Call 1-866-488-7386, t
- Trans Lifeline - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 1-877-565-8860 — Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans and questioning people, serving callers in Story, Iowa. Call 1-877-565-8860 (press #2 for Spanish)
- United Way of Story County — Child & Family Services in Ames, Iowa — (515) 268-5142 — United Way local affiliate serving Ames, Iowa. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information & referral,
- Veterans Crisis Line - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 988, Press 1 — The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families and friends in Story, Iowa with caring, qual
- YSS Ember Recovery - Beran — Residential Treatment in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-3141 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- YSS Ember Recovery - Ember Recovery — Mental Health in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-3141 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- YSS Ember Recovery - McCay — Mental Health in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-3141 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- YSS Ember Recovery - McCay — Residential Treatment in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-3141 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
- Your Life Iowa Crisis Line - Story, Iowa — Crisis Services in Iowa — 1-855-581-8111 — Your Life Iowa Crisis Line is Iowa's free, confidential 24/7 statewide crisis line offering support and referrals for suicidal thoughts, mental health, alcohol,
- Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic — Mental Health in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-2250 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - Family Counseling Clinic — Outpatient Services in Ames, Iowa — (515) 233-2250 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
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Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Story, Iowa?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Story, Iowa. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these mental health services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.