Resources

Jefferson County Directory of Resources PDF

Emergency Services

Always call 911 first if you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to someone else. If you are calling 9-1-1 while on campus, please also call campus security so they can help the emergency services get to you faster.

• Emergency: 911

• MIU Campus Security: 641-472-1115

• American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

Iowa Crisis Service Maps

This site allows you to search areas in Iowa to identify local crisis supports available: https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/mental-health/crisis-services

National Hotlines

These resources are anonymous and available 24/7

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 

• Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" TO 741741

• Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging):  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 

• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)

• LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

• AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044

• Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

• Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

• Anorexia and Bulimia Crisis Line: 1-800-233-4357

• TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860

• National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255

• Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 

• SAMHSA National Help Hotline: (800) 662-4357

• Foundation2 Crisis Line: Call: 1-800-332-4224 | Call or Text 1-800-273-8255 | Online chat

• Your Life Iowa: Call: 1-855-581-8111 | Text: 1-855-895-8398  | Live Chat 

Local Services

If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with a live person who can help. 211 is confidential, can be anonymous, and is available in 180 languages upon request.

• Essential local and community services: 211, 211.org

Websites:

• AA.org

• Addictions.com

• StartYourRecovery.org

• NA.org

• nicotine-anonymous.org

• https://www.lawfirm.com/dangerous-drugs/

Local Support Groups:

Al-Anon support groups:

New Life Community Church

(641) 472-2524

500 W. Washington

Fairfield, IA 52556

Saturdays at 12:00 

St. Mary’s Church

for information contact Bruce:

(641) 472-5615

3100 W. Madison Ave. (corner of S. 32nd and W. Madison)

Fairfield, IA 52556

Fridays at 8:00 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support groups:

Antioch Church

For information contact Leroy: (641) 919-8157 2363 

142nd Street 

Fairfield, IA 52556

Mondays at 8:00 p.m.

AA Garage Group Meeting

For information contact Gerald: (641) 662-2150

905 3rd Street

Batavia, IA

Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Fairfield at Friends Ch House

1209 S. 6th St.

Fairfield, IA 52556

Thursdays 7pm

Golden Magnolia Sanctuary

200 South Main St.

Fairfield, IA 52556

Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays at 12pm 

Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Thursdays at 12pm

Fridays at 12pm, closed group at 8pm

Saturdays at 12pm

Sundays closed group at 5pm

New Life Community Church

500 W Washington Ave.

Fairfield, IA 52556

Mondays at 8pm

Two Eagles Native Designs

59 S. Court St.

Fairfield, IA 52556

Tuesdays at 7:15pm - Women Only 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support groups:

The Gathering Church

Fridays at 7:30pm

Free Methodist Church

(641) 472-2524

(upstairs) 500 W. Washington

Fairfield, IA 52556

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

New Life Community Church

(641) 472-2524

500 W. Washington

Fairfield, IA 52556

Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Nicotine Anonymous support groups:

For information call: (641) 209-2209

206 W. Burlington Ave

Fairfield, IA 52556

Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Local Organizations and Detox Centers:

SIEDA Substance Abuse Services

(641) 472-5834

Fairfield, IA

Ottumwa Regional Health Detox Center

1-800-482-7511 or (641) 684-3170

312 E. Alta Vista

Ottumwa, IA 52509

Open 24 hours

Housing and Food:

• 211.org can help you find essential community resources, including housing and food support. 

• Free food libraries/pantries can be found throughout Fairfield. These look like big mailboxes. We have both "free libraries" and "free pantries."

• Additional help can be found at The Well Resource Center, Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, and local churches. Fairfield has many groups offering free meals, simply contact one of the above organizations to learn more about when and where free meals are offered. 

Shelters:

• FAMILY CRISIS CENTER & WOMEN’S SHELTER in OTTUMWA, Iowa - provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and abuse. Phone: 1-641-683-1750 |  Free and anonymous 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-464-8340 

  1. • FIRST RESOURCES–CRISIS STABILIZATION HOUSE in FAIRFIELD, IA - for emotional support during a mental health crisis and also providing temporary housing. Free and anonymous 24/7 Hotline:  641-472-7601  

 Free for Students:

• MIU Counselor, Clint Cunningham - (641) 799-1252 or ccunningham@miu.edu

• Betterhelp.com teletherapy - free for 3 months. Fill out the request form here. 

Local Agencies:

• US Therapist Directory - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

• Optimae Life Solutions, Fairfield - (641) 472 7236

• River Hills, Fairfield - (641) 451 6380

• Hillcrest, Washington - (319) 356 6161

• Grace Mae Advocate Center, Washington - (319) 361 6529

• Alternatives Family Counseling, Mt Pleasant - (319) 385 4277

• Iowa Family Counseling, Kalona - (641) 777 2774

• Southern Iowa Mental Health Center, Ottumwa - (641) 682 8772

• Psychology Services of Ottumwa - (641) 954 9146