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Published June 29, 2023

It’s now easier for teens to know where to go when they have questions or concerns about alcohol, substance use, mental health and more.

You might not know what to say to someone in your life who you think may be considering suicide. We get it. Talking about suicide can be hard. But it might be one of the most important conversations you ever have.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) and Your Life Iowa are pleased to offer a free Suicide Prevention Webinar Series this summer. June 9th, June 21st, July 14th, and August 2nd. All are invited.

When you’re in recovery, holidays can pose an extra challenge to your sobriety. But anticipating these potential challenges and reviewing the tools at your disposal can help you better maintain sobriety during the holiday season. Your Life Iowa is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. even on holidays.

Your Life Iowa supports healthy living. That’s why we’re providing free tools and guidance for better health.

Health literacy - the ability to find, understand and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions – is vital for wellness. Having access to a one-stop resource for information, care and support is important to healthy living. It's important to YLI too.  We'll walk beside you, providing tools, guidance and hope for better health. 

Substance use and mental health concerns impact many areas of daily life, including individuals’ risk of experiencing domestic violence in an intimate partner relationship. If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence or have concerns about substance use or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here to support you.

Think of a package of sugar. The kind you’d put in your morning coffee at your favorite Iowa coffee shop. That package contains 4,000 milligrams of sugar. It takes just two milligrams of Fentanyl to kill you or your loved ones.

Watching your daughter walk down the aisle. Seeing your grandson take his first steps. Even just snuggling on the couch with your significant other. If you drink, you’re putting those moments – and your life – at risk.

After the last two years of pandemic living, many people are realizing that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being. To help raise awareness, the state is launching a suicide prevention messaging campaign targeting Iowa youth as well as adults who are influential in their lives.