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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.

In response to growing concerns about mental health and Suicide, the Iowa Department of Public Health and Your Life Iowa are offering four free webinars focused on suicide prevention education.

“I’m so stressed out. I think it’s all going to fall apart.” That was the first thing Jane said when the counselor answered Your Life Iowa’s hotline.

For the safety of you and your loved ones, it’s important to be aware of the difference between a real and fake prescription drug, and how to find a trusted provider.

When you’re struggling with an alcohol, drug, gambling or mental health problem, it can feel like getting your life back is impossible. But recovery can and does happen.

Would you share your contact lenses or dentures with someone else? Of course not! They are custom-made for you, and you're one of a kind. The same holds true for your prescription drugs.

You’ve come out the other side of detoxification. Now it’s time to figure out how you’ll stay substance-free long-term.

It’s time. You know it’s time. You’re ready to embrace getting help for your substance use, but you have no idea where to start.

Know the facts about youth gambling.

You went into the law enforcement or medical field because you wanted to help others. Right now, there are people who need your help more than ever – those struggling with substance use.