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Vaping among teenagers continues to rise. Boasting fruity flavors and convenient and often easy to hide devices it is no wonder teenagers see the allure of these e-cigarettes. In fact, new data from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey show that one in five high school students and one in 20 middle school students reported using e-cigarettes. Learn five tips in talking with your kids about vaping.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your Life Iowa is here to support you 24/7! We are here to listen and not judge. Whether it's about stress, anxiety, depression, or something else. Learn what to say when someone expresses a mental health concern, and where to go for support. YLI is here 24/7, 365 days a year.

How to tell the difference between casual drinking and drinking that puts you at-risk for problems. The fact that you are wondering if you may be drinking too much is a good start. You have come to the right place.

Encouragement. One text at a time. You can never have too much support. Especially when you’re facing a problem with alcohol or drug use, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health challenges. That’s why Your Life Iowa created our supportive text messaging program. So you can sign up to receive messages designed to provide you encouragement, no matter what you may be facing.

We are on your team when sports betting becomes a problem. If your sports betting is getting out of control, we are on your team. No judging. Just listening. We can help!

Did you know that substance use can present direct and indirect risks, increasing the chance that you may be exposed to HIV? Stop HIV Iowa is your state resource to find information on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and support services.

The added pressure for paying for gifts, family and friend expectations and grieving past holiday experiences can be a lot. We may begin to look to unhealthy ways to cope.

Intimate partner violence impacts as many as one in 4 women and 1 in 9 men, and can include severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking. Your Life Iowa encourages you to learn about risks, resources and ways to support those you care about.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, October 24th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Your Life Iowa is working to support Iowans after the August 10 derecho with free phone counseling and support options statewide through their 24/7, confidential call line at (855) 581-8111 and text line at (855) 895-8398.